International Graduate Category

This category is for international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada.

Applicants must apply to this category within two years of their date of graduation in Canada.

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible under this category, applicants must:

• Have completed at least half of their studies in Canada, and graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university;
• Have completed at least a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs are also eligible if they required a previous degree or diploma (regardless of whether or not the previous degree or diploma was attained in Canada);
• Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer in their field of study or a related field of study;
• Hold a post-graduate work permit;
• Have the necessary qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation to perform the intended job in Canada;
• Demonstrate the intention and ability to settle in the province;
• Demonstrate sufficient funds to settle in the province;
• Provide proof of English or French proficiency. English language proficiency must be verified by one of the following:
  • An Affidavit of English Language Ability from the Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered the worker a job, or
  • Education and/or training documents, or
  • Workers in NOC level C and D occupations must meet minimum language requirements; and
• If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, you may be required to work in a job that is in your field of study for a minimum of one year prior to submission of your PNP application.

When Not To Apply

Candidates must NOT apply if they are

• Student who have not yet completed their studies;
• Failed refugee claimants or refugee claimants living in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Students who have studied in Canada under sponsorship from an agency or government that expects the individual to return to his/her country of origin once he/she has graduated;
• Parents, spouses, common?law, or conjugal partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. These individuals are encouraged to apply under the federal Family Class which exists for this purpose.
• (Or any dependent family member, whether or not they are accompanying the candidate) has a serious medical condition
• (Or any dependent family member over the age of 18, whether or not they are accompanying the candidate) have a criminal record;
• Have unresolved custody, marriage or child support disputes. These issues must be resolved before starting the immigration process; or
• Have intentionally misrepresented themselves in the application.