New Foundland & Labrador Nominee Program

  • The PNP is an economic immigration program administered by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Under an agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Newfoundland and Labrador can nominate applicants to the Federal Government for permanent residency under one of three categories:

    • Skilled Worker;
    • International Graduate; and,
    • Express Entry Skilled Worker.

    The PNP offers:

    • Applicant selection based on provincial labour force and economic needs;
    • Competitive application processing times; and
    • PNP Specialists who can provide support for the immigration process.

    Applicants must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 points on the Point Assessment Grid to be considered for nomination.

    Points are awarded on the basis of five factors including:

    • Education and training
    • Skilled work experience
    • Language ability
    • Age
    • Connection(s) to the Newfoundland and Labrador labour market and adaptability (ability to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador)

      • Documents that support information related to eligibility criteria must be submitted to the Department of Advanced Education and Skills. For example, if an applicant claims 20 points for having a university degree, a copy of the university degree and complete transcript must be submitted with the application.


    Supporting documents are required to verify eligibility for PNP nomination and to prove identity, Work experience, academic credentials, language ability, finances and employment offer.

    During the application assessment process, additional documentation may be requested at any time.

    All supporting documents must be clear and easy to read copies of the original documents. If documents are in a language other than English or French, the following three documents must be submitted:

    1. A copy of the original document;
    2. A copy of the English or French translation of the document; and
    3. A copy of an affidavit from the translator describing his or her translation ability. Translators shall be a qualified person, other than a family member or spouse.

    IRCC requires that the translator be certified by a regulatory body as a translator. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that translations meet all Federal Government requirements when applying for permanent residency. Translators must not work for or be a paid consultant, or a representative who is preparing the application.

    If documents are unclear, missing, or not translated into English or French, the application will be returned without assessment. In such cases, the department will provide further instruction on the missing documents and how to re-apply.


    Applicants must list all dependents on their application whether or not the dependents are coming to Canada. Accompanying dependents include:

    • Spouse - husband or wife of the opposite or same sex;
    • Common-law partner - person of the opposite or same sex who has lived in a conjugal relationship with the applicant for at least one year. This relationship is considered to be a marriage but is not a legal marriage; and
    • Dependent children - daughters and sons (including step-children, children adopted before the age of 18, and children who are not in the applicant’s custody) who:
      • Are under the age of 19 and do not have a spouse or common-law partner; and/or,
      • Are dependent on the applicant’s financial support because of a medical condition.

    All dependent family members must be included on the original application and cannot be added at a later date. If an applicant has dependent family members who are not accompanying them to Canada, they must provide a detailed reason as to why they are non-accompanying, along with appropriate supporting documentation.

    Applications may be ineligible if there is no valid reason provided as to why the dependent(s) are non-accompanying or if the supporting documentation is insufficient (e.g., financial statements or child custody orders).

    If an applicant wishes to have dependent family members join them in Canada at a later date, the applicant will need to make a separate application to the Government of Canada’s Family Sponsorship Program or to another immigration category. That application will have to be approved before the dependent family member(s) will be approved, which can only happen if the applicant lists family members on the original PNP immigration application.

    Note: Parents and siblings of the applicant cannot be included in the PNP application.


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  • The Express Entry Skilled Worker Category is a path to immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador whereby skilled individuals who have been accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool; that have a job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador; and, who have the intent to reside permanently in this province can be nominated.

    The Federal Government will process the majority of complete Express Entry applications (meaning those with all the necessary supporting documents) in six months or less. The six months or less application processing time is a significant improvement from the former federal average processing times of 12 months or longer.


    Applicants may apply to the Express Entry Skilled Worker Category if they reside outside of Canada and have been offered a job by a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. The employer must demonstrate that they have made a genuine effort to recruit qualified Canadians or permanent residents before the job offer is extended to an international worker.

    In addition, the applicant must:

    • Be accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool and have a valid Express Entry key code;
    • Score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the PNP point assessment grid
    • Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets Provincial Government employment standards and prevailing wage rates, and does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or interfere with a labour dispute
    • Have an IRCC Work Permit or be entitled to apply for one;
    • Have a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by IRCC to verify that their foreign education is equal to Canadian education standards. The ECA submitted with the application must match the education level declared in the Express Entry profile and the points claimed in the point’s grid;
    • Be able to demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador and demonstrate with proof that they have sufficient settlement funds or financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador; and
    • Be able to provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in the Express Entry profile.

    If work experience is in an occupation that is regulated in Newfoundland and Labrador and requires mandatory certification or licensing in the province, proof of eligibility for provincial licensure or certification to be able to work in that profession must be submitted with the PNP application (e.g., nurse, physician, engineer).


    Express Entry Skilled Worker Category applications are ineligible if:

    • The applicant has not been accepted into the Express Entry pool
    • The applicant did not achieve a minimum of 67 points out of 100 points on the Point Assessment Grid;
    • The applicant is a refugee claimant in Canada claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada or the applicant is a failed refugee claimant;
    • The applicant fails to submit documentation as requested by PNP staff;
    • The applicant fails to establish that their intent to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador is genuine;
    • The applicant fails to demonstrate the ability to become economically established;
    • The applicant or any dependent family member over the age of 18 (whether or not they are accompanying them) has a criminal record;
    • The applicant has unresolved custody or child support disputes. Applicants must have these issues resolved prior to starting the immigration application process; and
    • The applicant or the applicant’s representative has intentionally misrepresented information in the application. Any activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal proceedings.

    Ineligible Businesses for International Entrepreneur Category

    • Businesses that are conducted remotely (from another Canadian jurisdiction or from another country);
    • Property rental, investment, and leasing activities;
    • Real estate construction/development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage; unless the applicant can prove their business in one of these areas is of compelling benefit to the Province, and can demonstrate their ability to manage the daily operations of the business;
    • Professional services or self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation;
    • Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines;
    • Pawnbrokers;
    • Taxi companies;
    • Home-based businesses; unless the applicant can prove their business will have a compelling benefit to the Province;
    • Businesses involved in the production, distribution or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit products or services;
    • Not-for-profit businesses;
    • Investments into a business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income;
    • Businesses operating primarily for the purpose of deriving investment income such as interest, dividends or capital gains;
    • Business that will compensate employees solely on the basis of commission;
    • Any other type of business that by association could would tend to bring OIM, NLPNP, or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador into disrepute.

    There are two sub-categories within the International Entrepreneur Category – Starting a New Business and Purchasing an Existing Business. Each sub-category has unique criteria in addition to the criteria noted above.

    Additional Criteria When Starting a New Business

    If starting a business, the applicant must create a minimum of one full-time equivalent employment opportunity for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    This position must:

    • Be over and above any position filled by the approved applicant. For clarity, jobs created for or filled by dependents or relatives of the applicant are not eligible.
    • Be relevant and directly related to the applicant’s business.
    • Meet the prevailing provincial wage levels

    Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business

    If the applicant is purchasing an existing Newfoundland and Labrador business, all of the following apply:

    • The business must have been in continuous operation by the same owner for the previous five (5) years;
    • All applicants purchasing or partnering in an existing business must complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owner(s) if the applicant is applying from outside of the province;
    • Applicants must provide evidence that reasonable efforts were taken to establish a fair market value for the business;
    • The business must be actively in operation and not in receivership;
    • Applicants must offer employment on similar terms and conditions to existing staff, including maintaining existing wages and employment terms.

    The International Entrepreneur (IE) category allows up to 10 partners (i.e. the primary applicant and nine (9) additional partners) associated with one application. Both international and Canadian citizens and permanent residents can be partners on the application.

    Each applicant seeking permanent residency through this category must either:

    • invest $200,000 (CDN) and have at least one-third (33.3 per cent) ownership of the company or
    • must invest $1,000,000 or more. It must also be shown that participating partners are actively involved in the day-to-day management of the proposed business.

    Note: If there are associated partners seeking permanent residency through the same business, they are responsible for submitting the same documentation as the principal applicant.

    Those seeking permanent residency through the International Graduate Entrepreneur category cannot be partners under the International Entrepreneur category.


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  • The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration program designed to assist skilled immigrants and their families to come and live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    The Skilled Worker Stream is for international workers and prospective immigrants who have skills that are beneficial to the labour market. Eligible applicants are required to have a guaranteed offer of employment from a local employer, or be currently working in the province on a valid work permit. Employers must also demonstrate a need for the applicant’s skill set.


    JOB OFFER

    A full-time job or job offer is required to qualify. The job or job offer should be for at least two years with the possibility of extension, from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

    Pay should be in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates. Contractual or locum positions (short-term positions usually less than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension) are not eligible for the NLPNP.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Applicant is required to produce eligible qualifications, training, skills and/or accreditation required for the Job.

    AGE

    The applicant must be in the age bracket of 21 to 59 years old.

    WORK PERMIT

    An Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Work Permit with at least 4 months remaining at time of application, or are entitled to apply for one.

    INTENTION

    The applicant must have the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador and should be able to prove it.

    SETTLEMENT FUNDS

    The applicant should have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any other dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    LANGUAGE

    English or French language capability to perform the employment duties.

    PLEASE NOTE: Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D will have to meet Minimum Language Requirements;

    In accordance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy, the NLPNP will only accept valid, documented results from the following tests.

    You must score at least the numerical value listed for each category (listening, speaking, reading, writing). No other evidence of language proficiency will be accepted.

    English Language Testing System

    (IELTS – General Testing) Listening: 4.5 | Reading: 3.5 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4

    Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

    (CELPIP-General) Listening: 4 | Reading: 4 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4

    Test d’Évaluation de Français

    la compréhension de l’oral: 145 | la compréhension de l’écrit: 121 | l’expression écrite: 181 | l’expression orale: 181

    IELTS and CELPIP have multiple test options, but “IELTS – General Testing” and “CELPIP – General” (also known as CELPIP-G) are the only acceptable test options offered within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    Your language test must be no more than two years old at the date of application.

    The NLPNP will only accept original test results.

    You must demonstrate your proficiency in your first official language only. Canada’s official languages are English and French. If you have ability in both, decide which language you are more

    comfortable using. This is your first official language. The other is your second official language.

    IRCC’s imposition of minimum language standards for low and semi-skilled PNP applicants applies to all Canadian provinces.

    Language is a key determinant in the successful labour market and community integration of newcomers to NL. All NLPNP applications are assessed on the basis of how well your documentation demonstrates that you satisfy program criteria.

    IN-CANADA REFUGEE CLAIMANT

    If you are an In-Canada Refugee Claimant, one main requirement of both the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is that you have a valid temporary resident status in Canada. The open work permit granted to you while you await the result of your refugee claim does not give the required temporary status that is required for you to be able to apply for PNP OR AIPP from within Canada. Thus, you must apply for PNP or AIPP from outside Canada.

    OWNERSHIP

    • If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%. You are not eligible for the Skilled Worker category if:
    • You have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, in which case you must apply under the International Graduate category;
    • You or any dependent family member over the age of 22 have a criminal record;
    • You have unresolved custody or child support disputes;
    • You have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application;
    • The employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in business; or
    • Refugee claimants whose claim has been rejected, abandoned, or withdrawn must exit Canada prior to applying to the NL Provincial Nominee Program.

    • Ensure that your passports and work permits are valid and not expired
    • Please note you may be required to participate in an interview with a NLPNP Program Officer
    • If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, contact your Immigration Officer immediately. Your nomination and Permanent Residency application may be cancelled.
    • activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal proceedings.
    • Review your application and document checklist before applying.

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  • This category is for international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada. Eligible applicants are required to complete at least half of their studies in Canada, and to graduate from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university, or to have completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs requiring a previous degree or diploma are also eligible.

    If applicants are offered employment in a NOC C (jobs requiring secondary education and/or occupation-specific training) position, they must meet a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 level of proficiency in writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

    NOTE: If you hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), you may be eligible for the Express Entry Skilled Worker Category, if you are accepted into Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry pool. You should also obtain a valid Express Entry key code and job seeker validation code to accompany your application.


    Applicants to the International Graduate category must:

    • Have an IRCC Post- Graduation work permit (PGWP). The work permit must have at least 4 months validity remaining at the time of application for the NL Provincial Nominee Program
    • Have a full-time job or job offer:
    • In a NOC 0, A or B occupation, or a NOC C occupation, provided the occupation is in an In-Demand Occupation
    • That guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week for the applicant;
    • That is at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension From an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer
    • That compensates the applicant in the form of a salary or hourly wage (not commission);
    • Meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates.
    • Meet NOC code employment requirements for that occupation.
    • That is not a contractual or locum position (short-term positions usually less than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension)
    • Be 21 to 59 years old
    • Have the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
    • Hold sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
    • Sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Language testing is required for NOC C, In-Demand occupations. Minimum language requirements.
    • If the applicant completed their studies at a recognized public post-secondary institution outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, their job or job offer must be directly related to the field of study. Out-of-province graduates must work for a minimum of one year in Newfoundland and Labrador prior to submission of an NLPNP application.
    • If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%.

    You are not eligible for the International Graduate category if:

    • You have not yet completed your studies;
    • You are a student who has studied in Canada under sponsorship from an agency or government that expects you to return to your country of origin after graduation;
    • You or any dependent family member over the age of 22 have a criminal record;
    • You have unresolved custody or child support disputes;
    • You have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application.
    • The employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in business.

    Applicants to the International Graduate category should hold a full-time position that is related to their field of study

    Applicants are permitted to hold a position that is not directly related to their field of study provided the applicant is a graduate of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic and the applicant’s position meets all of the following criteria:

    1. Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma;
    2. Corresponds to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B or C (In-Demand Occupations only for NOC C);
    3. Can reasonably be expected to lead to career advancement for the applicant;
    4. Is in a field in which the applicant has a recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) combination of skill, experience and/or training, according to the NOC description, as defined by Employment and Social Development Canada:
    5. Is full-time for at least one year, with the possibility of extension.

    Example: The applicant graduates from Memorial University with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering but is currently working as a Financial Analyst (NOC 1114). The applicant has a previous diploma in Business Administration, which is required to occupy the position according to the NOC description. The field of study requirement is met and the Officer continues with the assessment of the application.

    Example: The applicant graduates with a graduate degree in Engineering from Memorial University but is currently working as a Youth Services Worker (NOC 4212). The applicant clearly demonstrates that they have one year of experience in this industry. They also meet the NOC Code requirements. The field of study requirement is waived and the Officer continues with the assessment of the application.

    Example: The applicant graduates from a publicly funded college outside Newfoundland and Labrador in Business Administration. They move to Newfoundland and Labrador to work as a Food Service Supervisor (NOC 6311, skill level B). They have worked for one year in the province. However, they do not have several years of experience in food preparation or service, as stipulated by the NOC Code requirements. They are not eligible for the NLPNP because they do not meet the NOC requirements.


    • If you have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, you must apply under the International Graduate category, you are not eligible for the Skilled Worker category;
    • There is no fee for the International Graduate category;
    • Ensure that your passports and work permits are valid and not expired;
    • Please note you may be required to participate in an interview with a NLPNP Program Officer;
    • If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, you may lose your eligibility and your nomination and/or Permanent Residency application may be cancelled. If you are experiencing issues with your employment, contact your Immigration Officer immediately.
    • Any activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal proceedings.
    • Withdrawal from Studies
    • Using Representatives and Consultants.
    • Review your application and document checklist before applying.

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  • The Priority Skills NL process is intended for individuals who have work experience in occupations in demand in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as have a high level of education and language ability, and who wish to express their interest in either staying in, or coming to the province and becoming a permanent resident of Canada. Currently, Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being accepted from:

    • Individuals who have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last 10 years.
    • Individuals who have completed PhD or Master’s degrees from Memorial University within the past three years in the following specialties: Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, and Agriculture.

    Priority Skills NL requires the completion of a questionnaire, which is scored. Applicants who exceed the minimum score of 60 points will be accepted and their information will be viewable by staff and local employers who have accounts with the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

    Candidates who have submitted EOIs with the highest scores, and who have received the most interest from local employers, may receive invitations through Priority Skills NL, to submit an application to the Provincial Nominee Program without a job offer.


    All candidates must:

    • have taken an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) language test within the last twelve months and scored equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 or higher;
      • •
    • be at least 21 years of age; and
    • intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador In-demand Academic candidates:
    • Must have completed PhD or Master’s degrees from Memorial University within the past three years in the following specialties: Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, and Agriculture.

    In-demand Work candidates:

    • Must have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last 10 years.

    Please note that not all candidates who meet minimum eligibility requirements will receive an Invitation to Apply.

    The following list of in-demand occupations are exempt from provincial labour market testing processes, such as the Job Vacancy Assessment and Atlantic Immigration Program labour market testing requirements, such as advertising:


    1. your Express Entry profile expires in 5 months or less
    2. Physician
      • Family Medicine; Psychiatry; Pathology; General Internal Medicine; Radiology; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Anesthesia; Pediatric Intensivists (PICU); Neonatologists (NICU); Pathology (Hemopathology)
    3. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
    4. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    5. Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
    6. Clinical Psychologist
    7. Medical Physicist
    8. Radiation Therapist
    9. Dosimetrist

    Engineers and Developers

    1. Software Developer
    2. Biomedical Engineer
    3. UI/UX Developer
    4. Electrical Engineer
    5. AI Developer
    6. Mechanical Engineer
    7. Python Developer
    8. Web Developer
    9. .NET Developer
    10. Infrastructure Engineer

    Technical Specialists

    1. Security Specialist
    2. Cloud Specialist
    3. Bioinformatician
    4. Computer Network Support
    5. Research Associate
    6. Data Analytics
    7. Offshore Technician
    8. ROV Operator
    9. Ocean Mapping Specialist
    10. Technical Writer

    Engineers and Developers

    1. Captain (FM4 certification required)
    2. Farming and Feeding Manager
    3. Facility Technician
    4. Assistant Manager
    5. Cage Site Technician
    6. Site Manager (with water quality expertise)
    7. Area Manager

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  • The International Graduate Entrepreneur Category of the NLPNP is designed to provide a pathway for individuals who have graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) or College of the North Atlantic (CNA) after at least two (2) years of full-time study; have started or acquired a business in Newfoundland and Labrador, including actively operating and managing it for at least one (1) year; and who intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    This category is designed to attract emerging entrepreneurial talent to the province. Established entrepreneurs and senior business managers may be eligible to apply for nomination through the International Entrepreneur Category.


    To qualify, an applicant must:

    • Be at least 21 years of age;
    • Provide a business continuity plan with supporting financial documentation verified by a recognized third-party professional service (applicants are solely responsible for payment of associated fees related to obtaining these documents);
    • Have completed a degree or diploma after at least two (2) academic years of full-time, in-person study at Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic with the degree or diploma having been completed within two (2) years of submission of the Expression of Interest;
    • Have a valid post-graduate work permit;
    • Want to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador while owning and actively managing a local business that has the potential to create significant economic benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador;
    • Have at least one (1) year’s continuous experience actively managing and owning the current business (33.3 per cent minimum ownership);
    • Demonstrate ability to create at least one full-time equivalent job for the local population (permanent residents and Canadian citizens);
    • Demonstrate that the business is a for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services;
    • Have a score of at least seven (7) on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
    • Complete an online Expression of Interest; and
    • Receive an Invitation to Apply from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

    Applicants intending to support regional economic development or focus on high-demand industries or sectors, (e.g. Agriculture, Aquaculture, Technology, Natural Resources) will receive priority consideration.

    Ineligible Applicants for International Graduate Entrepreneur Category:

    • An individual living illegally in one’s country of residence;
    • A person who has had a removal order issued against them by IRCC or Canada Border Services Agency;
    • A person who is prohibited from entering Canada;
    • A passive investor (individuals who intend to invest in a Newfoundland and Labrador business with very limited or no involvement in the day-to-day management of the business); and
    • An individual who does not have legal status (ineligible to apply until their status is restored)

    Applicants must also meet the following business and financial eligibility criteria:

    • Own, operate, and actively manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least one (1) continuous year prior to the date of EOI submission.
    • Applicants must own at least 33.3% of the equity of the eligible business and provide active and on-going participation in the day-to-day management and direction of the business.
    • The applicant must demonstrate that they are receiving compensation in the form of a salary from the business, which must, at minimum, meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) as defined by Statistics Canada.

    The eligible business has to be in sound financial health. This means that it must be producing revenue and earning sufficient profits to allow the owner to become economically established in the province. An Audit Opinion and Special Purpose Report from a certified Audit Verifier will be required to assess the financial health of the business.

    These requirements must be met by any person or persons applying to this category. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate with supporting documents that they meet the eligibility criteria.


    In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria above, the applicant’s proposed business must also meet the following criteria:

    • The business has to have been started as a career objective. Businesses created solely for immigration purposes are ineligible.
    • The business must be a for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services.
    • The business must be considered a “permanent establishment” as defined under subsection 400(2) of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations, 1985.
    • The business is liable to pay income tax on taxable income earned as a result of a “permanent establishment” in Newfoundland and Labrador, irrespective of income or other taxes which may also be payable in other jurisdictions as a result of income earned or other business activity.
    • The business must be actively managed by the applicant from the registered place of business in Newfoundland and Labrador. The business must not be managed from another location in Newfoundland and Labrador or from another Canadian province or territory or another country
    • The business must have the potential to create significant economic benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador. For example:
    • Increasing value added manufacturing or processing, exports, destination tourism, research and development, and/or technology commercialization;
    • Developing innovative approaches to traditional businesses;
    • Transferring technology and specialized knowledge to Newfoundland and Labrador;
    • Providing products or services to an under-served local or regional market.

    • Businesses that are conducted remotely (from another Canadian jurisdiction or from another country);
    • Property rental, investment, and leasing activities;
    • Real estate construction/development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage; unless the applicant can prove their business in one of these areas is of compelling benefit to the province, and can demonstrate the ability to manage the daily operations of the business;
    • Professional services or self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation;
    • Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines;
    • Pawnbrokers;
    • Taxi companies;
    • Home-based businesses; unless the applicant can prove their business will have a compelling benefit to the province;
    • Businesses involved in the production, distribution or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit products or services;
    • Not-for-profit businesses;
    • Investments into a business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income;
    • Businesses operating primarily for the purpose of deriving investment income such as interest, dividends or capital gains;
    • Businesses that will compensate employees solely on the basis of commission; and
    • Any other type of business that by association could would tend to bring OIM, NLPNP, or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador into disrepute.

    There are two sub-categories within the International Graduate Entrepreneur category - Starting a New Business and Purchasing an Existing Business. Each sub-category has unique criteria in addition to the criteria noted above.

    Additional Criteria

    When Starting a New Business

    This position must:

    • Be over and above any position filled by the approved applicant. For clarity, jobs created for or filled by dependents or relatives of the applicant are not eligible.
    • Be relevant and directly related to the applicant’s business.
    • Meet the prevailing provincial wage levels

    Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business

    If the applicant is purchasing an existing Newfoundland and Labrador business, all of the following apply:

    • The business must have been in continuous operation by the same owner for the previous five (5) years;
    • Applicants must provide evidence that reasonable efforts were taken to establish a fair market value for the business;
    • The business must be actively in operation and not in receivership;
    • Applicants must offer employment on similar terms and conditions to existing staff, including maintaining existing wages and employment terms.

    The International Graduate Entrepreneur (IGE) category allows up to three (3) partners (i.e. the primary applicant and two (2) additional partners) associated with one application. International graduates and Canadian citizens or permanent residents can be partners on the same application. Those applicants seeking permanent residency through this category must have at least one-third (33.3 per cent) ownership of the company.

    Note: If there are associated partners seeking permanent residency through the same business, they are responsible for submitting the same documentation as the principal applicant.

    Those seeking permanent residency through the International Entrepreneur category cannot be partners under the International Graduate Entrepreneur category.


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  • The International Entrepreneur Category of the NLPNP is an immigration program for experienced business owners or senior business managers who wish to start or acquire a business in Newfoundland and Labrador and who intend to provide active and ongoing participation in the day-to-day management and direction of a business.

    The key feature of the International Entrepreneur Category is that it is a temporary to permanent residence program. This means that approved applicants must operate and actively manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador on a work permit for at least one (1) continuous year before being nominated for permanent resident status in Canada.


    To qualify, an individual must:

    • Be at least 21 years and no more than 59 of age;
    • Provide a business plan with supporting financial documentation verified by a recognized third-party professional (applicants are solely responsible for payment of associated fees related to obtaining these documents);
    • Have a minimum of Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential verified by an Education Credential Assessment (ECA), taken in the last five (5) years prior to the date the EOI is submitted;
    • Have a valid post-graduate work permit;
    • Want to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador while owning and actively managing a local business that has the potential to create significant economic benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador;
    • Have at least $600,000 CAD in unencumbered net business and personal assets that can readily be transferred to Canada;
    • Be able to invest at least $200,000 CAD of their own money to establish a business in the Newfoundland and Labrador with a minimum ownership of 33.3 per cent, or $1million in equity investment;
    • Demonstrate ability to create at least one (1) full-time equivalent job for the local population (permanent residents and Canadian citizens);
    • Demonstrate that the business is a for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services;
    • Have at least two (2) years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (25 per cent minimum ownership) in the last five (5) years OR five (5) or more years’ experience in a senior business management role in the last ten years;
    • Have a score of at least five (5) on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French (acceptable tests are Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) General Test, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training Test; or Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF);
    • Complete an online EOI; and
    • Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

    Applicants intending to support regional economic development or focus on high-demand industries or sectors (e.g. Agriculture, Aquaculture, Technology, Natural Resources) will receive priority consideration.

    All prospective International Entrepreneur applicants applying from outside the province must conduct an initial exploratory visit to Newfoundland and Labrador prior to submitting an official application to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

    Ineligible Applicants for International Entrepreneur Category

    • Individuals living illegally in their country of residence;
    • A person who has had a removal order issued against them by IRCC or Canada Border Services Agency;
    • A person who is prohibited from entering Canada;
    • A passive investor (individuals who intend to invest in a Newfoundland and Labrador business with very limited or no involvement in the day-to-day management of the business); and
    • An individual who does not have legal status (ineligible to apply until their status is restored)

    In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria above, the applicant’s proposed business must also meet the following criteria:

    • The applicant must provide active and on-going participation in the day-to-day management and direction of the business.
    • Businesses must meet the legal requirements of the community in which they operate.
    • The business must be a for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services.
    • The business must be considered a “permanent establishment” as defined under subsection 400(2) of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations, 1985.
    • The business is liable to pay income tax on taxable income earned as a result of a “permanent establishment” in Newfoundland and Labrador, irrespective of income or other taxes which may also be payable in other jurisdictions as a result of income earned or other business activity.
    • The business must be actively managed by the applicant from the place of business in Newfoundland and Labrador. The business must not be managed from another location in Newfoundland and Labrador or from another Canadian province or territory or other country.
    • The business must have the potential to create significant economic benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador. For example:
      • Increasing value added manufacturing or processing, exports, destination tourism, research and development, and technology commercialization;
      • Developing innovative approaches to traditional businesses
      • Transferring technology and specialized knowledge to Newfoundland and Labrador; or
      • Providing products or services to an under-served local or regional market.

    Ineligible Businesses for International Entrepreneur Category

    • Businesses that are conducted remotely (from another Canadian jurisdiction or from another country);
    • Property rental, investment, and leasing activities;
    • Real estate construction/development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage; unless the applicant can prove their business in one of these areas is of compelling benefit to the Province, and can demonstrate their ability to manage the daily operations of the business;
    • Professional services or self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation;
    • Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines;
    • Pawnbrokers;
    • Taxi companies;
    • Home-based businesses; unless the applicant can prove their business will have a compelling benefit to the Province;
    • Businesses involved in the production, distribution or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit products or services;
    • Not-for-profit businesses;
    • Investments into a business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income;
    • Businesses operating primarily for the purpose of deriving investment income such as interest, dividends or capital gains;
    • Business that will compensate employees solely on the basis of commission;
    • Any other type of business that by association could would tend to bring OIM, NLPNP, or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador into disrepute.

    There are two sub-categories within the International Entrepreneur Category – Starting a New Business and Purchasing an Existing Business. Each sub-category has unique criteria in addition to the criteria noted above.

    Additional Criteria When Starting a New Business

    If starting a business, the applicant must create a minimum of one full-time equivalent employment opportunity for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    This position must:

    • Be over and above any position filled by the approved applicant. For clarity, jobs created for or filled by dependents or relatives of the applicant are not eligible.
    • Be relevant and directly related to the applicant’s business.
    • Meet the prevailing provincial wage levels

    Additional Criteria When Purchasing an Existing Business

    If the applicant is purchasing an existing Newfoundland and Labrador business, all of the following apply:

    • The business must have been in continuous operation by the same owner for the previous five (5) years;
    • All applicants purchasing or partnering in an existing business must complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owner(s) if the applicant is applying from outside of the province;
    • Applicants must provide evidence that reasonable efforts were taken to establish a fair market value for the business;
    • The business must be actively in operation and not in receivership;
    • Applicants must offer employment on similar terms and conditions to existing staff, including maintaining existing wages and employment terms.

    The International Entrepreneur (IE) category allows up to 10 partners (i.e. the primary applicant and nine (9) additional partners) associated with one application. Both international and Canadian citizens and permanent residents can be partners on the application.

    Each applicant seeking permanent residency through this category must either:

    • invest $200,000 (CDN) and have at least one-third (33.3 per cent) ownership of the company or
    • must invest $1,000,000 or more. It must also be shown that participating partners are actively involved in the day-to-day management of the proposed business.

    Note: If there are associated partners seeking permanent residency through the same business, they are responsible for submitting the same documentation as the principal applicant.

    Those seeking permanent residency through the International Graduate Entrepreneur category cannot be partners under the International Entrepreneur category.


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  • The AIPP is a three-year pilot project launched in 2017. The program represents a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Atlantic provinces, and is designed to respond to the unique challenges facing Atlantic Canada. The pilot is open to eligible employers who commit to support the delivery of settlement supports to sponsored immigrants and their dependent family members.

    Through this pilot, employers can assist in ensuring up to 442 skilled individuals annually settle in the province and help grow the economy. Eligible individuals may include international graduates from the Atlantic Provinces and those whose jobs usually require job-specific training.

    The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program consists of three categories:

    • Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program
    • Atlantic High Skilled Program
    • Atlantic International Graduate Category

    This program is for skilled individuals who have completed secondary school, and who have at least one year of intermediate-skilled experience, and an indeterminate job offer. A language test confirming Canadian Language Benchmark of 4 or higher is required.

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    JOB OFFER

    • To qualify applicant must have a job offer from a designated employer
    • The job offer must be for a full time/indeterminate vacancy
    • The job must be in NOC 0 A, B and C.

    EXPERIENCE

    The experience should be for at least one year and should be related to the occupation in the job offer.

    EDUCATION

    • At least high school education
    • Educational credential assessment or Canadian credentials required.

    LANGUAGE

    Applicant must have a Level 4 of the Canadian Language Benchmark in English or the Niveau de compétence Linguistique Canadien in French.

    PROVISIONAL ENDORSEMENT

    Applicant should have the Letter of Endorsement from the OIM.


    This program is for skilled individuals who have completed secondary school, and who have at least one year of high-skilled experience, and a job offer in a high-skilled field for at least one year. A language test confirming Canadian Language Benchmark of 4 or higher is required.

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    JOB OFFER

    • To qualify applicant must have a job offer from a designated employer
    • The job offer must have a one year contract
    • The job must be in NOC 0 A and B

    EXPERIENCE

    The experience should be for at least one year and should be related to the occupation in the job offer.

    EDUCATION

    • At least high school education
    • Educational credential assessment or Canadian credentials required.

    LANGUAGE

    Applicant must have a Level 4 of the Canadian Language Benchmark in English or the Niveau de compétence Linguistique Canadien in French.

    PROVISIONAL ENDORSEMENT

    Applicant should have the Letter of Endorsement from the OIM.


    This category is for individuals who have graduated from an Atlantic post-secondary program of at least two years in duration, and who have a job offer for at least one year in an intermediate or high skilled position. A language test confirming Canadian Language Benchmark of 4 or higher is required.

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    JOB OFFER

    • To qualify applicant must have a job offer from a designated employer
    • The job offer must have a one year contract
    • The job must be in NOC 0 A and B

    EXPERIENCE

    No specific or minimum experience required.

    EDUCATION

    • Two-year postsecondary diploma from a publicly-funded learning institution in the Atlantic provinces

    LANGUAGE

    Applicant must have a Level 4 of the Canadian Language Benchmark in English or the Niveau de compétence Linguistique Canadien in French.

    PROVISIONAL ENDORSEMENT

    Applicant should have the Letter of Endorsement from the OIM.


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Provincial Nominee Programs

Alberta

Rural and Northern Pilot