Newfoundland and Labrador Skilled Worker Category

Skilled Worker Category

The Newfoundland and Labrador Skilled Worker Category is a stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that allows skilled workers with job offers from Newfoundland and Labrador employers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. This stream is designed to meet the labor market needs of the province by attracting skilled workers who have the skills and experience needed to fill job vacancies in Newfoundland and Labrador.

To be eligible for this stream, applicants must have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in a skilled occupation that matches their qualifications and experience. Applicants must also meet other eligibility requirements, such as having the necessary language proficiency and education credentials and demonstrating the ability to settle and integrate into life in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Skilled Worker Category is an excellent option for individuals who are looking to immigrate to Canada and have a job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Successful applicants will receive a provincial nomination, which will significantly increase their chances of being approved for permanent residency by the federal government.

Eligibility Requirements

For foreign workers of all NOC Skill Levels.

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Express Entry Profile	No
Connection to Province	No
Job Offer	Yes, full-time, for at least two years with the possibility of extension
Age	Between 21 to 59 years old
Language Proficiency	None for NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 CLB 4 for NOC 4 or 5
Level of Education	No minimum
Work Experience	No minimum
Investment Requirement	None

Who is Not Eligible

If you have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, (you must apply under the International Graduate category)
If you or any dependent family member over the age of 22 have a criminal record;
If you have unresolved custody or child support disputes;
If you have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application;
If the employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in business; or
If you are a Refugee claimant whose claim has been rejected, abandoned, or withdrawn must exit Canada prior to applying to the NL Provincial Nominee Program. For more information related to refugee claimants, please visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Application Procedure

Applicants are required to submit an application online to NLNP Skilled Workers’ stream.
If the application is successful the applicant will receive a provincial nomination from Newfoundland and Labrador
The applicant is then able to apply for federal PR.