Yukon (YNP)
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of the province of Yukon.
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is designed to attract and retain skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals who can contribute to the economic and social development of Yukon. In order to immigrate to Yukon, applicants can choose one of the following provincial nominee programs:
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) Streams
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has the following streams:
- Critical Impact Worker
- Skilled Worker
- Express Entry; and
- Yukon Community Program (includes a Critical Impact Worker and Skilled Worker stream)
Yukon Critical Impact Worker
This stream targets individuals who have been working in semi-skilled or unskilled positions in Yukon for at least six months. It allows them to apply for permanent residency if they meet the program requirements. Occupations in TEER 4 or 5 falls under the Critical Impact Worker stream.
To apply for this stream, you must have the following:
- At least 6 months of full-time relevant work experience;
- At minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 4;
- At minimum a high school diploma, or Canadian equivalency; and
- Any higher education required for the position or NOC.
Yukon Skilled Worker
This stream is for individuals with a valid job offer from a Yukon employer in an eligible occupation. TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations fall under the Skilled Worker stream.
To qualify for this stream, you must have the following:
- At least 12 months of full-time relevant work experience;
- Language proficiency requirements:
- TEER 0 and 1: at minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 6;
- TEER 2 and 3: at minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 5
- At minimum a high school diploma, or Canadian equivalency; and
- Any higher education required for the position or NOC.
Yukon Express Entry
This stream is linked to the federal Express Entry system, which manages applications for permanent residency under the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class programs. Yukon may nominate candidates with a valid Express Entry profile for permanent residency.
Yukon Community Program
The primary goal of this program is to offer employers in Yukon communities the flexibility to address the seasonal employment patterns prevalent in the territory. While the program emphasizes the retention and economic growth of communities outside of Whitehorse, employers in Whitehorse are also eligible to participate.
Its aim is to cultivate a sustainable labour market outside of Whitehorse by attracting workers who can demonstrate their commitment to settling permanently in eligible communities.
The participating communities include:
- Carcross
- Carmacks
- Dawson City
- Haines Junction
- Watson Lake
- Whitehorse
Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
The Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) is an immigration pathway for foreign entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency in Yukon.
To apply for the YBNP, foreign entrepreneurial applicants should ensure that:
- Both you and your business fulfill the eligibility criteria of the Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
- Achieve a minimum score of 65 points on the assessment point grid
Applications meeting these requirements will be placed in a pool of potential candidates for a duration of 6 months, provided that your business concept is approved. It is important to note that meeting the eligibility criteria and attaining the minimum score does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
How TWA Can Help
Hiring an immigration consultant for YNP applications is recommended as they can:
- Assist with navigating complex eligibility criteria and documentation requirements
- Avoid mistakes that could impact success
- Act as a liaison between applicants and government authorities
- Increase the chances of success
It is important to note that consultants must be licensed by ICCRC to provide professional immigration services in Canada.
