Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw

On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.

Invitations were issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

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Draw details

The latest round leaned heavily toward the NLPNP, which represented approximately 89.4% of the total invitation count:

Program	Invitations issued
NLPNP	186
AIP	22

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) did not provide a specific breakdown as to which NLPNP stream(s) candidates were invited under.

Under the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) prioritization framework, candidates may receive preference based on factors such as employment in healthcare, sales and service, rural communities, and occupations with lower representation.

This draw recorded the lowest number of AIP invitations issued since June 10.

The table below provides a comparison of this selection round with others conducted by the province throughout 2026:

Date of draw	Invitations issued	Invitations issued by program
March 6, 2026	445	NLPNP – 362 AIP – 83
March 30, 2026	245	NLPNP – 209 AIP – 36
April 13, 2026	210	NLPNP – 177 AIP – 33
May 1, 2026	190	NLPNP – 157 AIP – 33
May 11, 2026	186	NLPNP – 168 AIP – 18
May 28, 2026	103	NLPNP – 84 AIP – 19
June 10, 2026	108	NLPNP – 89 AIP – 19
July 10, 2026	57	NLPNP – 17 AIP – 40
July 28, 2026	445	NLPNP – 400 AIP – 45
August 10, 2026	208	NLPNP – 186 AIP – 22

As of August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a combined 2,197 invitations through the NLPNP and AIP, with 84.2% going to NLPNP candidates.

How the consideration process works for the NLPNP and N&L AIP

A valid job offer is required under both programs, except for individuals pursuing permanent residence through the NLPNP's entrepreneur streams.

To be considered for the NLPNP or N&L AIP, foreign nationals must submit an EOI through the province's Immigration Accelerator Portal.

In the EOI, candidates provide details about their education, employment history, language proficiency, and plans to establish themselves in the province; these profiles are then entered into the EOI pool to be considered in future draws.

The N&L OIM reviews EOI submissions and periodically conducts provincial immigration draws, inviting the highest-ranking candidates to submit an application—for nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP).

Newfoundland and Labrador prioritizes profiles that align with its immigration and labour market priorities, which can be viewed on the Expression of Interest Model (EOI) Prioritization Criteria webpage.

After an invitation is issued, those invited must respond within 60 days. Under the NLPNP, the employer submits the application, whereas for the AIP, it is the candidate’s responsibility.

After a candidate has received their certificate of nomination or their endorsement, they may apply to the federal government for permanent residence. The federal immigration department will process their application and issue a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) if their application is approved.

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, the latest permanent residence processing times are as follows:

Application type	Processing time (as of August 10)
Base PNP	13 months
Enhanced PNP	7 months
AIP	26 months

EOIs remain valid in Newfoundland and Labrador’s candidate pool for 12 months, after which they expire. Candidates who are not invited during that time must re-submit their profile (or for the AIP, have their employer do so) to remain under consideration.

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