A software engineer (NOC 2174) invited under Newfoundland & Labrador's Priority Skills stream hesitated over the province's limited IT job market.
- Remote work changes the math for IT. Members argued a developer can take a remote job while living in NL, so the local market matters less than for other occupations.
- PRs have Charter mobility rights and can move provinces, but members stressed the move should be justifiable - e.g. you genuinely tried and couldn't find work in your NOC locally, or received a clearly better offer elsewhere. Provincial nomination carries an expectation of intent to settle there.
- Practical pattern cited: spend a reasonable period (about a year) making a real attempt in the nominating province before relocating, and keep evidence of the job search.
One respondent had applied outland in January 2021, indicating the stream was drawing overseas candidates.