NL ITAs Jump 8X Overnight: 445 Invitations Issued After a Record-Low Round
Newfoundland and Labrador issued its biggest round of Invitations to Apply in months on July 28, 2026. According to the official Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism website, the province sent out a total of 445 ITAs in this round, with 400 issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and 45 issued under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
This jump matters because it comes right after one of the smallest rounds the province has issued all year, and it shows exactly how unpredictable ITA volumes can be from one round to the next.
What Is an ITA, and Why Does It Matter?
ITA stands for Invitation to Apply. It is the moment the province formally invites a candidate whose Expression of Interest has been selected to move forward and submit a full permanent residence application. Receiving an ITA is not the same as receiving permanent residence itself, but it is the single biggest step toward it, since it means your profile has already been prioritized and selected out of the pool.
Newfoundland and Labrador launched its Expression of Interest Model for all economic immigration applications on February 19, 2025. Since then, the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism has reviewed EOIs and issued ITAs in batches throughout the year, using its own EOI prioritization criteria to decide who gets invited and how many.
The Full ITA History So Far
| Date Issued | Total ITAs | NLPNP | AIP |
| April 3, 2025 | 256 | 206 | 50 |
| May 8, 2025 | 328 | 281 | 47 |
| May 29, 2025 | 405 | 351 | 54 |
| June 24, 2025 | 320 | 257 | 63 |
| July 10, 2025 | 359 | 300 | 59 |
| July 29, 2025 | 150 | 100 | 50 |
| August 13, 2025 | 231 | 180 | 51 |
| August 29, 2025 | 202 | 125 | 77 |
| September 12, 2025 | 353 | 218 | 135 |
| September 26, 2025 | 217 | 107 | 110 |
| October 9, 2025 | 125 | 73 | 52 |
| October 22, 2025 | 100 | 55 | 45 |
| November 12, 2025 | 330 | 220 | 110 |
| March 6, 2026 | 445 | 362 | 83 |
| March 30, 2026 | 245 | 209 | 36 |
| April 13, 2026 | 210 | 177 | 33 |
| May 1, 2026 | 190 | 157 | 33 |
| May 11, 2026 | 186 | 168 | 18 |
| May 28, 2026 | 103 | 84 | 19 |
| June 10, 2026 | 108 | 89 | 19 |
| July 10, 2026 | 57 | 17 | 40 |
| July 28, 2026 | 445 | 400 | 45 |
Why Is This Jump So Significant?
The July 10, 2026 round issued just 57 ITAs, one of the lowest totals recorded since the EOI Model launched. Just over two weeks later, the July 28 round issued 445 ITAs, a jump of nearly 8 times the previous round’s volume. This is also the largest single round since March 6, 2026, which also issued 445 ITAs.
This swing also marks a shift in which program is leading. In the July 10 round, AIP actually issued more invitations than NLPNP, 40 versus 17, a rare reversal of the usual pattern. The July 28 round brought NLPNP firmly back into the lead, issuing 400 ITAs compared to AIP’s 45.
What This Means If You Have an EOI in the Pool
This kind of swing shows that a quiet round does not mean the province has slowed down its immigration program. ITA volumes depend entirely on the labour market needs the province is prioritizing at that moment, filtered through its EOI prioritization criteria. A small round can be followed almost immediately by one of the largest rounds of the year, as this update shows directly.
If your Expression of Interest was not selected in a smaller round, it does not mean your profile was rejected. It simply means the volume and priorities for that particular round did not align with your profile at that time.
What You Should Do Next?
- Keep your Expression of Interest current and accurate at all times, since outdated information can affect how you are prioritized
- Do not assume a slow round means the program is winding down, since volumes clearly swing sharply between rounds
- Track whether NLPNP or AIP tends to align better with your occupation and background, since the split between the two shifts from round to round
- Watch for the next update on the official ITA Updates page, since rounds are issued periodically rather than on a fixed schedule
Book Your Consultation!
ITA rounds in Newfoundland and Labrador can swing from under 60 invitations to over 400 within a matter of weeks, and knowing how the EOI prioritization criteria actually works can make the difference in how quickly your profile gets selected. If you want help understanding where your Expression of Interest stands, or how to strengthen it before the next round, book a consultation with Flowertown Immigration. Our licensed RCIC consultant will walk you through your specific situation clearly and honestly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ITAs did Newfoundland and Labrador issue on July 28, 2026?
The province issued 445 Invitations to Apply in this round, with 400 issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and 45 issued under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
What is the difference between an ITA and permanent residence?
An ITA, or Invitation to Apply, means your Expression of Interest has been selected and you are now invited to submit a full permanent residence application. It is not permanent residence itself, but it is the step directly before it.
Why do ITA numbers vary so much between rounds in Newfoundland and Labrador?
ITA volumes are based on the province’s current labour market needs and its EOI prioritization criteria, which can shift from round to round. This is why a round issuing only 57 ITAs can be followed by a round issuing 445 just weeks later.
Does NLPNP always issue more ITAs than the Atlantic Immigration Program?
Usually, yes, but not always. In the July 10, 2026 round, AIP issued more ITAs than NLPNP, 40 versus 17. NLPNP returned to its usual lead in the July 28, 2026 round with 400 ITAs compared to AIP’s 45.
How often does Newfoundland and Labrador issue ITA rounds?
Rounds are issued periodically throughout the year rather than on a fixed schedule. The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism updates its official ITA Updates page each time a new round is issued.