Program eligibility
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
The eligibility criteria below are drawn from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance, each anchored to the verbatim source text so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
Eligibility criteria
The requirements below are drawn directly from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance for Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program. Each is anchored to the verbatim source text, not a paraphrase, so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
“Be 21 to 59 years old”
“Be 21 to 59 years old”
“Be 21 to 59 years old”
“Submit a business continuity plan with verified financial documents (you cover the cost)”
“Own and actively manage a local business (at least 33.3% ownership) for 1 full year”
“Submit a business plan with verified financial documents (you cover the cost)”
“Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, or valid ECA.”
“Have a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (verified by an ECA done within the last 5 years)”
“Have completed a degree or diploma (minimum 2 years, full-time, in-person) within the last 2 years”
“The NLPNP aims to attract individuals who can boost the province’s economy and settle permanently.”
“Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)”
“Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)”
“The business is active and not in receivership”
“The business is active and not in receivership”
“The purchase price reflects fair market value”
“You pay fair market value”
“You keep current staff with the same wages and conditions”
“You meet the current owner during your exploratory visit”
“The business has been running under the same owner for the past 5 years”
“The business has been running under the same owner for the past 5 years”
“You keep current staff with the same wages and conditions”
“Have either: 2+ years of business ownership and management (25%+ ownership) in the last 5 years, or 5+ years in a senior management role in the last 10 years”
“If you’re applying from outside Newfoundland and Labrador, you must visit the province before submitting your official application”
“Accepted into IRCC's Express Entry pool.”
“Own or manage a for-profit business”
“Run a for-profit business”
“Plan to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
“Plan to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
“Create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident”
“Create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident”
“Full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer, guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week, and be at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension. Job must compensates salary or hourly wage (not commission), meets provincial employment standards; and regional prevailing wage rates.”
“Full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer, guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week, and be at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension. Job must compensates salary or hourly wage (not commission), meets provincial employment standards; and regional prevailing wage rates.”
“Valid English or French language test (if applicable).”
“Valid English or French language test (if applicable).”
“Score CLB 5 or higher in English or French (CELPIP, IELTS, or TEF accepted)”
“Score CLB 7 or higher in English or French (speaking, listening, reading, writing)”
“Valid English or French language test for TEER 4 and 5 occupations.”
“Valid English or French language test.”
“Have at least $600,000 CAD in personal and business assets that can be transferred to Canada”
“Be ready to invest at least $200,000 CAD in a business (own at least 33.3%) or invest $1 million CAD in equity”
“You must create at least one full-time job for a local resident that is not filled by a family member, is directly related to your business, and pays a fair, competitive wage”
“You must create at least one full-time, year-round job that: - Is not filled by a family member - Is directly related to your business - Pays a fair, competitive wage”
“Cannot hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit.”
“Minimum 67 points on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid.”
“Hold a valid post-graduate work permit”
“Relevant qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation. Must meet the NOC code employment requirements.”
“Relevant qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation. Must meet the NOC code employment requirements.”
“Want to live in Newfoundland and Labrador permanently and actively manage a business that benefits the province”
“Sufficient funds to establish yourself and any dependents.”
“Sufficient funds to establish yourself and any dependents.”
“Sufficient settlement funds.”
“Full-time job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.”
“Valid work permit or authorization to work in Canada.”
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