The subsequent virtual immigration and employment fair is scheduled to take place this week in Newfoundland and Labrador.
On January 24, 2024, at 6 p.m. (Gulf Standard Time), the province will hold a virtual immigration fair for people from the Middle East and South Asia.
Register, get to know employers, and more
On the website of the provincial government, anyone can register for free. It’s easy to sign up and doesn’t require any additional software to participate.
An overview of the provincial immigration paths available to immigrants will open the program. As a matter of fact, attendees of the expo will have the opportunity to meet with immigration authorities from Newfoundland and Labrador and pose inquiries about the province’s general living standards, cost of living, lifestyle, and employment opportunities.
Additionally, networking with many potential companies in Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the major advantages of our immigration and job fair series. To make a copy of their résumé available to employers at the fair, participants can submit it. You may find the complete list of exhibitors (employers from a variety of industries) for the immigration exhibition here.
Making connections with companies is especially helpful for prospective immigrants to Canada, as economic pathways—which sometimes include pre-arranged employment—receive the majority of arrivals to Newfoundland and Labrador and to Canada overall. For people looking to reside in Canada, obtaining employment in the province might therefore be quite advantageous.
For individuals who have signed up, a recording of the fair will be accessible until February 24th, 2024, in case they are unable to attend the event on January 24th at the appointed time.
What paperwork is required in order to immigrate to Labrador and Newfoundland?
While there may be some variance based on unique circumstances and the particular immigration route selected, candidates seeking to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador will typically require:
- an evaluation of their educational credentials (ECA) to see how their training stacks up against national norms in Canada;
- an exam of English language competency (the minimum score necessary depends on the particular course); the two recognized English exams at the moment are IELTS and CELPIP;
- job experience letter(s) attesting to current and pertinent job experience. The job title, pay, start and end dates of employment, and primary duties of the position should all be included in these letters. The signature of a business representative must appear on the letterhead of the company;
- Proof of funds: current bank statements attesting to the applicants’ ability to pay for their first settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as immigration costs (more on this later);
- a color photocopy of their passport’s bio-data page, which has their name, date of birth, passport expiration date, and photo; and
- any additional paperwork pertaining to an immigration pathway that would be needed.
Which payments need to be paid when submitting an application for permanent residency?
It is important for candidates to understand that immigration to a province may be approached from both the provincial and federal levels.
On the provincial side, candidates may submit their applications through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), both of which are fee-free.
On the federal side, however, applicants must pay the relevant costs for the processing of permanent residence and a work permit when they are accepted under the NLPNP or the AIP. Applicants will also be required to pay a biometrics cost as part of this, and their employer could also be required to pay a compliance charge (which is an employer-only expense that cannot be recovered from the applicant).
The application procedure will have unambiguous labeling of fees.
