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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Draw Issues 126 Invitations
On October 16, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 126 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for immigration, continuing the recent trend of robust draws in the province. Of these, 125 invitations were sent under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while one invitation went through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Details of the October 16 Draw
The latest draw reflected the province's resumed weekly schedule for issuing immigration invitations after a short pause in late September. This draw followed closely after the 131 invitations issued on October 9 and marked the second-largest round since the 140 invitations on August 26. The minimum score required for this round was not published.
| Draw Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date issued | October 16, 2026 |
| Total ITAs issued | 126 |
| NLPNP | 125 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 1 |
| Minimum score | Not published |
Recent Trends in Immigration Invitations
The back-to-back immigration draws on October 9 and October 16 resulted in 257 invitations in just two weeks. Both rounds were substantially larger than those seen in September, when the number of invitations ranged from 36 to 97 per round. This increase suggests that the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism may be accelerating the review of its Expression of Interest (EOI) pool as 2026 enters its final quarter.
Atlantic Immigration Program Continues Steady Pattern
In the October 16 draw, only one invitation was issued under the Atlantic Immigration Program, mirroring the numbers seen in the September 18 and October 9 rounds. Across the past six selection rounds, the AIP has accounted for just three invitations, a contrast to the 46 issued in the August 26 round.
The Atlantic Immigration Program is employer-driven: candidates must have a job offer from a designated Newfoundland and Labrador employer. As a result, AIP invitation numbers tend to fluctuate based on employer demand rather than the size of the expression of interest pool.
Cumulative Immigration Invitations in 2026
With the October 16 draw, the province has issued a total of 2,952 invitations so far in 2026. Out of these, 2,555 have been sent through the Provincial Nominee Program and 397 via the Atlantic Immigration Program, as reported by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.
| Date issued | Total ITAs | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 126 | NLPNP — 125; AIP — 1 |
| October 9, 2026 | 131 | NLPNP — 130; AIP — 1 |
| September 25, 2026 | 41 | NLPNP — 41 |
| September 18, 2026 | 62 | NLPNP — 61; AIP — 1 |
| September 10, 2026 | 36 | NLPNP — 36 |
| September 4, 2026 | 97 | NLPNP — 97 |
| August 26, 2026 | 140 | NLPNP — 94; AIP — 46 |
| July 28, 2026 | 445 | NLPNP — 400; AIP — 45 |
| March 6, 2026 | 445 | NLPNP — 362; AIP — 83 |
| ...other rounds | ... | ... |
| Total | 2,952 | NLPNP — 2,555; AIP — 397 |
Selection Process and Express Entry
Since February 19, 2025, both the NLPNP and AIP have drawn candidates from a single Expression of Interest pool. Prospective immigrants submit an EOI profile, which is reviewed by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism. Invitations to Apply are then issued in selection rounds, though the province does not disclose minimum scores or announce draw dates in advance.
For those applying through the NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker category, a provincial nomination results in an additional 600 points on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This increase typically ensures an invitation in the subsequent federal Express Entry draw.
Further Information
- Round updates are available on the Newfoundland and Labrador government’s Invitations to Apply (ITA) Updates page.
- A comprehensive history of annual draws can be found on the Newfoundland immigration draws page.
- To estimate your CRS score after nomination, use the free CRS score calculator.
Source: immigration.ca.
