Can I work in Newfoundland and Labrador prior to submitting a Provincial Nominee application?
It is possible that an applicant can be working in the province and still be eligible to submit a Provincial Nominee application. Any individual who has a permanent job within the province and a valid work permit (see federal regulations) can submit the Pre-Assessment form for a review. A provincial Program Officer will review the information and contact you with a decision on eligibility. The review could also result in the provincial Program Officer requesting an interview with you before the final decision on eligibility is made. The employer must provide evidence to the province that the applicant’s skills could not have been met locally and/or that the position was extremely difficult to fill, and that the applicant’s skills have a critical impact on the local employer’s/organization’s ability to operate. Note: Applicants currently working in the province on a work permit will be required to have been in the province for a six month period prior to submitting a Provincial Nominee
