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Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador (former category)
PNP
Closed Not listed among the five current NLPNP categories (Express Entry Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker, International Graduate, International Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur). It launched on 2021-01-02 as a targeted Express Entry-linked category for tech and ocean-sector skills.
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 occupations. It no longer appears on the current NLPNP category list.
Who it suits
- Historical: Memorial University master's/PhD graduates within three years, or highly skilled workers in listed tech and ocean-sector occupations
Requirements
- HistoryAt launch: Memorial University master's or PhD completed within three years, or exceptional qualifications with one year in a specialised high-demand occupation; CLB 5 or higher; age 21 or older. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- CurrentThe current NLPNP overview lists five categories and does not include Priority Skills. ↗ gov.nl.ca
How candidates are selected
Not applicable; use NL_EXPRESS_ENTRY (NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker) for Express Entry-linked nominations.
Location requirement: n/a
Processing: Not applicable.
Related pathways
Official sources
- gov.nl.caNLPNP overview (current categories)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.ca2020 announcement of Priority Skills NL launchChecked 2026-10-01
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