Newfoundland and Labrador Launches First Invitations Under New EOI System

On April 8, Newfoundland and Labrador began sending out its first invitations through the new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This online EOI process started in February 2025, replacing the old approach where foreign nationals could apply directly to the province’s permanent residency (PR) pathways.

Invitation Details

• Total Invitations: 256
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP): 206 invitations
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 50 invitations
  
  

Those invited under the NLPNP can now apply for a provincial nomination, while those invited under the AIP can pursue endorsement from the province.

Who Received These Invitations?

Priority went to candidates with:

• Full-time job offers in high-demand jobs.
• A current residence in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Job offers in rural and remote communities.
• A background of graduating from post-secondary schools in the province (considered an advantage).
  
  

Under this system, only candidates invited by the province can apply for nomination or endorsement. In an official statement, Newfoundland and Labrador called it a “streamlined economic immigration process” that matches local labour market needs, especially since the province’s immigration capacity has been reduced by federal limits on application spaces.

New Brunswick Holds Multiple Draws

Meanwhile, New Brunswick conducted several provincial draws from April 6 to April 12 under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Here is a quick overview:

April 7–8 Draws

• Invitations Issued: 432
• Streams:
• NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Experience
• NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Graduates
  
  

In-demand occupations targeted:

1. Construction Trades
2. Education and Social & Community Services
3. Healthcare
   
   

Additionally, New Brunswick specifically invited candidates with work permits expiring in 2025, focusing on these sectors:

• Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Forestry
• IT
• Manufacturing
• Professional Occupations*
• Transportation
  
  

Professional occupations were limited to those at NOC codes in the 1000- and 2000-levels (TEER 0, 1, and 2).

April 9 Draw

• Invitations Issued: 45
• Stream: NB Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick
  
  

Candidates needed 12 months of full-time work with a New Brunswick employer to be considered. This draw also focused on candidates in:

1. Construction Trades
2. Education and Social & Community Services
3. Healthcare
   
   

Assess Your Eligibility for Enhanced PNP Programs

If you’re interested in immigrating to Atlantic Canada, these updates from Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick show active opportunities for skilled workers. Check if you meet the criteria for these provinces’ nominee programs or the Atlantic Immigration Program. Understanding each province’s job market needs can boost your chances of receiving an invitation.