Key Highlights
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217 invitations issued across two major immigration programs.
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Invitations issued: NLPNP - 107 | AIP - 110
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Remaining seats: 254 NLPNP | AIP no seats left
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There are over 1500 PR eligible jobs under AIP as per QuestJobs.
- There are 446 PR eligible jobs under NLPNP as per QuestJobs.
| Program | Invitations Issued | 2025 Total to Date | Annual Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLPNP | 107 | 2,125 | 2,050 |
| AIP | 110 | 696 | 475 |
2025 Immigration Trends in Newfoundland and Labrador
Consistency: Since adopting an Expression of Interest (EOI) system in February, draws have been frequent and steady.
Rising AIP share: For the first time, AIP invitations exceeded NLPNP in September — a sign of strong employer demand under Atlantic Canada’s job-driven immigration model.
Total invitations in 2025 (to date): 2,821 (NLPNP: 2,125 and AIP: 696)
Immigration Pathways in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
The AIP is an employer-driven pathway covering Atlantic Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The basic eligibilities are,
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A valid job offer from a designated Atlantic employer.
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Minimum work experience (or recent graduation from a recognized Atlantic institution).
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Provincial endorsement of the job offer.
Once endorsed, applicants can apply directly to the federal government for PR. The worker can also obtain a special 2-year work permit to begin working while the PR application is processed.
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
The NLPNP allows the province to nominate foreign workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs for permanent residence. The NLPNP streams include,
Express Entry Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker
International Graduate
International Entrepreneur
International Graduate Entrepreneur
QuestJobs has a total of more than 35,000 PR eligible that covers nine provinces in Canada including NL. There are over 1,000 PR eligible jbs in NL as per QuestJobs research.
Three-step process:
Find a PR eligible job via QuestJobs
Apply to NL for a provincial nomination.
Use that nomination to apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Explore PR-eligible jobs in NL via Questjobs - across both AIP and NLPNP pathways, track employer designations, and use our AI job matching to improve your chances of securing an endorsed job offer.