Newfoundland and Labrador NLPNP invitations — Sept. 25, 2026 update and practical implications for foreign workers
On Sept. 25, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 41 invitations to foreign workers to progress toward Canadian permanent residence through provincial nomination. This was the province’s 16th selection round of the year. The draw included no Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) invitations — the fourth such draw in 2026 — and the province did not disclose which NLPNP streams, sectors, or occupations the invitees represent.
A temporary federal measure in effect since June 9, 2026 allows base PNP nominees who have submitted a PR application to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) without first receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). This can help some in-Canada nominees maintain work authorization while their federal PR application is processed. Applicants should confirm individual eligibility under the federal rules.
How selection works
To be selected and move toward PR, a foreign national must:
– Meet AIP eligibility or at least one NLPNP stream.
– Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile and enter the candidate pool.
– Be invited in a provincial draw based on the province’s selection priorities.
– Submit a complete nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) application within 60 days of invitation.
– Receive a nomination or endorsement certificate from the province, then apply to the federal government for PR.
The province’s EOI prioritization criteria include factors such as employment in health care, employment outside major urban centres, and completion of in-province post-secondary studies.
Where this draw fits in 2026
As of Sept. 25, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism has issued 2,695 provincial invitations year-to-date: 2,300 NLPNP and 395 AIP. For 2026, the federal allocation for the province is 2,854 spaces total — 2,379 for NLPNP and 475 for AIP. Invitation counts in 2026 have varied widely (examples: 400 invites on July 28; 362 on Mar. 6; 17 on July 10), and some rounds included AIP invitations while others did not.
What applicants and employers should know
– Invited candidates must submit a complete nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) application within 60 days of invitation.
– In-Canada NLPNP nominees who submit a federal PR application should check whether they qualify for the temporary BOWP measure introduced June 9, 2026.
– Employers and AIP candidates should not assume every draw will include AIP invitations and should plan recruitment and retention strategies accordingly.
– Federal PR processing times reported Sept. 4 are: base PNP 13 months, enhanced PNP 7 months, AIP 26 months. Use these timelines for planning dependent applications and interim work authorization.
Numbers and deadlines to keep on your calendar
– Sept. 25, 2026: 41 NLPNP invitations issued; no AIP invitations.
– 60-day deadline to submit a complete nomination or endorsement application after invitation.
– 2026 federal allocation: 2,854 spaces (2,379 NLPNP; 475 AIP).
– Year-to-date invitations (as of Sept. 25, 2026): 2,695 total (2,300 NLPNP; 395 AIP).
– Federal PR processing times (reported Sept. 4): base PNP 13 months, enhanced PNP 7 months, AIP 26 months.
– Temporary BOWP measure effective June 9, 2026 (applies to base PNP nominees who have submitted a PR application and may allow BOWP application without an AOR).
What to monitor next
– Future provincial draws to see if AIP invitations resume or if new sector signals appear.
– Any changes to the federal BOWP measure.
– Timely preparation and submission of complete nomination/endorsement applications.
– Processing-time impacts on family members and settlement planning.
Because the province does not publish stream or occupation details for each draw, candidates should align their EOI and documentation with the province’s stated priorities (health care roles, rural employment, in-province education) and be ready to apply quickly if invited.
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