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Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations through two programs

In a continued effort to strengthen its population and workforce, Newfoundland and Labrador issued another round of immigration invitations this week. Two major pathways, the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), issued the invitations. This marked the province’s fourth official selection round since adopting its new Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier this year.

As one of the easternmost provinces in Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador has become increasingly active in attracting skilled immigrants to address demographic challenges, including population decline and labour shortages. With the introduction of the EOI system, the province aims to ensure that immigration processes are more efficient, data-driven, and responsive to economic needs.

On June 24, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held two separate draws under the NLPNP and AIP. A total of 320 invitations were issued: 257 under the NLPNP and 63 through the AIP. This is the second-lowest number of total invitations issued since the province began publishing draw results in April, signalling a more measured approach in response to capacity limits and nomination quotas.

Here’s a look at how the province has performed in recent draws:

• April 3: 256 invitations
• May 8: 328 invitations
• May 29: 405 invitations
• June 24: 320 invitations

To date in 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 1,095 invitations under the NLPNP and 214 under the AIP, bringing the total number of invitations this year to 1,309.

This consistent stream of invitations reflects the province’s commitment to welcoming foreign talent, despite federal immigration quota reductions that affected most provinces this year.

Earlier in 2025, the federal Government significantly reduced the number of economic immigration spots allocated to most provinces. Newfoundland and Labrador, for instance, saw its PNP allocation reduced from 2,100 in 2024 to 1,050 in 2025. However, thanks to successful negotiations in February, the province managed to secure an additional 1,000 nomination spaces, bringing its total PNP allocation to 2,050 for the year.

As of the latest update, the province still has 1,216 nomination spaces remaining under the NLPNP and 261 spaces under the AIP, offering promising opportunities for eligible candidates in the months ahead.

One of the most significant changes this year is the implementation of the Immigration Accelerator, Newfoundland and Labrador’s new EOI platform. Candidates seeking to immigrate under either the NLPNP or AIP must now submit an EOI online first.

Unlike the previous system, where individuals could apply directly to the programs, this new model evaluates and ranks candidates based on their qualifications, experience, job offers, and alignment with provincial needs before issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

Key features of the EOI system include:

• EOIs are valid for 12 months from the date of submission.
• Candidates must update their profiles if any personal or employment information changes.
• Most candidates must provide an employer invite code to validate their job offers—except for in-Canada PNP applicants.
• The system does not provide status updates between submission and ITA issuance; instead, it sends an email to applicants once a decision has been made.
• Upon receiving an ITA, applicants or their employers have 60 days to submit a complete application for provincial immigration.

Importance of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The AIP remains a cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic immigration strategy. Designed to help employers hire foreign workers and international graduates, the program complements the NLPNP by offering a pathway for job-ready immigrants to settle quickly.

The province aims to maintain a 475-spot allocation under the AIP and, as of June 24, had issued 214 invitations, leaving 261 spaces available for the remainder of the year.

Unlike other provincial streams, the AIP is employer-driven, requiring designated employers first to secure approval for the positions they intend to fill with foreign workers. This structure ensures better job alignment, reduces the risk of underemployment, and helps new immigrants start their Canadian journey with a solid economic foundation.

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