NLPNP: Skilled Worker

Skilled Worker

Persons who have specialized skills that have a critical impact on the operations of an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Who Is Eligible ?

• Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates;
• Have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Work Permit or is entitled to apply for one;
• Have the qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job;
• Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes;
• Can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Your employer (or future employer) can demonstrate a need for your skill set; and
• Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform your employment duties.

Who Is not Eligible?

• You are a failed refugee claimant or a refugee claimant living in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• You do not have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer (unless your employer can demonstrate a need for your skill set).
• You or any dependent family member over the age of 18 (whether or not the are accompanying them) have a criminal record;
• You have unresolved custody or child support disputes. You must have these issues resolved before
  starting the immigration process
• You have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application; or
• If the employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or you in relation to their role in business.

Apply Process

To apply to the Skilled Worker Category, please follow the steps
below:

Step 1: Complete all provincial forms listed below

Note: all links below are PDFs and will open in a new window.

• Skilled Worker Application Guide
• Provincial Form – Application
• Provincial Form – Employment Offer
• Provincial Form – Declaration of Personal Net Worth
• Provincial Form – Document Checklist

Step 2: Complete the federal forms listed below

Note: all links below are external websites and will open in a new window.

• Federal Form – Application for Permanent Residence: Guide for Provincial Nominees
• Federal Form – Generic Application Form for Canada
• Federal Form – Additional Dependants/Declaration
• Federal Form – Schedule A – Background/Declaration
• Federal Form – Additional Family Information
• Federal Form – Schedule 4 – Economic Classes – Provincial Nominees
• Federal Form – Use of a Representative (if applicable)

Step 3: Gather all required supporting documents

• Document Checklist

Step 4: Submit your application