Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
The Yukon Nominee Program, established in 2002, is designed to attract skilled immigrants to fill critical labor shortages in the territory. Each year, it approves hundreds of skilled workers and entrepreneurs, offering them a pathway to permanent residency. The program features an enhanced category, Yukon Express Entry, which aligns with Canada’s Express Entry system, as well as several base categories.
Through the Express Entry system, applicants are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), with regular draws selecting top candidates for permanent residency. Nominees receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of securing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in subsequent draws. Enhanced streams expedite processing, typically within six months, while base streams may take around 12 months. This streamlined approach ensures that Yukon can attract the talent it needs to thrive in today’s economy.
Yukon Immigration Categories
There are five options to choose from
Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
Skilled Worker
Critical Impact Worker
Business Nominee
Yukon Community Pilot
The Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
This category is for skilled immigrants with a full-time and permanent local job offer. Employers unable to fill job openings with local labor can use the services of immigrants with the requisite skills and experience to fill up open positions
Minimum Requirements
Must satisfy the requirements of one of the three economic immigration programs of Canada
Must have an approved Express Entry profile
Must have the finances to support self and family needs in the province
Must have a full-time job offer from a local company
Must exhibit an intent to live and work in the province
How it Works
You need a valid local job offer that your employer was unable to fill with local labor, along with sufficient financial stability to settle comfortably in Canada. To receive an Invitation to Apply from IRCC, complete and submit the YEE form. Ensure all required documents for your permanent residence application are included. Once the IRCC and local immigration unit verify your documents, you will be approved for permanent residency.
The Critical Impact Worker Program
This program is for semi-skilled or unskilled workers working in a high-demand occupation in the territory and sponsored by a local employer. A valid job offer from a Yukon employer is mandatory.
Minimum Requirements
A permanent job offer
The qualification and education, and work experience required for the job
Six months of relevant work experience
A valid work permit
Minimum language requirement in English or French
How it Works
You need a local job offer from an employer who has confirmed that no Canadian citizen is available to fill the position. Complete the required forms and documents, then submit your application to the YNP. Once your employer is approved, your application will be reviewed. If approved, you will receive a nomination, allowing you to apply for a temporary work permit and permanent residence with IRCC. This work permit enables you to start working in Canada while your application is being processed.
The Business Nominee Program
This program is for entrepreneurs with proven business expertise and wants to launch a new business, operate an existing business, or partner with an existing business in Yukon. You must be willing to make a significant investment in the proposed business
Minimum Requirements
Must have a minimum score of 65 points on the Nominee Assessment Grid
Must have achieved a minimum of 10 points for language ability
Must have a Level 6 in the IELTS (English), or Level 4 in the TEF (French)
Must have at least three years of experience in business management
Must have at least five years of experience in the business they propose to launch
Must have a verified net worth of at least CAD 500,000 net worth
Must have a verified net worth of CAD 300,000 in liquid assets
Must present a Resettlement Plan for shifting to Yukon and show the intent to live and run a business here
How it works
Ensure you are eligible to immigrate to Yukon and submit your application on the website. After you get approval, you must submit a business plan. You will also have to Invest CAD 300,000 in the business and one-third of equity. You can apply for a temporary work permit to travel to the province and prepare for your business. You must also meet a Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) representative and fulfill additional requirements. If you complete all mandatory requirements, you will get the support of the YBNP for permanent residence. A work permit will allow you to stay in the province until your permanent residence status is approved.
The Yukon Community Pilot
This pilot program grants immigrants a special work permit, enabling them to work for multiple employers within participating Yukon communities. Running until June 2023, the Yukon Community Pilot supports provincially nominated individuals, allowing them to work in areas such as Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City, Haines Junction, Carmacks, and Carcross. This initiative aims to enhance workforce flexibility and meet local labor demands.
Minimum Requirements
A nomination is a must by the territory
Two or three qualified offers for jobs in the same participating community
A signed letter of support released by the Yukon government
Must comply with work permit requirements In addition, your jobs must be non-seasonal and total up to 30 hours every week.
Your work experience must reflect your capability to perform the specialized work
How it works
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