International Graduate Category

Eligibility Requirements

• Have an IRCC Post- Graduation work permit (PGWP). The work permit must have at least 4 months validity remaining at the time of application for the NL Provincial Nominee Program
• Have a full-time job or job offer:

• In a NOC 0, A or B or a NOC C occupation provided the occupation is in an In-Demand Occupation, full time and at least for the one-year duration from an eligible NL employer.
• That is at least one year in duration with a reasonable expectation of extension
• Meet NOC code employment requirements for that occupation.
• That is not a contractual or locum position (short-term positions usually less than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension)

• Age: 21 to 59 years old
• Have the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Hold sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish themselves and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Language testing is required for NOC C, In-Demand occupations.

• If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%.
  
  Candidates are not eligible for the International Graduate category if:
• Applicants are have not yet completed studies;
• The applicant or any dependent family member over the age of 22 has a criminal record;
• The applicant has unresolved custody or child support disputes;
• The applicant has intentionally misrepresented themselves in the application; or
• The employer has intentionally misrepresented themselves or the applicant in relation to their, or the applicant’s, role in business.

Working in Field of Study

• Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma;
• Corresponds to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B or C (In-Demand Occupations only for NOC C);
• Can reasonably be expected to lead to career advancement for the applicant;
• Is in a field in which the applicant has a recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) combination of skill, experience and/or training, according to the NOC description, as defined by ESDC.
• Is full-time for at least one year, with the possibility of extension.

PLEASE NOTE

• A Post-Graduate Work Permit must apply under the International Graduate category, if not eligible for the Skilled Worker category;
• There is no fee for the International Graduate category;
• Ensure that passports and work permits are valid and not expired;
• An applicant may be required to participate in an interview with an NLPNP Program Officer;

Decision-Making Process (International Graduate category)

• Physician

• Family Medicine; Psychiatry; Pathology; General Internal Medicine; Radiology; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Anesthesia; Pediatric Intensivists (PICU); Neonatologists (NICU); Pathology (Hemopathology)

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
• Clinical Psychologist
• Medical Physicist
• Radiation Therapist
• Dosimetrist