Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 41 Workers Toward Canadian PR
Newfoundland and Labrador invites 41 foreign workers toward provincial nomination — Sept. 25, 2026
On Sept. 25, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 41 invitations to foreign workers to advance toward Canadian permanent residence (PR). These invitations were issued under the provincial nomination process; no Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates were invited in this round. This was the province’s 16th selection round of 2026.
How selection works
The province selects candidates through the NLPNP and, in some rounds, the Atlantic Immigration Program. To move from an Expression of Interest (EOI) to a nomination, an applicant must meet an eligible stream, enter the EOI pool, be invited in a draw, submit a complete nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) application within 60 days, and receive a nomination or endorsement certificate. That certificate is then used to apply to the federal government for PR.
The province’s EOI Prioritization Criteria highlight factors such as employment in health care, work outside major urban centres, and completion of in-province post-secondary studies. For 2026 the province has 2,854 federal nomination/endorsement spaces: 2,379 for NLPNP and 475 for AIP.
This draw in context
Across 2026 the OIM has held multiple draws with variable invitation counts and intermittent inclusion of AIP candidates. Recent rounds include:
– 25 Sep — 41 NLPNP invitations (no AIP invitations)
– 18 Sep — 61 NLPNP and 1 AIP
– 10 Sep — 36 NLPNP
– 4 Sep — 97 NLPNP
– 26 Aug — 94 NLPNP and 46 AIP
– 18 Aug — 122 NLPNP
– 10 Aug — 186 NLPNP and 22 AIP
– 28 Jul — 400 NLPNP and 45 AIP
– 10 Jul — 17 NLPNP and 40 AIP
– 10 Jun — 89 NLPNP and 19 AIP
– 28 May — 84 NLPNP and 19 AIP
– 11 May — 168 NLPNP and 18 AIP
– 1 May — 157 NLPNP and 33 AIP
– 13 Apr — 177 NLPNP and 33 AIP
– 30 Mar — 209 NLPNP and 36 AIP
– 6 Mar — 362 NLPNP and 83 AIP
As of Sept. 25, 2026, the OIM has issued 2,695 invitations in 2026 (2,300 NLPNP; 395 AIP). The Sept. 25 round was the fourth draw in 2026 with no AIP invitations.
What invited candidates should do
If you received an invitation, submit a complete nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) application within the 60-day deadline. If approved, you will receive a provincial nomination or endorsement certificate to include in your federal PR application.
Work-permit note for in-Canada nominees
A temporary federal measure, effective June 9, 2026, allows base PNP nominees who have submitted a PR application to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) before receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). This can help maintain work authorization while federal PR processing continues.
Processing times after nomination (IRCC update as of Sept. 4)
– Base PNP — 13 months
– Enhanced PNP — 7 months
– AIP — 26 months
What to watch and practical tips
– Track draw schedules and be ready to submit a complete file within 60 days if invited.
– For in-Canada nominees, consider BOWP eligibility under the current temporary federal measure to maintain work status.
– Align your EOI with provincial priorities (health care, rural employment, in-province study) rather than relying on public disclosure of streams or occupations—those details were not released for several draws.
– Monitor how many nomination/endorsement spaces remain for 2026 (2,854 total) as the province issues invitations.
Checklist for invited candidates
– Confirm whether your invitation is NLPNP or AIP and note the 60-day deadline.
– Prepare complete nomination/endorsement documentation before submitting.
– If in Canada, review BOWP eligibility under the temporary measure after you submit your PR application.
– Keep records proving employment, education (especially in-province credentials), and any evidence of work outside major urban centres or in health care.
– Plan around federal PR processing estimates for status, family, and employment decisions.
Why this matters
The Sept. 25 draw is another step in how Newfoundland and Labrador is managing its 2026 nomination and endorsement allocations. The province’s prioritization and the uneven inclusion of AIP invites across rounds influence who gets selected. Staying aligned with stated priorities and being ready to submit a complete application are the best strategies for candidates seeking future invitations.
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