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North West Territories

Key Highlights

  • About the Northwest Territories PNP
  • Eligibility & Documents required
  • Application process & Costs
  • How long does the PNP process take?
  • Other FAQs

The Northwest Territories hosted about 111 new permanent residents. The territories invite millions of immigrant applications each year. The capital city of Yellowknife has the highest rate of employment in the entire state of Canada.

What are the Northwest territory's provincial nominee programs?

The Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program.

  • It gives employment prospects in the Northwest Territories region of Canada. 
  • This program helps fill up vacancies in the labor, regional workforce.
  • It contributes significantly to the economic growth and development of business in the region.
  • The program is also incredibly helpful for foreign workers. It helps them to attain permanent residence.
  • Applicants who are successfully nominated are awarded a Northwest Territories Nominee Certificate. It is faster than other PR programs.
  • The Nominee Program also provides provisions for employers in recruiting and safeguarding foreign workers. 
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes the final decisions on the applications.
  • Under the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), one may qualify under one of three different streams. Another Express stream is also available for urgent applications.

What are the Benefits of applying for Northwest Territories PNP?

The benefits of applying for Northwest Territories PNP are:

  • High standards of Living for foreign nationals
  • Beautiful portal to experience a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan environment
  • Strong diasporas from the Asina subcontinent, Central and West Africa, and the Latin Americas.
  • A gateway to Canadian citizenship
  • Meets low supply of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in the region
  • Excellent standard of life for the family

What is the eligibility criteria of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program?

Stream

Main Criteria (not exhaustive)

Job Offer Required

Aligned  with Express Entry

Express Entry System for Skilled Workers

Valid, permanent, full-time job offer (satisfying to Express Entry requirements) from an employer in Northwest Territories

Yes

Yes

Skilled Worker Program

Valid, permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Northwest Territories in NOC skill type/level 0, A or B

Yes

No

Critical Impact Worker Program

Valid, permanent, full-time job offer from a current employer in Northwest Territories in NOC skill level C or D

Yes

No

Entrepreneur Business

Business or management experience

Min net worth of $250,000 and min investment of $150,000

No

No

 

Let us now look at the specific requirements in each Stream of application that has been enlisted in the previous section:

Let us now look at the specific requirements in each Stream of application that has been enlisted in the previous section:

The applicant under this stream must satisfy the following criteria :

  • Possess the necessary certification or qualifications for the trade concerned
  • Possess a license or certified acceptance/acknowledgment from the Territorial body governing the occupation or trade specified.
  • Possess the required work experience for the job at hand.
  • Should NOT be a refugee pretender/claimant.

The employer sponsoring the application should :

  • Have been a listed/registered business, industrial association, or a local, municipal, First Nation, or Territorial government in the region, and 
  • In operation in the territory for at least one year since the time of application.
  • Prove that they tried to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the job and also submit a summary of the overall results
  • Be able to recognize a prospective nominee for the application
  • Be able to show that the remuneration for the job is at par with immediate local standards

The job for which the application is being submitted must :

  • Be for a permanent full-time vacancy (minimum 30 hours/week)
  • Fall under the high-skill level category
  • Not conflict with the existing inclusive bargaining agreements
  • Comply with the Northwest Territories Employment Standards Act
  • Offer a competitive industry rate

The applicant should be able to satisfy the following requirements :

  • Possess a temporary work permit and should have worked in the same job position for at least six months
  • Submit proof of funds for self-financial support in the territory
  • Possess the required work experience for the job
  • Communicate in the official language of the workplace
  • Is not a refugee pretender/claimant

The employer needs to :

  • Have a job vacancy at the time of the application
  • Identify a prospective nominee
  • Be on good terms with the Worker's Safety and Compensation Commission
  • Submit proof of recruitment efforts made both locally and nationally and provide a summary of the results
  • Acquire a positive HRSDC Service Canada Labour Market Opinion
  • A minimum period of 6 months experience in:
  • Registered business, 
  • Industry association or local, 
  • Municipal
  • First Nation
  • Territorial government 

The job on offer should :

  • Be for a permanent full-time position (minimum 30 hours/week)
  • Offer a competitive pay rate
  • Fall in the category of NOC skill levels C or D
  • Be in good standing with the Worker's Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and NWT Employment Standards Office
  • Invest in $300,000 equity into initiating or buying a business enterprise within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Invest in a minimum $150,000 equity to start or buy a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 if starting or buying a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Have an extra $75,000 saved in a trust account and released upon successfully completing the Performance Agreement based on a business proposal/agreement.
  • Have firm knowledge and understanding of the territory and its economy
  • Show necessary communication skills as required in the region.
  • Possess the required experience and educational qualification to execute the business proposal successfully.

How can you apply to the Northwest Territories PNP?

Just follow these 5 steps:

  • Step 1: Create an Express Entry Profile
  • Step 2: Submit your profile online
  • Step 3: Apply for a nomination by selecting the province 'Northwest Territories'
  • Step 4: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR
  • Step 5: Submit your final PR Application and wait for the acceptance.

Northwest Territories Nominee Programs Fees

Stream

Application Fees

Express Entry System for Skilled Workers

$0

Skilled Worker Program

$0

Critical Impact Worker Program

$0

Entrepreneur Business

$2,800

 

How much time will it take to process my application for Northwest PNP?

The NTNP Staff will process applications within 12 weeks of receipt of all required information and documentation.

*The time taken for processing the Northwest PNP usually depends on the stream that one has chosen to apply under and the specific details of one's profile.

Reach out to us for a free consultation and to know more about the prospects, schedules, and timelines for the program.

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The procedures for applying for a Northwest Territories PNP may seem uncomplicated. However, the standards are very high. If the application is not prepared correctly, there is a higher risk of refusal for Northwest Territories PNPs.

Most important is to assess your case and then take the first step towards applying for Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program. After you fill up our free immigration assessment form, we can discuss eligibility and options.

Other Important FAQs

The Northwest Territories Express Entry Stream is for foreign nationals who have been accepted into the Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool.

Candidates for this stream must meet the following requirements:

  • Be eligible for one of the three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class
  • Must meet all the requirements for the Skilled Worker Stream under the Northwest Territories’ Nominee Program Criteria for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool

The major immigration programs under Northwest Territories PNP are:

  • Skilled Worker Stream:
    • Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
    • Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
  • Business Investor Stream
  • International Education Stream

The immigration pathways under the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream are:

  • Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
  • Human Capital Pathway

The various immigration pathways within the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream are:

  • Manitoba Work Experience Pathway
  • Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

The various streams under the International Education Stream are:

  • Graduate Internship pathway
  • Career Employment pathway
  • International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

The International Education Stream is a new immigration program. It is for international students. But, they must have graduated from a registered and eligible institution in Manitoba.

The Business Investor Stream has replaced the previous PNP-B business immigration category. It allows Manitoba province to hire qualified entrepreneurs and business investors. They must show the intent and eligibility to buy or start businesses in Manitoba.

There are 2 immigration pathways under the Business Investor Stream of MPNP. These are:

  • The Entrepreneur Pathway
  • The Farm Investor Pathway
  • PNP is a government initiative to speed up permanent residency applications for the Northwest Territories.
  • The documentation process is complicated. You need expert advice.
  • Certain conditions need to be fulfilled before applying to this program.
  • You can apply under any of the three streams mentioned above.
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