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:
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Through the Immigration Accelerator Portal.
- Invitation to Apply (ITA): If selected, you will have 60 days to submit a complete application.
- Application Assessment: Regular updates will be provided through the online dashboard.
- 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:
- Spouse or common-law partner
- Dependent children, including your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child or a dependent child of a dependent child
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 if residing in Canada. You must have a permit with at least four (4) months remaining at time of NLPNP application.
- With an employer that has a valid JVA (only required if the applicant does not have a valid work permit or alternate federal authorization to work in the identified position).
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 Skilled Worker Category
Overview: For skilled workers with a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
Eligibility:
- Full-time job offer in any TEER level of occupation.
- Relevant qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation for the job or job offer.
- Sufficient settlement funds.
- Valid English or French language test for TEER 4 and 5 occupations.
- Intention to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Additional Details:
- Cannot hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
For more Eligibility Criteria details, see NLPNP Skilled Worker Category Eligibility Criteria Policy