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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds November 2 Immigration Draw
On November 2, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 50 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates seeking immigration through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). According to the province, no invitations were extended via the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for this particular draw.
Breakdown of the November 2 Draw
All 50 ITAs in the November 2 round were granted exclusively under the NLPNP. The minimum score required for selection was not published by the province. This round comes just days after the province issued 85 invitations across both NLPNP and AIP on October 29, 2026.
Comparison with Previous Rounds
The November 2 draw marks the smallest round since September 25, 2026, when 41 invitations were issued. Notably, October was a busy month for Newfoundland and Labrador immigration, with draws held weekly on October 9, 16, 23, and 29. These four rounds resulted in a combined total of 462 invitations.
The interval between draws has also narrowed, with only four days separating the October 29 and November 2 events, a change from the roughly weekly frequency observed in October.
Atlantic Immigration Program Excluded in Latest Draw
No invitations were issued under the Atlantic Immigration Program during the November 2 draw. This differs from the previous round on October 29, when ten AIP invitations were extended—the highest single-round AIP total since August 26, 2026. The AIP is employer-driven and its invitation numbers often correspond with the hiring needs of designated employers in the province.
Total Invitations in 2026 and Recent Draw History
With the November 2 round concluded, Newfoundland and Labrador has sent out 3,207 ITAs across 21 immigration draws in 2026. Of these, 2,800 were through the NLPNP and 407 through the AIP. Below is a summary of recent draw statistics:
- November 2, 2026: 50 ITAs (NLPNP only)
- October 29, 2026: 85 ITAs (75 NLPNP, 10 AIP)
- October 23, 2026: 120 ITAs (NLPNP only)
- October 16, 2026: 126 ITAs (125 NLPNP, 1 AIP)
- October 9, 2026: 131 ITAs (130 NLPNP, 1 AIP)
Other rounds throughout the year have ranged from 36 to 445 invitations each, illustrating the variable but consistent activity within the province’s immigration selection process.
How the Selection Process Works
Since February 19, 2025, candidates for both the NLPNP and AIP submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile instead of a full application. The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism then reviews EOIs and issues Invitations to Apply in batches during the year. Only those who receive an ITA can submit a complete application for provincial nomination. The province does not publish minimum scores for selection, nor does it announce upcoming draw dates in advance. Updates and historical records of draws are published on the province’s Invitations to Apply updates page.
NLPNP, Express Entry, and Federal Points
Candidates nominated under the NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker category receive an additional 600 points on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which considerably increases their chance of receiving a federal Express Entry invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Conclusion
The November 2 immigration draw, focused solely on the NLPNP, highlights the province’s ongoing engagement with skilled worker recruitment through the provincial nominee and Atlantic Immigration Programs. The latest round brings Newfoundland and Labrador’s total immigration invitations for 2026 to 3,207, reflecting the province’s commitment to attracting skilled workers through carefully managed selection rounds.
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Source: immigration.ca.
