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Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP): The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Through NLPNP, skilled and experienced foreign nationals can receive immense opportunities to work and settle in one of the most nature-friendly provinces of Canada. Keep reading

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP is one of the provincial nominee programs. It allows the province to hire skilled workers based on the labour market demand of Newfoundland and Labrador. Individuals nominated by the NLPNP will receive additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System, resulting in an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence.

You can get permanent resident status via this program.

The NLPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:

Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker Category
International Graduate Category
International Entrepreneur Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

Immigration programs	Who can apply?
Skilled Worker Program	Skilled workers with employment offer from an employer from Newfoundland and Labrador Or Skilled workers who are currently under provincial employment in Newfoundland and Labrador with a valid work permit
Express Entry Skilled Worker Program	Skilled workers with employment offer from an employer from Newfoundland and Labrador The job offer must be for a minimum of two years The salary must meet the prevailing wage of the province
International Graduate Entrepreneur Program	International graduates who have studied from the Memorial University in Newfoundland Or International graduates who have studied from the College of the North Atlantic Have already purchased a local business in the province Have run active business for a minimum of one year
International Graduate Program	Graduate students having a job and a valid post-graduate work permit Graduate students having an employment offer from an employer from Newfoundland and Labrador
International Entrepreneur Program	Senior managers Business owners who want to establish a business and live in Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program	International students Skilled workers

The eligibility criteria for applying to the Express Entry Skilled Worker Category are:

Must meet the minimum requirements for creating a profile in Express Entry
Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The job must be at least for two years.
The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing wage rates in the province.
Must have a valid work permit lasting for at least four more months while applying.
Must have a minimum score of 67 out of 100 in the PNP point assessment grid.
Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
Have a valid ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)

Diploma or post-secondary degree from an eligible educational institution
Must have valid French/English language proficiency results.
Must display intent and ability to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Category?

The eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Category are:

Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The job must be at least for two years.
The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing rates in the province.
The job offer must be full-time.
The age limit must be between 21 to 59 years.
Required educational qualification for the job
Required training or skills for the job
Must display intent to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Must have a valid work permit lasting for at least four more months while applying.
Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
Must have valid language proficiency results to perform the job offered

In the case of NOC (National Occupational Classification) Skill Level C and D :

Applicants must meet the specific language requirements.
The employee must not have more than 10% ownership in the company that is offering the job.

What are the eligibility criteria for International Graduate Category?

The eligibility criteria for International Graduate Category are:

Must complete half of the studies (at least) in Canada.
Graduation must be from an eligible and publicly funded Canadian university or college.
Must complete at least a two-year degree or diploma.
Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The job must be at least for two years.
The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing rates in the province.
The job offer must be full-time.
Must display intent to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Must have a valid post-graduate work permit lasting for at least six more months while applying.
Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
Must have valid language proficiency results to perform the job offered.
The employee must not have more than 10% ownership in the company that is offering the job.
If you have completed the education at an institute outside Newfoundland and Labrador, then:
- The current job or employment offer must be in the field of study.
- Work experience of at least one year in the field of study(in some cases needed)

What are the eligibility requirements for applying to the International Entrepreneur category?

The eligibility requirements for applying to the International Entrepreneur category are:

Must be between 21 to 59 years
High school diploma or equivalent ECA
Valid business plan
Display the intent to live in Newfoundland and Labrador permanently
The immigrant entrepreneur operating the local business must benefit the economy of the province
Minimum investment of $ 200,000 CAD
Must have ownership of at least 33.3% in the business
Minimum net worth of % 600,000 CAD
Display of ability to offer at least one full-time job offer to the permanent residents and Canadian citizens in the province
Have a minimum score of 5 on CLB (IELTS/TEF/CELPIP are accepted)
Work experience of 5 or more years in the role of senior management

Work experience of a minimum of two years as an active business owner

When are the applicants considered ineligible for the skilled worker category?

The applicants are considered ineligible for the skilled worker category, if :

You are a refugee claimant
No full-time employment offer from a provincial employer
Applicants possess a criminal record

Your dependent family member has a criminal record
You have a valid post-graduate work permit
Applicants have disputes related to child support or custody
Intentional misrepresentation in the permanent residency application

Do I need to submit original documents if I am working in the province currently?

No, you do not need to submit original documents if you are working in the province currently. But, you have to submit the photocopies.

How long are the police certificates valid for?

The police certificates are valid for 1 year.

How to apply for Newfoundland and Labrador PNP?

Way 1

Step 1: See if you are eligible to apply for the Canada Express Entry
Step 2: If you are eligible, you can create a profile in Express Entry
Step 3: Submit the documents required
Step 4: Make sure that the information you give is correct and true
Step 5: Get the Job Seeker Validation Code and the Express Entry Registration
Step 6: The application enters the Express Entry pool
Step 7: The government of Newfoundland and Labrador reviews the applicants
Step 8: The applicants are assessed, and if they meet the requirement, are selected
Step 9: If you are selected, you will get the NOI (Notification Of Interest)
Step 10: After you get the NOI, you must then submit the EOI (Expression of Interest)
Step 11: Now you have to wait to get the provincial nomination
Step 12: The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP will submit the nomination directly into Express Entry
Step 13: Accept the nomination
Step 14: Your CRS score increases by 600 additional points
Step 15: You are highly likely to get the ITA (Invitation to Apply)
Step 16: Now, you must submit the permanent residency application within the next six months

Way 2

Step 1: Check out the various immigration programs under Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
Step 2: See if you are eligible to apply for any of the immigration streams
Step 3: If you are, then you can send an EOI (Expression Of Interest) directly to the NLPNP immigration and multiculturalism
Step 4: Wait for the provincial nomination.
Step 5: If you get the nomination, you must create an Express Entry account
Step 6: Put in the nomination certificate number and other credentials
Step 7: Apply for permanent residency to the IRCC.

Yes, your spouse can apply for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program if he/she has a work permit.

What do I need to do after I get the Provincial Nomination Certificate?

After you get the Provincial Nomination Certificate, you must submit the permanent residence application.

You can move to Canada without a job offer by opting for specific immigration programs. Several provinces offer various immigration programs where a job offer is not a requirement.

In the case of Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, a job offer is a must.

The program requires:

Must already have a job in the province

Must have at least an employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador

But, you can still migrate to Newfoundland and Labrador without a job offer, if:

You are pursuing higher education in Canada or from an eligible institution in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Graduate or master’s degree from an eligible institution in Canada or Newfoundland and Labrador.
You apply for the spouse sponsorship.

Cost to migrate to Canada through the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP program

The cost of migrating to Canada through the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP program is given in the table below.

Immigration Program	Application fees (in Canadian Dollars)
Skilled worker Category	$ 250
Express Entry Skilled Worker Category	$ 250
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category	$ 250
International Graduate Category	No fees
International Entrepreneur Category	$ 1000

You also have to pay other fees. These are:

Right of Permanent Residence Fee – $ 500 CAD
Dependent child – $225 CAD

What is the processing time for Newfoundland and Labrador PNP?

The processing time for the program is less than 6 months.

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