Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 445 Immigration Invitations on July 28

Newfoundland and Labrador invitation round — July 28, 2026: 445 candidates invited under NLPNP and AIP

Quick snapshot
On July 28, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 invitations to provincial immigration candidates: 400 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 45 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This was the province’s ninth selection round of the year and its largest by invitation count since March 6, 2026.

How candidates enter the pool
Selection for both NLPNP and the AIP begins with submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the province’s Immigration Accelerator Portal. Except for NLPNP entrepreneur streams, candidates generally need a valid job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer to enter the EOI pool. EOIs collect education, work experience, language ability, and intent to settle in the province. Profiles remain active for 12 months; if not invited within that period, a new profile must be submitted (for AIP candidates the employer must handle resubmission).

After an invitation, responsibilities differ: NLPNP invitees submit the provincial nomination application; for AIP, the employer submits the endorsement application. A successful NLPNP application yields a provincial nomination certificate; a successful AIP application yields an endorsement certificate. In both cases, the next step is an application to the federal government for permanent residence.

How the province prioritizes EOIs
The province did not specify streams or occupations for the July 28 round. Its published EOI prioritization criteria indicate candidates may be prioritized for factors such as:
– Employment in health-related occupations
– Employment in sales and service occupations
– In‑province education
– French‑language proficiency
– Work outside major urban centres
– High likelihood of long‑term retention in the province

Draws in 2026 (chronological)
– March 6 — 445 invites (NLPNP 362; AIP 83)
– March 30 — 245 invites (NLPNP 209; AIP 36)
– April 13 — 210 invites (NLPNP 177; AIP 33)
– May 1 — 190 invites (NLPNP 157; AIP 33)
– May 11 — 186 invites (NLPNP 168; AIP 18)
– May 28 — 103 invites (NLPNP 84; AIP 19)
– June 10 — 108 invites (NLPNP 89; AIP 19)
– July 10 — 57 invites (NLPNP 17; AIP 40)
– July 28 — 445 invites (NLPNP 400; AIP 45)

As of July 28, the province has issued 1,989 invitations in 2026. NLPNP invitations account for 83.6% of selections to date.

Why this matters for applicants and employers
– NLPNP remains the main route: NLPNP accounted for the majority of invitations year‑to‑date.
– AIP is active but variable: AIP invitations have fluctuated; the employer submits the endorsement application and should coordinate closely with the candidate.
– Prioritization factors matter: Candidates with local education, healthcare or sales/service employment, French proficiency, or willingness to work outside major urban centres may have improved chances.
– Federal processing times differ: IRCC processing times (as of July 7) are Base PNP — 12 months; Enhanced PNP — 7 months; AIP — 26 months. These timelines affect how long it may take to receive permanent residence after nomination or endorsement.

Practical tips
– Keep your EOI accurate and active; resubmit after 12 months if needed (employers handle AIP resubmission).
– Ensure any job offer is compliant and clearly documented before entering the EOI pool (unless applying to an entrepreneur stream).
– Highlight in‑province education, sector of employment, language ability (including French), and willingness to work outside major urban centres in your EOI.
– Plan for different federal processing times depending on your pathway.

Interpreting the July 28 spike
The return to 445 invitations on July 28 after several smaller rounds suggests the province may concentrate selections into larger draws at times. Selection opportunities can come in uneven bursts, so candidates should maintain up‑to‑date EOIs and be prepared for variable draw sizes.

Key numbers to remember
– July 28, 2026 draw: 445 total invites (NLPNP 400; AIP 45)
– Total invitations in 2026 as of July 28: 1,989
– NLPNP share of selections in 2026 to date: 83.6%
– EOI validity: 12 months
– IRCC processing times (as of July 7): Base PNP — 12 months; Enhanced PNP — 7 months; AIP — 26 months

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