Who is Eligible for Skilled Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador?

The Skilled Worker category is one of the categories of Provincial Nominee Program of Newfoundland and Labrador (NLPNP). The NLPNP skilled worker category nominates applicants who have special skills in a particular area and who can fill an employer’s current labour needs.

You are eligible for the skilled worker category, if you meet the certain requirements and those are following:

• If you have full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, and job letter specify your salary and benefits that meets provincial employment standards.
• If you have Citizenship and Immigration Canada work permit or you eligible to apply for it.
• If you have enough qualifications, training, skills, and/ or accreditation required for a job.
• If you can prove your intention to live in that province and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Your current job or job offer does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes.
• You also have to prove that you have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Your present employer or future employer can demonstrate a need for your skill set.
• You also have to show that you have enough English or French capability to perform the employment duties. Your English language ability must be verified by one of the following:

o An affidavit of English or French Language Ability from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered you a full-time job ; or

o Education and/or training documents

o Occupational classified in NOC Code C or D will have to meet minimum language requirements.

Those are few requirements in order to qualify for skilled worker in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you have a question regarding skilled worker qualification, give us call. We will happy to provide you information about it.