Dear future neighbour,
Newfoundland and Labrador kept its immigration doors open this June, sending out a fresh batch of invitations to people hoping to call the province home. On June 10, 2026, the province conducted its seventh immigration draw of the year and its first one in June, extending a combined total of 108 invitations across two programs: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
See below how the invitations were split between the two programs:
| Program | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 89 |
| AIP | 19 |
The NLPNP took up the larger share, accounting for roughly 82% of all invitations in this round. This follows a pattern seen throughout 2026, where the NLPNP has consistently outpaced the AIP in terms of invitation volumes.
What makes this draw particularly interesting is the slight uptick in numbers. Earlier in the year, invitation totals had been trending downward draw after draw. This round reversed that, climbing just above the previous draw’s figures. This is how all seven draws in 2026 have stacked up:
| Draw Date | Total Invitations | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 445 | NLPNP: 362 / AIP: 83 |
| March 30, 2026 | 245 | NLPNP: 209 / AIP: 36 |
| April 13, 2026 | 210 | NLPNP: 177 / AIP: 33 |
| May 1, 2026 | 190 | NLPNP: 157 / AIP: 33 |
| May 11, 2026 | 186 | NLPNP: 168 / AIP: 18 |
| May 28, 2026 | 103 | NLPNP: 84 / AIP: 19 |
| June 10, 2026 | 108 | NLPNP: 89 / AIP: 19 |
Since the start of 2026, the province has sent out a total of 1,487 invitations, with about 84% of those going to NLPNP candidates.
So, how do you actually get considered?
To be in the running for either the NLPNP or the AIP, you first need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Newfoundland and Labrador. Before you do that, you’ll generally need a valid job offer from an NL-based employer – the only exception being those applying through the NLPNP’s entrepreneur streams.
Your EOI captures details about your work background, education, language ability, and your commitment to settling in the province. Once it’s in, the provincial office reviews profiles and selects candidates during draws like this one.
If you’re selected, you have 60 days to respond either by submitting a nomination application (NLPNP) or an endorsement application (AIP). For the AIP, the employer actually submits the application on your behalf. Your EOI stays active for 12 months, and if it expires before you’re invited, you’ll need to resubmit.
The province also gives priority to certain candidates particularly those working in healthcare, those employed outside of major urban areas, people with strong long-term settlement prospects, and graduates of Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institutions.
Once you receive your nomination or endorsement, the next step is applying to the federal government for permanent residence. Current processing times sit at 6 months through the enhanced PNP stream, 13 months through the base PNP, and 26 months through the AIP.
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