Recently, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) announced 36 invitations for provincial nomination through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). These invitations pave the way for selected candidates to pursue Canadian permanent residence (PR) as provincial nominees.

Effective June 9, 2026, applicants seeking permanent residence through the base PNP can now expedite their application process for Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs). This federal temporary measure enables base PNP applicants to qualify for a BOWP even before receiving the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) for their PR application.

Furthermore, applicants for BOWPs who are in Canada may continue working under maintained status if their current work permit expires while their BOWP application is under review.

The following table provides insights into Newfoundland and Labrador’s immigration draws in 2026, highlighting the dates of each draw and the number of invitations issued under each pathway:

Date of draw	Provincial Nominee Program	Atlantic Immigration Program
6 Mar	362	83
30 Mar	209	36
13 Apr	177	33
1 May	157	33
11 May	168	18
28 May	84	19
10 Jun	89	19