Newfoundland and Labrador has created a new provincial nominee program called Priority Skills. This will provide an immigration pathway for highly skilled, highly educated individuals who have experience in priority sectors for the province.
The Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador immigration pathway was created in 2021 in response to growing demand from Newfoundland employers who are unable to meet the growing demand for labour in priority sectors. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, described the objectives of the new pathway, “This new focus in Priority Skills for immigration builds on the gathering momentum to attract and retain more newcomers with fresh ideas and perspectives for growth.”
Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador opened to applicants in January 2021.
Eligibility Criteria: Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador
Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador have two major categories for eligibility. Namely, candidates must have one (or more) of the following advanced academic or specialized qualifications in priority sectors such as information and communications technology, oceans technology, health care, agriculture and aquaculture:
- Graduates of Memorial University who have completed a Masters or Ph.D. program within the three years prior to applying.
- Exceptionally qualified individuals who have worked in a specialized, highly-skilled, high-demand occupation for at least one year.
The following occupations are considered eligible in-demand occupations for the stream. Note: these occupations will be revised on a regular basis to respond to Newfoundland and Labrador’s changing labour market needs.
Occupations in Health: Occupations in IT: Occupations in Aquaculture;
