Express Entry Skilled Worker

This program is likely an accelerated pathway to Canadian permanent residency for provincially specified applicants. The Express Entry Skilled Worker program of the NLNP is liable to experienced workers who want to get set in Newfoundland and Labrador, given that they satisfy specific eligibility conditions and hold a certified, full-time job plan.

They must also fit for a federal financial emigration program. It utilizes a points-based invite system and is a web-based enrollment and employment process for PNP and permanent residents.

Express Entry Skilled Worker Newfoundland and Labrador

Requirements of the applicant

To get applicable for the EE skilled worker program, the candidate must have the following requirements.

EE Skilled Worker is adjusted with the governmental Express Entry policy. To be recognized, applicants must have an active Express Entry profile.
Applicants must have a full-time employment offer that matches business standards.
If the job proposal is in an occupation that is managed, the applicant must show evidence that they can work in that business. The job proposal must be assigned as NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B.
If the immigrant worker is currently operating and serving in Canada, they must verify a legitimate job permit.
All applicants must present official language test outcomes that match the language ability required on their Express Entry profile.
Applicants should have a minimum of Canadian secondary graduation or diploma or an international credential that has been evaluated as equal to a Canadian secondary degree or certificate.
Candidates must get at least 1 year of job experience in the last 10 years according to NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B occupation.
Applicants must obtain at least 67 points on the EESW assessment grid.

Requirements For Express Entry Skilled Worker

The requirement of this program is well explained in the below chart.

Requirements
Express Entry Profile	Yes
Work Experience	NOC 0, A, B (1 Year)
Language Ability	EE profile
Education Level	Secondary
Investment	None
Job Offer	Yes
Connection to the Province	No

Eligibility Criteria for applicants

Let’s discuss the eligibility criteria for the applicants:

Express Entry Pool Acceptance

Candidates must be accepted into Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool and possess a valid Express Entry key code.

Employment Requirement

Applicants must have a full-time job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer at the National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B. This does not contradict existing bargaining unit agreements or interfere with a labor dispute.

Work Permit and Education

Candidates must possess a valid work permit or be entitled to apply for one.
They must hold a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an IRCC-approved agency, verifying the equivalency of foreign education to Canadian standards.

Work Experience

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of work experience based on their profession:

Minimum of one year (1,560 hours total / 30 hours per week) paid work experience within the last 10 years under NOC 0, A, or B.
At least one year of paid work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades).
Or, at least two years of paid work experience in a skilled trade within the past five years.

Licensure and Settlement Intention

Candidates must submit proof of eligibility for provincial licensure or certification if applicable.
They must demonstrate genuine intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Language Proficiency and Point Assessment

Applicants must provide satisfactory language test results from a designated testing agency.
They must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the PNP point assessment grid.

Settlement Funds

Candidates must show proof of sufficient settlement funds or financial resources to establish themselves and any dependents in the province, varying based on family size.

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Eligibility Criteria for employers

Let’s discuss the eligibility criteria for employers:

Establishment and Operation

Employers must be established and operating in Newfoundland and Labrador.
They must be registered and in good standing with Service NL, CADO- Companies, and Deeds Online.
The employer must have operated under current management in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least two consecutive years, with exceptions made in certain circumstances.

Employment Practices

Employers must hire employees on a full-time, permanent basis.
Specific requirements apply based on the location of the business:
- St. John’s metropolitan area: at least two permanent, full-time local employees.
- Outside St. John’s metropolitan area: at least one permanent full-time local employee.
Ownership stake in the business is permitted, but cannot exceed 10 percent.

Workplace Compliance

Employers must maintain sound workplace and business practices, complying with all applicable employment, labor, and immigration laws and regulations.
Good standing with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC) and the Labour Standards Division is required.

Job offer requirements

Present a job offer for permanent, full-time employment in Newfoundland and Labrador, classified under one of the five skills levels in the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
Job offers must meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s employment and wage standards.
Certain types of jobs are not eligible, including short-term contract-based, seasonal, part-time, and remote positions.
The job offer must not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements.

Recruitment Efforts

Employers must demonstrate efforts to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position before offering it to the applicant.
Authorization to hire a foreign worker with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or evidence of an LMIA exemption or approved Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA) is required.

Organizational Type and Conduct

Public sector or non-profit employers must meet specific criteria and demonstrate financial ability to support the applicant’s position.
Employers must not bring the NLPNP or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador into disrepute.
Willingness to participate in an interview and be subject to a review process.

Documentation and Disclosure

Employers must provide various documents during the interview and review process, including audited financial statements, WHSCC letter of good standing, Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment, and business license.
Disclosure of advice received from a representative during the application process is required.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program is explained below.

Initiating the immigration process

Step 1: Creating a Federal Express Entry Profile

Foreign nationals seeking to apply through the Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker category must begin by establishing an active profile within the federal government’s Express Entry system. This involves meeting the eligibility criteria of one of the three programs managed by the system: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.

Step 2: Submission of NLPNP Application

Prospective applicants to the NLPNP must gather and duplicate all necessary supporting documents outlined in the application requirements. Compliance with NLPNP regulations entails retaining copies of forms submitted to IRCC and authenticating all photocopies of original documents.

Step 3: Securing Provincial Nomination

Upon successfully obtaining a provincial nomination from the NLPNP, applicants receive a nomination letter detailing subsequent steps leading to a Canadian permanent residence application. Post-nomination issuance, applicants are provided with a 30-day window to accept the nomination within the Express Entry system.

Enhancing Eligibility

Nomination Benefits
The nomination confers an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points within the Express Entry system, substantially improving the applicant’s likelihood of receiving an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence from IRCC during a subsequent Express Entry invitation round.

Finalizing the Application

Submission Deadline
Applicants are allotted 60 days to submit a comprehensive permanent residence application to IRCC, encompassing all requisite documents for further processing.