NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Priority Skills NL: In-Demand Academic Path
The In-Demand Academic Path, part of the Priority Skills NL stream of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLNP), is designed for individuals who have completed a Master’s degree or PhD in a high-demand field at Newfoundland and Labrador’s Memorial University.
Note: This stream is currently not accepting Expressions of Interest.
Eligibility Requirements
- Express Entry Profile: Not required.
- Connection to Province: Must have a Master’s or PhD from Memorial University.
- Job Offer: Not required.
- Language Proficiency: English CLB 5.
- Level of Education: Master’s degree or PhD.
- Work Experience: No minimum required.
- Age: Minimum of 21 years old.
Language Proficiency
Candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum of CLB 5.
Education Requirements
Eligible candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or PhD in Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, or Agriculture at Memorial University within the last three years.
Work Experience
While there are no minimum work experience requirements for this path, Canadian work experience will enhance a candidate’s score on the In-demand Academic Questionnaire Scoring Grid.
Settlement Funds
Candidates must meet the settlement funds requirement as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which can be demonstrated through personal finances or a valid job offer.
Application Procedure
The Priority Skills NL stream uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Eligible candidates can submit a profile through Newfoundland and Labrador’s online immigration portal. Profiles are scored and ranked using the Newfoundland and Labrador Questionnaire Scoring Grid. A minimum score of 60 points is required for a profile to be considered. Candidates may be required to submit three supporting documents related to their education and work experience, visible to both the province and potential employers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The highest-scoring candidates attracting interest from local employers will be invited to apply for nomination.
If invited, candidates must submit a comprehensive application for provincial nomination. Approved applicants receive a provincial nomination for permanent residence.
Candidates who meet the criteria for the Express Entry Skilled Worker category may receive their provincial nomination certificate in their Express Entry profile, facilitating a faster processing time of six months. Otherwise, processing for a non-Express Entry permanent residence application may take up to 18 months.
