The NLPNP International Graduate Category allows international students, who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada, to be considered for nomination for permanent residence in Canada.

Applicants must be international graduates who have established strong ties to Newfoundland and Labrador and intend to live, work, and establish themselves in this province.

The International Graduate must have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in his/her field of study or in an area that is related to the field of study OR have a proven attachment to the local labour market for a period of at least six months with a reasonable expectation for future employment.

For more information, see the Application Guide for the International Graduate Category.

To be considered for the NLPNP International Graduate Category, you must:

1. Have completed at least half of their studies in Canada, and have graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university;

2. Have completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs which require a previous degree or diploma (which may have been obtained abroad), are also eligible.

3. (a) Have a full-time job offer in their field of study, or a related field of study, from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer OR (b) Have a proven attachment to the local labour market. For example: Although you may be currently working in a temporary (full-time) position or on contract, if you can show that the position has potential to be extended OR that you would be able to secure another position within this organization, you would be deemed to have a labour market attachment.

4. Have applied to the NLPNP within two years of the date on which you received your degree or diploma OR during the last semester of completing your degree or diploma (in which case you will have to provide transcripts which indicate that you will be graduating at the end of the semester;

5. Have legal status in Canada; that is to say, have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Post-Graduate Work Permit.

6. Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation required for the job;

7. Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;

8. Have a job or job offer for a position which corresponds to your education and specific skill levels;

9. Have a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates;

10. Have a job or job offer that has opportunity for advancement;

11. Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes;

12. Can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;

13. Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. 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 full-time job; OR

• (b) education and/or training documents.

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