The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) offers several streams to facilitate immigration to the province based on different criteria and objectives. These streams include:
Skilled Worker Category
This stream targets skilled workers who have a guaranteed job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer or who possess specialized skills that are in demand in the province’s labor market. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria related to education, work experience, and language proficiency.
Express Entry Skilled Worker Category
Aligned with the federal Express Entry system, this stream allows Newfoundland and Labrador to nominate candidates who have profiles in the Express Entry pool and meet the province’s labor market needs. Candidates must have a valid job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer or possess skills and experience that are in demand in the province.
International Graduate Category
This stream is for international graduates who have completed their studies at a recognized Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institution. Candidates must have a job or job offer in their field of study from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer and meet other eligibility criteria related to work experience and language proficiency.
International Entrepreneur Category
This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish or purchase a business in Newfoundland and Labrador. Candidates must submit a detailed business plan and demonstrate their ability to invest in and manage a business in the province.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
Similar to the International Entrepreneur Category, this stream is specifically for international graduates from Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institutions who want to start or buy a business in the province. Candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria and submit a business plan outlining their proposed venture.
These streams provide different pathways for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador and contribute to the province’s economic and social development. Each stream has its own set of eligibility requirements and application process, offering flexibility and opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and objectives to settle and succeed in Newfoundland and Labrador.