Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s easternmost province, and it has grown into a significant economic power in the country. The province is divided into two landmasses: Labrador, which is connected to the mainland, and Newfoundland, an island.

Newfoundland is looking for talented workers and post-graduates to sustain the economic growth of this Atlantic province, thanks to its energy and natural resources.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program is known as the NLPNP. Prospective immigrants having the skills and expertise sought by the province may be eligible for a provincial nomination in Newfoundland and Labrador through this programme.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) allows potential immigrants with in-demand skills and experience to join this eastern province’s booming workforce through its following five main streams.

• NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR EXPRESS ENTRY SKILLED WORKER
• SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY
• INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CATEGORY
• INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
• INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR EXPRESS ENTRY SKILLED WORKER

Skilled workers in NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B occupations in the federal Express Entry pool and have a firm job offer may be eligible to apply for the Express Entry Skilled Worker stream of the NLPNP.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an Express Entry profile;
• Must have a full-time job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer (NOC level 0, A or B)
• Must have a valid work permit, or can apply for one;
• Must have a post-secondary degree or diploma;
• Must meet the minimum level of work experience based on your profession;
• Must be eligible for provincial licensure or certification if needed;
• Must show genuine intention to settle in the province;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements;
• Must score at least 67 out of 100 points on the PNP points assessment grid;
• Must have enough money to establish yourself and your family in the province;
• Your employer must meet specific requirements.

SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY

Experienced workers of all NOC Skill Levels having a firm job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador business are eligible to apply for provincial nomination under the Skilled Worker stream of the NLNP. The applicant must have a specialized skill set that fulfils the employer’s needs to be considered for a full-time position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer for at least two years
• Must have the required qualifications, training, skills and accreditation for the job;
• Must have a valid work permit with at least four months left;
• Must have the relevant experience for the job;
• Must have enough money to settle in the province;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CATEGORY

Graduates of qualified post-secondary institutions who wish to stay in Canada on a Post-Graduate Work Permit may be eligible for the NLNP International Graduate programme. Graduates must be employed or have received an offer of employment from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in their field of study.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed at least half of your studies in Canada, and graduated from an eligible college or university;
• Must have completed at least a two-year diploma or degree program (full-time);
• Must have a full-time job offer from an eligible employer in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit from IRCC;
• Must have the qualifications, training, skills and/or accreditation needed for the job;
• Must have enough money to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must meet the minimum language requirements.

INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY

This category is for foreign nationals with business ownership and management expertise who want to buy and manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must have prior experience in company management and substantial personal net worth.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
• Must meet English or French language requirements;
• Must have CAD $600,000 in net business and personal assets;
• Must score at least 72 out of 120 in the Expression of Interest (EOI) assessment grid;
• Must be able to invest at least CAD $200,000 to establish a business with 33.3 percent ownership (or CAD $1 million in equity investment);
• Must have at least two years of experience actively managing or owning a business in the last five years or five years of experience in a senior business management role in the previous ten years;
• Must have a business plan with the required documentation;
• Must have at least a high school diploma;
• Must intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• Must show that the business will be for-profit;
• Must conduct an exploratory visit to the province before starting or purchasing a business;

You may need to meet additional criteria if you are purchasing or starting a business. In addition, your business must need particular criteria.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY

Foreign nationals who have completed a two-year post-secondary degree in Newfoundland & Labrador and have at least one year of experience operating and managing a business in the province are eligible for this category.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old;
• Must provide a business continuity plan with supporting financial documents;
• Must have graduated from Memorial University of College of the North Atlantic in the last two years, from a program that is at least two years long;
• Must have a valid post-graduate work permit;
• Must meet minimum language requirements in English or French (CLB 7);
• Must have at least one year of experience managing a business where they hold at least one-third ownership in the province;
• Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• Must show that the business is for-profit.

You may need to meet additional criteria if you are purchasing or starting a business. In addition, your business must need particular criteria.