Dear future neighbour,
On July 10, 2025, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) in Newfoundland and Labrador extended over 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to foreign workers, opening the door for them to pursue permanent residency through provincial immigration pathways.
See below details of July 10 draw:
| Immigration pathway | Invitations issued |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 300 |
| AIP | 59 |
These invitations were distributed under two key streams: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). To be eligible for selection in this round, applicants were required to meet specific criteria:
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Hold current employment or have a valid job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador; and
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Possess an employer-issued invitation code, if applicable.
Note: Individuals currently authorized to work in Canada are not obligated to provide an employer invitation code when applying through the NLPNP. However, this code remains mandatory for:
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Applicants needing a job vacancy assessment;
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All individuals applying under the AIP.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) that fail to mention current employment, a job offer, or omit the required employer code (where applicable) were excluded from receiving invitations in this draw.
Focus Areas for Immigration
The OIM makes it clear that only candidates whose profiles match the province’s labour market priorities and long-term goals will be considered for invitation.
As outlined on the OIM website, several high-demand occupations have been identified. These roles are not subject to the usual provincial labour market testing and are given preference when processing applications under both the NLPNP and AIP.
In-demand Health Care Sector Occupations (Public and Private Providers)
- Physician (multiple kinds)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
- Clinical Psychologist
- Medical Physicist
- Radiation Therapist
- Dosimetrist
In-demand ICT Sector – Engineers and Developers
- Software Developer
- Biomedical Engineer
- UI/UX Developer
- Electrical Engineer
- AI Developer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Python Developer
- Web Developer
- .NET Developer
- Infrastructure Engineer
In-demand ICT Sector – Technical Specialists
- Security Specialist
- Cloud Specialist
- Bioinformatician
- Computer Network Support
- Research Associate
- Data Analytics
- Offshore Technician
- ROV Operator
- Ocean Mapping Specialist
- Technical Writer
In-demand Aquaculture Sector Occupations
- Captain (FM4 certification required)
- Farming and Feeding Manager
- Facility Technician
- Assistant Manager
- Cage Site Technician
- Site Manager (with water quality expertise)
- Area Manager
To determine if a particular occupation aligns with their qualifications, candidates are encouraged to reach out to the OIM directly and ask for the National Occupation Classification (NOC) code and job title that match the role in question.
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