Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 invitations to provincial immigration candidates on July 28, through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This round marks the province’s ninth draw of 2026.
Invitations were distributed as 400 under NLPNP and 45 under the AIP. The Office of Multiculturalism did not specify which NLPNP streams or candidate sectors were invited.
According to the province’s published Expression of Interest (EOI) prioritization criteria, selections may be influenced by factors such as employment in health-related or sales and service occupations, in-province education, and French-language proficiency.
The July 28 draw stands as the largest invitation count this year, signaling a notable rebound after a slower mid-year pace. It follows a particularly small round on July 10 (57 invitations in total: 17 NLPNP and 40 AIP) and contrasts with earlier draws in March and May that featured higher totals for NLPNP and AIP combined.
For prospective applicants, keeping an eye on NLPNP streams and Atlantic Immigration Program opportunities remains important as Newfoundland and Labrador aligns its immigration intake with labor market needs. Maple News offers ongoing coverage of provincial streams and eligibility criteria to help applicants assess their options.