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Northwest Territories
Nominee Program (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program is an employer-driven immigration program designed to help NWT employers fill positions when qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not available. It offers pathways for skilled workers, critical impact workers, and business nominees.

300+
Annual Nominations
4
Active Streams
4-6 mo
Processing Time
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 Northwest Territories Nominee Program offers employer-driven streams for workers at various skill levels.

Employer Driven Streams

For workers with job offers from NWT employers

Express Entry Stream

Express Entry

For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with a valid job offer from an NWT employer. Provides +600 CRS points for guaranteed ITA.

Valid EE Profile NWT Job Offer Meet FSW/FSTP/CEC
Processing 2-3 months
CRS Boost +600 Points

Skilled Worker Stream

Base PNP

For workers with a job offer in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) from an NWT employer.

TEER 0-3 Job Offer Relevant Experience Language Proficiency LMIA (if required)
Processing 4-6 months
Pathway Paper-Based PR

Critical Impact Worker

Base PNP

For workers in semi-skilled occupations (TEER 4 or 5) that are essential to the NWT economy, particularly in hospitality and service industries.

TEER 4-5 Job Offer 6 Months NWT Work CLB 4+ High School
Processing 4-6 months
Sectors Tourism, Service

Francophone Stream

French

For French-speaking workers with a job offer in the NWT. Supports Canada's commitment to Francophone immigration outside Quebec.

French CLB 5+ NWT Job Offer Work Experience Settlement Funds
Processing 3-5 months
Priority Enhanced Processing

Business Category

For entrepreneurs and business investors

Business Stream

Business

For experienced entrepreneurs who want to establish or purchase a business in the Northwest Territories.

Business Plan Net Worth $500K+ Investment $300K+ 3+ Years Experience
Processing 12-18 months
Jobs Created 1+ Canadian Jobs
Eligibility

General Requirements

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

Valid Job Offer

Full-time, permanent job offer from an eligible NWT employer

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

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