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Newfoundland and Labrador International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream (NLIGE)
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SUMMARY
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Age
2- Language Ability
You must have taken an approved test results taken within two (2) years and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
3- Education
4- Post-Graduation Work Permit
You must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) (➨ Page) at time of application.
5- Business Experience
You must demonstrate that you are receiving compensation in the form of a salary from the business, which must, at minimum, meet the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨ Appendix 2).
6- Ineligibility
- Businesses that are conducted remotely (from another Canadian jurisdiction or from another country)
- Property rental, investment, and leasing activities.
- Real estate construction/development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage. Unless the applicant can prove their business in one of these areas is of compelling benefit to the Province.
- Any self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation.
- Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines.
- Pawnbrokers.
- Taxi companies.
- Home-based businesses; unless the applicant can prove their business will have a compelling benefit to the Province.
- Businesses involved in the production, distribution or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit products or services.
- Not-for-profit businesses
- Investments into a business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income or investment income such as interest, dividends and capital gain.
- Businesses that will compensate employees solely on the basis of commission.
- Any other type of business that by association could would tend to bring office of immigration, NLPNP or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador into disrepute.
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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
Factor 1: Language Ability | 28 |
Factor 2: Education | 30 |
Factor 3: Age | 10 |
Factor 4: Economic Priorities | 15 |
Factor 5: Adaptability | 12 |
Factor 6: Business Ownership | 15 |
Maximum Points Total | 110 |
Selection Pass Mark | 67 |
Factor 1: Language Ability
To be awarded point for language, you must have taken an approved test results (➨Appendix 5).
First official language (English or French) | ||||
Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
CLB 9 or Higher | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
CLB 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
CLB 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Below CLB 7 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Second official language (English or French) | ||||
Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
CLB 5 or Higher | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
Factor 2: Education in Newfoundland and Labrador
Level of Education | Points |
Doctoral (PhD) level | 30 |
Master's degree or equivalent | 20 |
Two-year post-secondary credential | 15 |
None of the above | Not Eligible |
Factor 3: Age
Age | Points |
Under 21 | Not Eligible |
21-40 | 10 |
41+ | 5 |
Factor 4: Newfoundland and Labrador Economic Priorities
Priorities | Points |
Business in Technology, Agriculture, Aquaculture, or Natural Resources | 10 |
Business in sector not listed as priority above | 5 |
Business in Rural Area (Outside St. John’s CMA) | 5 |
Factor 5: Adaptability
Adaptability | Points |
Previous work experience in Newfoundland and Labrador of two (2) years or more | 6 |
Previous work experience in Newfoundland and Labrador of one (1) year to two (2) years | 3 |
Yours or your spouse/common-law partner’s relatives in Canada (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew), living in Newfoundland and Labrador as permanent resident or citizen. | 6 |
Factor 6: Business Ownership Experience
Experience | Points |
Ownership of current business of two (2) years or more | 10 |
Ownership of current business for one (1) to two (2) years | 5 |
Ownership of current business related to field of study | 5 |
Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in Newfoundland and Labrador
In order to apply under the International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream, the first step is to complete a full-time Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary diploma or degree of at least two (2) years (15 hours of class per week) in length from:
You need a study permit (➨Page) in order to study in Canada. Before you apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from one of the above institutions.
Step 2: Apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
After completion of studies in Newfoundland and Labrador, in order to purchase or establish a business you need to apply for and obtain a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) (➨Page).
Step 3: Business Establishment in Newfoundland and Labrador
You must demonstrate that you are receiving compensation in the form of a salary from the business, which must, at minimum, meet the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨ Appendix 2).
Step 4: Submit an Online NLPNP Expression of Interest
Step 5: Prepare Documents
Business Continuity Plan
Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report
- The financial viability and sustainability of the business discussing any relevant issues affecting the business’ ability to continue in the near future as a going concern;
- Recommendations for the business to improve its viability and sustainability
- A determination of any issues, challenges or concerns pertaining to auditing the financial statements;
- A business review which may for example include but not be limited to: market analysis, product analysis, competitive analysis, and financial analysis.
List of Newfoundland and Labrador Verifiers | |
Grant Thornton Suite 300, 15 International Place St. John’s, NL A1A 0L4 (709) 778-8815 |
MNP-LLP Westbrook Plaza, 860 Topsail Road St. John’s, NL A1N 3J7 (709) 383-1503 |
BDO Canada 300 Kenmount Road St. John’s, NL A1B 3R2 (709) 763-5877 |
Deloitte Suite 1000, 5 Springdale Street St. John’s, NL A1E 0E4 (709) 758-5151 |
KPMP LLP TD Place, Suite 1001, 140 Water St. St. John’s, NL AiC 6H6 (709) 733-5047 |
Step 6: Submit Application to NLPNP
- Application Forms;
- All supporting documentation;
- Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report
NLPNP Application | |
Submit Application by email to: | |
Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Government of Newfoundland and Labrador P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL CANADA A1B 4J6 |
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Official Program Guide: | |
immilib.com/NLIGE-Guide | |
NLPNP Application Fee: | |
None | |
Processing Time: | |
Not Available | |
Document Checklist: | |
(page 22) |
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Contact: | |
709-729-6607 | |
E-mail:[email protected] | |
Step 7: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
Step 8: Landing in Canada
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).
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