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NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker
Newfoundland and Labrador's category for skilled workers in the Express Entry pool who have a full-time NL job offer in a TEER 0-3 occupation. Candidates must also reach 67 on the province's own point grid. A provincial nomination adds Express Entry points.
Who it suits
- Express Entry candidates with a full-time offer from an eligible NL employer in a TEER 0-3 job
- Workers already in NL on a valid work permit, including post-graduation work permit holders
Requirements
- Ee profileAccepted into IRCC's Express Entry pool. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- Job offerFull-time job or job offer from an eligible NL employer in a TEER 0-3 occupation: at least 30 hours a week, at least one year with reasonable expectation of extension, salary or hourly wage, meeting prevailing wages. Employer needs a valid Job Vacancy Assessment or LMIA, or the applicant holds a valid work permit. Candidates invited through the EOI may be exempt from needing the offer at application time. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- EducationCanadian post-secondary degree or diploma, or a valid Educational Credential Assessment. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- LanguageValid English or French test (IELTS General, CELPIP-G, TEF Canada or TCF Canada); minimum scores follow the federal Express Entry stream the candidate is in. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- PointsMinimum 67 points on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- AgeAged 21 to 59. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- Settlement fundsSufficient settlement funds; intention and ability to settle permanently in NL; ownership stake in the employer not above 10%. ↗ gov.nl.ca
- StatusIf in Canada, permit must have at least 4 months validity at application time; post-graduation work permit holders are eligible. ↗ gov.nl.ca
How candidates are selected
Candidates submit an EOI in the Immigration Accelerator Portal. The province issues invitations in batches through the year on a priority basis (no points score): health occupations, rural sales and service, rural/regional jobs, underrepresented occupations, employer track record, retention likelihood, NL graduates, Francophone growth and settlement support. EOIs expire after 12 months.
Location requirement: Job offer from an NL employer; intent to settle in NL.
Processing: After an invitation the candidate has 30 days to submit a complete application. The province says it has no standard NLPNP processing times. A nomination certificate is valid for 6 months. IRCC processing for the federal stage is in IRCC's tool.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 41 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 36 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 97 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 94 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 122 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 186 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NLPNP invitations to apply, all categories combined (Atlantic Immigration Program invitations excluded; no score published) | — | 400 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- gov.nl.caExpress Entry Skilled Worker category pageChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caExpress Entry Skilled Worker eligibility criteria (PDF)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caNLPNP overviewChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caEOI model overviewChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caEOI prioritization criteria (updated 2026-03-23)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caInvitations to Apply updatesChecked 2026-10-01
- gov.nl.caNLPNP candidate FAQsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC processing times toolChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.