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.
Eligibility
To be considered for the NLPNP International Graduate Category, you must:
1. Have completed at least half of your studies in Canada, and have graduated, or will soon be graduating, from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university (students must send proof of graduation with their application);
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. Have a full-time job offer in your field of study, or a related field of study, from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer OR have a proven attachment to the local labour market over at least a six-month period with a reasonable expectation for future employment;
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:
Application Guide
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.
All applicants to this category must complete the provincial forms, the required federal forms and any other federal forms that apply to their situation. Applicants must submit all of the completed, signed forms, along with photocopies of supporting documents detailed in the Application Guide. Original copies of supporting documents may not be returned.
Common Questions
Answers may be found in our Frequently Asked Questions section of the
International Graduate Category.
If you have any further questions contact nlpnp@gov.nl.ca or call 709.729.6607.
Required Documents
Rev. July 20, 2009