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Immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador

Immigrate To Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland & Labrador is the most easterly province in Canada, featuring small cities, dramatic coastlines, thick forests and ancient rock formations.  The climate varies significantly due to difference in geography throughout the province.  Historically, the province’s economy was based upon the cod fishery; however, in recent years, mining, oil production, manufacturing and the service industry have become the major sources of economic growth.  The Province is known throughout Canada for its distinct folk music culture.  The cost of living in Newfoundland & Labrador is generally lower than other Provinces in Canada.


Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

The Newfoundland and Labrador (NLPNP) program operates five programs.  You may qualify if:

  • you have a job offer from a Newfoundland employer, or
  • you are already working in Newfoundland on a valid work permit, or
  • you wish to own and operate a business in Newfoundland

Program Details

1. Express Entry Skilled Worker

The Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker stream is for individuals who have a valid Express Entry profile and a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Applicant criteria:
  • you have a valid profile in the Express Entry System, and you indicated, when creating your profile, that you are interested in living in Newfoundland
  • you have a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador (no LMIA required)
  • you scored a min of 67 points on the PNP assessment grid, based on education, work experience, language ability, age and connections to Newfoundland & Labrador
  • you have a min 1 year post-secondary educational credential
  • you have sufficient funds to establish in Newfoundland

Application fee: CAD $250

2. Skilled Worker

The Newfoundland and Labrador Skilled Worker stream is for individuals who have a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Applicant criteria:
  • you have a job offer from an eligible employer in Newfoundland and Labrador (no LMIA required) for at least 2 years
  • you have the skills and education necessary to carry out the job
  • you have a valid work permit with at least 4 months validity remaining, post grad work permit holders cannot apply
  • you have the skills, education and any accreditation necessary for the job
  • you have sufficient financial resources to successfully establish in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • you have language skills sufficient for the position offered; NOC C or D positions require a min CLB 4 on a valid language test

Application fee: CAD $250

3. International Graduate

The Newfoundland and Labrador International Graduate stream is for foreign students who have completed post-secondary studies in Canada and who have a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Applicant criteria:
  • you have completed at least half of your post-secondary studies in Canada
  • you graduated from an eligible Canadian college or university
  • you completed a min of a 2 year diploma or degree; or a one year post graduate program which required a previous degree or diploma
  • your post grad work permit is valid for at least 6 months at time of application
  • you have a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador (no LMIA required); see notes below
  • if you graduated from a Canadian school outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, then your job offer must be related to your field of study
  • you have the skills and education necessary to carry out the job
  • you have sufficient financial resources to successfully establish in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • you have language skills sufficient for the position offered; NOC C or D positions require a min CLB 4 on a valid language test

Note: Additional requirements depending on place of study:

International students who graduated in Newfoundland

  • you graduated from Memorial University or the College of the North Atlantic
  • your job offer can be in any NOC
  • your job offer does not need to be related to your field of study if it is:
    • NOC 0, A or B
    • commensurate with your skills, education or training in the past 5 years per the NOC
    • requires a post-secondary degree or diploma
    • can be reasonably expected to lead to career advancement
    • meets a perceived labour market need

International students who graduated in other parts of Canada

  • your job offer must be related to your field of study and in NOC 0, A or B
4. International Entrepreneur

This category is for experienced business owners or senior managers who wish to start or purchase a business in Newfoundland and operate it while living there.  Entrepreneurs are permitted to have multiple partners on the application, who may also seek PR. 

Applicant criteria:
  • you are between 21 years and 59 of age
  • you have a verified net worth of $600,000 CAD 
  • you will invest at least $200,000 CAD to establish the business
  • you will actively participate in the day-to-day management and direction of the business from the place of business in NL  
  • you have a min of Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (ECA required) 
  • you have 2 years experience in actively managing and owning a business (25% minimum ownership) in the last 5 years OR 5 years experience in a senior management role in the last 10 years
  • you scored a min CLB 5 on a language test
  • you will own a min 1/3 equity of the business, or invest at least CAD 1 million
  • you receive an invitation to apply based on your Expression of Interest
Business criteria:
  • must not be on the list of ineligible businesses (e.g. home-based businesses, pawn shops, etc.)  
  • must be a for-profit entity with primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods or services
  • must provide a viable business plan with independently verified financial documentation 
  • must have the potential to create significant economic benefit for NL

After operating the business on a work permit for at least one continuous year, the international entrepreneur can be nominated for PR.

Additional Criteria When Starting a New Business 

  • create a minimum of one full-time job equivalent for a resident of NL, who is not a relative  
  • meet the prevailing wage levels
  • make an exploratory visit to the province before submitting your business plan

Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business 

  • business in continuous operation for last 5 years, by same owner
  • evidence of fair market value for purchase 
  • exploratory visit to meet the current owner
  • business in active operation and not in receivership
  • comparable employment is offered to existing staff, maintaining existing wages and employment terms. 

Associated Partners 

This category allows up to 10 partners to be associated with one application, who can be Canadians or foreign nationals.  Associated partners who are foreign nationals may seek permanent residency through the same business.  If so, they must meet the same criteria (investment, ownership, daily management) as the principal applicant and submit the same documentation. 

Application fee: CAD $1,000 for the principal applicant and each associated partner seeking PR 

5. International Graduate Entrepreneur

This category is for recent graduates of Memorial University (MU) or the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) who wish to settle in the province while owning and operating a viable business.  

Applicant criteria:
  • you are at least 21 years of age 
  • you scored a min CLB 7 on a language test 
  • you graduated from MU or CNA with a degree or diploma after at least 2 years of full-time in-person study, within 2 years of submitting the EOI
  • you have a valid post-graduate work permit
  • you have started or purchased a local business, as a career objective 
  • you have actively owned and managed the profitable business for at least one continuous year, with an owner’s salary at least equal to LICO
  • you own a min 1/3 equity in the business    
  • you submit a business continuity plan with sufficient financial documentation       
  • you are able to create at least one full-time equivalent job for the local population
  • you receive an invitation to apply based on your Expression of Interest
Business criteria:
  • must not be on the list of ineligible businesses (e.g. home-based businesses, pawn shops, etc.) 
  • must be a for-profit entity with primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods or services
  • must have the potential to create significant economic benefit for NL

Additional Criteria When Starting a New Business 

  • must create a minimum of one full-time job equivalent for a resident of NL, who is not a relative  
  • must meet the prevailing wage levels
  • must make an exploratory visit to NL before submitting your business plan

Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business 

  • business has been in continuous operation for last 5 years, by same owner
  • you have evidence of fair market value for purchase 
  • you will make an exploratory visit to meet the current owner
  • the business is in active operation and not in receivership
  • comparable employment is offered to existing staff, maintaining existing wages and employment terms

Associated Partners 

This category allows up to 3 partners to be associated with one application, who can be Canadians or foreign nationals.  Foreign nationals who are associated partners may seek permanent residency through the same business.  If so, they must meet the same criteria (investment, ownership, daily management) as the principal applicant and submit the same documentation. 

Application fee: CAD $250 for the principal applicant and each associated partner seeking PR 

Book An Appointment To Discuss Your Newfoundland & Labrador Nominee Program

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