What happened this week: Newfoundland and Labrador sent out 330 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to people who want to settle in the province. These invites were split between two programs: 220 went to the Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 110 went to the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This is the most NLPNP invites the province has issued since July 10, 2025.
What an invitation means: Getting an ITA means the province is asking you to apply for provincial nomination or to continue with your permanent residency process. An invitation is not the same as approval. After you get an invitation you still need to submit an application and meet all the program requirements before you can be nominated or get permanent residence.
How the province split the invites: The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) gave out the 330 ITAs in roughly a 2:1 ratio between the NLPNP and the AIP, favouring the NLPNP this round. Invitations let you apply; nominations are the final approvals that count against the province’s federal allotment. Because not everyone completes their application or meets the rules, the province can send out more invitations than the number of nomination spots it actually has.
Numbers so far in 2025:
| Program | Number of invitations issued |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 2,473 |
| AIP | 990 |
How many nomination spaces the province has this year:
| Program | Nomination spaces allocated for 2025 |
|---|---|
| NLPNP | 2,050 |
| AIP | 475 |
Why the numbers matter: The province was originally given 1,050 NLPNP spaces, but it negotiated with the federal government and received an additional 1,050 spaces. That’s why you see a higher total for NLPNP activity. Still, invitations and final nominations are different steps — the province can invite more people than it will finally nominate because some invited candidates drop out or are refused.
What about 2026: The federal government raised the national target for permanent residents in 2026 to 91,500, up from 55,000 in 2025 – a big increase. That rise means provinces will likely receive more nomination spaces in 2026, and Newfoundland and Labrador could be able to nominate more people. At the moment, exact 2026 nomination numbers for each province are not yet clear.
Quick practical points for applicants:
- If you get an ITA, act quickly – follow the instructions and submit the required documents.
- An ITA does not guarantee the final nomination or PR. You still need to meet program rules.
- If your PNP stream is Express Entry–aligned, a provincial nomination can help you get an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence faster through Express Entry.
- If you need help, professional advice can reduce mistakes in your application.
What is an ITA?
An ITA (Invitation to Apply) is the province’s invitation for you to submit a full application for nomination (or for employers / designated programs under AIP). It starts the formal application process but does not mean you already have permanent residence.
What is the difference between NLPNP and AIP?
NLPNP is Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program for skilled workers, international graduates, and other streams. AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program) helps employers hire foreign workers and international graduates to fill jobs in Atlantic Canada. Both lead to permanent residence if the application is approved.
Does an invitation mean I will get a nomination?
No. An invitation gives you the chance to apply, but the application still needs to be approved. Some invited candidates are refused or don’t finish their application.
Why does the province send more invitations than the number of nomination spaces?
Because not everyone who is invited completes their application or meets the rules. To reach their final nomination targets, provinces often invite more people than the seats they have allocated.
Will 2026 targets help applicants get nominated more easily?
Possibly. The federal increase to 91,500 PRs in 2026 suggests provinces will have more nomination spaces, but until the exact provincial allocations are published, we can’t say how many extra spots each province, including Newfoundland and Labrador, will receive.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Each stream has its own rules. If you want to check eligibility, you can review the official NLPNP and AIP pages or contact immigration advisers for a quick assessment.
Final note: This round of 330 ITAs shows the province is actively inviting newcomers and may expand intake with federal changes in 2026. If you are thinking about applying or want help with your paperwork, Ask Kubeir can review your case and explain the next steps in plain language.
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