Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Update: May 2026 Draw Analysis

On May 1, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fourth provincial immigration selection round of the year, extending invitations to a total of 190 candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Draw Details

The majority of invitations (82.6%) in this round were allocated to NLPNP candidates. The breakdown of invitations issued is as follows:

Program Invitations Issued
NLPNP 157
AIP 33

Newfoundland and Labrador differs from other provinces by not disclosing the specific streams under which NLPNP candidates were invited. This draw marked the lowest number of invitations issued by the province in 2026 so far, continuing the trend of decreasing overall invitations with each subsequent draw. The last two draws each saw 33 AIP candidates receiving invitations.

Here is a comparison of the province’s previous draws:

Date of Draw Total Invitations Issued Invitations Issued by Program
April 13, 2026 210 NLPNP: 177, AIP: 33
March 30, 2026 245 NLPNP: 209, AIP: 36
March 6, 2026 445 NLPNP: 362, AIP: 83

As of now, the province has issued a total of 1,090 invitations through both the NLPNP and AIP.