The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is designed to nominate talented skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who can positively contribute to the province’s economy. Similar to other Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs, there are different streams or programs managed under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP for different kinds of applicants.
The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP streams are:
- NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker
- NLPNP Skilled Worker
- NLPNP International Graduate
- NLPNP International Entrepreneur
- NLPNP International Graduate Entrepreneur
In this blog, we will be briefly discussing the above mentioned streams.
1. Newfoundland and Labrador PNP’s Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream
The Express Entry Skilled Worker stream is a specially crafted PNP stream that gives a faster way to immigrate to Canada. Individuals with an active Express Entry profile and a valid job offer can apply to this stream to get nominated. Once nominated, their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply in the Express Entry draw increases, as they receive additional 600 CRS points with the nomination.
The eligibility criteria of Newfoundland and Labrador PNP’s Express Entry Skilled Worker stream are:
- Be in the Express Entry pool
- Meet language requirements
- Have enough financial resources
- Have a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
- Intend to live in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points in the assessment grid
- Have the required education/training/qualifications to perform your job
- Must have completed post-secondary education in Canada or otherwise have an ECA
- If you are in Canada, you must have authorizing to work for at least 4 months while NLPNP processes your application
- Meet other additional requirements
2. NLPNP Skilled Worker
The NLPNP Skilled Worker stream is designed to bring in required qualified skilled workers to the province and contribute to the province’s economy. To be eligible for this stream, meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have sufficient funds
- Age must be between 21 to 59 years
- Must have intentions to settle in the province
- Meet the requirements as listed on the job offer
- Have a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
- For those with a job offer in NOC TEER 4 or 5, they must have CLB 4 in English or French language proficiency
- If the applicant is already in Canada, their permit must have at least 4 months of work authorization left while their application is in process
- Meet other requirements
3. NLPNP International Graduate
The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP also has a stream especially for international graduates with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and the intention to live in the province. These students must have graduated from a post-secondary Canadian institution.
The eligibility requirements to meet to be eligible for NLPNP International Graduate stream are:
- Intend to live in NLPNP
- Age must be between 21-59 years
- Meet the job requirements as listed out in the job offer
- Job offer must be related to their post-secondary study program
- Have sufficient financial resources support yourself and your dependents
- If the job offer is in NOC TEER 4, the occupations must be one of the in-demand occupations
- Have a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, or if it’s in a TEER 4, the occupations must be in-demand
- Have a PGWP which must have at least 4 months validity left while your NLPNP application is in process
- Meet other eligibility requirements
4. NLPNP International Entrepreneur
As the name suggests, the NLPNP International Entrepreneur is for entrepreneurs as well as for senior business managers. The applicant must be capable of starting a business in Newfoundland and Labrador along with looking after it on a daily basis. The applicant may also buy an existing business for the same.
Meet the following criteria and you will be eligible for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP’s International Entrepreneur stream.
- Create an EOI
- Score at least CLB 5
- Receive an ITA to apply
- Business must earn profits
- Age must be 21 to 59 years old
- Invest at least CAN$200,000 in the business
- Completed at least high school (can show an ECA)
- Have a business plan with additional financial documents
- Have at least CAN$600,000 in net worth and personal assets
- Intend to live in the province while managing your business
- Create at least one full-time job for a Canada PR or citizen
- Have at least 2 years of experience in owning as well as managing the business or 5 years of experience as a senior business manager
5. NLPNP International Graduate Entrepreneur
The International Graduate Entrepreneur is solely for graduates from the Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic. These international graduates must have already established a local business or bought one and have been managing it for at least 1 year.
These are the eligibility requirements to meet before one can create an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP’s International Graduate Entrepreneur stream.
- Have a PGWP
- Be at least 21 years old
- Business must make profit
- Have a business continuity plan
- Create at least 1 full-time job offer
- Have gained at least a year’s worth of experience
- Score at least CLB 7 in English or French language test
- Create an EOI once you meet all eligibility requirements
- Receive an ITA before applying for a provincial nomination
- Intend to live in Newfoundland and Labrador while managing your business
- Must have studied for at least 2 years in the above mentioned universities (study must have been completed in person)
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Streams Application Fees
Under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, you do not need to pay any fee to submit an application. However, you may need to pay for additional costs related to obtaining documents for the applications.
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