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NL Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

NL (NL) form the most easterly province of Canada and one of the country’s best-kept-secrets. The southeastern capital city, St. John’s, is known for the 17th-century Signal Hill citadel, with a hillside walking trail. The Gros Morne National Park, on the Gulf of St Lawrence, has cliffs, waterfalls and glacial fjords.

The province consists of two distinct land masses: Labrador, which is connected to the mainland, and the island of Newfoundland. A large number of its residents live in the provincial capital of St. John’s, which enjoys a lively culture that draws heavily from its coastal environment. The province has recently evolved into a significant economic force in the Canadian landscape due to a boom in energy and natural resources.

The NL Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) can provide an alternate and quicker entry into Canada. It allows NL to nominate applicants who qualify under provincially established criteria for permanent residence (PR). The NLPNP offers:

• • A quicker immigration process for qualified skilled workers, international graduates and their families who wish to settle permanently in NL.

The NLPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:

• NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker :-
• This category is for skilled individuals who have been accepted into Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry pool and who have a job offer in NL.
• NLPNP Skilled Worker:- This category is for individuals who have a guaranteed offer of employment from anNLemployer or are already working in the province on a valid Work Permit.
• NLPNP International Graduate:- This category is for recent graduates who have a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and a job or job offer from anNL employer.

Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker

The NL Express Entry Skilled Worker category provides a path to immigration for skilled candidates with job offers whereby individuals receive NLPNP nominations, which are processed through the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry immigration selection system.

Prospective immigrants who have been accepted into the IRCCExpress Entry pool may be able to apply to the NL Express Entry Skilled Worker category if they have a job offer in NL and genuinely intend to reside permanently in the province. Individuals nominated by the NLPNP will receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, resulting in an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR). The federal government is committed to processing the majority of Express Entry applications in six months or less, making this a much faster immigration option than previously available.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

In order to be eligible under this category, candidates must:

• Be accepted into Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have a valid Express Entry key code;
• Have a full-time job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. The job or job offer must be at the National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B;
  • The job offer must not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or interfere with a labour dispute;
• Have a valid work permit or be entitled to apply for one;
• Have a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by IRCC;
  • The ECA verifies that the candidate’s foreign education is equal to Canadian education standards.
• Demonstrate the genuine intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Provide satisfactory language test results from a designated testing agency;
• Score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the PNP point assessment grid (found below); and
• Show proof of sufficient settlement funds or financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any dependents in the province.
• The required amount of funds varies depending on family size according to the following table:

Minimum Requirements for Employers

Additionally, employers supporting an application under the NL Express Entry Skilled Worker category must:

• Offer a job with a compensation package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates; and
• Demonstrate that they have made a genuine and significant effort to recruit qualified Canadians or permanent residents for the position before extending the offer to the candidate.

Points Assessment Grid

Potential candidates must score a minimum of 60 out of 100 points on a point’s assessment grid that measures five factors: 1) education and training, 2) skilled work experience,3) language ability, 4) age, and 5) connection(s) to the province’s labour market and adaptability.

Factor 1: Education and Training

Candidates are required to have completed at least one year of full-time post-secondary study. For foreign education degrees/certificates, candidates are required to have their ECA completed by an agency recognized by the government for their education points to be credited.  The following table shows the points to be awarded according to the candidates’level of education:

Factor 2: Skilled Work Experience

Candidates are required to have skilled work experience in a NOC 0, A, or B occupation. The minimum requirement varies according to the candidate’s field of education or training:

• At least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades); OR
• At least two years of work experience in a skilled trade within the past five years; OR
• At least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and nontrades).

Points are calculated according to documented proof of skilled work experience within the 10 most recent years prior to application. Applicants are rewarded three points for each year worked in the most recent five years, and an additional point for each year from the six to 10 year period prior to applying, up to a maximum of 15 points. Documentation must include:

• A letter of reference from the supervisor or human resources officer for each work experience listed; OR
  • Letters of reference must be printed on company letterhead,
  • They must state the job title, job duties, wage, and duration of employment.
• The applicant’s official work book; OR
• Other official government documentation.

Factor 3: Language Ability

A maximum of 27 points is awarded to candidates for their language abilities in either English or French.  Only test results from a recognized testing agency will be considered.  Candidates are given the option to choose the language they excel in and receive the corresponding points based on their test results.

NLPNP has a list of approved language tests, as follows:

• For English:
  • CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (General test only)
  • IELTS: International English Language Testing System (General Training test only)
• For French:
  • TEF: Test d’évaluation de français

The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) is being used as the reference for English Language proficiency in Canada.

Factor 4: Age

Candidates are awarded points based on their age on the date of application to the NLPNP.

Factor 5: Connection to Labour Market and Adaptability

Newfoundland recognizes the candidate’s strong community connection and their contribution to the economic growth of the province, thus candidates are awarded points for this factor.

Candidates are considered ineligible under the NL Express Entry Skilled Worker category if they:

• have not been accepted into the Express Entry pool
• did not score at least 67 out of 100 points on the Point Assessment Grid
• are refugee claimants in Canada or failed refugee claimants
• fail to submit documentation as requested by PNP staff
• have a criminal record(or any dependent family member over the age of 18, whether or not the family member is accompanying the candidate)
• have unresolved custody or child support disputes, which must be resolved prior to start the immigration application process
• have intentionally misrepresented information in the application

LINK-2NL Skilled Worker Category

The NLPNP Skilled Worker category exists to nominate individuals who have specialized skills deemed as having a critical impact on the operations of an employer in NL.

Who is eligible for the Skilled Worker category?You are eligible for the Skilled Worker category if you:

• have a full-time job offer from anNLemployer 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 an IRCC issued Work Permit or is entitled to apply for one; Work permits that are submitted with the PNP application must have a duration of six months remaining prior to the expiry date
• have the qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job
• can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in NL
• 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 NL
• 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 anNL employer who has offered you a full-time job
• Education and/or training documents

Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D will have to meet the following minimum language requirements. You must score at least the numerical value listed for each category (listening, speaking, reading, writing). No other evidence of language proficiency will be accepted.

• International English Language Testing System
  (IELTS – General Testing) Listening: 4.5 | Reading: 3.5 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4

• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
  (CELPIP-General) Listening: 4 | Reading: 4 | Writing : 4 | Speaking : 4

• Test d’Évaluation de Français

lacompréhension de l’oral : 145 | la compréhension de l’écrit : 121 | l’expressionécrite : 181 | l’expressionorale : 181
Who is not eligible for the Skilled Worker category?You are not eligible for the Skilled Worker category if you:

• are a failed refugee claimant or a refugee claimant living in NL;
• do not have a full-time job offer from anNL employer (unless your employer can demonstrate a need for your skill set).
• have a criminal record or any of your dependent family members over the age of 18 (whether or not they are accompanying them);
• have unresolved custody or child support disputes. You must have these issues resolved before starting the immigration process
• have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application; or
• or your employer have intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in the business

Notes:
If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, you may lose your eligibility and your nomination and/or PR application may be canceled. If you are experiencing issues with your employment, contact your PNP Officer immediately.
Any activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal proceedings.

LINK-3NL International Graduate Category

The NLPNP International Graduate Category is designed for international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada and who are wishing to apply for their PR.

Who is eligible for the International Graduate category?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 anNL employer
• have legal status to work in Canada; that is to say, have an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Post-Graduate Work Permit. Work permits that are submitted with the PNP application must have a duration of six months remaining prior to the expiry date
• have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation required for the job
• can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in NL
• 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 an 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 NL
• 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 anNL employer who has offered you a full-time job
• Education and/or training documents

If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of NL, you may be required to work in a job that is in your field of study for a minimum of one (1) year prior to submission of your PNP application.

Note: If you are nominated in an occupation classified in NOC C or D you will have to meet the following minimum language requirements

• International English Language Testing System
  (IELTS – General Testing) Listening: 4.5 | Reading: 3.5 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
  (CELPIP-General) Listening: 4 | Reading: 4 | Writing : 4 | Speaking : 4
• Test d’Évaluation de Français
  la compréhension de l’oral : 145 | la compréhension de l’écrit : 121 | l’expressionécrite : 181 | l’expressionorale : 181

Who is not eligible for the International Graduate category?You are not eligible for the International Graduate category if you:

• are a student who has not yet completed his/her studies;
• are a failed refugee claimant or a refugee claimant living in NL;
• are a student who has studied in Canada under sponsorship from an agency or government that expects the individual to return to his/her country of origin once he/she has graduated;
• or any of your dependent family members (whether or not they are accompanying you) have a serious medical condition;
• or any of your dependent family members over the age of 18 (whether or not they are accompanying you) have a criminal record;
• you have unresolved custody or child support disputes. You must have these issues resolved before starting the immigration process; or
• have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application
• if the employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in business