Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. It has two land masses: the island of Newfoundland and Labrador which is connected to the mainland. It’s boosted with natural resources and energy so has evolved into a most significant economic force in Canada.

NLPNP is the provincial nominee program of Newfoundland and Labrador. It attracts the prospective immigrants with experience and skills to receive a Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Certificate which will allow them to apply for Canada PR with faster processing time.

NLPNP is classified under the following categories:

1. Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker
2. Skilled Worker Category

Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker

The Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker category allows NLPNP to nominate the skilled candidates (with job offers) through the Federal Express Entry immigration selection system. The prospective immigrants accepted under the Federal Express Entry Pool might apply to the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker Category.

Candidates will get an additional points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score which will increase their chances to apply for Canada Permanent Residence.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

1. Have a valid Express Entry Key code and must get the acceptance into the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool;
2. Have a job offer/full-time job offer (NOC level 0, A, or B) from Newfoundland and Labrador employer;
3. Have a valid work permit or apply for it;
4. Have a Canadian diploma or post-secondary degree, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report from an IRCC approved agency;
5. Demonstrate the ability to settle down permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
6. Provide a language test result from a designated testing agency;
7. Score at least 67 out of 100 points on the points assessment grid based on factors like education & training (max 28 points), age (max 12 points), language ability (max 27 points), skilled work experience (max 20 points), connection(s) to the labour market and adaptability of the province (max 13 points);
8. Show proof of funds to settle down successfully with their dependents in the province. The fund varies on the basis of the number of dependent members (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or more) as ($11,931, $14,853, $18,260, $22,170, $25,145, $28,359, $31,574) respectively.

Skilled Worker Category

Skilled Worker category allows NLPNP to accept applications from the candidates with a guaranteed job offer from Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Candidates working in the province with valid work permit might also be eligible to apply under this category.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must:

1. Have a valid work permit or apply for it;
2. Demonstrate the ability to settle down permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
3. Have the experience to perform the job (including accreditation);
4. Provide language efficiency proof (English/French); and
5. Have a full-time job offer from the province or job/job offer with a salary & benefits package which meets the employment standards of the province.