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Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) - Newfoundland
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If you are thinking about immigration to St. John's, Labrador City, or any other city in Newfoundland and Labrador, consider the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Successful applicants will receive a Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.
Under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program, you may qualify under one of three categories:
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational/Skilled Worker
To qualify for the Occupational/Skilled Worker category, the applicant must have a Newfoundland and Labrador job offer that:
- Is full time and permanent;
- Utilizes specialized skills that could not otherwise be obtainable in Canada;
- Is within the province's Strategic Sector list, including knowledge-based industries, manufacturing, natural resources, agriculture and agrifoods, health care, tourism, fishing, and cultural industries, although employment in other industries may also be valid; and
- Is consistent with provincial employment and wage standards.
Skilled Worker applicants may also be required to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for a pre-employment interview with the employer and the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development.
Newfoundland and Labrador Immigrant Entrepreneur
To qualify for the Immigrant Entrepreneur Category, the applicant must establish or purchase a business that is within the province's Strategic Sector list, including knowledge-based industries, manufacturing, natural resources, agriculture and agrifoods, health care, tourism, fishing, and cultural industries, although employment in other industries may also be valid; and
- Have a minimum of five years of senior management or entrepreneurial experience in a business similar to the one proposed;
- Have a minimum net worth of CDN $450,000, of which at least CDN $350,000 should be in liquid assets;
- Be prepared to sign a Performance Agreement promising a minimum business investment of CDN $200,000 to establish a new business or purchase all or part of an existing business;
- Be prepared to make a CDN $100,000 deposit that will be returned once the obligations of the performance agreement has been met; and
- Prior to the completion of the application, be willing to make an exploratory visit to Newfoundland and Labrador at the applicant's expense, and submit a detailed business plan.
Newfoundland and Labrador Immigrant Partner
To qualify for the Immigrant Partner category, an applicant may partner together with a maximum of three other immigrant partners to undertake or purchase a business, without having to play a self-employed or entrepreneurial role. In addition, under the Immigrant Partner category, the applicant must:
- Have a minimum net worth of CDN $750,000, of which at least CDN $350,000 should be in liquid assets;
- Be prepared to make a minimum business investment of $200,000 to establish a new enterprise or invest in an existing business within the greater St. John's area, or $100,000 outside the greater St. John's area;
- Play an active role in managing the business, including either as director or senior management;
- Pay a deposit of CDN $25,000 that is returnable after one year once the minimum investment and management obligation has been undertaken; and
- Prior to the completion of the application, be willing to make an exploratory visit to Newfoundland and Labrador at the applicant's expense, and submit a detailed business plan.
To inquire about how to apply for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Business Category, you may contact one of our Canadian Immigration Law Offices.
If you prefer, you can send us an inquiry about your particular situation.
Learn more about Newfoundland and Labrador.
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