97 Candidates Invited in Latest Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw

September 7, 2026
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Newfoundland and Labrador has opened another pathway toward Canadian permanent residence for prospective immigrants, selecting 97 candidates in its latest provincial immigration round.

The selection took place on September 4, 2026, with every invitation issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

Candidates who receive a provincial nomination can subsequently submit an application for permanent residence to the federal government, subject to meeting the applicable requirements.

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September Selection Focuses Entirely on NLPNP

The September 4 round was notable because Newfoundland and Labrador did not select any candidates through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

All 97 invitations were allocated to NLPNP candidates.

The latest round comes as the province continues using its Expression of Interest (EOI) system to identify prospective immigrants who can contribute to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic and workforce needs.

This was the province’s 13th selection round of 2026.

2026 Invitation Activity So Far

Newfoundland and Labrador has varied the size and composition of its immigration selections throughout the year. Some rounds have included both NLPNP and AIP candidates, while others have concentrated exclusively on the provincial nominee program.

The invitation history is shown below:

Selection date	Invitations issued	Program breakdown
March 6, 2026	445	NLPNP – 362AIP – 83
March 30, 2026	245	NLPNP – 209AIP – 36
April 13, 2026	210	NLPNP – 177AIP – 33
May 1, 2026	190	NLPNP – 157AIP – 33
May 11, 2026	186	NLPNP – 168AIP – 18
May 28, 2026	103	NLPNP – 84AIP – 19
June 10, 2026	108	NLPNP – 89AIP – 19
July 10, 2026	57	NLPNP – 17AIP – 40
July 28, 2026	445	NLPNP – 400AIP – 45
August 10, 2026	208	NLPNP – 186AIP – 22
August 18, 2026	122	NLPNP – 122
August 26, 2026	140	NLPNP – 94AIP – 46
September 4, 2026	97	NLPNP – 97

The figures show that invitation volumes have differed substantially between individual rounds. The province has also alternated between combined selections and draws dedicated to NLPNP candidates.

Newfoundland and Labrador Reaches 2,556 Invitations

The latest selection brings the province’s combined invitation total for 2026 to 2,556 across its two immigration pathways.

The breakdown is:

2,162 NLPNP invitations
394 AIP invitations

The NLPNP therefore accounts for the larger share of selections made by Newfoundland and Labrador so far this year.

The province does not normally identify the individual NLPNP streams, occupations or industries represented by each selection. As a result, the September 4 results do not provide a specific list of professions that received invitations.

Understanding the Province’s EOI System

Individuals interested in the NLPNP must begin by submitting an Expression of Interest through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Immigration Accelerator Portal.

An EOI is not the same as a provincial nomination application. Instead, it allows the province to collect information about potential candidates before deciding whom to invite.

Applicants provide details concerning areas such as:

Academic qualifications
Professional experience
Language proficiency
Employment
Settlement intentions

The province can then assess candidates according to its immigration priorities.

For applicants applying through worker pathways, a job offer is required.

Which Candidates May Receive Priority?

Newfoundland and Labrador can consider several characteristics when selecting candidates from its EOI pool.

Depending on the province’s current priorities, candidates may receive greater consideration if they have experience or employment in areas such as healthcare, work in communities outside the province’s major urban centres, French-language skills or education from a Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institution.

These considerations are not a guarantee of selection. Provincial priorities can change, and meeting one factor does not necessarily mean that an applicant will receive an invitation.

Current Federal Processing Estimates

Applicants should also consider the expected federal processing period after receiving a nomination.

As of September 4, 2026, the reported processing estimates were:

PNP application category	Estimated processing time
Base PNP	13 months
Enhanced PNP	7 months

Actual processing periods can vary depending on factors such as application completeness, background checks and overall application volumes.

Candidates Need to Monitor EOI Expiry

Submitting an EOI does not place a candidate in the provincial pool indefinitely.

An EOI remains valid for 12 months. Candidates who do not receive an invitation before their profile expires must submit another EOI if they want to remain eligible for consideration in future selections.

Applicants should therefore keep track of their profile’s expiry date and make sure that information such as employment, education and language credentials remains current.

Opportunity for Workers Seeking a Provincial PR Route

The latest Newfoundland and Labrador selection reinforces the role of provincial immigration programs in providing alternative routes to Canadian permanent residence.

For candidates who have an eligible employment opportunity in the province, understanding the EOI system and current selection priorities can be important when preparing an NLPNP profile.

With 97 candidates selected on September 4, prospective applicants will be watching future provincial rounds to see how Newfoundland and Labrador’s invitation patterns and immigration priorities develop through the remainder of 2026.

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