Potential applicants to the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP must determine which of the categories they belong to – Skilled Worker or International Graduate.

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Skilled Worker Program

This category is for individuals who have a guaranteed offer of employment from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or are already working in the province on a valid Work Permit.

You are eligible for the Skilled Worker category if you:

• Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates.
• Have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Work Permit or is entitled to apply for one.
• Have the qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job.
• Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes.
• Can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Your employer (or future employer) can demonstrate a need for your skill set; and
• Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Your English language ability must be verified by one of the following:
  • An Affidavit of English Language Ability from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered you a full-time job; or
  • Education and/or training documents
  • Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D will have to meet Minimum Language Requirements

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP International Graduate Program

This category of the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP is for recent graduates who have a Post-Graduate Work Permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

You are eligible to apply under the International Graduate category if you:

• Have completed at least half of your studies in Canada and have graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university (students must send proof of graduation with their application).
• Have completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs which require a previous degree or diploma (which may have been obtained abroad), are also eligible.
• Have a full-time job offer in your field of study, or a related field of study, from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
• Have applied to the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP within two years of the date on which you received your degree or diploma.
• Have legal status to work in Canada; that is to say, have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Post-Graduate Work Permit.
• Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation required for the job.
• Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Have a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates.
• Have a job or job offer that has opportunity for advancement;
• Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes.
• Can demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Your English language ability must be verified by one of the following:
  • An Affidavit of English Language Ability from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered you a full-time job; or
  • Education and/or training documents
• If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, you may be required to work in a job that is in your field of study for a minimum of 1 year prior to submission of your Newfoundland and Labrador PNP application.

Please Contact Us for more information on these programs.