Newfoundland and Labrador issues 359 ITAs in latest provincial immigration draw
- July 10, 2025 draw delivered 300 NLPNP and 59 AIP Invitations to Apply (ITAs), for a total of 359 candidates invited.
- Results reinforce Newfoundland and Labrador’s employer‑driven strategy to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and business talent to address labour gaps across the province.
- Candidates with active Expressions of Interest and real employer connections in priority sectors remain well positioned for upcoming rounds.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has confirmed that its July 10, 2025 immigration selection round issued a combined 359 Invitations to Apply across two pathways: 300 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 59 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This multi‑program approach continues the province’s recent pattern of pairing targeted provincial nominations with federally partnered Atlantic endorsements to help local employers hire and retain international talent in health care, technology, ocean industries, skilled trades, and hard‑to‑staff rural roles. Timely filing after invitation is essential because provincial nomination allocations and employer hiring cycles move quickly in the second half of the year.
Key Draw Statistics
- Draw Date: July 10, 2025
- NLPNP Invitations: 300
- AIP Invitations: 59
- Total Invitations: 359
Analysis & Implications
Demand remains broad and persistent.
Newfoundland and Labrador continues to use immigration to counter aging demographics and chronic labour shortages, particularly outside the St. John’s metro area. The size of this draw - roughly in line with recent rounds - signals that the province intends to maintain momentum through 2025 despite national allocation pressures. Candidates should not assume smaller summer draws; planning for steady activity is prudent.
Employer alignment matters. Both NLPNP and AIP are heavily employer‑responsive. Profiles backed by a valid provincial employer relationship, job offer, or sector match (e.g., health services, marine engineering, aquaculture, clean tech, hospitality in remote communities) tend to move faster when the province balances economic needs. If you lack Newfoundland and Labrador ties, begin outreach now: attend virtual job fairs, connect with sector councils, and research designated AIP employers.
Documentation readiness = speed to nomination. Once invited, timelines to submit a complete provincial or AIP endorsement package can be tight (often 30–60 days depending on stream). Keep language test results current, ensure your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is valid, and pre‑gather work reference letters in IRCC format. Candidates who respond quickly help employers secure talent and reduce the risk of an invitation expiring.
Strategic EOI maintenance. Update your Expression of Interest whenever you gain new work experience, higher language scores, or an offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Provinces frequently re‑rank pools before issuing new invitations; stale data can cost you a draw round.
Pathway fit: NLPNP vs. AIP. If you already work in the province or hold a targeted job offer in an in‑demand occupation, NLPNP may deliver a nomination that adds 600 points to a linked Express Entry profile (if applicable) and locks in your path to permanent residence. Conversely, internationally recruited candidates filling urgent roles - especially in smaller communities - may move faster through an AIP endorsement when an employer is designated and ready to support settlement.
Watch allocation pacing. Provincial nomination caps are finite each calendar year. As inventory builds, later draws can narrow or target high‑priority sectors. Submitting a high‑quality application promptly after invitation reduces the risk of rollover delays into the next allocation cycle.
About the NLPNP and AIP
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) allows the province to nominate foreign nationals who have the skills, education, work experience, or business plans needed in the local economy. Streams typically include Skilled Worker, Express Entry Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and International Entrepreneur categories (stream availability and criteria may change). A provincial nomination can significantly strengthen a federal permanent residence application by awarding additional points when processed through the Express Entry system, or by supporting a paper‑based application pathway.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a joint federal‑provincial initiative that helps designated Atlantic employers (in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island) hire international workers and recent international graduates for jobs they cannot fill locally. Employers must be federally designated and work with the province to develop a settlement plan; successful candidates receive a provincial endorsement that supports their permanent residence application. The program is designed for speed, employer flexibility, and community retention across Atlantic Canada’s smaller labour markets.