Northwest Territories and Nunavut Immigration

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) offers a range of immigration categories for individuals interested in obtaining Canadian permanent residence and settling in Newfoundland and Labrador. Here's an overview of these immigration categories and their requirements:

1. **Express Entry Skilled Worker Category:**
   - For applicants with a profile in the federal Express Entry Pool.
   - Requires a high-skilled job offer from an eligible Newfoundland & Labrador employer for at least two years.
   - Applicants must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the NLPNP point assessment grid and meet additional requirements, including having an IRCC Work Permit, a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, sufficient settlement funds, and language test results matching the level declared in their Express Entry profile.

2. **Skilled Worker Category:**
   - For individuals with a guaranteed offer of employment from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer or those already working in the province on a valid Work Permit.
   - Requirements include a full-time job offer, qualifications for the job, intention to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador, sufficient settlement funds, and language proficiency.

3. **International Graduate Category:**
   - Designed for recent graduates with a Post-Graduate Work Permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
   - Criteria include a PGWP with at least 4 months of validity, a full-time job or job offer in an eligible occupation, and the intention to settle in the province.

4. **Priority Skills NL:**
   - Targets candidates with work experience in in-demand occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with high education and language ability.
   - Candidates must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) and meet specific requirements, including Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 or higher in English and the intention to live permanently in the province.

5. **International Graduate Entrepreneur Category:**
   - Aimed at graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic who have started or purchased a local business.
   - Requirements include age criteria, a business plan with financial documents, a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit, job creation, and language proficiency.

6. **International Entrepreneur Category:**
   - Intended for experienced business owners or senior managers wishing to reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.
   - Requires a business plan, minimum financial assets, investment in a business, job creation, business experience, and language proficiency.

7. **Atlantic Immigration Program:**
   - A joint federal-provincial program targeting skilled workers and international students.
   - Includes streams for high-skilled workers, intermediate-skilled workers, and international graduates, and it is employer-driven.

Please note that each category has specific eligibility criteria and requirements that applicants must meet. For the most up-to-date information and guidance on the application process, it's essential to refer to the official NLPNP website or contact NLPNP authorities. Additionally, candidates must meet federal immigration requirements to be eligible for permanent residence through the NLPNP.

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