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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. Lower-skilled (TEER 4-5) candidates must show a language test at CLB 4.
Who it suits
- Workers with a full-time one-year-or-longer job offer from an eligible NL employer, aged 21 to 59
- Candidates in NL on a valid work permit (not a post-graduation work permit) or who obtain a Job Vacancy Assessment
Requirements
- Job offerFull-time job or job offer in a TEER 0-5 occupation from an eligible NL employer: at least 30 hours a week, at least 12 months with reasonable expectation of extension, salary or hourly pay, meeting prevailing wages. Selected EOI candidates may be exempt from having the offer at application time. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- JvaA Job Vacancy Assessment is required if the applicant does not have a valid work permit for the position. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- LanguageValid language test only for TEER 4-5 occupations, at CLB 4 equivalent (IELTS General, CELPIP-G, TEF Canada, TCF Canada). ↗ gov.nl.ca
- EducationQualifications, training or accreditation required for the job under its NOC. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- AgeAged 21 to 59. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- Settlement fundsSufficient settlement funds for the applicant and dependants. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- PgwpPost-graduation work permit holders are not eligible (they use the International Graduate category). ↗ gov.nl.ca
- OwnershipOwnership stake in the employer must not exceed 10%. ↗ gov.nl.ca
How candidates are selected
Candidates submit an EOI in the Immigration Accelerator Portal. The province issues invitations in batches through the year on a priority basis (no points score): health occupations, rural sales and service, rural/regional jobs, underrepresented occupations, employer track record, retention likelihood, NL graduates, Francophone growth and settlement support. EOIs expire after 12 months.
Location requirement: Job offer from an NL employer; intent to settle in NL.
Processing: After an invitation the candidate has 30 days to submit a complete application. The province says it has no standard NLPNP processing times. A nomination certificate is valid for 6 months. IRCC processing for the federal stage is in IRCC's tool.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 41 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 36 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 97 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 94 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 122 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 186 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 400 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- gov.nl.caSkilled Worker category pageChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caSkilled Worker eligibility criteria (PDF)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caNLPNP overviewChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caEOI model overviewChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caEOI prioritization criteria (updated 2026-03-23)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caInvitations to Apply updatesChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caNLPNP candidate FAQsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC processing times toolChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.