Yukon Provincial Nominee Program

The Yukon Skilled Worker Program is a pathway to permanent residency in Yukon for individuals with the skills, experience, and education needed to fill gaps in the territory’s labor market. The program is designed to help Yukon employers hire and retain workers with the skills they need to grow their businesses, while also providing an opportunity for skilled workers to establish themselves in Yukon and contribute to the territory’s economy.

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Program, applicants must have a valid job offer from a Yukon employer, meet the language proficiency requirements, have the necessary qualifications and work experience for their chosen occupation, and meet the minimum requirements for settlement funds. The program uses a points-based system to assess candidates based on factors such as their age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.

Successful applicants receive a nomination certificate from the Government of Yukon, which can be used to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The Skilled Worker Program is an important pathway for individuals who wish to live and work in Yukon and contribute to the growth of the territory’s economy.

The Yukon Express Entry (EE) stream is a fast-track pathway for highly skilled and experienced individuals who wish to settle in Yukon and become permanent residents of Canada. It is a part of the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and is aligned with the federal Express Entry system. To be eligible for the Yukon EE stream, individuals must first create an Express Entry profile and meet the minimum requirements for one of the three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class.

The Yukon EE stream is a highly competitive program, but it offers a streamlined and efficient pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Yukon Critical Impact Worker (CIW) stream is a pathway to permanent residency in Canada for individuals who have worked in semi-skilled or unskilled occupations in Yukon for at least 6 months. This stream is designed to meet the territory’s specific labor market needs and address critical shortages in certain industries. To be eligible for this stream, candidates must have a valid job offer from a Yukon employer and meet other eligibility criteria, such as language proficiency and education requirements. The job offer must be in a designated occupation, which includes occupations in fields such as construction, hospitality, and food services. Candidates who are nominated through the CIW stream will receive additional points towards their permanent residency application under the Express Entry system, which can increase their chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency. The Yukon CIW stream is an important pathway for individuals who have worked in Yukon and wish to become permanent residents of Canada.

The Yukon Community Pilot (YCP) is a sub-stream under the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that aims to attract and retain skilled workers and entrepreneurs to Yukon’s smaller communities. The YCP was launched in January 2020 as a three-year pilot program and is designed to address the unique economic and demographic challenges faced by rural communities in Yukon.

The YCP allows eligible communities to nominate foreign workers and entrepreneurs for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible for the YCP, applicants must have a job offer from a participating community, meet the language proficiency requirements, have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family, and meet the requirements of the federal immigration program they are applying under.

The YCP is an important initiative that supports the economic development of smaller communities in Yukon by attracting and retaining skilled workers and entrepreneurs. The program also provides an opportunity for foreign workers and entrepreneurs to settle in a vibrant and welcoming community in Yukon and contribute to its growth and development.

The Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) is a stream of the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that is designed to attract and retain entrepreneurs who have the skills, experience, and financial resources to establish or purchase a business in Yukon. The program is aimed at individuals who can contribute to the growth of the territory’s economy by creating jobs, investing in local communities, and promoting innovation. The YBNP offers two categories of nomination: the Entrepreneur Category and the Self-Employed Category. The Entrepreneur Category is for individuals who wish to establish or purchase a business in Yukon, while the Self-Employed Category is for individuals who have experience in the cultural or artistic fields and wish to work for themselves. To be eligible for the YBNP, applicants must meet certain criteria, including having a minimum net worth, demonstrating business experience, and having a viable business plan. Successful applicants will receive a nomination from the Yukon government, which will allow them to apply for permanent residence in Canada.