The Express Entry – Skilled Worker stream, which welcomes skilled workers aiming to establish themselves in Newfoundland and Labrador. To qualify, applicants must fulfill specific criteria and possess a confirmed, full-time job offer.
Program Eligibility
| Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | – Be Registered under Federal Express Entry program having active profile. |
| Job Offer | – Have a full-time job-offer minimum of 30 hours per week from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, of at least 1 Year duration with a reasonable expectation of extension, meeting provincial employment standards, prevailing wage rates.
– Prove their eligibility to work in that occupation, if the offer is for a regulated occupation. – Have their job offer at TEER 0, 1,2 or 3 (Previously National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level A or B) |
| Level of Education | – Have a post-secondary degree or diploma from a Canadian institution, or a foreign credential equivalent. |
| Work Experience | – Have at least 1 year of work experience in a NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B occupation within the last 10 years. |
| Language Proficiency | – Demonstrate language proficiency at the level indicated on their Express Entry profile. |
| Connection to Newfoundland | – Need not require to prove any specific connection to the province
– However, demonstrate their intentions to reside in the province.
– Demonstrate immigration status if residing in Canada, have a permit with at least 4 months remaining at the time of applying. |
| Settlement Funds | – Meet the IRCC’s settlement funds requirements.
– Can be demonstrated through personal finances or by a valid job offer. |
| Employer Requirement | – Offer the foreign national with a full-time, permanent job, meeting provincial standards in terms of pay and benefits.
– Have their business be established in Newfoundland and Labrador, and – Have been in operation for at least 2 years. – Meet employee requirement as: o Business is located at St. John’s metropolitan area – Minimum 2 full-time, permanent local employees,
o if business is located outside St. John’s metropolitan area – Minimum 1 full-time, permanent local employee.
– Demonstrate they made significant efforts to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the position before offering it to the foreign national.
– Note that if the candidates have an ownership stake in the business in which they are employed, their share of ownership cannot exceed 10%. |
Points Assessment Grid
The Candidates shall be assessed on the following selection factors:
| Selection Factors | Maximum Points |
| Education | 28 |
| Language Proficiency | 27 |
| Age | 12 |
| Work Experience | 20 |
| Connection to Labour Market and Adaptability | 13 |
| Minimum Pass Score | 67 |
| Level of Education | Points |
| Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) level | 28 |
| University Degree – program of at least 3 years | 23 |
| Trade certification approved by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills | 23 |
| Post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate – 2 years | 18 |
| Post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate – 1 year | 15 |
| Maximum | 25 |
| Work Experience | Points |
| Experience During the most recent 5 Years Preceding Application | |
| 5 years | 15 |
| 4 years | 12 |
| 3 years | 9 |
| 2 years | 6 |
| 1 year | 3 |
| Experience During 6-10 Years Preceding Application | |
| 5 years | 7 |
| 4 years | 6 |
| 3 years | 5 |
| 2 years | 4 |
| 1 year | 2 |
| Maximum | 15 |
| Proficiency in English or French | Points |
| CLB 8+ | 27 |
| CLB 7 | 23 |
| CLB 6 | 21 |
| CLB 5 | 19 |
| Maximum | 27 |
| Age | Points |
| 18 | 0 |
| 18-21 | 8 |
| 22-33 | 12 |
| 34-45 | 10 |
| 46-50 | 8 |
| 50 | 0 |
| Maximum | 12 |
| Connection to Labour Market and Adaptability | Points |
| The principle applicant or their accompanying spouse has a close relative (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin, step-family member, or in-laws) that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Newfoundland and Labrador | 7 |
| Applicant’s previous work experience in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least 12 months within the last five years on a valid work permit | 3 |
| Applicant previously studied at an recognised Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institution for at least 1 full academic year on a valid study permit | 3 |
| Maximum | 13 |
Application Procedure
- Create an Express Entry profile
- Meet eligibility criteria for federal economic programs
- Actively seek employment opportunities in the province
- Valid job-offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer required
- Newfoundland and Labrador reviews your profile and job offer
- If selected, receive a provincial nomination boosting CRS score
- Prepare and submit an official application within the time frame
- Application submitted through Express Entry system with supporting documents
- Express Entry applications typically processed within six months
- Immigration authorities review, verify documents, conduct checks, and make a final decision on eligibility
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