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Newfoundland & Labrador Immigration

Newfoundland and Labrador uses an Expression of Interest model for economic immigration and publishes batches of Invitations to Apply for the NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program. EOIs that are not selected remain in the pool until selection, withdrawal or expiry.

Information snapshot reviewed August 18, 2026. Time-sensitive rules should be verified against the linked official source.
Active / EOICurrent tracker status
NLPNP / AIPProgram abbreviation
2026Current-year research
OfficialPrimary-source verification

How Newfoundland & Labrador Immigration selection works

Newfoundland and Labrador uses an Expression of Interest model for economic immigration and publishes batches of Invitations to Apply for the NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program. EOIs that are not selected remain in the pool until selection, withdrawal or expiry.

Main pathways to research

NLPNP Express Entry Skilled WorkerProvincial nomination for eligible Express Entry candidates with the required Newfoundland and Labrador connection.
NLPNP Skilled WorkerEmployer-linked provincial pathway with its own job, qualification and settlement requirements.
NLPNP International GraduateFor eligible graduates with qualifying post-graduation status and provincial employment conditions.
Atlantic Immigration ProgramEmployer-designated Atlantic pathway that can also be managed through the province’s EOI prioritization process.
Entrepreneur categoriesSeparate entrepreneur pathways subject to provincial criteria.

2026 invitation / selection tracker

Shown in the format the province publishes. Always verify eligibility and the full selection criteria for the relevant intake.

2026 dateProgram splitTotal ITAs
Aug 18NLPNP122
Aug 10NLPNP 186 + AIP 22208
Jul 28NLPNP 400 + AIP 45445
Jul 10NLPNP 17 + AIP 4057
Jun 10NLPNP 89 + AIP 19108
May 28NLPNP 84 + AIP 19103
May 11NLPNP 168 + AIP 18186
May 1NLPNP 157 + AIP 33190
Apr 13NLPNP 177 + AIP 33210
Mar 30NLPNP 209 + AIP 36245
Mar 6NLPNP 362 + AIP 83445

What to compare before choosing a province

  • Whether a job offer is required, optional or irrelevant for the stream.
  • Whether the stream is connected to Express Entry or a base provincial nomination.
  • Occupation, TEER, wage, employer and licensing requirements.
  • Language, education, work-experience and settlement-intent requirements.
  • EOI score or invitation criteria, if the stream uses an EOI system.
  • Current intake status and whether the province is targeting specific sectors or locations.