Newfoundland and Labrador’s immigration office issued 103 invitations on May 28, marking the province’s sixth draw of the year and the third in May—the highest monthly total so far in 2026.
Draw summary
- Total invitations: 103
- Program breakdown: 84 (NLPNP) + 19 (AIP) – NLPNP candidates received 81.6% of the invitations.
- Year‑to‑date total: 1,379 invitations (83.9% NLPNP) since the start of 2026.
The province does not disclose which NLPNP streams or occupations were targeted in this draw. Compared with earlier draws, the May 28 round is the most modest of 2026, continuing a downward trend in invitation numbers.
| Date of draw | Invitations issued | NLPNP | AIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 445 | 362 | 83 |
| March 30, 2026 | 245 | 209 | 36 |
| April 13, 2026 | 210 | 177 | 33 |
| May 1, 2026 | 190 | 157 | 33 |
| May 11, 2026 | 186 | 168 | 18 |
| May 28, 2026 | 103 | 84 | 19 |
From January 1 to May 28, 2026, the province has issued 795 more invitations than in the same period of 2025, when only two draws produced a total of 584 invitations.
How candidates are considered
- Expression of Interest (EOI) – Applicants must first submit an EOI to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM).
- Job offer requirement – A valid job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer is generally required, except for the NLPNP’s entrepreneur‑focused streams.
- Information provided – EOIs include occupation, education, language proficiency, and settlement plans.
- Selection – The OIM reviews EOIs and invites the strongest candidates.
- NLPNP: Invited candidates apply for provincial nomination.
- AIP: Invited candidates apply for endorsement; the employer submits the application.
- Application deadline – After an invitation, a complete application must be submitted within 60 days.
- EOI validity – EOIs remain in the pool for 12 months; expired EOIs must be resubmitted to stay in consideration.
Prioritization criteria
The OIM may give preference to candidates who:
- Work in healthcare occupations.
- Are employed outside major urban centres.
- Demonstrate strong long‑term settlement prospects.
- Have ties to the province through local graduation.
These criteria are outlined on the province’s official EOI prioritization page.
Key takeaways for prospective applicants
- Submit an up‑to‑date EOI and secure a qualified job offer (or qualify under an entrepreneur stream).
- Monitor invitation rounds, as the number of invitations has been decreasing throughout 2026.
- Ensure all documentation is ready to meet the 60‑day post‑invitation deadline.
- Align your profile with the highlighted priority factors to improve the chance of selection.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
