The YNP – Yukon Nominee Program is a Canada PNP of the Yukon Territory. It aims to attract overseas workers and entrepreneurs globally who possess the motivation, resources, and skills for boosting Yukon’s economy. The population of a mere 30,000 plus has created a dire need of overseas skilled workers in its labor market for filling skilled as well as unskilled positions.
Employers in Yukon actively seek skilled talents and immigration authorities seek new businesses that can be supported for boosting the economy and enriching the community. Most of the immigration candidates hustle to enter renowned provinces like BC or Ontario. However, a rather less popular Canada PNP like Yukon Nominee Program can offer a smooth pathway for Permanent Residency.
The Yukon Nominee Program offers several immigration pathways to overseas citizens for obtaining Canada PR. The immigration streams under YNP include:
The Skilled Worker Stream of Yukon Nominee Program offers an opportunity to overseas citizens to obtain a Provincial Nomination. They must have skilled work experience and a lawful employment offer from an employer in Yukon. Successful candidates with Provincial Nomination can apply for Permanent Residency with IRCC.
The Skilled Worker stream is designed for filling critical gaps in the Yukon labor market. It offers employers the chance to nominate skilled overseas nationals for Canada PR.
Profile in Express Entry | No |
Association with Province | No |
Offer of Job | Yes |
Proficiency in Language | NOC 0 and A: CLB 7 NOC B: CLB 5 |
Education Level | High school |
Work Experience | 6 months in NOC D or C |
Investment Requirement | Nil |
Applications for Skilled Worker Stream can be submitted all throughout the year. Qualified candidates and employers in Yukon are required to jointly arrange a complete application for the stream. Then, the employer needs to file an application for a Nomination from the province. Generally, the applications are processed by YNP within 8 to 10 weeks.
The candidates whose applications are approved are offered a nomination from Yukon and they can apply for Canada PR. They will also be offered a support letter for Provisional Work Permit that can be used to apply for a Work Permit with IRCC. This will allow them to work in Yukon during the processing of their Permanent Residency application. It must be noted that a separate application is required to apply for a Temporary Work Permit.
The YNP Express Entry Stream was launched by the Government of Yukon in 2015. Candidates who have an active profile in Express Entry and a lawful job offer from an employer in Yukon get a chance to apply for Provincial Nomination. This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry System. It enables successful candidates to receive speedy processing of their Canada PR applications.
Profile in Express Entry | Yes |
Association with Province | No |
Offer of Job | Yes |
Proficiency in Language | As per Express Entry Program criteria |
Education Level | As per Express Entry Program criteria |
Work Experience | As per Express Entry Program criteria |
Investment Requirement | Nil |
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of the Express Entry Stream and must intend to reside and work in Yukon to qualify for receiving a Provincial Nomination. Successful candidates are offered extra 600 points for their CRS score in the Express Entry profile. They can then access quick processing of their PR applications for swiftly and effectively integrating to the labor market and community in Yukon.
Critical Impact Worker of the Yukon Nominee Program offers eligible workers a chance to obtain Provincial Nomination. The candidates must have a lawful job offer from an employer in Yukon and semi-skilled work experience. Successful candidates with Provincial Nomination can apply for Permanent Residency with IRCC.
The Yukon Nominee Program - Critical Impact Worker stream aims to fill the labor shortages in Yukon through overseas workers possessing required experience in semi-skilled or low-skilled occupations.
Profile in Express Entry | No |
Association with Province | No |
Offer of Job | Yes |
Proficiency in Language | CLB 4 |
Education Level | High school |
Work Experience | 6 months in NOC D or C |
Investment Requirement | Nil |
To qualify for the Critical Impact Worker Stream, candidates need a permanent and full-time employment offer from an employer in Yukon. The offer of the job must be for a position at skill level D or C in NOC - National Occupational Classification.
The employer has to prove that realistic efforts were put forth for recruiting a Canadian for filling the job vacancy before offering the employment to an overseas national. They must also fulfill distinct requirements for advertising the position. It includes the job opening for a minimum of 4 weeks in a minimum of 2 local and 1 national platforms for recruitment.
The Yukon Territory is looking for candidates who possess demonstrated business and entrepreneurial skills for operating their own businesses to boost its economy. Applicants of the Business Nominee Program must intend to own and run a business in Yukon.
The Business Nominee stream of the Yukon Nominee Program offers Canada Permanent Residency options to eligible overseas entrepreneurs. The candidates must have entrepreneurial and business experience and interest to own and operate a business in the Yukon Territory. They must also fulfill specified requirements for the stream and possess a net worth of at least CAD 500,000.
Candidates who receive a nomination from Yukon are offered a support letter to apply for a 2-year Work Permit with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. They can reside in Yukon with this Work Permit and establish their business and themselves in Yukon. After the period of 2 years, candidates who fulfill the eligibility requirements will receive support From Yukon to apply for Canada PR with IRCC.
Profile in Express Entry | No |
Association with Province | No |
Offer of Job | No |
Proficiency in Language | CLB 4 |
Education Level | High school |
Work Experience | Business management and or ownership for 5 years |
Investment Requirement | Personal Net Worth: CAD 500,000 Investment: CAD 300,000 |
The Business Nominee Stream of Yukon Nominee Program functions through a system of EOI - Expression of Interest. Candidates who are eligible have to enroll in the program. It includes the submission of a proposal for business. The candidates will be admitted to the pool of applicants if their business proposal fulfills the criteria for the Business Nominee Stream.
The Yukon Nominee Program chooses candidates from this pool and offers them the invitation to file a full application for the Business Nominee Program. It must be noted here that the criteria for the selection of candidates are not disclosed. The frequency and the number of selected candidates are also not announced.
The Community Pilot stream of the Yukon Nominee Program is a newly launched immigration stream. It has been launched to cater to the distinct labor market and economic needs of the Territory. Candidates who are successful through the stream are offered a 2-Year Open Work Permit that is location-restricted.
Skilled workers are needed by Yukon for catering to the demands in its labor market. The Government of Yukon will offer invitations over the next 3 years to skilled workers through the Community Pilot stream. The aim is to attract top talents to the territory and fill gaps in the job market.
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