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Newfoundland And Labrador Express Entry Stream (NLEE)

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  • P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
  • E.E: Express Entry
  • E.D: Employer-driven
  • P.S: Point System
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SUMMARY

The Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream gives foreign workers in Canada with a job offer from an employer in the province, the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work there.

Only candidates accepted into the federal Express Entry pool (➨page), and have been issued an Express Entry Profile Number are eligible to be nominated as an Express Entry candidate.

Express Entry stream is one of the three employer-driven streams of the nominee program, which also includes Skilled Worker Stream and International Graduate Stream.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met if you are applying to the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream:

1- Eligibility for an Active Express Entry Profile

You must have an active Express Entry profile in the Federal Express Entry pool. In order to be accepted to the Express Entry Pool, you must meet the eligibility criteria for one of the following economic immigration programs:
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (➨Page)
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (➨Page)
  • Canadian Experience Class (➨Page)
In your Express Entry Profile, you must have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Newfoundland and Labrador.

2- Job Offer Requirement

At the time of your application and at the time the NLPNP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in an eligible occupation. Under NLPNP the job or job offer should be for at least two (2) years with the possibility of extension, from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

You and your spouse must not have ownership of more than %10 in the NL Company that has offered you the job.

The Employer must have certain qualifications as well as either a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (➨immilib.com/LMIA) or a Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA) by the province’s office of immigration.
You must have the qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job that is offered to you.

3- Education

You must have completed a minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary education. If you completed your studies outside of Canada, you need to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (➨Appendix 3) that proves your education is equal to Canadian education standards.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date the application is submitted.

4- Work Experience

You must have work experience at TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) (➨Appendix 1) related to your field of education or training.

The minimum required work experience is:
  • For skilled professionals: One (1) year work experience in the past ten (10) years
  • For skilled tradespeople: Two (2) years work experience in the past five (5) years, or
  • For both: One (1) year work experience in Canada in the past three (3) years

5- Licensing

If your work experience is in an occupation that is regulated in Newfoundland and Labrador and requires mandatory certification or licensing in the province, proof of eligibility for provincial licensure or certification to be able to work in that profession must be submitted with the PNP application (e.g., nurse, physician, and engineer).

6- Language Ability

You must be able to provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in the Express Entry profile (➨Appendix 5).

7- Settlement Funds

You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada based on 50% of Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨Appendix 2).

You must have the “Minimum Funds Required” for a minimum of three (3) months before you submit your application.

8- Ineligibility

You are not eligible to apply under the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream if you are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.

Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.

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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE

If you meet all above minimum requirement, then find out if you score at least total of 67 points out of 100 points based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/NLEE-Grid):
Selection Factor Maximum Points
Factor1: Education 28
Factor 2: Work Experience 20
Factor 3: Language Ability 27
Factor 4: Age 12
Factor 5: Connection and Adaptability 13

Factor 1: Education

Level of Education Points
Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) degree 28
University Degree that required at least three years of full-time study 23
Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Newfoundland and Labrador 23
Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least two years of full-time post-secondary study, or certificate equivalent 18
Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least one year of full-time post-secondary study, or certificate equivalent to a trade certificate 15
None of the above Not Eligible
You will be awarded points for your Canadian educational credential or foreign credential accompanied by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date IRCC receive your PR application.

Factor 2: Work Experience

You can get up to 20 points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time).
Experience Points
In the 5 year period prior to application submission date
5 years 15
4 years 12
3 years 9
2 years 6
1 year 3
In the 6-10 year period prior to application submission date
5 years 7
4 years 6
3 years 5
2 years 4
1 year 2

Factor 3: Language Ability

To be awarded point for language, you must have taken an approved test results. Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to submission of your application.

The lowest score achieved in the four (4) skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score.
First official language (English or French)
First Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) Points
CLB 8 and higher 27
CLB 7 23
CLB 6 21
CLB 5 19
Below CLB 5 0
To prove your language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:
  • English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
  • French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada

To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).

Factor 4: Age

You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.

Age Points
Under 18 0
18-21 8
22-33 12
34-45 10
46-50 8
Over 50 0

Factor 5: Connection and Adaptability

You can get maximum of 13 points for any combination of the following factors:
Connection to Newfoundland and Labrador / Adaptability Points
Close family relative in Newfoundland and Labrador (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships) 7
A minimum of at least 12 months of work in Newfoundland and Labrador in the past five years on a valid work permit 3
A minimum of one full-time academic year of study at a recognized Newfoundland and labrador post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit 3
Your Total Score

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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Get a Job Offer in Newfoundland and Labrador

In order to be qualified under the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream and submit your application, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from an employer in the province in an eligible occupation.

As a foreign worker in Canada, you first need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself. The criteria for your job in Newfoundland and Labrador are explained in “Minimum Requirements”.

If you are currently in Canada, you must have legal status to work and must have a valid work permit for the duration of the application process.

Step 2: Create Express Entry Profile

For a chance to be invited to apply under the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream, you must create an Express Entry Profile (➨page) for yourself. Within your Express Entry profile make sure you have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Since you are eligible under one of the three (3) economic immigration programs (Federal Skilled Workers Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or Canadian Experience Class), you will be accepted into the pool of candidates.

Step 3: Submit Application to NLPNP

Under this stream, you do not need to register or submit and Expression of Interest (EOI) and may proceed directly to the application via NLPNP Online portal (➨immilib.com/NLEE-Apply).

You must first create your online account and receive a Web Access Code in your email. You will need this code to access your online account, where you can complete and submit your application.

You may submit your application by providing the Application Forms and all supporting documentation and paying the application by credit card in the NLPNP Online Portal.

All supporting documents must be scanned and uploaded in your online application and you need to submit a complete application online.

NLPNP Application
Submit Online Application:
immilib.com/NLEE-Apply  
Official Program Guide:
immilib.com/NLEE-Guide
NTNP Application Fee:
$250 CAD
Processing Time:
immilib.com/NLEE-PT
Document Checklist:

immilib.com/NLEE-Doc

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Contact:

709-729-6607

pnp@gov.nl.ca

After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your NLPNP file number.
You can check the status of your application through your account in the NLPNP Online system.
You will receive a decision on your application by email. If your application is approved, you will receive a nomination certificate through the Express Entry portal. The NLPNP will also email you a nomination certificate that you should retain for your records.
You must accept the nomination within thirty (30) days after it is issued through the Express Entry portal in order to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.

When you accept a nomination, you are awarded 600 additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) (➨page). This will help you quickly get invited to apply for permanent residence through your Express Entry profile.

Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence

You can only apply for permanent residence (➨page) through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply from your online Express Entry profile.

Your Express Entry invitation to apply is valid for sixty (60) days only.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

Once your employer has an approved Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA), and you are successfully nominated, NLPNP can provide a letter of support for that work permit. Jobs with LMIA do not need letter of support in order to apply for work permit.

For those of you who are in Newfoundland and Labrador on a valid work permit, once you submit your complete PR application, you may apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨page). This will let you continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.

Step 5: Landing in Canada

If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven’t already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.

You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨page).

You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.

Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.

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WELCOME TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR!

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