Family Connections Category

This category is for immigrant families living in Newfoundland and Labrador who want to help their overseas family members relocate and work in the province.

Applicants must have a family member who has been living in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least one year. The family member must be willing to provide applicants with assistance during the immigration process and after they arrive in the province. The family member will be the "Sponsor".

For more information on the roles and responsibilities of the Applicant and the Sponsor, see the Application Guide for the Family Connections Category.

Dependent children, spouses, common-law partners, parents and grandparents are not eligible to apply under this category.  They need to apply under the Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Family Class.

Eligibility

To be considered for the NLPNP Family Connections Category, you must:

1. Be between 18 - 49 years old;

2. Have a signed Affidavit of Support from one or more family members in Newfoundland and Labrador;

3. Have a family member (Sponsor) willing to provide settlement assistance;

4. Have completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship of at least one year in length that has resulted in a diploma, a certificate or a degree;

5. Have at least one year of related work experience;

6. Have adequate English language ability either to do the job you have been offered by a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or to get a job in your field of education or training;

7. Your English language ability must be verified by one of the following:

• (a) an Affidavit of English Language Ability from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered you a permanent job

• (b) education/training documents

• (c) language testing results OR

• (d) you may be required to attend ESL (English as a Second Language) courses prior to or following your arrival to Newfoundland and Labrador and provide documentation that confirms you have reached a required language level.

8. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador Employer; OR Intend to find full-time, permanent work in Newfoundland and Labrador.

9. Have enough money to live in the province for a short time without work after arrival ($10,000 for you and $2,000 for each accompanying family member).

10. Have the intention to reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Guide

This Application Guide outlines the requirements for the Family Connections Category of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).  It includes all the instructions necessary for preparing your application.

All applicants to this category must complete the provincial forms, the required federal forms and any other federal forms that apply to their situation.  They must submit all of the completed, signed forms, along with photocopies of supporting documents detailed in the application guide.  Original copies of supporting documentation may not be returned.

Application Forms

• Download Family Connections Application Guide
• Provincial Form- Relative Application Form
• Provincial Form- Sponsor Affidavit of Support Form
• Provincial Form- Declaration of Personal Net Worth Form
• Provincial Form- Employer Information and Declaration Form
• Provincial Form- Employer Affidavit of English-French Language Form
• Provincial Form- Affidavit of Translator Form
• Provincial Form- Family Connections Chart
• Provincial Form- Document Checklist
• Provincial Form- Employment Offer Form
• Federal Form – Application for Permanent Residence
• Federal Form – Background/Declaration
• Federal Form – Economic Classes
• Federal Form – Additional Family Information Form
• Federal Form – Use of Representative Form
• Federal Form – Instructions for Use of Representative
• Federal Form – Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union

Common Questions

Answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding the Family Connections Category.

If you have any further questions contact nlpnp@gov.nl.ca or call 709.729.5847

 

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