Northwest Territories

Bordered by Nunavut to the east, provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to the South and Yukon on the west, Northwest Territories is second to the largest territory in Canada. It extends from 60th parallel to the North Pole and includes several large islands located in the Arctic Ocean. Northwest Territories has long nights during winter season ranging from -20 – 50 degrees and long days during summer season. Yellowknife is the capital of the territory and it has the largest population.

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Northwest Territories

Welcome to Northwest Territories

Bordered by Nunavut to the east, provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to the South and Yukon on the west, Northwest Territories is second to the largest territory in Canada. It extends from 60th parallel to the North Pole and includes several large islands located in the Arctic Ocean. Northwest Territories has long nights during winter season ranging from -20 – 50 degrees and long days during summer season. Yellowknife is the capital of the territory and it has the largest population.

What is the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)?

Foreign nationals who are currently living in this province may apply to certain immigration programs of this province. This will help fill the labour and economic shortages of the province as well as to provide employment to its locals as well.

Employer Driven

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Express Entry
if you are a foreign worker holding a job offer from an employer based in Northwest Territories, you are invited to apply to this category. Occupation offered in this category falls under the NOC level 0, A, or B.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be registered in the federal Express Entry pool
  • Valid job offer from an eligible Northwest Territories employer
  • Language proficiency with a passing score of CLB level 6 or higher for NOC 0 and A; and CLB 5 or higher for NOC B
  • An education or specialization specific and related to the job offer
  • At least one (1) year work experience related to the job offer that they received

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Critical Impact Worker
This stream is open to all foreign nationals that have a semi-skilled or unskilled occupational experience in Northern Canada.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid job offer from an NT employer
  • Language Proficiency with a passing score of CLB 4 or higher
  • An education or specialization specific and related to the job offer
  • Employed with a Northwest Territories employer for at least six (6) months

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Northwest Territories Skilled Workers
To fill in the labor shortage for skilled workers, foreign nationals who intend to permanently resettle in Northwest Territories may apply to this stream.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid job offer from an NT employer
  • Language Proficiency with a passing score of CLB 4 or higher for NOC 0 and A; and CLB 5 or higher for NOC B
  • An education or specialization specific and related to the job offer
  • Work experience related to the job offer that they received

Business Driven

Entrepreneurs and business owners who intend to put up a new business in the Northwest Territories falls under this category.

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Northwest Territories Entrepreneur
Foreign nationals that has experience in business and want to settle, establish, purchase or invest in the Northwest Territories may apply under this category.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Language Proficiency with a passing score of CLB 4 or higher
  • A certification needed to fulfill the business plan submitted
  • Investment amount of $300,000 CAD for starting or buying business in Yellowknife; and $150,000 CAD if outside of Yellowknife
  • Personal Net Worth of $500,000 CAD for starting or buying business in Yellowknife; and $250,000 CAD if outside of Yellowknife

How to apply for the NTNP?

1. Visit the official Northwest Territories government website by clicking https://ntnp.immigratenwt.ca/ to create a New PNP Registration.
2. Make sure you complete your profile.
3. Create an Expression of Interest.
4. Check your online application if complete and wait for the reply of the Northwest Territories government regarding the status of your application.

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