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Northwest Territories
Nominee Program (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program is employer-driven: only NWT employers can apply. Since March 2026 the Employer-Driven Stream selects candidates in points-based EOI draws, while the Francophone and Business streams assess applications first-come, first-served.

300
2026 Nominations
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2026 EOI Draws
Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories

Land of the Midnight Sun
Yellowknife Capital City
~45,000 Population
Mining, Government Key Industries
-26°C to 21°C Climate Range
Immigration Streams

NTNP Pathways

The NTNP has three streams: Employer-Driven (Entry Level/Semi-Skilled, Skilled Worker and NWT Express Entry pathways), Francophone and Business. IRCC set the 2026 allocation at 197 nominations and increased it by 103 to 300 on 7 August 2026.

Employer Driven Streams

For workers with job offers from NWT employers

NWT Express Entry

Express Entry

For candidates accepted into the federal Express Entry pool who are sponsored by an NWT employer in a TEER 0 to 3 occupation. An NWT nomination adds 600 CRS points. The employer applies after the candidate is selected in an EOI draw.

Valid EE Profile TEER 0 to 3 CLB 7 (TEER 0 and 1) CLB 5 (TEER 2 and 3)
ApplicantNWT employer only
CRS Boost+600 Points

Skilled Worker

Base PNP

For workers sponsored by an NWT employer in a TEER 0 to 3 occupation, with one year of full-time experience in the last ten years in the same or a similar occupation. Candidates are ranked in points-based EOI draws.

TEER 0 to 3 1 Year Experience CLB 6 (TEER 0 and 1) CLB 5 (TEER 2 and 3)
ApplicantNWT employer only
SelectionEOI draws

Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations

Base PNP

For workers sponsored by an NWT employer in TEER 4 or 5 occupations, with 12 months of full-time work with the nominating employer immediately before applying. Candidates are ranked in points-based EOI draws.

TEER 4 and 5 12 Months With Employer CLB 4 Settlement Funds
ApplicantNWT employer only
FundsCAD 10,000 + CAD 2,000 per dependent

Francophone Stream

French

For workers who speak both French and English and hold a valid job offer from an NWT employer, in any TEER 0 to 5 occupation. Applications are assessed first-come, first-served and are not part of the EOI draws.

Valid NWT Job Offer French and English TEER 0 to 5 Minimum Language Levels
SelectionFirst-come, first-served
LanguageFrench and English

Business Category

For entrepreneurs and business investors

Business Stream

Business

For experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish or buy a business in the Northwest Territories. The higher figures apply to a business inside Yellowknife and the lower figures to one outside it. Applications are assessed first-come, first-served.

Business Plan Net Worth CAD 500K or 250K Equity CAD 200K or 100K 33.3% Ownership
SelectionFirst-come, first-served
Ownership33.3%, or CAD 1M equity
Eligibility

General Requirements

These are the common requirements across most Northwest Territories Nominee Program streams.

Valid Job Offer

Full-time job offer from an eligible NWT employer; full-time means at least 30 hours per week

Intent to Reside

Must demonstrate genuine intention to live and work in the Northwest Territories

Settlement Funds

Sufficient funds to support yourself and family during settlement period

Documentation

Valid passport, language tests, educational credentials, and work experience proof

EOI Draws

Employer-Driven candidates complete an EOI survey and are scored on skills and experience (language, age, work experience, education), NWT job market connections and likelihood of settling. Employers of the top-ranked profiles are invited to apply, and unselected profiles stay in the pool for up to 12 months.

Employer Applies

Foreign nationals cannot apply directly. The employer registers, submits the EOI, and only employers invited in a draw can submit the full application. The employer compliance fee is CAD 230.

2026 Draws

Draws were scheduled for 25 March, 25 June, 26 August and 25 September 2026. The first three draws selected 248 profiles: 119 NWT Express Entry, 61 Skilled Worker and 68 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled. The 2027 rounds will be confirmed later.

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