The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program was developed to allow the Government of Yukon to nominate potential immigrants based on industrial and economic priorities and labour market conditions; and who, based on Yukon’s assessment, have a strong likelihood of successfully establishing themselves in Yukon society.

There are 2 categories in which individuals may qualify.

Business Program – for entrepreneurs who intend on opening or investing in a business in Yukon, or the self-employed persons.

Skilled Workers – for individuals who have a full time job offer from a Yukon employer in an occupation that falls in NOC levels 0, A or B.

Yukon PNP Business Immigration Program

Eligibility for Entrepreneurs

To qualify to apply under the Yukon Entrepreneur program, applicants must have:

• Invested a minimum of $150,000 CDN equity into starting or buying a business;
• A personal net worth of at least $250,000.00 CDN;
• Visited the Yukon at least once prior to application;
• Basic communication skills in one of the two official languages;
• The necessary experience and education to successfully implement the business plan.

Eligibility for Self-Employed Persons

To qualify to apply under the Yukon Self-Employed Persons program, applicants must have:

• 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;
• Be licensed/ accepted by the body governing the profession, if applicable;
• Be able to conduct basic communications in the official language of the workplace;
• Visit the Yukon so as to be aware of and have an understanding of the social, economic and weather conditions of the territory;
• Demonstrate that he/she has sufficient financial resources to start and operate the professional practice and to support himself/ herself and any dependents for a period of six months;
• Submit a detailed business plan for the business or practice.

Yukon PNP Skilled Worker Program

Eligibility for Skilled Workers

To qualify to apply under the Yukon Skilled Workers program, applicants must have:

• A permanent full-time job offer from a Yukon employer in an occupation that falls in levels A, B, or 0 in the National Occupational Classification Matrix;
• The required certification or accreditation for the specific trade or occupation;
• A license or accepted by the Territorial body governing the occupation or trade, if applicable;
• The ability to conduct basic communications in the official language of the work place;
• The applicant cannot be a refugee claimant.

Eligibility for Critical Impact Workers

To qualify to apply under the Yukon Critical Impact Workers program, applicants must have:

• A permanent full-time job offer from a Yukon employer in an occupation that falls in levels C or D in the National Occupational Classification Matrix;
• A temporary work permit and have worked in the position for 6 months OR a score of 55 or better on the YNP Pre-Assessment;
• Sufficient financial supports or settlement supports in Yukon;
• The required work experience for the occupation;
• The ability to conduct basic communications in the official language of the work place;
• The applicant cannot be a refugee claimant.

Contact our office for more information on immigrating through the Yukon Territories Provincial Nominee Program or complete our Free Eligibility Assessment.