Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

• Gaining acceptance to the Express Entry pool regulated by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 
• A minimum score of 67 points on the Provincial Nomination Program Assessment Grid. 
• A job offer from a designated employer based in Newfoundland and Labrador, subjected to the governmental guidelines on salaries and job requirements. 
• A valid work permit or eligible to obtain one. 
• Educational requirements: A diploma, Canadian tertiary degree, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to verify foreign credentials. 
• Desire to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Sufficient funds to accommodate yourself and family/partner.
• Language proficiency test to demonstrate language abilities.

• An offer for permanent employment from a business based in Newfoundland and Labrador; or
• An employment offer that adequately addresses the provincial wage and employment standards. 
• All the necessary qualifications, training, and documentation to fulfill job requirements. 
• A Work Permit issued by the IRCC or eligibility to obtain one. 
• Work permit with at least six months of validity at the time of submission. 
• The desire to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Sufficient funds to accommodate yourself and family/partner. 
• Employment from a business that can verify that your skills are required. 
• Language test results to demonstrate language abilities required by the job. 

Note: The occupation or job offer should not in the list of ineligible occupations. Applications are advised to examine the ineligible occupations list before applying under this stream.

• Graduation from a designated public tertiary institution in Canada and at least half of the academic qualifications must be the completed in Canada. 
• At least a two-year diploma or degree while studying full-time. In the case of a postgraduate degree, the education must be at least one year long. 
• A job offer for a permanent, full-time position. 
• A Post-Graduate Work Permit issued by the IRCC.
• All the relevant qualifications, training, and documents required for the job position. 
• The desire to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A job offer that addresses the provincial standards for employment and wages. 
• An employment offer that comes with the potential for career advancement.
• Sufficient funds to accommodate yourself and your family/partner.
• Language test results to demonstrate proficiency required for the job. job.

Note: Applicants who have graduated from a university outside the province might require one-year work experience in their relevant field of study before applying to the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program. 

• The applicant has already founded or invested in a business in Newfoundland and Labrador with close involvement in daily operations for at least one year. 
• At least 21 years old. 
• A business continuity plan verified by a designated third party.
• Completed a full-time degree or diploma worth minimum two years of education.
• A valid Post-Graduate Work Permit.
• The desire to live and work and Newfoundland and Labrador while running your business.
• At least 33.3% ownership of the business. 
• The business must create at least one full-time employment opportunity for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Verifying the for-profit potential and intentions of the business. 
• A minimize score of 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark test.

The following candidates are not eligible to apply for the International Graduate Entrepreneur stream: 

• Candidates currently residing illegally in a foreign country.
• Candidates issued a removal order by the IRCC or Canada Border Services Agency.
• Candidates banned from entering Canada.
• Candidates ineligible to apply due to their void status.
• Candidates intending to become passive investors.

• Age: 21 to 59 years.
• A business detailing the agendas of the new business, verified by a professional third-party source.
• Education: At least a Canadian high school diploma verified by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). 
• Desire to settle, live and work permanently in the province.
• A net worth of at least $600,000.
• A minimum investment of $200,000 with at least 33.3% business ownership.
• The business must create at least one-fulltime position for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• At least two of experience in managing a self-owned business or five years of experience in a senior management position.
• A minimum score of 5 in all categories of the Canadian Language Benchmark test.

The NLPNP processing time is around 25 business days, considerably shorter than the processing time for other PNP programs offered in Canada. The Newfoundland and Labrador immigration program authorities aim to process each application and decide its merits within 25 business days. 

The application fee for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Program is $250 CAD. 

Candidates must score at least 67 points to qualify on the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Workers assessment grid. 

Once the provincial government issues a nomination and an Invitation to Apply, it takes around 6 months or more to acquire permanent residence. 

It most certainly is. In fact, Express Entry offers the shortest, most effective route to gain permanent residence through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program. 

Yes, you can apply to the NLPNP without a job offer. However, you will have to demonstrate your intention to start a new business or acquire ownership rights in an existing business in Newfoundland or Labrador. You will be required to submit a business plan verified from a professional third-party source and demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to invest in your business venture. 

You can apply under the following streams: 

• International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• International Entrepreneur Stream