Newfoundland and Labrador PNP (NLPNP)
Streams, English levels and how to apply
The NLPNP has 3 categories for skilled workers and 2 for entrepreneurs. Worker categories need a job offer in the province, and TEER 4–5 jobs need CLB 4 in English. The Express Entry category adds 600 CRS points. See which category fits you.
- Official sources
- Checked October 18, 2026
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Newfoundland and Labrador PNP at a glance
5 current categories
3 categories for skilled workers (Express Entry Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker, International Graduate) and 2 for entrepreneurs.
CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs
Skilled Worker and International Graduate ask for a language test only for TEER 4 and 5 jobs: CLB 4 in all four abilities.
+600 CRS with Express Entry
The Express Entry Skilled Worker category needs a TEER 0–3 job offer and 67 points on the NLPNP grid. A nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry profile.
No application fee
There is no fee to apply to the NLPNP. After an Invitation to Apply, you have 30 days to submit your application.
Language tests and grid points
The province accepts CELPIP-General, IELTS General and PTE Core for English, and TEF Canada and TCF Canada for French. Your test must stay valid until you submit your permanent residence application. Skilled Worker TEER 4–5 jobs and International Graduate TEER 4 jobs need CLB 4: CELPIP 4 in listening, reading, writing and speaking. For Express Entry, your federal program sets the minimum. On the Express Entry grid, CLB 8 or higher earns the full 27 language points, CLB 7 23, CLB 6 21 and CLB 5 19.
NLPNP categories and English minimums
gov.nl.ca lists all five categories as current. Every category starts with an Expression of Interest (EOI).
| Stream | Who it is for | Express Entry | Newfoundland and Labrador job offer | Minimum English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Entry Skilled Worker | Candidates in the federal Express Entry pool, age 21 to 59, with a Canadian post-secondary credential or an ECA and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid. | Yes | Required, full-time, TEER 0–3 | Your Express Entry program's minimum (CEC, FSWP or FSTP) |
| Skilled Worker | Workers age 21 to 59 with a full-time job offer from an eligible employer in the province. Post-graduation work permit holders cannot use this category. | No | Required, full-time, any TEER level | CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 (CELPIP 4 in each skill); TEER 0–3: not stated |
| International Graduate | Graduates with a post-graduation work permit (at least 4 months left) and a job related to their field of study. Graduates of schools outside the province must first work there for one year. | No | Required, full-time, TEER 0–3 or in-demand TEER 4 | CLB 4 for in-demand TEER 4 jobs; TEER 0–3: not stated |
| International Entrepreneur | Experienced business owners or senior managers with at least $600,000 in assets who invest at least $200,000 (and own at least 33.3%) or $1 million in equity. | No | Not required | CLB 5 in English or French |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | Graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic with a post-graduation work permit who own (at least 33.3%) and run a local business for one year. | No | Not required | CLB 7 in all four abilities (English or French) |
Changes to know
- Since February 19, 2025, all NLPNP applications start with an EOI. The province invites candidates by its prioritization criteria, not by a lottery.
- Since July 16, 2025, applicants who lived in another province or territory first need 12 consecutive months of full-time work in Newfoundland and Labrador, with some exceptions.
- The time to submit an application after an invitation is temporarily 30 days instead of 60 (updated September 25, 2026).
How to apply (worker categories)
Get a job offer
Worker categories need a full-time job or job offer from an eligible employer in the province: at least 30 hours a week, for at least one year. EOIs without a job offer do not get an invitation.
Submit an Expression of Interest
Submit an EOI in the Immigration Accelerator Portal. Most candidates need an invite code from their employer. An EOI stays in the pool for 12 months.
Wait for an Invitation to Apply
The province reviews EOIs and sends Invitations to Apply in batches throughout the year. It gives priority to factors such as health jobs, rural jobs and ties to the province.
Apply within 30 days
Submit your complete NLPNP application within 30 days (temporarily reduced from 60). The province does not extend invitations. There is no application fee.
Get nominated and apply for permanent residence
A nomination certificate is valid for 6 months. Express Entry candidates add the nomination to their profile and get 600 points. Other candidates apply to IRCC for permanent residence outside Express Entry.
Official sources
- NLPNP overview (gov.nl.ca)
- Express Entry Skilled Worker eligibility criteria (gov.nl.ca)
- Expression of Interest model (gov.nl.ca)
- EOI prioritization criteria (gov.nl.ca)
- NLPNP Point Assessment Grid (gov.nl.ca, PDF)
- How provincial nominees immigrate (IRCC)
Checked against gov.nl.ca and canada.ca on October 18, 2026. The points grid PDF dates from 2015. Check the official pages before you apply, because invitation rounds and rules change often.
NLPNP Express Entry points calculator
Estimate your score on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid for the Express Entry Skilled Worker category. You need at least 67 out of 100 points.
gov.nl.ca still links this grid, but the PDF dates from 2015 and uses old NOC terms. Its work experience section gives three different maximums (20, 15 and 22 points). We cap work experience at 20 points so that the total is 100. The province's current assessment may differ.
Choose an answer for every visible question to see your estimated score.
Conservative estimate based on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid (gov.nl.ca, PDF), linked from the Express Entry Skilled Worker policy updated April 22, 2026. The grid does not say which language ability counts, so enter your lowest of the four; another interpretation may produce a different score. The grid gives no points below CLB 5. Invitations are based on priority criteria, not on this score. Your official score is the one the province assigns.
Recent NLPNP draws
The latest official invitation rounds. This province publishes how many people it invites, not the minimum score.
| Date | Stream | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NLPNP | 125 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 1 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NLPNP | 130 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | NLPNP | 41 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NLPNP | 61 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 1 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NLPNP | 36 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NLPNP | 97 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NLPNP | 94 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 46 | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NLPNP | 122 |
Source: official draw results, checked Oct 19, 2026. See all NLPNP draws
Reach your Newfoundland and Labrador CLB level with CELPIP
Skilled Worker and International Graduate need CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs, and CLB 8 earns the full 27 language points on the Express Entry grid. CELPIP levels match CLB levels one to one.
- CELPIP 4 = CLB 4
- CELPIP 5 = CLB 5
- CELPIP 6 = CLB 6
- CELPIP 7 = CLB 7
- CELPIP 8 = CLB 8
- CELPIP 9 = CLB 9
- CELPIP 10 = CLB 10
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP questions
What English level does the NLPNP need?
Skilled Worker needs CLB 4 in all four abilities for TEER 4 and 5 jobs, and International Graduate needs CLB 4 for in-demand TEER 4 jobs. For TEER 0–3 jobs in these categories, the province states no language minimum. Express Entry Skilled Worker uses your federal program's minimum. International Entrepreneur needs CLB 5 and International Graduate Entrepreneur needs CLB 7.
Does a Newfoundland and Labrador nomination add 600 CRS points?
Only through the Express Entry Skilled Worker category. You need an Express Entry profile, a full-time TEER 0–3 job offer and at least 67 points on the NLPNP grid. The nomination adds 600 points. The other categories are not Express Entry categories.
Do I need a job offer for the NLPNP?
Yes, for all three worker categories. EOIs without a job offer from an employer in the province do not get an invitation. The two entrepreneur categories do not need a job offer.
How much does it cost?
There is no application fee for the NLPNP. You still pay for your own documents, such as language tests and credential assessments, and the Government of Canada fees for permanent residence.
How does the province choose who to invite?
Not by a lottery. The province reviews EOIs and invites candidates in batches, based on priority criteria such as health jobs, rural jobs, underrepresented occupations, local graduates, Francophone candidates and ties to the province. The 67-point grid applies only to the Express Entry category.
How many nominations does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2026?
The province has not published a 2026 figure. Its 2025 NLPNP allocation was 2,050 spaces (2,100 in 2024). In 2026, it sent NLPNP invitations in rounds from March 6 to October 9. It has no standard processing times.
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