## Key takeaways
– Newfoundland and Labrador issued 205 invitations across two provincial immigration draws in one week.
– The October 23, 2026 draw issued 120 invitations, all under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).
– The October 29, 2026 draw issued 85 invitations: 75 under the NLPNP and 10 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
– The province has now issued 3,157 invitations in 2026 — 2,750 under the NLPNP and 407 through the AIP.
– The October 29 round included 10 AIP invitations, the most in a single round since August 26, 2026.
## What happened
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador held two provincial immigration selection rounds in the space of a week, issuing 205 invitations to apply in total. The first round, on October 23, 2026, issued 120 invitations, all under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). The second round, on October 29, 2026, issued 85 invitations: 75 under the NLPNP and 10 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The October 29 round was the province’s 20th selection round of 2026, and it brought the year’s total invitations to 3,157 — 2,750 under the NLPNP and 407 through the AIP.
## How Newfoundland and Labrador selects candidates
Since February 2025, both the NLPNP and the province’s share of the Atlantic Immigration Program have operated through a single Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates submit an EOI profile describing their occupation, education and intention to live in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism reviews the pool and issues invitations in batches through the year. Only candidates who receive an invitation can submit a complete application. The province does not announce round dates in advance and does not publish a minimum score or an occupation breakdown for these selections. Its published selection priorities include employment in health care, employment outside major urban centres, and graduation from a post-secondary institution in Newfoundland and Labrador.
## How these rounds compare with recent draws
The two rounds continue a steady weekly rhythm the province has kept through October: 131 invitations on October 9, 126 on October 16, 120 on October 23 and 85 on October 29. The October 29 round stands out for its AIP share. The AIP is employer-driven — candidates need a job offer from a designated Atlantic Canadian employer — so AIP invitation numbers tend to track employer demand rather than the size of the EOI pool. The 10 AIP invitations on October 29 were the most in a single round since August 26, when the province issued 46; the intervening rounds issued either one AIP invitation or none. The NLPNP has carried roughly 87 percent of the province’s 2026 invitations, and that share has only grown since midsummer as AIP volumes thinned.
## What it means for candidates
For candidates already in the province’s EOI pool, these rounds are a reminder that selections are landing regularly — four rounds in October alone — so keeping an EOI current and accurate matters. Candidates who receive an invitation have 30 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination under the NLPNP or endorsement under the AIP. Once nominated or endorsed, successful applicants can apply to the federal government for permanent residence. For candidates hoping for an AIP invitation, the October 29 round is a useful signal: a job offer from a designated Newfoundland and Labrador employer is the key that unlocks that stream. Candidates who were not invited should review their EOI against the province’s stated priorities — health care work, work outside St. John’s, and a Newfoundland and Labrador credential — and update it if anything has changed.
## Frequently asked questions
Q: How many invitations did Newfoundland and Labrador issue on October 23 and 29, 2026?
A: The province issued 205 invitations across the two rounds: 120 on October 23 (all NLPNP) and 85 on October 29 (75 NLPNP and 10 AIP).
Q: How many invitations has Newfoundland and Labrador issued in 2026?
A: As of October 29, 2026, the province has issued 3,157 invitations in 2026 — 2,750 under the NLPNP and 407 through the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Q: What is the difference between the NLPNP and the AIP?
A: The NLPNP is the province’s own nominee program, while the AIP is a federal employer-driven program for Atlantic Canada. AIP candidates need a job offer from a designated employer in the province.
Q: How long do invited candidates have to apply?
A: Invited candidates have 30 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination under the NLPNP or endorsement under the AIP.
Q: Does Newfoundland and Labrador publish a minimum score for these draws?
A: No. The province does not publish a minimum score or an occupation breakdown for its EOI selections. Invitations are issued based on its published selection priorities.
For help checking your eligibility or preparing your application, contact ImmiQuest Immigration at +1 778-855-4155, info@immiquest.ca, or https://immiquest.ca. Vikas Tulashyam, RCIC #R709710