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Immigrate To Northwest Territories

Immigrate To The Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories has one small city, arctic islands, rugged northern landscapes, forests, rivers, lakes and a climate that features brief warm summers and long cold winters.  Because of its extreme northern location, during the summer months, parts of the NWT will experience continual daylight hours, while during the winter, the population will experience continual darkness. The NWT is sparsely populated, with the majority of the population being Aboriginal.  The NWT’s economy is connected to mining gold and diamonds, and the oil & gas industry.  The cost of housing in the NWT is generally lower than other Provinces in Canada, but the purchase of supplies can be very costly, and travel of any distance often requires an airlift.


Northwest Territories Nominee Program

Immigrate Northwest Territories PNP offers four streams through which applicants who intend to live in the Northwest Territories can apply for Permanent Residence.  You can either establish a business in NWT, or you can find an employer in the NWT who wants to hire you.  To qualify on the basis of a job offer, you need to be working inside Canada, with a valid work permit, before you apply.

Program Details

1. Entry Level / Semi-Skilled Occupations

The Entry Level / Semi-Skilled Occupations program allows qualified employers to nominate foreign nationals who are working in entry level positions (NOC TEER 4 or 5) after a minimum period of 6 months.

Applicant criteria:
  • you have worked full-time in the position for 6 months on a valid work permit
  • you meet the NOC requirements for your position including work experience, and licensing requirements
  • you achieved a min CLB 4 on a valid language test
  • you have an Educational Credential Assessment to prove your level of foreign education matches the requirements for your NOC code
  • you have sufficient settlement funds to establish in NWT
Employer criteria:
  • must be a registered business or government body that has operated on a year-round basis, in the Northwest Territories, for a min of one year
  • must be registered with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission and be in compliance with the Employment Standards Act
  • must first advertise for the position per program requirements, or obtain an LMIA
  • must offer a wage rate that is comparable to industry standards
2. Skilled Workers

The Skilled Worker stream allows qualified employers to nominate foreign nationals who have work experience in a skilled position (NOC 0, A or B).

Applicant criteria:
  • you have a valid work permit
  • you have a job offer for a permanent full-time position in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation
  • you have a min of one-year experience in the position that is offered
  • you meet the NOC requirements for your position including work experience, and licensing requirements
  • you achieved a min CLB 7 on a valid language test if your job offer is NOC TEER 0, 1 or 2, and a min CLB 5 for NOC TEER 3 positions
  • you have an Educational Credential Assessment to verify foreign education
  • you have sufficient settlement funds to establish in NWT
Employer criteria:
  • must be a registered business or government body that has operated on a year-round basis, in the Northwest Territories, for a min of one year
  • must be registered with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission and be in compliance with the Employment Standards Act
  • must first advertise for the position per program requirements, or obtain an LMIA
  • must offer a wage rate that is comparable to industry standards
3. NWT Express Entry

The Express Entry stream enables skilled workers to apply for Provincial Nomination when they have an active Express Entry profile and they meet the criteria of the Skilled Worker stream of the NWT Nominee program.  Applying through this stream will enable the foreign national to gain Permanent Residence much more quickly than applying through the regular Skilled Workers stream.

4. Business Stream

The Business Stream of Immigrate NWT is designed for those with business management experience who wish to establish business operations in the Northwest Territories.  Foreign nationals can qualify by establishing, purchasing or investing in an existing business in the NWT.  You must intend to actively manage the day-to-day operations of the business.

Applicant criteria:
  • you will invest a min of CAD $300,000 into a business in Yellowknife, or a min of CAD $150,000  into a business outside of Yellowknife
  • you can demonstrate a personal net worth of a min CAD $500,000 if you are planning to operate a business in Yellowknife, or a min CAD $250,000 if you are planning to operate outside of Yellowknife
  • you will own at least 1/3 of the business; unless you are investing $1 million or more
  • you achieved a min of CLB 4 on a valid language test
  • you demonstrate sufficient knowledge, experience, education and financial resources to successfully start and operate the business
  • you do not have any other active applications for Provincial Nomination
  • you have made a trip to the Northwest Territories to explore business opportunities, and had an interview with program staff
Book An Appointment To Discuss Your Northwest Territories Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Programs In Canada:

Immigrate to British Columbia
British Columbia

World class cities, mountains, oceans, rivers, lakes, and rainforests

Immigrate to Alberta
Alberta

World class cities, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, giant blue skies

Immigrate to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan

Smaller cities, prairie landscapes, giant blue skies, remote Northern lakes

Immigrate to Manitoba
Manitoba

Smaller cities, prairie landscapes, giant blue skies, northern forests

Immigrate to Ontario
Ontario

Highest population density in Canada, with world class cities, lakes, rivers

Immigrate to Yukon
Yukon

Small cities, rugged northern landscapes, forests, rivers, lakes

Immigrate to Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories

One small city, arctic islands, rugged northern landscapes, forests, rivers

Immigrate to New Brunswick
New Brunswick

Densely populated Atlantic province with 3 main cities, most bilingual province

Immigrate to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia

Surrounded almost entirely by water, densely populated, moderate climate

Immigrate to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island

One of four Atlantic provinces and the smallest province

Immigrate to Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador

One small city, arctic islands, rugged northern landscapes, forests, rivers

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I realize how important it is to work with a representative who is competent and caring during the process of immigration to Canada.  I remember the panic I felt during my own immigration to Canada when the lawyer that I hired messed up my case.

As a result of my own experience, I take great care with all of my client files.  I want each of my clients to have as little stress as possible during their immigration to Canada.  It should be an exciting time!

I work hard to stay at the top of my industry, so that my clients are well taken care of.  I specialize in helping Canadian companies to bring workers to Canada, and then helping those workers transition to Permanent Residence – but I am competent to handle most types of Canadian immigration applications.

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I came to Canada from Mexico as an International Student, fell in love, and then achieved Permanent Residence when my Canadian husband sponsored me.

I worked as a lawyer in Mexico, so the legal aspect of Canadian immigration is a natural skill set for me. I obtained my license to practice Canadian Immigration, because I wanted to help others successfully immigrate to Canada. I enjoy the challenge of managing the legal side of each file, while getting to know each of my clients on a personal level.

I will do my best to ensure that your family is able to be together in Canada, as quickly as possible. I understand how important that is.

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I love my job. Canadian immigration is more complicated that it first appears, and my brain is happiest when I’m working to solve a difficult issue.

Everyday, I meet really interesting people from around the world and help them make choices that will benefit their entire family for generations to come.

Most people find the process of applying for immigration stressful. My goal is to provide my clients with all of the reassurance that they need to feel comfortable while they await the outcome of a nerve-wracking process. I answer every email, every phone call, every question along the way – and I celebrate every eventual success with my clients.

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