NLPNP International Graduate Stream

The International Graduate Category of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) targets international graduates who want to settle in the province permanently. You can apply under this category with a valid post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and a job offer from an authorized provincial employer. There is no application fee for using under the International Graduate Category.

NLPNP International Graduate Eligibility Criteria

  • Job Offer: You must belong to TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 levels. In case of TEER 4 level, you must be in an in-demand occupation. You must have a valid IRCC Post-Graduation work permit (PGWP) with a minimum 4 months of remaining validity when applying to the NLPNP International Graduate category.
  • Field of Study: You should work full time in a field related to your field of study in the post-secondary program which you must have completed in Canada. If you are a graduate from outside Newfoundland and Labrador, then you should work full time for a minimum of one year in the province, mandatory in their field of study. You are exempted from the field of study requirement if you have graduated from Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic.
  • Language Proficiency: In case of TEER 4 level occupation, you need to submit a valid language proficiency test with your application of NLPNP International Graduate Category. For immigration, following are the acceptable language proficiency tests and related scores:
    • English: IELTS General (CLB 4 Equivalent Minimum Scores): Listening: 4.5 – Reading: 3.5 – Writing: 4.0 – Speaking: 4.0
    • English: CELPIP- General (CELPIP-G) (CLB 4 Equivalent Minimum Scores): Listening: 4 – Reading: 4 – Writing: 4 – Speaking: 4.0
    • Français: Test d’évaluation de français (TEF Canada) (CLB 4 Équivalent Minimum Scores): la compréhension de l’oral : 145 – la compréhension de l’écrit : 121 l’expression écrite : 181 – l’expression orale : 181
    • Français: Test de connaissance du français (TCF Canada) (CLB 4 Équivalent Minimum Scores): la compréhension de l’oral : 331 – la compréhension de l’écrit : 342 l’expression écrite : 4 – l’expression orale : 4

Inclusion of Family Members on NLPNP International Graduate Application: You have the option of including the following family members in your NLPNP application:

  • Your spouse or common-law partner
  • Your dependent child
  • Your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child
  • A dependent child of a dependent child

You can also apply for permanent residency on behalf of these family members.

NLPNP International Graduate Step-by-Step Process

  1. Job Offer: Candidates must hold a valid IRCC Post-Graduation work permit (PGWP) that has at least four (4) months validity remaining at the time of application for the NLPNP. Job offers in TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 (TEER 4 must be an in-demand occupation) are eligible.
  2. Field of Study Requirement: Candidates should hold a full-time position that is related to their field of study from the post-secondary program they completed in Canada.
  3. Submit NLPNP Application: Candidate submits online NLPNP application to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism International Graduate Category.
  4. Permanent Residency Application: If successfully nominated by the province, the candidate also submits a permanent residency application to IRCC.
  5. Work Permit Application (if required): If successfully nominated by the province, the candidate can apply for a provincially supported work permit to ensure they maintain valid status throughout the entire processing of permanent residence application.
  6. Become a Permanent Resident of Canada: Settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.

How Does ELAAR Guide You?

ELAAR, with a decade of experience in Canadian immigration, provides reliable and professional services for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) International Graduate Category. We simplify the application process with step-by-step guidance, maintain transparency, and prioritize document security. Each application undergoes multiple evaluations for accuracy before submission. We also tailor strategies based on your skills and qualifications to enhance your chances of achieving permanent residence in Newfoundland and Labrador. We’re committed to making your immigration dreams come true.

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