Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTPNP): A Complete Guide

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What are the Northwest territory’s provincial nominee programs?

The Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program.

It gives employment prospects in the Northwest Territories region of Canada.
This program helps fill up vacancies in the labor, regional workforce.
It contributes significantly to the economic growth and development of business in the region.
The program is also incredibly helpful for foreign workers. It helps them to attain permanent residence.
Applicants who are successfully nominated are awarded a Northwest Territories Nominee Certificate. It is faster than other PR programs.
The Nominee Program also provides provisions for employers in recruiting and safeguarding foreign workers.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes the final decisions on the applications.
Under the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), one may qualify under one of three different streams. Another Express stream is also available for urgent applications.

What are the Benefits of applying for Northwest Territories PNP?

The benefits of applying for Northwest Territories PNP are:

High standards of Living for foreign nationals
Beautiful portal to experience a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan environment
Strong diasporas from the Asina subcontinent, Central and West Africa, and the Latin Americas.
A gateway to Canadian citizenship
Meets low supply of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in the region
Excellent standard of life for the family

What is the eligibility criteria of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program?

Let us now look at the specific requirements in each Stream of application that has been enlisted in the previous section:

Skilled Worker Stream

The applicant under this stream must satisfy the following criteria :

Possess the necessary certification or qualifications for the trade concerned
Possess a license or certified acceptance/acknowledgment from the Territorial body governing the occupation or trade specified.
Possess the required work experience for the job at hand.
Should NOT be a refugee pretender/claimant.

The employer sponsoring the application should :

Have been a listed/registered business, industrial association, or a local, municipal, First Nation, or Territorial government in the region, and
In operation in the territory for at least one year since the time of application.
Prove that they tried to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the job and also submit a summary of the overall results
Be able to recognize a prospective nominee for the application
Be able to show that the remuneration for the job is at par with immediate local standards

The job for which the application is being submitted must :

Be for a permanent full-time vacancy (minimum 30 hours/week)
Fall under the high-skill level category
Not conflict with the existing inclusive bargaining agreements
Comply with the Northwest Territories Employment Standards Act
Offer a competitive industry rate

Critical Impact Worker Stream

The applicant should be able to satisfy the following requirements :

Possess a temporary work permit and should have worked in the same job position for at least six months
Submit proof of funds for self-financial support in the territory
Possess the required work experience for the job
Communicate in the official language of the workplace
Is not a refugee pretender/claimant

The employer needs to :

Have a job vacancy at the time of the application
Identify a prospective nominee
Be on good terms with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission
Submit proof of recruitment efforts made both locally and nationally and provide a summary of the results
Acquire a positive HRSDC Service Canada Labour Market Opinion
A minimum period of 6 months experience in:
Registered business,
Industry association or local,
Municipal
First Nation
Territorial government

The job on offer should :

Be for a permanent full-time position (minimum 30 hours/week)
Offer a competitive pay rate
Fall in the category of NOC skill levels C or D
Be in good standing with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and NWT Employment Standards Office

The Self-Employed Business Category

Invest in $300,000 equity into initiating or buying a business enterprise within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Invest in a minimum $150,000 equity to start or buy a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 if starting or buying a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Have an extra $75,000 saved in a trust account and released upon successfully completing the Performance Agreement based on a business proposal/agreement.
Have firm knowledge and understanding of the territory and its economy
Show necessary communication skills as required in the region.
Possess the required experience and educational qualification to execute the business proposal successfully.

How can you apply to the Northwest Territories PNP?

Just follow these 5 steps:

Step 1: Create an Express Entry Profile
Step 2: Submit your profile online
Step 3: Apply for a nomination by selecting the province ‘Northwest Territories’
Step 4: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR
Step 5: Submit your final PR Application and wait for the acceptance.

Northwest Territories Nominee Programs Fees

Stream Application Fees

Stream	Application Fees
Express Entry System for Skilled Workers	$0
Skilled Worker Program	$0
Critical Impact Worker Program	$0
Entrepreneur Business	$2,800

Processing Time for Northwest Territories PNP

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) staff will process applications within 12 weeks from the receipt of all required documents and information.

Please note, the processing time for your application may vary depending on the stream you apply under and the specific details of your profile.

Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about the program, its schedules, and timelines.

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The procedures for applying for a Northwest Territories PNP may seem uncomplicated. However, the standards are very high. If the application is not prepared correctly, there is a higher risk of refusal for Northwest Territories PNPs.

Most important is to assess your case and then take the first step towards applying for Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program. After you fill up our free immigration assessment form, we can discuss eligibility and options.

Other Important FAQs

What is Express entry Northwest Territories PNP?

The Northwest Territories Express Entry Stream is for foreign nationals who have been accepted into the Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool.

Candidates for this stream must meet the following requirements:

Be eligible for one of the three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class
Must meet all the requirements for the Skilled Worker Stream under the Northwest Territories’ Nominee Program Criteria for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry Pool

What are the major immigration programs under Northwest Territories PNP?

The major immigration programs under Northwest Territories PNP are:

Skilled Worker Stream:
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
Business Investor Stream
International Education Stream

The immigration pathways under the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream are:

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
Human Capital Pathway

The various immigration pathways within the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream are:

Manitoba Work Experience Pathway
Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

The various streams under the International Education Stream are:

Graduate Internship pathway
Career Employment pathway
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

What is the International Education Stream?

The International Education Stream is a new immigration program. It is for international students. But, they must have graduated from a registered and eligible institution in Manitoba.

What do you know about the Business Investor Stream?

The Business Investor Stream has replaced the previous PNP-B business immigration category. It allows Manitoba province to hire qualified entrepreneurs and business investors. They must show the intent and eligibility to buy or start businesses in Manitoba.

There are 2 immigration pathways under the Business Investor Stream of MPNP. These are:

The Entrepreneur Pathway
The Farm Investor Pathway

What do I need to know about PNP?

PNP is a government initiative to speed up permanent residency applications for the Northwest Territories.
The documentation process is complicated. You need expert advice.
Certain conditions need to be fulfilled before applying to this program.
You can apply under any of the three streams mentioned above.
Kansas helps you throughout the application process.

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