Newfoundland and Labrador issued 57 invitations on July 10 2026 through its Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draw, the eighth of the year, was the smallest invitation round in 2026, with 17 invitations for NLPNP candidates and 40 for AIP candidates—AIP invitations accounted for 70.2 % of the total.
Recent draw history
| Date of draw | Total invitations | NLPNP | AIP |
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| 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 |
| June 10 2026 | 108 | 89 | 19 |
| July 10 2026 | 57 | 17 | 40 |
As of July 10, the province has invited a cumulative 1,544 candidates in 2026, with 81.8 % of those invitations going to NLPNP applicants.
How candidates are selected
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Expression of Interest (EOI) – Prospective applicants must submit an online EOI through the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s Immigration Accelerator Portal.
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Job offer requirement – A valid job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer is generally required, except for the NLPNP entrepreneur streams.
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Prioritization factors – The province may give priority to candidates based on:
- Employment in healthcare, sales, or service sectors
- Work in rural or non‑urban areas
- Under‑represented occupations
- Strong long‑term settlement prospects and ties to the province (e.g., local education)
Detailed criteria are listed on the province’s Expression of Interest Model Prioritization Criteria page.
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Selection and deadline – Periodically, the province selects top‑ranking candidates from the EOI pool. Selected candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application:
- NLPNP – Application submitted by the candidate.
- AIP – Application submitted by the employer.
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Outcome – Successful applicants receive either a provincial nomination certificate (NLPNP) or an endorsement certificate (AIP). These documents enable the candidate to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Permanent‑residence processing times (as of July 7 2026)
- Base PNP – 12 months
- Enhanced PNP – 7 months
- AIP – 26 months
If an applicant’s EOI remains active for 12 months without receiving an invitation, the profile must be resubmitted (or the employer must resubmit for AIP) to stay in consideration.
Prospective immigrants should ensure they meet the job‑offer requirement, align their profiles with the province’s priority factors, and be prepared to submit a complete application within the 60‑day window after selection.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
