Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador's private, public, and non-profit sectors must meet specific criteria to support immigration applications through the NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
To participate in the NLPNP and AIP, employers must be permanently established in Newfoundland and Labrador, have operated under current management for at least two years (or one year in special cases), employ local staff, offer valid full-time jobs meeting wage and employment standards, and comply with all relevant employment, labour, and immigration laws. Public and non-profit employers such as health authorities, government bodies, and registered non-profits with financial stability are also eligible. Employers must demonstrate recruitment efforts prioritizing Canadians or permanent residents and have proper authorization to hire foreign workers. Non-compliance with federal or provincial legislation can lead to ineligibility.
- Employers in private, public, and non-profit sectors can support immigration applications through NLPNP and AIP.
- Employers must be permanently based in Newfoundland and Labrador and registered with Service NL and CADO.
- Employers must have operated under current management for at least 2 years (or 1 year in special cases).
- Employers in St. John’s area must have at least 2 full-time local employees; outside St. John’s, at least 1 full-time local employee.
- Foreign workers cannot own more than 10% of the business.
- Employers must be financially stable, compliant with employment, labour, and immigration laws, and in good standing with WHSCC and Labour Standards.
- Jobs offered must be full-time, at least 2 years in duration, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, meet wage and employment standards, and not be seasonal, part-time, or short-term.
- Remote jobs must be based in Newfoundland and Labrador and must not conflict with union agreements or involve labour disputes.
- Employers must demonstrate recruitment efforts prioritizing Canadians or permanent residents.
- Employers must provide LMIA, LMIA exemption, or approved Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA) and follow all terms.
- Eligible public and non-profit employers include health authorities, public post-secondary institutions, government bodies, and registered non-profits with long-term financial stability.
- Immigration Program Development Officers may request documentation such as financial statements and WHSCC letters during employer interviews.
- Frequent NLPNP users may be reviewed for nominee retention and workplace practices.
- Employers must remain compliant with all federal and provincial legislation to remain eligible.
- Employers may become ineligible if violations related to labour standards, human rights commissions, WorkplaceNL, or immigration regulations are confirmed or suspected.
- Employers must comply with OIM’s Ineligible Employer Policy to maintain eligibility for NLPNP/AIP.
- OIM may review frequent users of NLPNP to assess nominee retention and workplace practices.
- Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador seeking to support immigration applications through NLPNP and AIP.
- Foreign workers employed by eligible employers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Public and non-profit organizations eligible under the NLPNP and AIP.
- Employers must be registered with Service NL and CADO.
- Employers must provide required documentation including LMIA, LMIA exemption, or approved JVA.
- Employers should notify OIM if they use a representative for application assistance.
- Questions can be directed to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism via email at attraction@gov.nl.ca.
- Updated: February 18, 2026