Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Immigration Program aims to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates to support the province's economy.
Key Streams:
Employer Driven Stream: For skilled workers with a valid job offer from an NWT employer.
Express Entry Stream: For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with skills in demand in NWT.
Business Stream: For entrepreneurs wishing to invest in or establish a business in the Northwest Territories.
International Graduate Stream: For graduates from NWT post-secondary institutions who have a job offer.
Francophone Immigration Stream
The Francophone Immigration Stream in the Northwest Territories (NWT) is designed to attract French-speaking immigrants to the region.
Eligibility: This stream is for French-speaking individuals who meet the criteria for one of the NWT immigration streams (Employer Driven, Express Entry, Business, or International Graduate).
Language Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in French (language skills are assessed based on CLB levels).
Support for Francophone Communities: The stream aims to support the growth of Francophone communities and contribute to the diversity and cultural enrichment of NWT.
Employer Driven Stream
The Employer Driven Stream of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Immigration Program is designed for skilled workers who have a job offer from an NWT employer.
Job Offer Requirement: Applicants must have a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in NWT.
Eligibility: This stream is for skilled workers in high-demand occupations, and the job offer must align with the applicant's skills and experience.
Employer's Role: Employers must demonstrate efforts to recruit locally before offering the position to a foreign worker.
Support for Employers: The program helps employers attract skilled workers to address labor shortages in NWT.
Business Stream
The Business Stream of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Immigration Program targets entrepreneurs who wish to invest in or establish a business in NWT.
Eligibility: Applicants must have relevant business experience and a plan to invest at least $300,000 in a business within NWT.
Business Requirements: The business must contribute to the economic development of the territory and create local employment opportunities.
Application Process: Applicants need to submit a detailed business plan and meet specific criteria, including a demonstrated ability to operate and manage the business successfully.