Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 95 More Workers in Two November Draws Newfoundland and Labrador has invited another 95 workers to take a step toward Canadian
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 95 More Workers in Two November Draws
Newfoundland and Labrador has invited another 95 workers to take a step toward Canadian permanent residence, through two provincial selection rounds held on November 9 and November 13, 2026. Of the 95 invitations, 73 went to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). At NewSteps Immigration, we follow these provincial draws closely, because a provincial invitation can be the turning point in a client’s path to permanent residence.
The two November draws
The most recent round, on November 13, issued 38 invitations — all of them under the NLPNP, with no AIP invitations. It was the seventh time this year the province has held a draw with no AIP invitations at all.
The November 9 round issued 57 invitations: 35 under the NLPNP and 22 under the AIP. The 22 AIP invitations were the most in any single round since August 26, when 46 candidates were invited through the program.
The province has not said which NLPNP streams the invited candidates came through, or which occupations or sectors they work in.
A busy year for the province
With these two rounds, Newfoundland and Labrador has now held 24 immigration selection rounds in 2026, issuing 3,327 invitations in total — 2,897 through the NLPNP and 430 through the AIP. The province selects candidates through an Expression of Interest system, giving priority to people working in health care, people working outside the province’s major urban centres, and graduates of post-secondary institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
How the selection process works
Candidates who want to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador through the NLPNP or the AIP first check that they meet the requirements of a stream, then submit an Expression of Interest profile. If they are invited in a selection round, they have 30 days — temporarily shortened from the usual 60 — to submit a complete application for nomination under the NLPNP or endorsement under the AIP to the province’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism. Once the province approves, they can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.
Current federal processing estimates for these routes are 13 months for a base PNP application, 7 months for an enhanced PNP application, and 26 months for the AIP. While waiting, provincial nominees already in Canada may be able to apply for a bridging open work permit after submitting their permanent residence application, and AIP-endorsed candidates can seek an employer-specific work permit valid for up to two years.
What this means for you
Provincial draws move quickly, and the 30-day window to apply after an invitation leaves little room for delay. If you are working in Newfoundland and Labrador — or hoping to move there — it is worth knowing whether your profile fits the NLPNP or the AIP before the next round. NewSteps Immigration can review your situation, check which stream suits you best, and help you prepare so that an invitation does not catch you unprepared.
Disclaimer: General information only, published by NewSteps Immigration. We accept no liability, as this information may be incorrect or change without notice. Please refer to IRCC for the final, official information.
