NLPNP International Graduate Category

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

The NLPNP helps individuals who can positively contribute to the province’s economy and intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. Successful applicants may become permanent residents of Canada.

General Steps:

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Through the Immigration Accelerator Portal.
  2. Invitation to Apply (ITA): If selected, you will have 60 days to submit a complete application.
  3. Application Assessment: Regular updates will be provided through the online dashboard.
  4. Final Decision: Notification of approval or refusal.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Job Offer: Full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer, guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week, and be at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension. Job must compensates salary or hourly wage (not commission), meets provincial employment standards; and regional prevailing wage rates.
  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation. Must meet the NOC code employment requirements.
  • Settlement Funds: Sufficient funds to establish yourself and any dependents.
  • Language Proficiency: Valid English or French language test (if applicable).
  • Intention to Settle: Plan to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Age: Be 21 to 59 years old

Who Can Be Included:

Required Documents:

  • Police certificates from places lived for over 6 months since age 18 or the for the last 10 years, whichever is more recent.
  • Translations of documents that are not in English or French
  • Valid immigration status in residing in Canada. You must have a permit with at least four (4) months remaining at time of NLPNP application.

Responsibilities:

  • Notify the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism of any changes in your situation (e.g., marital status, address, employment) before, during and after your nomination.
  • If using the services of a paid third-party representative, ensure that the representative is registered and permitted to represent you. Refer to the Using Representatives and Consultants for additional guidance.
  • If you have ownership stake in the business, it cannot exceed 10%.

Not Eligible If You:

  • Have a criminal record
  • Have unresolved custody or child support disputes
  • Misrepresent yourself on your application
  • Are an in-Canada refugee claimant

NLPNP International Graduate Category

Overview: For international graduates who intend to make Newfoundland and Labrador their permanent home. Must hold a valid post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

Eligibility:

  • Valid PGWP with at least four months’ validity remaining.
  • Full-time job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 (in-demand) occupation.
  • Job related to field of study (with some exceptions for local graduates).
  • Sufficient settlement funds.
  • Valid English or French language test (for TEER 4 occupations).

Additional Details:

  • Field of Study: Job should be related to the field of study, with some exceptions for graduates from Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic.
  • Out-of-province graduates: Graduates from recognized public institutions outside NL must have a job or offer directly related to their field and work in NL for at least one year before applying to the NLPNP.

For more Eligibility Criteria details, see NLPNP International Graduate Category Eligibility Criteria Policy