Successful applicants will receive a Yukon Provincial Nominee Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process. Under the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may qualify under one of two streams:

BUSINESS PROGRAM

There are two categories under the Business Program

Entrepreneur 

  • Make an investment of at least $150,000 CDN equity into starting or buying a business;
  • Visited the province at least once prior to application;
  • Basic communication skills in either English or French;
  • Have necessary experience and education to successfully implement the business plan.

Professional Self – Employed 

  • Satisfy a certification or accreditation requirement for the profession or occupation;
  • Have a profession or occupation that has been listed as a professional skill shortage;
  • Submit a detailed business plan;
  • Has sufficient financial resources to start and operate the professional practices;
  • Visit the province; and
  • Have communication skills in English or French.

SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

There are two categories under the Skilled Worker Program:

 Skilled Worker

  • Permanent full-time job offer from a YT employer in an occupation falling in NOC A, B, or 0;
  • A license or accepted by the Territorial body governing the trade;
  • Ability to conduct basic communication in the official languages; and
  • Cannot be a refugee claimant.

Critical Impact Worker

  • Permanent full-time job offer in an occupation falling in levels C or D in the NOC list;
  • A work permit and have worked in the position for 6 months;
  • Sufficient financial supports or settlement supports;
  • Required work experience for the occupation;
  • Ability to conduct basic communication in English or French; and
  • Not be a refugee claimant.