The province of Newfoundland and Labrador held a new immigration draw on July 10, 2025, issuing a total of 359 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified foreign skilled workers, paving their way toward Canadian permanent residence.
The invitations were issued by the provincial Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) and covered two of its core immigration streams: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Draw Results and Program Breakdown
According to official data, the distribution of invitations in this round is as follows:
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP): 300 invitations
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 59 invitations
These figures clearly indicate that the PNP remains the primary channel for attracting skilled immigrants to the province, with the AIP serving as a crucial supplement to fuel the province's economic development.
Core Eligibility: Employer Sponsorship is Key
Unlike some immigration programs that do not require a job offer, this draw from Newfoundland and Labrador sets clear and stringent prerequisite conditions. All invited candidates must meet the following core requirements:
- Hold a job or a valid job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Provide an Employer Invitation Code, if required.
It is important to note that the "Employer Invitation Code" is not mandatory for all applicants. Officials clarified that NLPNP applicants who already hold a valid work permit in Canada are exempt from this requirement. However, the code is essential for candidates who require a Job Vacancy Assessment and for all applicants under the AIP.
The immigration office emphasized that any Expression of Interest (EOI) that does not declare employment or a job offer, or fails to provide an employer invitation code as required, will not be eligible to receive an invitation to immigrate to the province.
Immigration Priorities: Precise Alignment with the Labour Market
The OIM's official website explicitly states that candidates will only be considered for an invitation if their EOI profile aligns with "the province’s labour market needs and ongoing interests."
To further this strategy, the province has published a detailed "In-Demand Occupations List." Occupations on this list are considered priorities for the province's economic development. Candidates in these roles will receive preferential treatment, including an exemption from provincial Labour Market Testing and prioritized processing of their immigration applications.
The current priority in-demand occupations are listed below by sector:
1. In-demand Health Care Sector (Public and Private Providers)
- Physician (various specialties)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
- Clinical Psychologist
- Medical Physicist
- Radiation Therapist
- Dosimetrist
2. In-demand ICT Sector – Engineers and Developers
- Software Developer
- Biomedical Engineer
- UI/UX Developer
- Electrical Engineer
- AI Developer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Python Developer
- Web Developer
- .NET Developer
- Infrastructure Engineer
3. In-demand ICT Sector – Technical Specialists
- Security Specialist
- Cloud Specialist
- Bioinformatician
- Computer Network Support
- Research Associate
- Data Analytics
- Offshore Technician
- ROV Operator
- Ocean Mapping Specialist
- Technical Writer
4. In-demand Aquaculture Sector
- Captain (FM4 certification required)
- Farming and Feeding Manager
- Facility Technician
- Assistant Manager
- Cage Site Technician
- Site Manager (with water quality expertise)
- Area Manager
To help applicants accurately determine if their occupation qualifies, the OIM advises them to directly contact the office to obtain the corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code and official title for their selected occupation, ensuring the accuracy of their application.
