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Newfoundland and Labrador is planning to issue up to 350 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence under the Atlantic Canadian province’s new Priority Skills NL Provincial Nominee Program. It kicks into gear on Jan. 2. In a guidebook released in late December, Newfoundland revealed it plans to issue between 250 and 350 ITAs annually
Newfoundland and Labrador put out a call for proposals Monday to beef up the services it offers immigrants to the Atlantic Canadian province. “Newfoundlanders and Labradorians understand the many benefits of immigration because we see how newcomers enrich our communities,” said Immigration, Skills and Labour Minister Gerry Byrne. “Each year when we call for proposals,
Newfoundland & Labrador has expanded its list of in-demand occupations, adding several information and communications technology jobs. Employers in the Atlantic Canadian province can hire foreign nationals and international graduates in the occupations without labour market testing. The In-Demand Occupations list applies to several streams of the Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). Earlier
Atlantic Canadian business and educational leaders are encouraged by Ottawa’s plan to boost immigration to more than 400,000 per year over the next three years. Federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and members of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) took part in a virtual roundtable to discuss the role of immigration in supporting economic recovery
A proposed Municipal Nominee Program is being eagerly anticipated by Canada business and community leaders, hungry for a greater ability to bring in and retain immigrants. “Business owners across the country are facing challenges finding the workers they need,” notes the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) on its website. “While it’s easier (and cheaper)
A new report says immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador often struggle to get their foreign qualifications recognized when they arrive to the Rock. “In relation to seeking employment and employment fit, there were some challenges in, for example, getting the services needed to pursue a career and having accurate information regarding the need for recognition
Candidates for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) can submit Work Permit applications online as of Monday, August 17, as part of the federal government’s coronavirus response. A Program Delivery Update was issued Monday confirming the move, with paper applications still accepted until September 1. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot operates as a partnership between Canada’s federal
Newfoundland and Labrador has been witnessing a steady increase in inflow of skilled immigrants with the inflow rates doubling the past eight years. From 450 per year in 2007, the number of skilled immigrants coming to the province is expected to cross 1000 in 2015. While more and more skilled immigrants are coming, it remains
