Newfoundland and Labrador announced a new immigration pathway under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) on November 18. The programs will launch on January 2, 2021, and is intended to attract highly educated, highly skilled newcomers with specialized experience working in the technology sector as a growing demand has outpaced local training and recruitment.

Employers in high-growth sectors requiring specific skills had been asking for the new pathway as their attempts to recruit locally had not met the growing demand for skilled and experienced workers.

Individuals who graduated with a Masters or PhD within the last 3 years and qualified individuals who have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, high-demand occupation for at least one year are eligible to apply to this Priority Skills stream.

For individuals with work experience, consideration will be given for in-demand occupations, such as the following:

Engineers and Developers:

• Software Developer

• Biomedical Engineer

• UI/UX Developer

• Electrical Engineer

• AI Developer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Python Developer

• .NET Developer

• Infrastructure Engineer

Technical Specialists:

• Security Specialist

• Cloud Specialist

• Bioinformatician

• Computer Network Support

Individuals need to have a taken an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) language test within the last twelve months and scored equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or higher. Additionally, all candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.

Do you need more information about NLPNP? Contact us today and we will guide you through the entire process at JM Immigration +1 416 904 3815 or info@onecanadavisa.com