Dear future neighbour,
On October 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held a new round of its immigration selection process under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The province issued a total of 125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
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NLPNP (Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program): 73 invitations
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AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program): 52 invitations
This draw continues a trend of dual-track immigration strategy in the province, leveraging both provincial nomination and employer-facilitated immigration via AIP.
Drawing Patterns & Scale
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This October 9 draw (125 ITAs) is relatively modest compared to some of the larger rounds earlier in the year (for instance, draws in May and September issued far more invitations)
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Year-to-date (April through October), Newfoundland and Labrador of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM)has issued 2,946 invitations in total: 2,198 via NLPNP and 748 via AIP.
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Historically, the province alternates between larger and smaller draws, possibly to adjust for labor market needs, processing capacity, or target quotas.
Role of NLPNP vs AIP
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While NLPNP remains the dominant pathway in sheer numbers, AIP continues to claim a significant share (in this draw, 52 out of 125, or ~ 41.6 %)
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AIP is attractive especially for candidates with a job offer from a designated employer, offering a streamlined route for employer-led hiring aligned with local labor demands.
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The dual approach allows the province to address both long-term workforce needs (through NLPNP) and more immediate employer demands (via AIP).
What This Means for Applicants
If you’re considering immigration through Newfoundland and Labrador, here are some key takeaways and recommendations:
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Be ready when draws occur
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With fluctuations in draw size, having your documents, job offers, credentials, and language tests ready gives you a better chance to act quickly.
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For AIP, employer designation and approval are critical.
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Focus on in-demand occupations
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Priority sectors such as technology, health care, skilled trades, and other essential services tend to draw more interest from the province.
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Applicants whose skills match Newfoundland and Labrador’s labor needs may gain an edge.
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Understand the EOI (Expression of Interest) system
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Newfoundland and Labrador uses an EOI system: candidates submit an expression of interest and are then selected for invitation rounds.
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Strong EOI profiles (better credentials, work experience, language scores, job offers) may increase the likelihood of being selected.
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Stay informed about draw timing
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Although draws don’t necessarily follow a rigid schedule, the province tends to space them to align with processing capacity and immigration goals.
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See below summary of OIM draws in 2025
| Date Issued | Number of ITAs Issued | NLPNP ITAs | AIP ITAs |
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| April 3 | 256 | 206 | 50 |
| May 8 | 328 | 281 | 47 |
| May 29 | 405 | 351 | 54 |
| June 24 | 320 | 257 | 63 |
| July 10 | 359 | 300 | 59 |
| July 29 | 150 | 100 | 50 |
| August 13 | 231 | 180 | 51 |
| August 29 | 202 | 125 | 77 |
| September 12 | 353 | 218 | 135 |
| September 26 | 217 | 107 | 110 |
| October 9 | 125 | 73 | 52 |
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