Eastern Frontier

Newfoundland & Labrador
Provincial Nominee Program

NLPNP offers pathways for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to settle in Canada's easternmost province. Known for its unique culture, oil & gas industry, and natural beauty.

2,050+

Annual Nominations

Active Streams

4-8 mo

Processing Time

Newfoundland & Labrador

Canada's Easternmost Province

St. John'sCapital City

530K+Population

Oil & Gas, Fishing, MiningKey Industries

Affordable HousingStrong Community

Immigration Streams

NLPNP Pathways

Newfoundland & Labrador offers streams targeting skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.

Express Entry Skilled Worker

Express Entry

For Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer from a Newfoundland employer or strong connection to the province.

Valid EE ProfileNL Job OfferCLB 7+1 Year Experience

Processing2-4 months

CRS Boost+600 Points

Skilled Worker Category

Job Offer

For skilled workers with a full-time permanent job offer from a Newfoundland employer in a skilled occupation.

NL Job Offer1 Year ExperienceCLB 4+Post-Secondary

Processing4-6 months

NOCTEER 0-3

International Graduate

Graduates

For recent graduates from eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions with a job offer from a NL employer.

Canadian GraduateNL Job Offer2+ Year ProgramCLB 4+

Processing4-6 months

PGWPRequired

International Entrepreneur

Business

For experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish and actively manage a business in Newfoundland.

$600K+ Net Worth$200K+ InvestmentBusiness ExperienceCLB 5+

Processing18-24 months

Jobs1+ Canadian

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Graduates

For international graduates from NL post-secondary who want to start a business in the province.

NL GraduateBusiness PlanPGWP HolderCLB 7+

Processing12-18 months

InvestmentVaries

Newfoundland & LabradorProvincial Nominee Program