Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 208 Candidates in Provincial Immigration Draw

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.

Published 2026-08-17 · Reported by CIC News

Provincial Immigration Draw Sees 208 Invitations Issued Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing a total of 208 invitations for provincial immigration. The draw, which took place on August 10, saw invitations issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The latest round leaned heavily toward the NLPNP, which represented approximately 89.4% of the total invitation count. However, the province's Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) did not provide a specific breakdown as to which NLPNP stream(s) candidates were invited under. Under the province's Expression of Interest (EOI) prioritization framework, candidates may receive preference based on factors such as employment in healthcare, sales and service, rural communities, and occupations with lower representation. This draw recorded the lowest number of AIP invitations issued since June 10. ## Understanding the Consideration Process for Provincial Immigration To be considered for the NLPNP or N&L AIP, foreign nationals must submit an EOI through the province's Immigration Accelerator Portal. In the EOI, candidates provide details about their education, employment history, language proficiency, and plans to establish themselves in the province. These profiles are then entered into the EOI pool to be considered in future draws. The N&L OIM reviews EOI submissions and periodically conducts provincial immigration draws, inviting the highest-ranking candidates to submit an application - for nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP). Newfoundland and Labrador prioritizes profiles that align with its immigration and labour market priorities, which can be viewed on the Expression of Interest Model (EOI) Prioritization Criteria webpage. After an invitation is issued, those invited must respond within 60 days. Under the NLPNP, the employer submits the application, whereas for the AIP, it is the candidate's responsibility. After a candidate has received their certificate of nomination or their endorsement, they may apply to the federal government for permanent residence. The federal immigration department will process their application and issue a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) if their application is approved. It is worth noting that EOs remain valid in Newfoundland and Labrador's candidate pool for 12 months, after which they expire. Candidates who are not invited during that time must re-submit their profile (or for the AIP, have their employer do so) to remain under consideration.