Who Can Apply:
Employers in the private, public, and non-profit sectors can support immigration applications through the NLPNP and AIP.

Basic Employer Requirements
To support an application through the NLPNP/AIP, employers must:

• Be Established in NL:
  • Permanently based in NL and registered with Service NL, CADO – Companies and Deeds Online
  • Operated under current management for at least 2 years (or 1 year in special cases)
• Have Local Staff:
  • In St. John’s area: at least 2 full-time local employees
  • Outside St. John’s: at least 1 full-time local employee
  • Foreign worker can’t own more than 10% of the business
• Follow Good Business Practices:
  • Financially stable
  • Compliant with employment, labour, and immigration laws
  • In good standing with WHSCC and Labour Standards
• Offer a Valid Job:
  • Full-time, at least 2 years, located in NL
  • Meets wage and employment standards
  • Not seasonal, part-time, or short-term (under 12 months)
  • Remote jobs must be based in NL
  • Must not conflict with union agreements or involve labour disputes
• Show Recruitment Efforts:
  • Must try to hire Canadians or permanent residents first
• Have Authorization to Hire:
  • Provide LMIA, LMIA exemption, or approved Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA)
  • Must follow all terms of the LMIA or JVA

Public & Non-Profit Employers
Eligible organizations include:

• Health authorities and agencies
• Public post-secondary institutions
• Government bodies (provincial, federal, municipal)
• Registered non-profits with long-term financial stability

Important Notes

• Employer Interviews: An Immigration Program Development Officer may request documents like financial statements, WHSCC letters, or CRA assessments.
• Program Reviews: Frequent users of the NLPNP may be reviewed to assess nominee retention and workplace practices.
• Using a Representative? Let OIM staff know if you’ve received help with your application.

Ineligible Employers
As per OIM’s Ineligible Employer Policy, for employers to become or remain eligible for NLPNP/AIP, they are to remain in compliance will all federal and provincial legislation. Employers may become ineligible for NLPNP/AIP if OIM becomes aware of suspected or confirmed violations relating to public bodies, including but not limited to:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards
• Federal Labour Standards
• Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
• Canadian Human Rights Commission
• WorkplaceNL
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
• Provincial immigration policies and program requirements
• Federal immigration policies and program requirements

Questions from employers can be forwarded to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) by emailing attraction@gov.nl.ca.

 

Updated: Feb. 18, 2026