Newfoundland and Labrador held two provincial immigration selection rounds on October 23 and 29, 2026, issuing a combined 205 invitations — 195 under the Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 205 Workers in Two October Selection Rounds
Newfoundland and Labrador held two provincial immigration selection rounds on October 23 and 29, 2026, issuing a combined 205 invitations — 195 under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 10 under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Draw details
- October 23: 120 invitations, all under the NLPNP.
- October 29: 75 NLPNP invitations and 10 AIP invitations.
The province did not publish which NLPNP streams or occupations were targeted. The October 29 round was notable for the AIP: its 10 invitations were the most in any draw since August 26, after several rounds that issued one invitation or none.
Invited candidates have up to 30 days (temporarily reduced from 60) to submit a complete application for nomination under the NLPNP or endorsement under the AIP. Once nominated or endorsed, they can apply to IRCC for permanent residence. Under a federal measure introduced June 9, 2026, eligible base PNP applicants in Canada can apply for a bridging open work permit without first receiving an acknowledgement of receipt for their PR application, and AIP-endorsed candidates may qualify for an employer-specific work permit of up to two years.
The 2026 picture so far
Newfoundland and Labrador has now held 20 selection rounds in 2026 and issued 3,158 invitations — 2,750 through the NLPNP and 407 through the AIP. The province selects candidates through an Expression of Interest system, prioritising health care workers, people employed outside major urban centres, and graduates of the province’s post-secondary institutions.
Interested in Atlantic Canada? NewSteps Immigration can walk you through the NLPNP and AIP requirements and timelines.
Disclaimer: This post is general information only, published by NewSteps Immigration. We accept no liability for this post, as the information in it may be incorrect or may change without notice. Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the final and official information.
