Newfoundland and Labrador’s 10th provincial immigration draw of 2026, held on August 10, invited 208 candidates—186 through the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draw marked the lowest AIP invitation count since the June 10 draw.
Draw statistics
| Program | Invitations issued |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 186 |
| AIP | 22 |
Overall, NLPNP invitations represented ≈ 89.4 % of the total for this round. Since the start of 2026, the province has issued 2,197 invitations (84.2 % NLPNP, 15.8 % AIP).
Comparison with previous 2026 draws
| Date | Total invitations | NLPNP | AIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | 445 | 362 | 83 |
| Mar 30 | 245 | 209 | 36 |
| Apr 13 | 210 | 177 | 33 |
| May 1 | 190 | 157 | 33 |
| May 11 | 186 | 168 | 18 |
| May 28 | 103 | 84 | 19 |
| Jun 10 | 108 | 89 | 19 |
| Jul 10 | 57 | 17 | 40 |
| Jul 28 | 445 | 400 | 45 |
| Aug 10 | 208 | 186 | 22 |
How candidates are considered
- Eligibility – A valid job offer is required for both NLPNP and AIP, except for NLPNP entrepreneur streams, which do not need a job offer.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) – Candidates submit an EOI through the province’s Immigration Accelerator Portal, detailing education, work history, language ability, and settlement plans.
- Prioritization – The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) ranks EOIs using its Expression of Interest Model, giving preference to factors such as:
- Employment in healthcare, sales and service, or other targeted sectors
- Placement in rural communities
- Occupations with low provincial representation
- Draws – Periodic draws invite the highest‑ranking candidates. Invited candidates have 60 days to respond.
- NLPNP – The employer files the nomination application.
- AIP – The candidate files the endorsement application.
- Permanent residence – After receiving a nomination certificate (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP), candidates apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
Processing times (as of August 10)
| Application type | IRCC processing time |
|---|---|
| Base PNP | 13 months |
| Enhanced PNP | 7 months |
| AIP | 26 months |
Additional considerations
- EOIs remain valid for 12 months in the provincial pool. After expiration, candidates must submit a new EOI (or have their employer resubmit for AIP).
- The OIM does not disclose which specific NLPNP streams the August 10 invitations covered.
- Candidates should monitor the province’s EOI Prioritization Criteria webpage for updates to priority factors.
These details provide a snapshot of Newfoundland and Labrador’s current provincial immigration activity and the procedural steps required for prospective nominees.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
