Yukon located in the far northwest of Canada is in express need for foreign skilled workers to fill the high demand for skilled and semi-skilled occupations
Perhaps most famous for the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, Yukon today is home to approximately 30,000 people, living mostly in the capital of Whitehorse. Its economy is composed primarily of mining and tourism. The territory is an ideal place to settle for individuals who value strong communities and the great outdoors.
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), is a collection of immigration pathways enabling foreign nationals to become Canadian permanent residents. The Yukon territory operates several immigration streams:
Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
The Yukon Express Entry stream targets applicants with an active Express Entry profile and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer may get a provincial nomination from Yukon. This program is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system, enabling successful applicants to receive expedited processing on their immigration applications. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Yukon Express Entry of YNP.
Skilled Worker
The Yukon Skilled Worker stream is designed for foreign nationals with skilled work experience and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer an opportunity to receive a provincial nomination which allows the candidate to apply directly for Candian permanent residence from IRCC. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Yukon Skilled Worker of YNP.
Critical Impact Worker
The Critical Impact Worker stream of YNP is designed to target qualified workers with semi-skilled work experience and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer through which individuals may get a provincial nomination which allows the candidate to apply directly for Canadian permanent residence from IRCC. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Critical Impact Worker of YNP.
Business Nominee
The Yukon Business Nominee stream provides a pathway to permanent residence for individuals with business and entrepreneurial experience who are interested in owning and operating a business in the Yukon. Applicants must have a minimum personal net worth of $500,000 CAD, in addition to meeting other program requirements. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Business Nominee of YNP.