Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) Visa

Minimum Requirement

In order to be eligible under this category, applicants must:

Have completed at least half of their studies in Canada, and graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university
Have completed at least a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs are also eligible if they required a previous degree or diploma (regardless of whether or not the previous degree or diploma was attained in Canada)
Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in their field of study or a related field of study
Have legal status to work in Canada — the applicant must hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Have the necessary qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation to perform the intended job in Canada
Demonstrate the intention and ability to settle in the province
Provide proof of English or French proficiency. English language proficiency must be verified by one of the following
1. An Affidavit of English Language Ability from the Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered the worker a job
2. Education and/or training documents
3. Workers in NOC level C and D occupations must meet minimum language requirements
If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, you may be required to work in a job that is in your field of study for a minimum of one year prior to submission of your PNP application