Newfoundland Provincial Nominee Program

The Newfoundland Provincial Nominee Program (NLNP) offers you a way to immigrate to Canada. Through the NLPNP, Newfoundland:
  • Invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Newfoundland their home; and
  • Nominates successful applicants to the federal government, so they can gain permanent residency in Canada

The NLPNP offers three streams for skilled and semi-skilled workers who want to become a permanent resident of Newfoundland. The three streams are : Skilled Worker, Express Entry Skilled Worker and International Graduate.

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NLPNP Express Entry Stream

To be eligible for this stream an applicant must:

  • Have a valid express entry profile
  • Receive a permanent full-time offer of employment from an employer in Newfoundland
  • Obtain a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the NLPNP selection factor grid
  • Have an IRCC Work Permit with at least 4 months remaining at time of application, or be entitled to apply for one
  • Possess a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) showing a level of education matching the level of education declared in their express entry profile
  • Be able to provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in the Express Entry profile
NLPNP Skilled Worker Stream

To be eligible for this stream an applicant must:

  • Receive a permanent full-time offer of employment from an eligible employer in Newfoundland
  • Obtain a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the NLPNP selection factor grid
  • Have an IRCC Work Permit with at least 4 months remaining at time of application, or be entitled to apply for one
  • Possess a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) showing a level of education matching the level of education declared in their express entry profile
  • Be 21 to 59 years old
  • English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D must provide valid test results demonstrating CLB 4 level English or French ability.
NLPNP International Graduate Stream
  • Completed at least half of your studies in Canada.
  • Graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university
  • Completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis.
  • Receive a permanent full-time offer of employment from an employer in Newfoundland.
  • Be 21 to 59 years old
  • Qualifications, training, skills and/or accreditation required for the job
  • Have a post-graduate work permit with a duration of at least six months remaining prior to expiry date
  • English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D must provide valid test results demonstrating CLB 4 level English or French ability.
  • If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, your job or job offer must be related to your field of study. You also may be required to work for a minimum of 1 year prior to submission of your PNP application.
NLPNP Application Process

A broad overview of the process to apply to the NLPNP is below.

Stage 1: Application Submit an online or paper application to the NLPNP


Stage 2: Nomination If your application is approved you will receive a confirmation of nomination as a provincial nominee from the NLPNP


Stage 3: Permanent Residence After receiving a NLPNP confirmation of nomination, you must submit an application for permanent residence. Express Entry Stream applicants will apply online via the Express Entry system. Applicants for all other streams will submit a paper based applicationto the IRCC Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.


New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

To be eligible for this stream and applicant must:

  • Obtain a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the NBPNP selection factor grid
  • Receive a permanent full-time offer of employment from an employer in New Brunswick. The wage offer for the employment must be competitive with New Brunswick wage rates for this occupation.
Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Fees and Processing Times
  • Main Applicant-Processing fee $825 and right of permanent residence fee $500
  • Spouse or Partner-Processing fee $820 and right of permanent residence fee $500
  • Each Dependent Child- Processing Fee of $225

The processing time for an applicant with an Express Entry profile and who has applied to a provincial Express Entry stream is 6 months. The processing time for all other applicants is approximately 18 months.

Proof of Funds

You must show that you have sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Canada and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses (if applicable) at the time of your application for permanent residency to IRCC (as well as at Express Entry profile submission stage). The amount of money you need to s determined by the size of your family, as shown below.

Number of family members Funds Required ( in Canadian dollars)
1 $12,960
2 $16,135
3 $19,836
4 $24,083
5 $27,315
6 $30,806
7 $34,299
For each additional family member $3,492

The funds must be in your name or in the name of your accompanying spouse. These funds must be unencumbered by debts or obligations transferable and available to you. Funds must be liquid (i.e. not real estate) and cannot be borrowed. You normally do not have to show that you have these funds if:

  • You have a valid job offer (offer of arranged employment) in AND
  • You are currently working or authorized to work in Canada
How can a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Help?

In addition to making sure the application is complete there are three main areas where an RCIC can help.

Immigration Strategy and Option: An RCIC can advise you on the different options that are available to you to obtain permanent residence in Canada and explain the pros and cons of each option. It is important you choose the best immigration program from the start as this will likely save you time and money in the long run.

Professional Representation: If you do not have a representative assisting you then you will probably only submit the required documentation listed on the IRCC document checklist. Submitting only these documents may be enough to result in a favorable decision. However, submitting only those documents sometimes is not enough to make your case and to satisfy the visa officer you meet the requirements of the visa. Generally, it is wise to submit as much evidence as you can above and beyond the minimum required by IRCC. Your representative can assist you in preparing and submitting a strong application to IRCC by identifying the weaknesses in your application and advising you how to strengthen your application.

Submission letter: An RCIC will prepare and submit a submission letter on behalf of the applicant along with the application. The submission letter is an important part of the application which summarizes and more importantly demonstrates why you meet the requirements of the visa.

Ready to apply to the OINP?
  • Review your information and develop a strategy to apply
  • Submit your profile in the Express Entry system
  • Prepare and submit your application for nomination to the OINP
  • Prepare and submit your permanent resident visa application to IRCC
  • Act as your authorized representative to the OINP and IRCC.

If you want to apply for permanent residence through the OINP we are here to help! Please complete our free assessment form or contact us and one of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants will revert to you within 48 hours

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