Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 445 in First Immigration Draw of 2026

The draw included invitations through two immigration pathways used by the province to select candidates for permanent residence. The invitations were issued through both the provincial nominee program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Summary of the draw

Date: March 6, 2026

Invitations: 445

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)

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 362 invitations through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program.

The NLPNP allows the province to nominate candidates for permanent residence who meet provincial labour market needs. Candidates invited through this program may apply for provincial nomination from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

A total of 83 invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program.

The Atlantic Immigration Program allows employers in Atlantic Canada to hire foreign nationals for positions they have been unable to fill locally. Candidates invited through this pathway may pursue permanent residence through employer support in the region.

Comparing the March 6 draw to recent Newfoundland and Labrador invitation rounds

Recent invitation rounds from Newfoundland and Labrador show several draws through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The March 6, 2026 round issued the largest number of invitations among the most recent rounds.

The chart above shows the total number of invitations issued in each draw.

Invitation Totals by Draw

Recent rounds included the following totals:

• October 9, 2025: 125 invitations
  • NLPNP – 73
  • AIP – 52
• October 22, 2025: 100 invitations
  • NLPNP – 55
  • AIP – 45
• November 12, 2025: 330 invitations
  • NLPNP – 220
  • AIP – 110
• March 6, 2026: 445 invitations
  • NLPNP – 362
  • AIP – 83
    

Programs included in recent rounds

Each of the recent invitation rounds included candidates through the same two immigration pathways:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
  

Both programs were included in all four rounds listed above.