N.F. & Labrador

NLPNP International Graduate Category

This is how to apply for permanent residence in Newfoundland and Labrador/Canada if you are an international student (graduate) with a job offer in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

International students in Newfoundland and Labrador can also utilize

Atlantic Immigration Program

WHO CAN APPLY:

Applicants to the International Graduate category must:

Have a two-year post-secondary diploma from a publicly-funded learning institution in the Atlantic provinces,
Have a Post- Graduation work permit (PGWP). The work permit must have at least 4 months validity remaining at the time of application for the NL Provincial Nominee Program,
Have a full-time job or job offer,
Be 21 to 59 years old,
Have the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador,
Hold sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador,
Sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Language testing is required for NOC C, In-Demand occupations:
- Minimum language requirements for NOC C (and D) occupations:
  - (IELTS – General Testing) Listening: 4.5 | Reading: 3.5 | Writing: 4 | Speaking: 4
  - (CELPIP-General) Listening: 4 | Reading: 4 | Writing : 4 | Speaking : 4
  - (TEF) la compréhension de l’oral : 145 | la compréhension de l’écrit : 121 | l’expression écrite : 181 | l’expression orale : 181
  - You must demonstrate your proficiency in your first official language only.

Working in Field of Study

Applicants to the International Graduate category should hold a full-time position that is related to their field of study.

Applicants are permitted to hold a position that is not directly related to their field of study provided the applicant is a graduate of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic and the applicant’s position meets all of the following criteria:

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma,
Corresponds to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B or C (In-Demand Occupations only for NOC C),
Can reasonably be expected to lead to career advancement for the applicant,
Is in a field in which the applicant has a recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) combination of skill, experience and/or training, according to the NOC description, as defined by Employment and Social Development Canada,
Is full-time for at least one year, with the possibility of extension,

If you have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, you must apply under the International Graduate category, you are not eligible for the Skilled Worker category,
If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, you may lose your eligibility and your nomination and/or Permanent Residency application may be cancelled. If you are experiencing issues with your employment, contact your Immigration Officer immediately.

You are not eligible for the International Graduate category if:

You have not yet completed your studies,
You are a student who has studied in Canada under sponsorship from an agency or government that expects you to return to your country of origin after graduation,
You or any dependent family member over the age of 22 have a criminal record,
You have unresolved custody or child support disputes,
You have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application,
The employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their, or your, role in business.

JOB OFFER:

Applicants have to have a full-time job or job offer:

In a NOC 0, A or B occupation, or a NOC C occupation, provided the occupation is in an In-Demand Occupation,
That guarantees work of a minimum of 30 hours per week for the applicant,
That is at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension,
From an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer,
That compensates the applicant in the form of a salary or hourly wage (not commission),
Meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates,
Meet NOC code employment requirements for that occupation,
That is not a contractual or locum position (short-term positions usually less than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension),
If the applicant completed their studies at a recognized public post-secondary institution outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, their job or job offer must be directly related to the field of study. Out-of-province graduates must work for a minimum of one year in Newfoundland and Labrador prior to submission of an NLPNP application,
If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%,
(Skilled) work experience is not required for this category (except as described above for outside of NF&L graduates).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Online application
Step 1: Create your online profile
Strep 2: Complete your online application (within 90 days) and send it to NLPNP
Step 3: Attend an interview with a NLPNP Program Officer (if requested)
Step 3: Receive your nomination
Step 4: Apply for permanent resident status in Canada

APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME:
Application screening (3 days)
Due diligence (~16 days)
Assessment and final decision (5 days)

APPLICATION FEE:
No fee (federal government charges processing fees for permanent resident application).

CONTACT:
Telephone: 1-709-729-6607
Fax: 1-709-729-7381
email: pnp@gov.nl.ca

For complete and up to date information and detailed program requirements always check the official web page of the program.

Page last updated on March 20, 2022.