The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) Through this program, individuals who possess the skills and experience needed by the NWT labour market can apply for nomination by the territorial government for permanent residency in Canada.

This program allows skilled and experienced individuals, as needed by the NWT market, to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Its business-driven counterpart seeks out entrepreneurs and business owners from all sectors to create and establish new businesses in this remote northern region.

What is the Stream of Northwest Territories Nominee Programs?

• Northwest Territories Express Entry

Through this stream, the skilled workers in the federal express entry pool get the opportunity to take part in an accelerated permanent residence application. Candidates must have a job offer from an eligible Northwest Territories employer to apply for the same. 

• Northwest Territories Employer Driven

The Northwest Territories employer-driven streams give opportunities for foreign nationals having experience in occupations classified as  NOC Skill Level 0, A, B, C, or D and a full-time, permanent job offer from a qualified employer in this region. 

• Northwest Territories Business Driven

This stream gives opportunities to business owners & entrepreneurs who are looking to create a new business in the Northwest Territories. 

While the program accepts applications from all sectors, the businesses that offer a significant benefit to the Northwest Territories economy or who introduce a new product altogether would be given priority when applying for provincial nomination.

What are the Benefits of Applying for Northwest Territories PNP?

• High standards of Living for foreign nationals

• Beautiful portal to experience a multi-cultural & cosmopolitan environment

• Strong culture of Asian subcontinent, Central and West Africa, and the Latin Americas 

• A gateway to getting Canadian citizenship

• Meets the low supply of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in the following region

• Excellent quality of life for the family

How Much Time Will It Take to Process the Application for Northwest PNP?

The applications would be processed within 12 weeks of receipt of all the required information as well as documentation. Further, the time taken for processing the Northwest PNP usually depends on the kind of stream that you are applying under and the specific details of the profile. 

How Can You Apply to the Northwest Territories PNP?

1. Create an Express Entry Profile

2. Submit the profile online 

3. Apply for a nomination by selecting the province ‘Northwest Territories.’

4. Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR

5. Submit the final PR Application and then wait for the acceptance.