On November 18, Newfoundland and Labrador\u2019s provincial government announced a new immigration pathway that will look to retain newcomers who already live in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the province is also looking to attract educated and highly skilled newcomers to stay in their province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new immigration pathway, Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador, under the\u00a0Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program<\/a>\u00a0(NLPNP) is going to focus on highly educated and hi<\/span>ghly skilled candidates with work experience in specialized industries such as technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is expected to launch on January 2, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This move will look after the province\u2019s labour shortages in certain high-growth sectors. The new pathway comes as a response to employers\u2019 growing demand for skilled and experienced workers, the province says in a media release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who is eligible for the Priority Skills pathway?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Masters or PhD graduates of Memorial University who graduated within the last three years with a degree related to information and communication technology, ocean technology, healthcare, agriculture and aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, professionals with work experience in the following highly skilled high-demand occupations will be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants are required to demonstrate the language proficiency in English by taking one of the following language tests and scoring equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other ways to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The NLPNP is divided into five categories: Express Entry Skilled Worker category, Skilled Worker category, International Graduate category, International Entrepreneur category and the International Graduate Entrepreneur category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Express Entry Skilled Worker category<\/a> allows the province to nominate skilled workers through Canada\u2019s federal Express Entry system. Nominated individuals need to have job offers in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Skilled Worker category<\/a> targets individuals who have received a job offer from an employer in the province. This category also targets those who are already working in the province on a valid work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Graduate category<\/a> is for recent graduates who are holders of the Post-Graduate Work Permit<\/a>. They must have a job or a job offer in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Entrepreneur category<\/a> is for those who wish to settle in the province and start or purchase a business. Candidates are required to operate their business for one year in the province prior to applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Graduate Entrepreneur category<\/a> provides a pathway to permanent residence for international graduates who wish to start or run a business within the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to these five categories, individuals who wish to reside in Newfoundland and Labrador also have the option of applying through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot<\/a>. To qualify, candidates must also have a job offer in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Newfoundland and Labrador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada\u2019s easternmost province with two separate land masses: Labrador is connected to mainland Canada, and Newfoundland is an island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The province has a growing economy, due to its energy and resources boom. Significant industries in the province include financial services, healthcare, mining, fishing, oil production and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the population live in the provincial capital of St. John\u2019s, one of the oldest cities in North America that boasts a rich history. The city also has an interesting architectural landscape, with buildings that have a very distinct look from other cities in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact us for the immigration services and get your Permanent Residency now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are immigration experts based in Brampton (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario and specialize in all immigration categories. We will get you the best service.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n