Here are some key points
about the Northwest Territories:
Permanent Residency (PR)
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
Valid job offer
Requires a valid job offer from NWT employer
4 main streams
Skilled Worker, Critical Impact Worker, Express Entry, Business/Entrepreneur
New: Francophone stream
New: Francophone stream for French-speaking applicants
No points test
No points test (except for Express Entry stream)
Quota limited
Quota limited – only 150 spots in 2025
Language test required
Language test required (CLB 4–7 based on job type)
Faster PR
Faster PR via provincial nomination
Family can be included
Family can be included in the application
Health & Character
Must meet health & character requirements
What are the eligibility requirements?
01.Skilled Worker Stream:
- Valid full-time job offer in NWT (NOC TEER 0–3)
- 1+ year of experience in related field
- Language test: CLB 6 or 7 (based on occupation)
- Required education/credentials for the job
- Proof of licensing/registration (if applicable)
- Sufficient funds to live in NWT
- Legal status in Canada (if applying from inside)
02.Critical Impact Worker Stream:
- Full-time job offer in semi-skilled role (TEER 4–5)
- 6 months of work experience with the same NWT employer
- Language test: Minimum CLB 4
- Proof of high school or equivalent
- Adequate financial support
- Valid work permit at time of application
03.Express Entry Stream:
- Must be in IRCC Express Entry pool
- Meet requirements of Skilled Worker Stream
- Have a valid Express Entry profile number
- Get 600 bonus CRS points if nominated
04.Business Stream:
- Invest minimum CAD $300,000 (if in Yellowknife) or $150,000 (outside)
- Minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 (Yellowknife) or $250,000 (outside)
- Submit detailed business plan
- Commit to active business management
- Create at least one local job
- Language: CLB 4 minimum
What are the required documents?
However, here is a general list of documents that you might need to provide when applying:
Common Required Documents (All Streams)
- Valid passport (biographical page and travel history)
- Educational credentials (degrees, diplomas, transcripts)
- Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP – must meet CLB level)
- Work experience proof (reference letters, pay slips, employment contracts)
- Resume/CV
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical exam (post-nomination for PR application)
- Proof of settlement funds (bank statements)
- Photographs (passport size as per IRCC format)
Skilled Worker & Critical Impact Worker Stream
- Job offer letter from a NWT employer
- Employer’s business license
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (if applicable)
- Proof of relevant work experience (minimum 6 months to 1 year)
- Employer-completed application forms
- Proof of legal status in Canada (if already in-country)
- Regulatory licensing (if required by job role)
Express Entry Stream
All Skilled Worker documents plus:
- Valid Express Entry profile number
- Job Seeker Validation Code
Business Stream
- Personal net worth statement
- Audit or verification of funds by a third-party accounting firm
- Detailed business plan
- Investment proof (once nominated)
- Resume showing business or managerial experience
- Exploratory visit report (optional but recommended)
What is the process for North West Territory immigration?
01.Get a Job Offer:
- Secure a valid, full-time job offer from an eligible employer in the Northwest Territories.
- Employer must be registered and in good standing in NWT.
02.Gather Required Documents:
- Collect all necessary documents:Passport, education, work experience, language test, proof of funds, etc.
03.Employer Submits Application:
- Employer completes and submits the NTNP Employer Application Form along with supporting documents.
- The applicant (you) also fills in the Candidate Application Form.
04.NTNP Reviews Application:
- The NWT government reviews:
- Job offer
- Applicant’s qualifications
- Compliance with language and experience criteria
- Processing time varies, but applications are reviewed based on quota availability (only 150 nominations for 2025).
05.Nomination Issued:
- If approved, you receive a Provincial Nomination Certificate.
- You can then apply for Permanent Residency (PR) through IRCC.
06.Apply for Permanent Residency:
- Submit your PR application to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
- Include your nomination certificate.
- Processing time: typically 6–12 months (faster with Express Entry).
07.Land in Canada:
- Once approved, receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
- You can now settle in the Northwest Territories with full PR rights.
After visa approval
- You’ll get an official Nomination Certificate from the Government of Northwest Territories.
- This allows you to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) with the federal government (IRCC).
- Submit your full PR application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- If you were nominated through Express Entry, update your profile and receive +600 CRS points to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
- If you’re applying through paper-based process, submit to the appropriate visa office.
- You’ll receive an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from IRCC.
- You’ll be asked to complete:
- Medical Examination
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Biometrics
- IRCC processes your PR application.
- Express Entry stream
- Paper-based stream
Once approved, IRCC issues your COPR and PR visa (if outside Canada).
- Land in Canada and inform the border officer you’re settling in the Northwest Territories.
- You may need to report to NWT immigration office as part of compliance.
- Begin working, living, or running your business (depending on stream).
- You can access:
- Healthcare
- Social services
- Education
- Pathway to Canadian citizenship after 3–5 years