On August 10, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held its tenth invitation round of the year through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing 208 invitations to apply. Of these, 186 went to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 22 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). So far in 2026, the province has invited 2,197 candidates across both programs, compared to 3,376 for the full 2025 year.

Draw Summary

Program Breakdown

NLPNP candidates received the large majority of invitations in this round, at roughly 89 percent of the total. The province’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism did not publish a breakdown of which NLPNP streams received invitations in this round. Under the EOI prioritization framework, candidates may receive preference based on factors including employment in health care, sales and service occupations, rural communities, and occupations with lower representation in the province’s labour market.

Practitioner Implications

The AIP allocation of 22 invitations is notably smaller than typical rounds this year, which practitioners should factor into expectations for AIP-track clients in the near term, since program-level volume can shift meaningfully between rounds. For clients pursuing the NLPNP, the lack of a published stream breakdown means practitioners should continue to monitor EOI scores and rely on the province’s stated prioritization factors rather than assuming a fixed stream allocation. With 2026 year to date invitations already at 2,197 against a 2025 full year total of 3,376, the pace suggests the province may approach or exceed last year’s volume depending on activity through the remainder of the year.

Official source: Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism

Join us at our upcoming East Coast PNP and The Atlantic Immigration Program 2026 course with instructors Morganne Foley and Lana Roberts on September 15, 2026, a 4 hour overview of provincial nominee programs and immigration opportunities across Atlantic Canada, including Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more at lpen.ca.

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