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Physician / Doctor Immigration to Newfoundland & Labrador
Canada has a severe physician shortage with over 6.5 million Canadians lacking a family doctor. International medical graduates (IMGs) are actively recruited, but licensing is province-specific and requires significant credential validation.
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) Streams
- ✓Express Entry Skilled Worker
- ✓Skilled Worker Category
- ✓International Graduate Category
- ✓Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – NL employers
Top Programs for Physician / Doctors
- ✓Express Entry
- ✓PNP Healthcare Streams
- ✓Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
Why Newfoundland & Labrador?
- →Priority Skills NL: fast-track for 8 specific critical occupations (healthcare, trades, IT)
- →Memorial University (MUN): graduates have dedicated immigration pathways
- →Offshore oil & gas industry: engineering and technical roles in high demand
- →St. John's: growing tech startup scene and affordable cost of living
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