Northwest Territories - PNP Program
What is the Northwest Territories PNP?
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is a Canadian immigration program that allows the Northwest Territories (NWT) to nominate skilled workers, international graduates, and businesspeople for permanent residency in Canada. The goal is to help meet the local labour market needs and grow the territory’s economy.
There are four main streams under NTNP:
Employer-Driven Stream – For skilled workers and entry-level/semi-skilled workers with a job offer from an NWT employer.
Express Entry Stream – For candidates in the federal Express Entry system with a job offer in NWT.
Skilled Worker Stream – For professionals with education and experience in high-demand occupations.
Business Stream – For entrepreneurs who want to invest in or start a business in the Northwest Territories.
Benefits of Northwest Territories PNP
Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency
No need for high CRS score (if applying through non-Express Entry)
Faster processing through provincial nomination
Opportunities in less crowded labour markets
Business opportunities and investment support
Friendly communities and high quality of life
What is the Provincial Nomination Program for the Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories
- Those foreign nationals who have been admitted into Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool are eligible to apply for the Northwest Territories’ Express Entry stream. This stream is only open to those applicants who are approved into the Express Entry Pool and have been issued an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code.
- Meet all of the qualifications for the Skilled Worker Stream of the Nominee Program in the Northwest Territories.
To be qualified for one of the three federal economic immigration programs, one must meet the following criteria as mentioned below:
- Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, or Federal Skilled Trades.
- Meet the requirements for the Express Entry Pool of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
- Have stated a desire to settle in the Northwest Territories.
- Give the IRCC,l your Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code.
Program for Skilled Workers
Employers can use the Skilled Workers category to fill positions that require formal education, specialized training, or both. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this:
- Be looking for a full-time, permanent job
- Work in a profession that requires a high level of skill.
- Existing collective bargaining agreements should not be infringed upon.
- Observe the Employment Standards Act of the Northwest Territories.
- Pay at a rate that is equivalent to the rest of the industry.
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Individuals who want to start their own business or operate and invest in an existing firm in the Northwest Territories should apply for the Business Stream. The program was created to boost the economy of the area by attracting and keeping international business specialists. If this describes you ,may be eligible to apply for this immigration program.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for this stream:
- Start or invest in an existing business in Yellowknife for a minimum of CAN$300,000 , or $150,000 outside of Yellowknife.
- If you propose to open a business inside Yellowknife, show proof of a net worth of at least $500,000, or $250,000 if you plan to open a business outside of Yellowknife.
- Provide a good faith deposit of $75,000 to the Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment if you are selected.
- Make at least one exploratory trip to the NWT to gain a better understanding of the region’s business climate.
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Stream of Business
- Have worked in the same position for six months and have a temporary work permit
- Prove that you have enough financial or settlement assistance in the NWT.
- Have the necessary job experience for the position.
- Be able to communicate in English or French on a basic level.
- Being a refugee claimant is not an option.
