Newfoundland and Labrador immigration: provincial nominee streams
All economic applications go through the Expression of Interest model (launched 2025-02-19). Invitations to apply are issued in batches roughly every one to three weeks through September 2026. No score cutoff is disclosed.
How the province selects
EOI pool valid 12 months; the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism invites candidates in batches using priority criteria (occupation, education, intention to reside in the province); no score published.
Key facts
- EOIs expire automatically after 12 months; a new EOI must then be submitted.
- Invited applicants have 30 days to submit a complete application (a period temporarily shortened to speed up processing this year).
- The update list counts NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program invitations separately; only NLPNP numbers are shown here.
- Express Entry Skilled Worker requires a full-time TEER 0-3 job offer of at least one year, a language test, and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid.
- The province audited the NLPNP and published the final report on 2026-01-26.
No allocation figure found on official pages.
Streams
NLPNP International Entrepreneur
Newfoundland and Labrador's business category for people who will invest in and run an NL business. It needs an exploratory visit before applying, a business plan with verified…
NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker
Newfoundland and Labrador's category for skilled workers in the Express Entry pool who have a full-time NL job offer in a TEER 0-3 occupation. Candidates must also reach 67 on the…
NLPNP International Graduate
Newfoundland and Labrador's category for graduates of Canadian post-secondary programs who hold a post-graduation work permit and a full-time NL job offer. Memorial University and…
NLPNP Skilled Worker
Newfoundland and Labrador's base category for workers with a full-time offer from an eligible NL employer, in TEER 0-5 jobs. It does not require an Express Entry profile.…
Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador (former category)
A targeted category launched in January 2021 for Memorial University master's or PhD graduates, and for people with exceptional skills in high-demand tech and ocean-technology…
Recent invitation rounds
| Date | Stream | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 41 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 36 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 97 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 94 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 122 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 186 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 400 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 17 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply (all categories combined) | — | 89 |
Official sources
- gov.nl.caInvitations to apply updatesChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caEOI model overviewChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caExpress Entry Skilled Worker categoryChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caImmigrating to NL (program list)Checked 2026-10-01