Newfoundland and Labrador PNP: Turn Your NL Job Offer Into PR
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) nominates workers and graduates who have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. You start with an Expression of Interest in the Immigration Accelerator portal, and if you are selected you have 30 days to apply. Check where you stand with our PNP eligibility checker.
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What is the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)?
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is the province’s nomination program for workers, graduates and entrepreneurs. Its worker categories are Skilled Worker, Express Entry Skilled Worker and International Graduate, and each needs a full-time job offer from an eligible employer.
Since February 2025, every candidate submits an Expression of Interest instead of applying first come, first served. Express Entry Skilled Worker nominees get 600 extra CRS points in Express Entry.
What happens if you wait to apply?
Newfoundland and Labrador moved to an Expression of Interest system in February 2025 because demand outgrew its spaces. Once you are selected, you have only 30 days to submit a complete application, so your documents need to be ready before the invitation arrives. See recent invitations on our PNP draw tracker.
Why workers choose the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
- Any TEER level: the Skilled Worker category accepts job offers from TEER 0 to 5
- No test for TEER 0 to 3: Skilled Worker only asks for a language test in TEER 4 and 5 jobs
- Wide age range: 21 to 59
- Graduate route: for international graduates with a PGWP and a related job offer
- 600 CRS points: through Express Entry Skilled Worker
- Family included: bring your spouse and children
Is the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP right for you?
An honest answer before you spend money on tests and fees.
A good fit if you have
- A full-time job offer (30+ hours a week for at least a year) from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer
- Age 21 to 59
- The qualifications and any licence your job needs
- A language test if your job is TEER 4 or 5, or if you use Express Entry
- Enough settlement funds for you and your family
Consider another route if
- You do not have a job offer in the province
- Your pay is commission-only
- You graduated outside the province and have worked there for less than a year
Express Entry, another province’s stream or a work permit first may fit better. Compare all provinces.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP eligibility requirements
You must meet your category’s rules and prove every claim with documents. Here is what the province and IRCC check.
Language proficiency
Skilled Worker needs an English or French test only for TEER 4 and 5 jobs. Express Entry Skilled Worker needs a valid test, and International Graduates need one for TEER 4 jobs.
Education
Skilled Worker needs the qualifications and accreditation your job requires. Express Entry Skilled Worker needs a Canadian post-secondary credential or an Educational Credential Assessment.
Work experience
You need the experience your job requires, and Express Entry candidates must document all work declared in their federal profile. Graduates from outside the province need a year of related work there first.
Job offer
A full-time job offer from an eligible employer: at least 30 hours a week, for at least a year, paid by salary or hourly wage. Commission-only jobs do not qualify.
Admissibility
A medical exam with an IRCC panel physician for you and your dependants, and police certificates from every country you have lived in for 6+ months since age 18.
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Answer 8 questions to see which provinces fit your profile.
The NLPNP worker categories
Skilled Worker
For workers with a full-time job offer in any TEER level, aged 21 to 59, with the qualifications their job needs. TEER 4 and 5 jobs need a language test.
Express Entry Skilled Worker
For Express Entry candidates with a TEER 0 to 3 job offer, a Canadian credential or ECA and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid. Nominees get 600 CRS points.
International Graduate
For graduates with a PGWP valid for at least four more months and a job offer in TEER 0 to 4 related to their studies.
Compare other routes
Newfoundland and Labrador not the right fit? These pages cover the other provinces and the federal options.
How to apply to the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, step by step
Six stages from choosing your stream to landing in Canada.
Confirm your category
We check which category fits your job offer, confirm your NOC and TEER, and make sure your employer and offer meet the NLPNP rules.
Get your test and documents
Book IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or TCF if you need a test, and collect your job offer, qualifications and proof of funds.
Submit your Expression of Interest
We submit your EOI through the Immigration Accelerator portal. The province selects candidates from the pool in rounds through the year.
Submit your full application
If you are selected, we submit your complete application with every supporting document within 30 days.
Get your provincial nomination
An officer reviews your application, with updates in your online dashboard. If approved, you receive your nomination.
Apply for permanent residence
Express Entry Skilled Worker nominees get 600 CRS points and apply through Express Entry. Other nominees apply to IRCC outside Express Entry.
Costs and timelines
Typical costs for a single applicant, confirmed during your consultation because IRCC fees change periodically.
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Newfoundland and Labrador PNP FAQs
What is the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)?
The NLPNP is the province’s nomination program for workers, graduates and entrepreneurs. Its worker categories are Skilled Worker, Express Entry Skilled Worker and International Graduate.
Do I need a job offer for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP?
Yes, for all worker categories. You need a full-time offer from an eligible employer for at least 30 hours a week and at least a year, paid by salary or hourly wage.
How does the NLPNP Expression of Interest work?
Since February 2025, you submit an Expression of Interest through the Immigration Accelerator portal instead of applying first come, first served. The province selects candidates from the pool, and selected candidates have 30 days to submit a complete application.
What language score do I need for the NLPNP?
The Skilled Worker category only needs a language test for TEER 4 and 5 jobs. Express Entry Skilled Worker needs a valid English or French test, and International Graduates need one for TEER 4 jobs.
Is there an age limit for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP?
Yes. Skilled Worker and Express Entry Skilled Worker applicants must be 21 to 59 years old.
What is the NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker category?
It is for candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with a TEER 0 to 3 job offer, a Canadian credential or ECA, a valid work permit or authorization and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid. A nomination adds 600 CRS points.
Can international graduates apply to the NLPNP?
Yes. You need a PGWP valid for at least four more months and a job offer in TEER 0 to 4 related to your studies, with some exceptions for Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic graduates. Graduates from outside the province need a year of related work there first.
Which candidates does Newfoundland and Labrador prioritize?
Selection may favour healthcare workers, jobs outside the major urban centres, French speakers and graduates of the province’s own institutions.
Can a commission-based job support an NLPNP application?
No. The job offer must pay a salary or hourly wage, not commission, and must be full-time for at least a year.
Does submitting an EOI guarantee selection?
No. Meeting the minimum only lets you enter the pool. The province chooses candidates based on its needs, and each nomination is still followed by a separate IRCC decision.
