IMMIGRATE TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Newfoundland and 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 it’s 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 PNP program selects only individuals who have a job offer from an employer in the Province, and who meet the selection criteria for one of 3 categories.

PROGRAM DETAILS

1. Express Entry Skilled Worker 2. Skilled Worker 3. International Graduate

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

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 employer in Newfoundland and Labrador (no LMIA required)
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
you are not holding a post grad work permit

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)
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