Newfoundland and Labrador Priority Skills Stream (NLPS)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- E.O.I: Expression of Interest
- P.S: Point System
- Permanent Resident
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The stream is now paused and no additional registrations for this stream will be accepted. Please monitor this page to find out when it re-opens (➨immilib.com/NL-News).
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SUMMARY
The Newfoundland and Labrador Priority Skills Stream is intended for individuals who have work experience in occupations in demand in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as have a high level of education and language ability, and who wish to express their interest in either staying in, or coming to the province and becoming a permanent resident of Canada.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to the Newfoundland and Labrador Priority Skills Stream:
1- Priority Skills
Currently, applications under Newfoundland and Labrador Priority Skills Stream are being accepted from one of the following types of candidates:
- In-demand Work: Individuals who have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last ten (10) years. Here is the current list of in-demand occupations:
- Health Care sector occupations
- Physician
- Family Medicine, Psychiatry Pathology, General Internal Medicine, Radiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesia, Pediatric Intensivists (PICU), Neonatologists (NICU), Pathology (Hemopathology)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
- Clinical Psychologist
- Medical Physicist
- Radiation Therapist
- Dosimetrist
- In-demand Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector occupations:
- Engineers and Developers
- Software Developer
- Biomedical Engineer
- UI/UX Developer
- Electrical Engineer
- AI Developer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Python Developer
- Web Developer
- .NET Developer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Technical Specialists
- Security Specialist
- Cloud Specialist
- Bioinformatician
- Computer Network Support
- Research Associate
- Data Analytics
- Offshore Technician
- ROV Operator
- Ocean Mapping Specialist
- Technical Writer
- In-demand aquaculture sector occupations:
- Captain (FM4 certification required)
- Farming and Feeding Manager
- Facility Technician
- Assistant Manager
- Cage Site Technician
- Site Manager (with water quality expertise)
- Area Manager
- In-demand Academic: Individuals who have completed PhD or Master’s degrees from Memorial University within the past three years in the following specialties: Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, and Agriculture.
2- Eligibility for NL Skilled Worker or Express Entry Streams
In order to be considered under the priority stream Expression of Interest (EOI) you must meet the eligibility criteria for one of the following economic immigration programs:
3- Age
You must be at least 21 years of age.
4- Language Ability
You must have taken an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) language test within the last twelve (12) months and scored equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 or higher. (➨Appendix 5).
5- 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.
6- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Stream if:
- You have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, in which case you must apply under the International Graduate category (➨Page).
- 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.
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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet all above minimum requirement, then find out if you score at least total of 60 points based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/NLPS-Grid):
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points (in-demand work) | Maximum Points (in-demand academic) |
| Factor 1: Language Ability | 44 | 44 |
| Factor 2: Age | 16 | 16 |
| Factor 3: Education | 24 | 30 |
| Factor 4: Work Experience | 47 | 25 |
| Factor 5: Relative in NL | 10 | 10 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 60 | 60 |
Factor 1: Language Ability
To be awarded point for language, you must have taken an approved test results.
Test must be taken no more than one (1) year prior to the date your Expression of Interest (EOI) is submitted. The lowest score achieved in the four (4) skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score.
| English | ||||
| English (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) | Points | |||
| CLB 7 or more | 24 | |||
| CLB 6 | 22 | |||
| CLB 5 | 20 | |||
| CLB 4 or lower | Not Eligible | |||
| French | |
| At least CLB 5 in all of the 4 abilities | 20 |
| CLB 4 or less in any of the 4 abilities | 0 |
To prove you 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 2: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you enter in your EOI profile.
| Age | Points |
| Under 21 | Not Eligible |
| 21-30 | 12 |
| 31-40 | 16 |
| 41-50 | 8 |
| 51-59 | 4 |
| Over 60 | 0 |
Factor 3: Education
In demand work subcategory:
| Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 24 |
| Master's degree | 20 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma | 15 |
| Post-secondary degree or diploma | 12 |
| Secondary school/high school diploma | 6 |
| No Secondary / High School Diploma | 0 |
In demand academic subcategory:
| Level of Education | Points |
| PhD from Memorial University – In-demand field | 25 |
| PhD from Memorial University – Multiple in-demand fields (interdisciplinary) | 30 |
| Master’s degree from Memorial University – In-demand field | 18 |
| Master’s degree from Memorial University – Multiple in-demand fields (interdisciplinary) | 20 |
| PhD from outside Newfoundland and Labrador – In-demand field | 20 |
| PhD from outside Newfoundland and Labrador – Multiple in-demand fields (interdisciplinary) | 25 |
| Master’s degree from outside Newfoundland and Labrador – In-demand field | 13 |
| Master’s degree from outside Newfoundland and Labrador – Multiple in-demand fields (interdisciplinary) | 15 |
| Bachelor degree from outside Newfoundland and Labrador – In-demand field | 10 |
| Bachelor degree from Memorial University – In-demand field | 10 |
| Bachelor degree from Memorial University – Field not in-demand | 6 |
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 4: Work Experience
You can get 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) within the last ten (10) years before submitting your EOI. The work experience must have been obtained in one specific occupation for which you claim to have experience.
Your work experience can be in Canada or abroad, while you were studying (if not part of studies).
In demand work subcategory:
| Experience | Points |
| 5+ years of in-demand work in past 10 years | 40 |
| 3-5 years of in-demand work in past 10 years | 30 |
| 1-3 years of in-demand work in past 10 years | 20 |
| 1 year of in-demand work in past 10 years | 10 |
| Additional Point for Canadian Experience | Points |
| In-demand work occurred in Canada | 5 |
| In-demand work occurred in NL | 7 |
| In-demand work occurred in NL, outside St. John’s CMA | 7 |
In demand academic subcategory:
| Experience | Points |
| More than 5 years of work experience in Canada in the past 10 years | 25 |
| 3+ to 5 years of work experience in Canada in the past 10 years | 20 |
| 3-5 years of in-demand work in past 10 years | 15 |
| 1 year of work in Canada in the past 10 years | 10 |
Factor 5: Relative in Newfoundland and Labrador
You can get extra points if you have a relative in Newfoundland and Labrador:
| Adaptability | Points |
| Close relative in Newfoundland and Labrador | 10 |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Submit an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) (➨immilib.com/NLPS-Apply) for yourself.
To complete the EOI, you’ll need information from some documents including passports, language test results, etc. But you don’t need to upload any documents.
After you submit the EOI, the system will calculate your score based upon the information you enter and your EOI will be placed in a pool for potential selection. The highest-scoring qualified candidates with greatest interest from employers in Newfoundland and Labrador, will be invited to submit an application.
Step 2: 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/NLPS-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.
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.
| NLPNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/NLPS-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/NLPS-Guide | |
| NLPNP Application Fee: | |
| None | |
| Processing Time: | |
| Not Available | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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within the online portal |
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| Contact: | |
| 709-729-6607 | |
| pnp@gov.nl.ca | |
If your application is successful, you will receive a Nomination Approval Letter and a NLPNP Certificate of Nomination.
Step 3: 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).
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
If you are in Newfoundland and Labrador on a valid work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
You may apply for BOWP only if your PR application is approved in principle meaning you have passed the eligibility stage and still have to pass the medical, security and background checks.
Step 4: 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.
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