Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 36 invitations on 10 September 2026 for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), allowing the selected candidates to move toward Canadian permanent residence as provincial nominees.
Key points
- Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a nomination application.
- Base‑PNP applicants can obtain a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) before receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt for their permanent‑residence (PR) application, and can remain authorized to work in Canada if their current work permit expires while the BOWP is processed.
- This draw was the third round since the province adopted an Expression of Interest (EOI) model (February 2025) in which no Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) invitations were issued.
2026 immigration draws (NLPNP & AIP)
| Date of draw | NLPNP invitations | AIP invitations |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | 362 | 83 |
| 30 Mar | 209 | 36 |
| 13 Apr | 177 | 33 |
| 1 May | 157 | 33 |
| 11 May | 168 | 18 |
| 28 May | 84 | 19 |
| 10 Jun | 89 | 19 |
| 10 Jul | 174 | 0 |
| 28 Jul | 40 | 45 |
| 10 Aug | 186 | 22 |
| 18 Aug | 122 | N/A |
| 26 Aug | 94 | 46 |
| 4 Sep | 97 | N/A |
| 10 Sep | 36 | N/A |
As of 10 September 2026, the province has issued 2,592 invitations across its two immigration streams: 2,198 through the NLPNP and 394 through the AIP. The OIM does not disclose which NLPNP streams or employment sectors the latest invitations target.
Permanent‑residence pathway through the NLPNP
- Expression of Interest (EOI) – Candidates submit an EOI via the Immigration Accelerator Portal, providing details on education, work experience, language ability, and settlement intentions. A qualified job offer is mandatory for all worker streams.
- Selection – OIM reviews EOIs and selects candidates based on current provincial priorities, which may favour:
- Healthcare workers
- Applicants employed outside major urban centres
- French‑speaking candidates
- Graduates of Newfoundland and Labrador post‑secondary institutions
- Other criteria listed on the OIM’s “Expression of Interest Model (EOI) Prioritization Criteria” page.
- Nomination & federal approval – Successful candidates receive a provincial nomination, after which the federal government issues a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
Processing times (as of 4 September 2026)
- Base PNP: ≈ 13 months
- Enhanced PNP: ≈ 7 months
EOIs remain active in the pool for 12 months; expired profiles must be resubmitted for future draws.
These details outline the current NLPNP invitation round, the associated work‑permit options, and the procedural timeline for applicants seeking permanent residence in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
