Applicants to the International Graduate category should hold a full-time position that is related to their field of study.
Applicants are permitted to hold a position that is not directly related to their field of study provided the applicant is a graduate of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic and the applicant’s position meets all of the following criteria:
Day 1-3:
A complete application is received by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism and is assigned to an Immigration Development Officer for assessment.
Due Diligence
Day 4-20: An Immigration Development Officer will review the application and make a recommendation to delegated authority (Manager and/or Director).
Assessment and Final Decision
Day 21-25: The delegated authority will review the assessment and make a final decision on the file. The applicant will be notified once approval has been granted or denied. Upon receipt of a completed application for International Graduate, the department will notify the applicant of a decision within 25 business days. Incomplete applications will result in processing delays.
Working in Atlantic Canada
The International Education Centre at MSVUis under a partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to develop two guides to support employment and retention of international students and graduates to the Atlantic region.
NLPNP Online Applications-
Applicants may apply online within 90 days of the initiated date of the application.
The following list of in-demand occupations are exempt from provincial labour markets testing processes, such as the Job Vacancy Assessment and Atlantic Immigration Program labour market testing requirements, such as advertising:
In-demand Health Care sector occupations for public and private healthcare providers:
In-demand Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector occupations: