Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 208 Invitations in 10th Draw

Newfoundland and Labrador August 10, 2026 draw — 208 invitations issued (NLPNP 186; AIP 22)

On August 10, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 208 invitations across two provincial pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). NLPNP received 186 invitations (about 89.4%); AIP received 22. Invited candidates have 60 days to respond.

Where this draw sits in 2026 activity
Recent selection rounds in 2026 show varying volumes and program mixes:
– March 6 — 445 (NLPNP 362; AIP 83)
– March 30 — 245 (NLPNP 209; AIP 36)
– April 13 — 210 (NLPNP 177; AIP 33)
– May 1 — 190 (NLPNP 157; AIP 33)
– May 11 — 186 (NLPNP 168; AIP 18)
– May 28 — 103 (NLPNP 84; AIP 19)
– June 10 — 108 (NLPNP 89; AIP 19)
– July 10 — 57 (NLPNP 17; AIP 40)
– July 28 — 445 (NLPNP 400; AIP 45)
– August 10 — 208 (NLPNP 186; AIP 22)

Through August 10 the province has issued a total of 2,197 invitations in 2026, with 84.2% going to NLPNP candidates. The August 10 round recorded the lowest AIP count since June 10.

How candidates are selected
Most NLPNP and AIP pathways require a valid job offer (entrepreneur streams in NLPNP are an exception). Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the province’s Immigration Accelerator Portal. EOIs include education, employment history, language ability and settlement plans; profiles enter a pool and are ranked under the province’s EOI prioritization framework.

OIM did not provide a stream-by-stream NLPNP breakdown for this draw. The province prioritizes profiles that align with labour-market needs (examples include healthcare, sales and service, rural community ties, and occupations with lower representation).

Next steps after an invitation
– NLPNP: the employer submits the nomination application (except entrepreneur streams).
– AIP: the candidate submits the endorsement application.
After nomination or endorsement, candidates apply to the federal government for permanent residence; IRCC processes those applications.

IRCC processing times (as of August 10, 2026)
– Base PNP: 13 months
– Enhanced PNP: 7 months
– AIP: 26 months

Key practical points
– Invitations must be accepted within 60 days. Prepare documents early.
– EOIs are valid for 12 months; if an EOI expires without an invitation, re-submit to remain in the pool.
– Employers should be ready to file NLPNP nominations on short notice and keep recruitment documentation current.
– AIP candidates are responsible for filing endorsements after invitation.

Who should watch this
– Foreign nationals with an active EOI in Newfoundland and Labrador.
– Employers who hire or plan to hire foreign workers under NLPNP or AIP.
– Applicants focusing on enhanced PNP streams or entrepreneur routes.
– Candidates in prioritized occupations or rural communities — ensure EOIs are up to date.

Final observation
The August 10 draw reinforces the strong NLPNP emphasis in 2026. Because OIM did not disclose NLPNP stream details for this round, avoid assuming stream-level patterns from this single draw; instead, align EOIs with the province’s prioritization criteria and keep profiles current to improve chances of invitation.

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