Newfoundland and Labrador issued invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program on May 1, 2026, holding a new round of selections. A total of 189 invitations were issued across provincial and Atlantic immigration pathways.
This round included invitations through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The round was not targeted and included candidates across available streams.
Summary of the draw
- Date: May 1, 2026
- Invitations: 189
- Programs: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- Targeted Round: No
Invitation Breakdown by Stream
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
A total of 156 invitations were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program in this round.
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
A total of 33 invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Recent draw comparison
The May 1, 2026 round issued 189 invitations. This is lower than earlier rounds held this year.
- March 6, 2026: 445 invitations
- March 30, 2026: 245 invitations
- April 13, 2026: 210 invitations
- May 1, 2026: 189 invitations
Each draw included invitations through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Breakdown by program across the draws:
- March 6, 2026:
- NLPNP: 362
- AIP: 83
- March 30, 2026:
- NLPNP: 209
- AIP: 36
- April 13, 2026:
- NLPNP: 177
- AIP: 33
- May 1, 2026:
- NLPNP: 156
- AIP: 33
All rounds listed included invitations under both programs. No occupation-specific details were provided for these draws.
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