NLPNP has five categories: Express Entry Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker, International Graduate, International Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur. Since February 2025 every NLPNP and AIP application needs an Expression of Interest and an Invitation to Apply. The province charges no NLPNP application fee.
EOIs stay in the pool for 12 months and then expire. Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application. Newfoundland and Labrador's 2026 federal allocation is 2,379 NLPNP nominations plus 475 for the Atlantic Immigration Program. Processing times reported in September 2026 were 13 months for the base PNP and 7 months for the enhanced (Express Entry) PNP.
For candidates with a valid Express Entry profile and a job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer. The offer must be full-time, in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation, at least 12 months long, and guarantee at least 30 hours a week. Applicants need a Canadian post-secondary credential or a valid ECA and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid.
For workers with a full-time job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer in a TEER 0 to 5 occupation. The offer must guarantee at least 30 hours a week and last at least 12 months. A language test is required only for TEER 4 and 5 offers (CLB 4 equivalent). Applicants who live in Canada need a permit with at least 4 months remaining.
For international graduates who hold a valid post-graduation work permit and have a job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer, and who intend to make the province their permanent home. See the official NLPNP page for the education and employer criteria.
For experienced entrepreneurs who will establish and actively manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador. Net worth of CAD 600,000 and an investment of CAD 200,000 (at least 33.3% ownership) are required, or an equity investment of CAD 1 million. Applicants living outside the province must make an exploratory visit before applying.
For international graduates who want to start a business in Newfoundland and Labrador. This category is listed on the official NLPNP page. Its current criteria were not verified for this page, so check the official NLPNP site before relying on any figure.
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