Recently, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year, with a total of 186 candidates receiving invitations to apply through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Key Details of the Draw

The majority of invitations (90.3%) were extended to candidates under the NLPNP, which has been a consistent trend in the province’s draws this year.

Program	Invitations Issued
NLPNP	168
AIP	18

While the specific streams and sectors targeted were not disclosed, the province’s prioritization criteria highlight the emphasis on health and health-related occupations due to workforce shortages.

This draw recorded the lowest number of invitations issued by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism this year, aligning with the overall trend of decreasing invitation volumes in each draw.

Comparatively, the previous draws in 2026 saw varying invitation counts:

Date of Draw	Invitations Issued	Invitations Issued by Program
May 1, 2026	190	NLPNP: 157, AIP: 33
April 13, 2026	210	NLPNP: 177, AIP: 33
March 30, 2026	245	NLPNP: 209, AIP: 36
March 6, 2026	445	NLPNP: 362, AIP: 83