NL PNP Expression of Interest System
All applicants applying to either International Entrepreneur stream or International Graduate Entrepreneur stream must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) under the NL PNP Expression of Interest System. Besides, EOI is not a formal application. But shows your interest in applying to the program. Also, it is a point-based system that scores your profile as per the data you give. Your EOI profile will then be assessed as per the EOI Points Grid system factors such as:
- Language
- Business ownership or management experience
- Education level
- Age
- Adaptability
- Newfoundland and Labrador economic priorities
Also, your profile will be selected by the NL PNP as per its high score and will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
To submit an EOI you must meet the following terms:
- Review and meet the terms of the NLPNP IE stream; and
- Must meet the terms of the EOI Points Grid;
- Submit an EOI; and
- Moreover, as per your EOI score, enter a pool of EOI applicants.
NL PNP Expression of Interest System – EOI Points Grid
To qualify you must get a minimum of 72 scores in the EOI points grid system. Also, the maximum score that you can get in the EOI system is 120.
Language
| First language skill level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | Maximum 32 points |
| CLB 7 or more | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| CLB 6 or more | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 22 |
| CLB 5 or more | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| Second official language skill level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
| CLB 5 or more | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Education
| Education (Maximum 30 points) | |
| PhD | 24 |
| Master’s degree | 20 |
| Post-secondary degree or diploma of 2 or more years. | 15 |
| High school diploma | 12 |
| 2 years or more Canadian post-secondary degree or more | 06 |
Business Ownership Experience
| Business ownership | Maximum 24 points |
| 3+ years of business ownership experience | 15 |
| 2-3 years of business ownership experience | 05 |
| 5 years of senior management experience | 09 |
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of businesses ownership experience within 10 years. Also, must have at least 25% ownership in the business. Further, the applicant must be actively involved in the day to day management of the business.
Besides applicants showing senior management experience of 5+ years must prove that their occupation falls under a NOC skill level 0, A, B, or C. So, to do so give reference letters.
Newfoundland and Labrador economic priorities
| Newfoundland and Labrador economic
Priorities |
Maximum 12 points |
| Business is based on technology, natural
resources, agriculture, or aquaculture sector |
8 |
| Business not in above-mentioned priority sector | 4 |
| Business in a Rural Area outside St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area | 4 |
Age
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| 21-30 years | 10 |
| 31-40 years | 12 |
| 41-50 years | 08 |
| 51-59 years | 04 |
| 60 years and more | 0 |
Adaptability
| Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
| Relatives in the province | 6 |
| 2 years or more work experience in Newfoundland and Labrador | 4 |
| 1-2 years of work experience in Newfoundland and Labrador |
2 |