The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP draw held on September 18, 2026, issued 62 invitations through the province’s economic immigration selection system. The latest round included candidates under both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Of the 62 invitations, 61 went to NLPNP candidates and one went to an AIP candidate. This was the province’s fifteenth selection round through its Enhanced Expression of Interest system in 2026.
September 18 Newfoundland and Labrador Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador uses an Expression of Interest model for its economic immigration applications. The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism reviews profiles and issues Invitations to Apply in batches throughout the year.
The September 18 selection was distributed as follows:
| Immigration pathway | Invitations |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program | 61 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 1 |
| Total | 62 |
The latest round brought the province’s total number of invitations in 2026 to 2,654.
The official provincial invitation table also shows that Newfoundland and Labrador has used several differently sized selection rounds throughout 2026. For example, the province issued 445 invitations on March 6 and another 445 on July 28, while smaller rounds were conducted in September.
What is the NLPNP?
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is the province’s economic immigration program for eligible foreign nationals who meet provincial requirements.
Candidates may be considered through different immigration categories based on factors such as their occupation, employment situation, education, language ability and other program requirements.
However, being selected from an EOI pool does not itself provide permanent residence.
An Invitation to Apply gives the selected candidate an opportunity to submit the required application. The application is then assessed under the applicable immigration pathway.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s EOI Model
The province introduced its Expression of Interest model for economic immigration applications in February 2025.
Under the model, prospective applicants first submit an EOI. The provincial immigration office reviews profiles using its prioritization criteria and issues ITAs in batches.
This creates an important distinction for candidates.
EOI profile: Indicates interest in being considered.
Invitation to Apply: Allows the selected candidate to proceed with the relevant application.
Provincial nomination: A separate stage in which the province assesses whether the candidate meets the applicable nomination requirements.
Permanent residence application: Federal processing is required where the immigration pathway leads to permanent residence through a provincial nomination.
AIP Candidates are Also Selected Through the System
The September 18 round included one invitation under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
The AIP is a federal immigration program designed for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to settle in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces.
Newfoundland and Labrador is one of those provinces.
The inclusion of an AIP invitation in the latest provincial selection update shows why candidates should examine both provincial and Atlantic immigration pathways when assessing their options.
Eligibility requirements, employer requirements and application procedures differ between programs, so candidates should not assume that eligibility for one pathway automatically transfers to another.
What Does the Latest Draw Mean for Immigration Candidates?
The September draw provides another example of how Newfoundland and Labrador is managing economic immigration through scheduled EOI selections.
The number of invitations can change significantly between rounds. The official provincial data shows that invitation volumes have ranged from smaller selections to several hundred ITAs in a single round during 2026.
For candidates considering Canada immigration, this means that relying on one draw size or a previous invitation round may not accurately indicate future selection levels.
Candidates should instead focus on maintaining an accurate EOI profile and meeting the eligibility requirements of the pathway they are considering.
How can Candidates Prepare for Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration?
Potential applicants should review their:
- Occupation and work experience
- Education credentials
- Language test results
- Employment or job offer
- Employer eligibility, where applicable
- Status in Canada, if applying from inside Canada
- Supporting documentation
- EOI information
Candidates should also monitor official provincial announcements because selection priorities and invitation volumes can change.
Professional advice can be useful where an applicant has multiple possible immigration routes. ImmigCanada immigration consulting services can help prospective applicants assess provincial and federal options with a certified Canadian immigration consultant and Regulated Immigration Consultant, Eivy Joy Quito.
FAQs About the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw
The province issued 62 invitations. Sixty-one were issued under the NLPNP and one under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
According to the provincial invitation data provided through September 18, Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 2,654 invitations in 2026.
It is a system through which candidates submit information to indicate their interest in an economic immigration pathway. The province reviews EOIs and issues Invitations to Apply in batches.
No. An EOI indicates interest in being considered. A candidate who receives an ITA must submit the appropriate application and meet the applicable requirements.
Yes. One of the 62 invitations issued on September 18 was under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
No. The candidate must still submit the required application and satisfy the applicable eligibility and documentation requirements.