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Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its first draw of 2025. This is also the first invitation round, which invited candidates through its newly launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
Candidates can no longer apply directly to Newfoundland and Labrador’s permanent residency pathways. The province transitioned to an online EOI system on February 19, 2025. Under the new system, candidates must first create an EOI in order to be considered for these programs.
The Newfoundland and Labrador latest draw was held on April 03, 2025. A total of 256 invitations across the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) were issued.
| Program | No. of Invitations |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program | 206 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 50 |
| Total | 256 |
The newly-announced Expression of Interest (EOI) system brings a two-step process for candidates looking to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador. Interested candidates must first submit a short form that outlines key details about their qualifications, which includes information about their:
Once the EOI is submitted, it will be reviewed by the province. Selected candidates will then be invited to apply for nomination through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) or to receive a certificate of endorsement for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). However, processing times for new applications may increase due to these changes. According to the NLPNP, some applications could take three months or longer to assess.
This updated process aims to create a more focused immigration system by selecting candidates who can best meet the province’s labour market needs - especially in high-demand sectors like health care and education.
Take note that permanent residence (PR) applications through the AIP are processed directly by the federal government. This is opposite to applications submitted to the NLPNP, which successful applications lead to a provincial nomination from Newfoundland and Labrador. If successful, candidates must then either:
EOI systems in Canadian provincial immigration are typically used for streams that do not require a job offer for eligibility. This makes Newfoundland and Labrador’s approach notable, as four out of its six immigration pathways - including the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) - do require a job offer.
Newfoundland and Labrador isn't alone in adopting this system. In September 2024, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) also introduced an EOI intake for its worker streams. Under this change, candidates must now submit a Worker EOI to be considered for selection.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) has recently shifted from a first-come, first-served approach to priority-based processing to better align with labour market needs. In January 2025, the province paused Job Vacancy Assessments and AIP Designations for employers as part of a broader review of its immigration strategy.
While nomination capacity remains limited, the province negotiated an additional 1,000 economic immigration spaces and will also welcome 290 humanitarian immigrants over two years. This brings the total allocation to 2,525 in 2025 - still below demand - prompting continued advocacy for more economic immigration spaces.
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