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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Smallest Draw of 2026 with 25 Invitations
On November 4, 2026, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador issued 25 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for immigration candidates. Of these, 24 invitations were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while one was offered through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This marks the smallest selection round for the province so far in 2026.
Details of the November 4 Draw
The latest draw continued a trend of reducing round sizes for Newfoundland and Labrador. In comparison, previous rounds earlier this year included 36 invitations on September 10, 50 on November 2, and 120 on October 23. The draw on November 4 followed closely after the previous round, just two days earlier, deviating from the usual approximately weekly schedule observed in October.
Breakdown of Invitations and Program Streams
According to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism, the November 4 draw issued 24 invitations via the NLPNP and one invitation under the AIP. The minimum score required for selection in this round has not been published. The presence of a single AIP invitation follows an NLPNP-only round earlier in the month.
The Atlantic Immigration Program operates based on employer demand in the province. Applicants selected under AIP must have a job offer from a designated employer in Newfoundland and Labrador, which can result in variable invitation numbers per round.
Summary of 2026 Immigration Draws to Date
In total, Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted 22 draws so far in 2026, issuing 3,232 invitations. Of these, 2,824 have come through the NLPNP, while 408 have been issued under the Atlantic Immigration Program. The two draws held in November have together resulted in 75 invitations within the first week of the month.
| Date | Total ITAs | Program Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | 25 | NLPNP — 24; AIP — 1 |
| November 2, 2026 | 50 | NLPNP — 50 |
| October 29, 2026 | 85 | NLPNP — 75; AIP — 10 |
| October 23, 2026 | 120 | NLPNP — 120 |
| October 16, 2026 | 126 | NLPNP — 125; AIP — 1 |
| October 9, 2026 | 131 | NLPNP — 130; AIP — 1 |
| March 6, 2026 | 445 | NLPNP — 362; AIP — 83 |
The Selection Process: Expression of Interest System
Since February 19, 2025, both the NLPNP and Newfoundland and Labrador’s share of the AIP have operated using a unified Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Interested candidates submit an EOI profile, and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism periodically reviews this pool to issue Invitations to Apply. Only candidates who receive an ITA may submit a full application.
The province does not announce minimum scores or round dates in advance, and publishes ITA results after each round. Updates and a full history of draws are available on the province’s immigration website.
NLPNP Express Entry Integration
Candidates who are nominated through the NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker category receive an additional 600 points on their federal Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This significant boost typically secures an invitation to apply for permanent residence in a subsequent federal Express Entry draw.
Looking Ahead
The recent draws indicate that Newfoundland and Labrador may continue to hold smaller, more frequent rounds as the year progresses. The ongoing use of the EOI system and integration with programs such as the AIP and federal Express Entry provide various pathways for skilled workers considering newfoundland immigration.
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Source: immigration.ca.
