Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
December 28, 2017
Provincial Government Amends Field of Study Requirement for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced an amendment to the field of study requirement for international graduates of eligible post-secondary institutions who apply to become permanent residents through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).
International graduates who have completed their studies in one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s public post-secondary institutions may now apply to the NLPNP if they are employed in a position that requires an equivalent education level, training and experience. Previously, applicants were required to exclusively work in their field of study in order to be eligible to apply to the NLPNP.
This amendment allows more applicants graduating from Newfoundland and Labrador public post-secondary institutions to be eligible for the NLPNP, complementing recently announced pilot programs to provide international students and graduates with work placements, helping them secure gainful employment, and expand their professional networks, and remain in the province. During public engagement, international students and graduates identified this change to the field of study requirement as a priority.
Expanding NLPNP eligibility also supports the Provincial Government’s commitment in The Way Forward: A Vision of Sustainability and Growth for Newfoundland and Labrador to increase immigration to 1,700 newcomers annually by 2022.
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“Newcomers enhance the social and cultural vibrancy of our province and support economic growth. Making these changes demonstrates our commitment to working with international students and graduates to ensure the program is responsive and supportive to individuals who wish to permanently settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Al Hawkins
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
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Learn More
The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador - www.aesl.gov.nl.ca/publications/pdf/ImmigrationPlan.pdf
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program - nlimmigration.ca/en/employer/atlantic-immigration-pilot-program.aspx 
Provincial Nominee Program - nlpnp.ca
Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism - nlimmigration.ca
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Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
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2017 12 28 11:45 a.m.