International Graduate Category

NLPNP International Graduate Category

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) facilitates the immigration of individuals who can make a positive contribution to the province’s economy and who intend to permanently settle in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Successful applicants may become permanent residents of Canada.

The NLPNP International Graduate Category is a permanent residence pathway available to international graduates who intend to make Newfoundland and Labrador their permanent home. Applicant’s to this category must hold a valid post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and have a job offer with a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, meeting the employer criteria.

The links below refer to policies and procedures related to the NLPNP International Graduate Category. It should be noted that policies and procedures are subject to change without notice.

1. Overview

2. List of Common Acronyms

3. Glossary 

4. International Graduate Eligibility Criteria

5. Submission of NLPNP Application

6. Required Documents for NLPNP International Graduate Application

7. Application Intake and Screening

8. Verification of Supporting Documents

9. Review of Provincial and Federal Application Forms

10. Verification of Employment – Site Visits

11. Language Testing

12. Intention to Reside

13. Proof of Ability to Become Economically Established

14. General Guidelines on Applicant Interviews

15. Scheduling Interviews

16. Conducting Interviews with Applicants and Employers

17. Completing Final Assessment

18. Recommendation to Approve or Refuse

19. Post-Nomination – Next Steps

20. Nominee Receives a New Work Permit or Refusal of a Work Permit

21. Post-Arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador

22. Post-Permanent Residence Approval

23. Amendments to Nomination Certificates

24. Extensions to Nomination Certificates

25. Reapply after Refusal of an NLPNP Application

26. Work Permit – Change of Conditions

27. Work Permit Extensions

28. Changes to Personal Information

29. Changing Employment Post-Nomination

30. Exemption to Criteria Set Under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program International Graduate Category- NOC 44101