Newfoundland and Labrador invitations: July 28 draws 445 candidates under NLPNP and AIP — what applicants should know
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 invitation count since March 6. The draw underscores ongoing selection activity and the province’s EOI prioritization approach.
Snapshot of the July 28 round and why it matters
The July 28 draw brought the province’s year-to-date total to 1,989 invitations across both streams. NLPNP invitations accounted for 83.6% of provincial selections in 2026 (as of July 28). The round also contrasts with the previous draw on July 10, which issued just 57 invitations, showing the province alternates between smaller and larger rounds.
How recent draws compare
Reported 2026 draws and invitation counts:
– March 6, 2026 — 445 invitations (NLPNP: 362; AIP: 83)
– March 30, 2026 — 245 invitations (NLPNP: 209; AIP: 36)
– April 13, 2026 — 210 invitations (NLPNP: 177; AIP: 33)
– May 1, 2026 — 190 invitations (NLPNP: 157; AIP: 33)
– May 11, 2026 — 186 invitations (NLPNP: 168; AIP: 18)
– May 28, 2026 — 103 invitations (NLPNP: 84; AIP: 19)
– June 10, 2026 — 108 invitations (NLPNP: 89; AIP: 19)
– July 10, 2026 — 57 invitations (NLPNP: 17; AIP: 40)
– July 28, 2026 — 445 invitations (NLPNP: 400; AIP: 45)
How candidates are selected from the EOI pool
Selection starts with an Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Immigration Accelerator Portal. Except for NLPNP entrepreneur streams, candidates generally need a valid job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer before entering the EOI pool. EOIs collect education, work experience, language ability and intent to settle; profiles remain active for 12 months. The province may prioritize profiles based on factors such as employment in health-related or sales and service occupations, in-province education, French-language ability, work outside major urban centres, and indicators of likely long-term retention.
NLPNP vs AIP — what applicants and employers should know
– NLPNP: Invited candidates submit the provincial nomination application themselves. Successful applicants receive a provincial nomination certificate and then apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
– AIP: Employers submit the provincial endorsement application. Successful candidates receive an endorsement certificate and then apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Processing timelines to expect
IRCC processing times reported on July 7:
– Base PNP: 12 months
– Enhanced PNP: 7 months
– AIP: 26 months
These are federal processing times after provincial nomination or endorsement and should be considered when planning.
Who is affected by the July 28 draw
– Skilled workers in sectors the province prioritizes, including health-related and sales and service occupations.
– Recent graduates and international students with in-province education and valid job offers.
– French-speaking candidates where language ability is a prioritization factor.
– Employers recruiting internationally, especially those using the AIP (employer-led submissions).
– Family members and settlement services, given varied federal processing timelines.
Practical implications and next steps
– Keep EOI profiles current: update job offers, language test results, education credentials and intended location in the province.
– Employers should be ready to submit AIP endorsement applications and handle resubmissions if EOIs expire.
– Prepare supporting documents in advance (transcripts, employment verification, licences, language results) to respond quickly to an invitation.
– Remember EOIs expire after 12 months; if not invited, candidates must submit a new profile (for AIP, the employer handles resubmission).
– Align profiles to sector priorities where applicable, especially healthcare and other targeted occupations.
– Factor long federal processing times—particularly for AIP—into family, travel and employment planning.
Numbers and timing to keep on your checklist
– Total invitations on July 28, 2026: 445 (NLPNP: 400; AIP: 45)
– Year-to-date invitations through July 28, 2026: 1,989
– NLPNP share of provincial invitations in 2026 (as of July 28): 83.6%
– EOI validity: 12 months from submission
– IRCC processing times reported (July 7): Base PNP — 12 months; Enhanced PNP — 7 months; AIP — 26 months
The province did not publish a sector-level breakdown for the July 28 invites, so candidates should not assume selection based on a single factor. Maintain a complete, accurate EOI and be ready to act quickly if invited.
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