NewFoundland Labrador

The eligibility criteria for applying to the Express Entry Skilled Worker Category are:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for creating a profile in Express Entry
• Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The job must be at least for two years.
• The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing wage rates in the province.
• Must have a valid work permit lasting for at least four more months while applying.
• Must have a minimum score of 67 out of 100 in the PNP point assessment grid.
• Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
• Have a valid ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)

Or

• Diploma or post-secondary degree from an eligible educational institution
• Must have valid French/English language proficiency results.
• Must display intent and ability to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Category are:

• Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The job must be at least for two years.
• The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing rates in the province.
• The job offer must be full-time.
• The age limit must be between 21 to 59 years.
• Required educational qualification for the job
• Required training or skills for the job
• Must display intent to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Must have a valid work permit lasting for at least four more months while applying.
• Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
• Must have valid language proficiency results to perform the job offered

In the case of NOC (National Occupational Classification) Skill Level C and D :

• Applicants must meet the specific language requirements.
• The employee must not have more than 10% ownership in the company that is offering the job.

The eligibility criteria for International Graduate Category are:

• Must complete half of the studies (at least) in Canada.
• Graduation must be from an eligible and publicly funded Canadian university or college.
• Must complete at least a two-year degree or diploma.
• Employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The job must be at least for two years.
• The benefits and salary must be in compliance with the prevailing rates in the province.
• The job offer must be full-time.
• Must display intent to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Must have a valid post-graduate work permit lasting for at least six more months while applying.
• Must have enough settlement funds to settle in the province.
• Must have valid language proficiency results to perform the job offered.
• The employee must not have more than 10% ownership in the company that is offering the job.
• If you have completed the education at an institute outside Newfoundland and Labrador, then:
  
  • The current job or employment offer must be in the field of study.
  • Work experience of at least one year in the field of study(in some cases needed)

The eligibility requirements for applying to the International Entrepreneur category are:

• Must be between 21 to 59 years
• High school diploma or equivalent ECA
• Valid business plan
• Display the intent to live in Newfoundland and Labrador permanently
• The immigrant entrepreneur operating the local business must benefit the economy of the province
• Minimum investment of $ 200,000 CAD
• Must have ownership of at least 33.3% in the business
• Minimum net worth of % 600,000 CAD
• Display of ability to offer at least one full-time job offer to the permanent residents and Canadian citizens in the province
• Have a minimum score of 5 on CLB (IELTS/TEF/CELPIP are accepted)
• Work experience of 5 or more years in the role of senior management

Or

• Work experience of a minimum of two years as an active business owner

The applicants are considered ineligible for the skilled worker category, if :

• You are a refugee claimant
• No full-time employment offer from a provincial employer
• Applicants possess a criminal record

Or

• Your dependent family member has a criminal record
• You have a valid post-graduate work permit
• Applicants have disputes related to child support or custody
• Intentional misrepresentation in the permanent residency application

No, you do not need to submit original documents if you are working in the province currently. But, you have to submit the photocopies.

The police certificates are valid for 1 year.

• Step 1: See if you are eligible to apply for the Canada Express Entry
• Step 2: If you are eligible, you can create a profile in Express Entry
• Step 3: Submit the documents required
• Step 4: Make sure that the information you give is correct and true
• Step 5: Get the Job Seeker Validation Code and the Express Entry Registration
• Step 6: The application enters the Express Entry pool
• Step 7: The government of Newfoundland and Labrador reviews the applicants
• Step 8: The applicants are assessed, and if they meet the requirement, are selected
• Step 9: If you are selected, you will get the NOI (Notification Of Interest)
• Step 10: After you get the NOI, you must then submit the EOI (Expression of Interest)
• Step 11: Now you have to wait to get the provincial nomination
• Step 12: The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP will submit the nomination directly into Express Entry 
• Step 13: Accept the nomination
• Step 14: Your CRS score increases by 600 additional points
• Step 15: You are highly likely to get the ITA (Invitation to Apply)
• Step 16: Now, you must submit the permanent residency application within the next six months

• Step 1: Check out the various immigration programs under Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
• Step 2: See if you are eligible to apply for any of the immigration streams
• Step 3: If you are, then you can send an EOI (Expression Of Interest) directly to the NLPNP immigration and multiculturalism
• Step 4: Wait for the provincial nomination.
• Step 5: If you get the nomination, you must create an Express Entry account
• Step 6: Put in the nomination certificate number and other credentials
• Step 7: Apply for permanent residency to the IRCC.

Yes, your spouse can apply for the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program if he/she has a work permit.

After you get the Provincial Nomination Certificate, you must submit the permanent residence application.

You can move to Canada without a job offer by opting for specific immigration programs. Several provinces offer various immigration programs where a job offer is not a requirement.

In the case of Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, a job offer is a must.

The program requires:

• Must already have a job in the province

Or

• Must have at least an employment offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador

But, you can still migrate to Newfoundland and Labrador without a job offer, if:

• You are pursuing higher education in Canada or from an eligible institution in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Graduate or master’s degree from an eligible institution in Canada or Newfoundland and Labrador.
• You apply for the spouse sponsorship.

You can work and settle in Newfoundland and Labrador with ease because of the high availability of jobs in the region.

After 3 years, you can even apply for citizenship in Canada.

There are several sectors, which constitute the in-demand occupations:

• Hospitality
• Technology
• Agriculture
• Health Care
• Aquaculture

The major immigration programs under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP are:

• Skilled Worker Category
• Express Entry Skilled Worker Category
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
• International Graduate Category
• International Entrepreneur Category

Newfoundland and Labrador also participate in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is an immigration program for the Atlantic region. It helps immigrants get permanent residence in Canada.

The program aids employers in the Atlantic region. They can hire skilled workers to meet the labour market demands.

The provinces enlisted under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program are:

• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia