International Entrepreneur
The NLPNP category for experienced business owners and senior managers who will start or buy a business in Newfoundland and Labrador and manage it daily. The process includes an exploratory visit and an in-person interview, after which the applicant operates the business on a work permit for at least a year before nomination.
Invitation only
Expression of interest followed by an invitation to apply; the business must be operated for one continuous year under a business performance agreement before nomination.
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Age | 21 to 59 years |
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent, with an educational credential assessment if obtained outside Canada |
| Language | Minimum CLB 5 in English or French (minimum CLB 5) |
| Work experience | At least 2 years of business ownership experience (minimum 25% ownership) in the last 5 years, or at least 5 years of senior business management experience in the last 10 years |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Ties to the province | Must complete an exploratory visit to Newfoundland and Labrador and attend an in-person interview with provincial officials |
| How you apply | Expression of Interest (EOI) — you register a profile and wait to be invited |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | Minimum net worth of $600,000 CAD; minimum investment of $200,000 CAD for at least 33.3% ownership, or a $1,000,000 equity investment; must create at least 1 full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/overview/ (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
Not sure this is your program?
Answer a few questions and get a free eligibility assessment from a licensed consultant.
How long will it take?
Current IRCC processing-time estimates, recorded daily.