On July 29, 2025, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted PNP draw and issued 150 invitations to apply (ITA) through its Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
This is a smallest PNP draw since it launched its new Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier this year.
Draw Results- July 29, 2025
| Program | Number of Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 100 |
| AIP | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
Decline in Newfoundland PNP Numbers
Compared to earlier draws in 2025, this round shows a noticeable decline in the number of NLPNP invitations. Previous draws ranged from 206 to 351 NLPNP invitations per round.
| Date of Draw | NLPNP | AIP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | 206 | 50 | 256 |
| May 8, 2025 | 281 | 47 | 328 |
| May 29, 2025 | 351 | 54 | 405 |
| June 24, 2025 | 257 | 63 | 320 |
| July 10, 2025 | 300 | 59 | 359 |
| July 29, 2025 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
Till this date, the province has issued 1495 NLPNP invitations, 323 AIP invitations and 1818 a total invitation in 2025.
Remaining Immigration Application spots in 2025-Newfoundland PNP
| Program | Total Allocation | Used | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLPNP | 2,050 | 1,495 | 555 |
| AIP | 475 | 323 | 152 |
International graduates and other open work permit holders who are planning to move to NL to secure PNP or AIP must check this data. NL does not have enough spots for every applicant moving in the hope of permanent residency.
Newfoundland Immigration Registration System
Since February 2025, the province has adopted the Expression of Interest (EOI) system for both NLPNP and AIP applications.
These are some of the important steps in EOI
First you have to create your EOI online and submit it to Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) later on your EOI will be reviewed based on the NL labor market needs. After this if your profile is selected, you will receive the ITA. In the last, only those with an ITA can apply under the NLPNP or be endorsed under the AIP.
What are the Priority Sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador PNP ?
The province has mentioned some in demand job occupations inside the priority sectors plus these jobs are exempted from LMIA process moreover these applications are processed in priority.
The priority sectors of NL where you can expect more chances of getting PR than rest are:
- Healthcare
- Information and communications technology
- Aquaculture
Important Note for International Students
If you’re planning to move to Newfoundland and Labrador in hopes of securing permanent residency through NLPNP or AIP, be aware that the number of remaining spots is limited. It’s better to study at eligible NL DLIs to become eligible for easy AIP International student stream.
