Northwest Territories PNP

The Northwest Territories is a territory, much like any province of Canada. Situated in northern Canada lying to the east of the Yukon, southwest of Nunavut (Canada's two other territories) and north of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Its capital has been the intriguing city of Yellowknife since 1967. The territory has an area of 1,140,835 square kilometers and an estimated population of 19,569 in 2016. This number increased by 5.0% from 2011, thanks in part to the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (Northwest Territories PNP).   

There are many reasons to consider immigrating here. To begin with, there are excellent employment prospects. The Northwest Territories boasts the highest median household income in Canada and its capital, Yellowknife, has the highest rate of employment in the country. The Northwest Territories welcomed 227 permanent new residents in 2019. It is a place where newcomers can expect to receive a friendly welcome while continuing to practice their own traditions and practices. As a result, there are many thriving cultural communities here.  

The Northwest Territories (NWT) in northern Canada is a great place to establish a steady, quiet peaceful life for yourself and safely raise your family. The vast natural resources and relatively low population give the Northwest Territories the highest per capita GDP of all provinces or territories in Canada. The territory enjoys vast geological resources including diamonds, gold, and natural gas, for this reason, it is particularly attractive for Canadian Immigration.

Make sure you choose the right immigration stream to enjoy becoming a permanent resident in the vast and majestic Northwest Territories.  

What Is the Northwest Territories Provincial Nomination Program

NWT Express Entry

The Northwest Territories’ Express Entry stream is for foreign nationals who have been accepted into Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool. Only candidates who have been accepted into the Express Entry Pool and have been issued an Express Entry Profile Number and a Job Seeker Validation Code are eligible for this stream.    

Once the above eligibility criteria have been met, an employer can submit an application to the Northwest Territories’ Express Entry System.

Skilled Workers Program

The Skilled Workers category was created to help employers fill positions that require a formalized education, specialized training, or both. To qualify under this program, the following criteria must be met:  

Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations

When an employer in the NWT cannot fill an entry-level or semi-skilled position with a Canadian, they may hire a foreign national, who will be eligible for permanent residency after they have accumulated six months of experience in the position, and if they meet the following criteria:  

Business Stream

The Business Stream targets individuals who would like to start their own business or operate and invest in an already established business in the Northwest Territories. The program is specifically designed in order to improve the territory’s economy by attracting and retaining international business experts. If that describes you, then you can apply to this program for immigration.   

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