Occupational/Skilled Worker
Family Connections
International Graduate
Immigrant Entrepreneur
Newfoundland and Labrador at a glance
There are four categories in the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program as follow:
The applicant may also be required to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for a pre-employment interview.
NLPNP - Family Connections
Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who has been living in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least one year are able to nominate their family members for Canada permanent residence. The supporting family member (called “Sponsor”) must have intention and ability to provide applicants with assistance and support during the immigration process and after they arrive in the province. The sponsor should sign an affidavit of support to make this commitment.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Be between 18- 49 years old;
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Have at least one year of work experience;
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Have completed a post-secondary program (at least one academic year in length) and received a diploma, certificate or degree;
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Have a permanent, full-time employment offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer; OR have the intention to find full-time, permanent work in the province;
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Have enough language skills (English or French) to be able to do the offered job or to find a job in Newfoundland and Labrador soon after arrival;
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Have a signed Affidavit of Support from one or more family members in Newfoundland and Labrador who are willing to provide settlement assistance;
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Have enough money (at least C$10,000 plus C$2,000 for each accompanying dependant) to live in the province for a short time without work after arrival; and
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Have the intention to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Note that dependent children, spouses, common-law partners, parents and grandparents who can apply under the Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Family Class, are not eligible to apply under this category.
NLPNP - International Graduate
Foreign students who have graduated from a recognized Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary educational institution and are willing to live and work in the province, may be eligible to apply under this category for a nomination for permanent residence in Canada. Applicants must have graduated, within the last two years, from a full-time program of at least two academic years and must have received a certificate, diploma, or degree. They also must:
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Have a permanent, full time job or job offer in their field of study, or related fields, from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer; OR have reasonable expectation for future employment;
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Have obtained a Post-Graduation Work Permit;
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Have enough funds and financial resources to be well established in the province; and
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Have sufficient language skills to perform their job duties.
NLPNP - Immigrant Entrepreneur
This category is designed to attract entrepreneurs who are willing to establish a new business in Newfoundland and Labrador or purchase all or part of an existing business in the province. To be considered as an eligible applicant under the Immigrant Entrepreneur category, you must:
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Have a minimum personal net worth of C$450,000;
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Make a minimum investment of C$200,000 to establish a new business or own all or part of the equity of an existing business;
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Participate in an exploratory visit to Newfoundland and Labrador and submit a detailed business plan for establishing a successful enterprise in the province;
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Have at least five years of senior management or entrepreneurial experience in a business related to the one proposed;
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Sign a Performance Agreement and make a deposit of C$100,000 to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador. This deposit will be returned to you after the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement are met and the proposed business is established;
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Meet the minimum criteria for age, education, eligibility of proposed business, management/business experience, personal financial resources, language ability requirements, work experience, and adaptability for this category.
To inquire about how to apply for Canada Permanent Resident visa under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program, you may contact us.
Newfoundland and Labrador at a glance
Newfoundland and Labrador with total area of 405,212 sq. km is Canada’s tenth-largest province/territory. This most easterly Canadian province is made up of two main geographical parts: the island of Newfoundland, surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean, and Labrador on the Canadian mainland. The province has a population of around 508,000, almost 95% of whom resides on the island of Newfoundland.
The province’s economy has traditionally been resource-based. Traditional industries include mining, fishery, logging, and forest-based industries (pulp and paper mills, for instance). The most important minerals mined in the province are iron ore, gold, asbestos, limestone and gypsum. The province produces 55% of Canada’s total iron ore. The discovery of offshore oil and natural gas reserves has added a new dimension to the province’s economy and oil production from offshore oil platforms is promising an economic improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador. Tourism is also being considered as a source of employment.
The capital city and largest city is St. John’s. It is the oldest English-founded settlement in North America. St John's is the cloudiest major city in Canada and receives less sunshine than any other provincial/territorial capitals in Canada.
| Capital city |
St. John's |
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Area (sq. km) |
405,212 |
| Population | Around 508,000 (2009 estimate) |
| Official language | English |
| Largest city | St. John's |
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| Entered Confederation | March 31, 1949 |
| Party in power | Progressive Conservative Party |
| Sales Tax | In |
| Natural resources | Forest, fishery, iron ore, gold, silver, copper, zinc, asbestos, nickel, limestone, and gypsum |
| Industry |
Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas production, manufacturing |
| Agriculture | Potatoes, carrots and cabbage are grown for local consumption. Poultry, eggs and cattle are also produced |
| Climate | Subarctic in northern Labrador, but moderate and maritime in |
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