Newfoundland and Labrador invites 41 foreign workers to pursue provincial nomination

# What happened On Sept. 25, Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 41 invitations to workers to apply for provincial nomination. Invited candidates have the opportunity to submit a complete nomination application to the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). Successful provincial nominees can then apply to the federal government for permanent residence.

# How this draw fits the year so far This was the province's 16th selection round in 2026. The province did not invite any Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates in this round. That marks the fourth draw in 2026 with no AIP invitations and continues a pattern that emerged later in the year.

# Important procedural points for invited candidates Invited workers must submit a complete nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) application within the province's 60-day deadline. If the province approves the nomination or endorsement and issues the certificate, the candidate can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.

# Processing times candidates should expect The federal processing times reported on Sept. 4 show typical wait times for permanent residence linked to provincial pathways:

• Base PNP: 13 months
• Enhanced PNP: 7 months
• AIP: 26 months

# What the province prioritizes (selection criteria overview) Newfoundland and Labrador uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) model to prioritize candidates. Selection priorities listed by the province include employment in health care, employment outside major urban centres, and completion of studies at an in-province post-secondary institution. The province did not disclose which NLPNP streams or occupations were represented among the 41 invited workers in this draw.

# Quick comparison with recent draws

# What invited candidates should do now

• Confirm the invitation details and prepare a complete nomination or endorsement application before the 60-day deadline.
• If already in Canada, consider BOWP eligibility when submitting a PR application under the base PNP pathway.

This draw keeps Newfoundland and Labrador on pace with its 2026 nomination allocations while continuing the trend of occasional draws that exclude AIP candidates.