Skilled Worker Program

(Federal, Quebec & Provincial Nominee)

A. Federal Skilled Worker Program
B. Quebec Skilled Worker Program
C. Provincial Nominee Skilled Worker Programs

As of January 2015, skilled foreign workers have access to Express Entry – a new electronic application management system – which applies to Canada’s key economic immigration programs:

- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);

- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP);

- Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and,

- A portion of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

Express Entry does not change or replace the requirements of these immigration programs.

CIC selects candidates that are most likely to succeed in Canada, rather than the first in line Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer or P/T nomination will quickly be invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Later in 2015 (exact date TBC), the new Job Bank will connect Canadian employers with a pool of skilled foreign national candidates if they can’t find Canadians or permanent residents to do the job.

Express Entry candidates will benefit from processing times of six months or less than 1 year (according to Citizenship and immigration Canada’s website. NGC has no responsibility regarding CIC’s processing times).

Basically under Express Entry Program the first priority is with the applicants who have a Job Offer and PNP nominations, the second priority is with those who are already working or studying in Canada and last are those who have higher points compare to the other applicants (in order to have a chance under the third group, Candidate should have higher level of Language points and have post graduate degrees with almost maximum points in other factors).

EXPRESS ENTRY’S POINTS SYSTEM:

If you do not have a spouse or common-law partner…

Components

1. Education and experience factors - 500 Points
2. Spouse or common-law partner factors - N/A
Subtotal (Component 1 + Component 2) - 500 Points
3. Transferability factors - 100 Points
4. Additional points (job offer or PT nomination) - 600 Points
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Grand total 1200 Points

B. Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are selected based upon a different set of criteria than applicants who wish to settle elsewhere in Canada.
An applicant can qualify for the Quebec Skilled Worker category if they hold either a validated job offer in Quebec or possess experience in a targeted area of training. As of March 20 2012, there are limitations on who may submit an application under the Quebec Skilled Worker category.

* PLEASE NOTE: Beginning August 1st, 2013, the Government of Quebec will place a cap of 20,000 on application intake for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Individuals with an offer of employment are not subject to this cap.

Applicants who are successful under the Quebec Immigration selection system are issued a Quebec Selection Certificate, followed by a Canadian Permanent Resident (Immigration) Visa.
To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 49 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 57 points.

The Quebec Immigration selection factors may be summarized as follows:

- Education Up to 12 points (Cutoff Score = 2 points)
- Area of Training Up to 16 points
- Validated Employment Offer Up to 10 points
- Work Experience Up to 8 points
- Age Up to 16 points
- Language Proficiency Up to 22 points
- Stay and Family in Quebec Up to 8 points
- Spouse's Characteristics Up to 16 points
- Children Up to 8 points
- Financial Self-Sufficiency 1 point (Cutoff Score = 1)
- Language test results must be submitted along with immigration applications to be awarded points for language proficiency:
- Up to an additional 6 points may be awarded upon the interview for Adaptability. With these points awarded, a single applicant must score a minimum of 55 points.
- An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 63 points.

Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must then successfully complete medical and security examinations conducted by the Canadian government in order to be granted a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa.

Quebec Experience Class:

Under the Quebec Experience Class (Programme de l'experience Quebecoise, or PEQ), there are two categories: one for foreign students, and another for Temporary Foreign Workers.

Applying to immigrate to Quebec under any category is a two-step process in which an applicant first applies for Certificat de Selection du Quebec (Quebec Selection Certificate, a document that allows the holder to immigrate to Quebec, commonly known as a CSQ). Once the applicant obtains a CSQ, he or she must then submit their application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for federal approval before their Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa can be issued.
Federal immigration authorities are responsible for processing criminal and medical checks.

Foreign students will be eligible to apply under this program if they:

- Have obtained a degree or diploma from an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education;
- Have studied in Quebec for at least 1,800 hours (two years); and
- Show that have successfully completed an intermediate level French course at a Quebec educational institution, if their studies were not completed in French.
- Temporary Foreign Workers in Quebec will be eligible to apply under this program if they:

- Have 12 months of Quebec work experience in a skilled, managerial or professional occupation in the 24 months prior to their application:
- Are employed and show legal status in Quebec at the time of their application; and
- Show that have successfully completed an intermediate level French course at a Quebec educational institution, or provide results of a standardized French proficiency test. Alternatively, they can show that they have satisfied the French language requirements of the professional order governing their occupation in Quebec.

Quebec immigration authorities expect the assessment of applications under the PEQ to be completed on a fast-track basis.
It is important to note that all applications from individuals who have obtained a CSQ are processed in their own priority queue at the federal level.

C. Provincial Skilled Worker Nominee Programs

Most provinces of Canada have their own skilled worker programs under Provincial Nominee programs. These programs are either employment driven or family/community driven.

1- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

If you are thinking about immigration to Calgary, Edmonton or any other city in Alberta, consider the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).
Successful applicants will receive an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.

Under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), you may qualify under one of the following streams:

- Strategic Recruitment Stream
- Engineering Occupations Category
- Compulsory and Optional Trades Category
- Post-Graduate Worker Category
- Employer Driven Stream
- Skilled Worker Category
- International Graduate Category
- Semi-Skilled Worker Category
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
- Work Experience Stream

Alberta Work Experience Category

Applicants to this category are able to nominate themselves for Permanent Residency, as opposed to other categories where an employer or other third party must nominate candidates.

In order to qualify under this stream, the applicant must:

- Be currently working full-time in Alberta;
- Hold a valid temporary work permit in one of several eligible occupations;
- Intend to reside and work permanently in Alberta in one of the above eligible occupations;
- Demonstrate full-time work in Alberta in an eligible occupation;
- For NOC 0, A, or B level occupations, full-time work must be for the past two of three years
- For NOC C level occupations, full-time work must be for the past three of four years
- Applicants may refer to the eligible occupation list to determine their occupation's NOC level.

Skilled Worker Category

The job offer must be in a skilled occupation;

The applicant must have the formal education and/or specialized training required for the position.
The applicant must be licensed, if needed for their profession, from the appropriate Alberta licensing body

International Graduate Category

The international graduate must have:

- Completed a degree, diploma, or graduate level credential from an approved Canadian educational institution;
- The completed educational program must have been at least 2 years in length at the undergraduate level or 1 year in length at the graduate level;
- The job offer must be in a skilled occupation;
- A current and valid post-graduation work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
- The formal education and/or specialized training required for the position.

Semi-Skilled Worker Category

The applicant must possess the qualifications necessary for the job offer in one of the following industries:
- Food and Beverage;
- Hospitality;
- Manufacturing;
- Trucking - Transportation;
- Food services.

The applicant must be currently working in Alberta on a work permit for an eligible occupation in one of the above fields;

The applicant must have completed at least a high school level of education
The applicant must meet minimum language requirements.

You can begin your job search for employment in Alberta with our free Canada Job Search Tool.

Post-Graduation Worker Category

To qualify under this category, an applicant must be in Canada on a valid post-graduation work permit.

In addition, the Applicant must:

- Show that they intend to live in Alberta permanently
- Be working full-time in Alberta for an Alberta employer
- Have obtained a certificate, diploma, degree, or have completed a graduate level program from a publicly funded community college, trade/technical school or university in Alberta or Canada, or at a private institution in Alberta authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees.

The program in Alberta must have been at least one year in duration Be working in an eligible NOC level 0, A, B, or C occupation

2- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

-British Columbia PNP Strategic Occupations Stream:

To qualify you must have a job offer from an employer in British Columbia that cannot be filled by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be either:
- A skilled worker: Applications in the Skilled Worker category must have a job offer in an eligible occupation in skill type 0 or skill levels A, and B of Canada's National Occupational Classification Matrix (NOC);
- A health care professional, specifically physicians, registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, and midwives; or
- An international graduate of a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. A semi-skilled worker in select Tourism/Hospitality occupations, Long-Haul Trucking occupations, and Food Processing occupations.

The province of British Columbia recently added the International Post-Graduates Pilot Project to its PNP. Under this category, international students who have obtained masters or doctorate degrees in the natural, applied or health sciences from eligible, recognized BC institutions within the last two years may apply even if they have not obtained a job offer from a BC employer.

3 - Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may qualify under one of the following categories:

Priority Assessment Category

This category is for applicants who have been working full-time in Manitoba for at least six months and have received a full-time, long-term job offer from their employer. There are two streams under this category:

Employer Direct

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will settle permanently in Manitoba. They must have been working in Manitoba on a Temporary Work Permit for at least 6 months and have a permanent job offer from that employer. It is required that the employer:

Has been unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
Is offering full time, permanent position; and
Offers compensation consistent with regional wages and existing collective bargaining agreements.

International Student

For this category, applicants must:

- Have graduated from a post-secondary program in Manitoba of at least one academic year in length;
- Have successfully applied for a post-graduation work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada; and
- Be currently working in Manitoba and have received a full-time, permanent employment offer from their employer.

Skilled Workers Overseas Category

This category is for skilled workers who demonstrate a connection to Manitoba and score sufficient points based on their age, English proficiency, work experience, education, and the nature of their connection to the province. Your connection to Manitoba must be one of the following:

- Proof of a close family member in Manitoba;
- One Affidavit of Support from a distant relative or close friend in Manitoba;
- Evidence of a completed education program in Manitoba (non-language training) or;
- Proof of at least six months previous full-time work in Manitoba

4 - Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (PNP), you may qualify under one of six categories:
- Skilled Worker
- Family Business Worker
- Community-Identified
- International Graduate
- Non-dependent Children of Nominees
- Agri-Food Sector Stream

Nova Scotia PNP Skilled Worker Stream

To qualify as a Skilled Worker, the applicant must have:

- A guaranteed job offer from a Nova Scotia employer who has exhausted all other options for finding workers and offers standard wages and working conditions for that occupational field;
- A desire for permanent, full-time employment;
- Basic literacy in English; and
- Minimum of Nova Scotia grade 12 or an equivalent thirteen years of schooling.

Nova Scotia PNP Family Business Worker Stream

To qualify under the Family Business Worker Stream, the applicant must have:
- A permanent Nova Scotia job offer from an employer who is a close relative and who owns a business in Nova Scotia;
- The skills, work experience, and licensing, if applicable, for the job; and - Certain minimum criteria for age, language ability and education.

Nova Scotia PNP Community Identified Stream

To qualify under the Community Identified Stream, the applicant must:
- Have strong established connections to a Nova Scotia community;
- Have a Letter of Identification from an organization that is mandated by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration;
- Be employable and be able to contribute to the economy and the labour market of the specific community.

Nova Scotia PNP International Graduate Stream (Currently Closed)

To qualify under the International Graduate Stream, the applicant must:
- Have received a diploma, certificate or degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary education within the past two years, having completed a full-time program of study;
- Have job offer in their field of study from a Nova Scotia employer that is guaranteed, full-time and permanent;
- Be working for that employer before the Provincial Nomination application is submitted;
- Have legal status in Canada;
- Have sufficient financial supports;
- Meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position and the minimum age, education, and language ability.

Nova Scotia PNP Non-dependent Children of Nova Scotia Nominees Stream (Currently Closed)

To qualify under the Non-dependent Children of Nova Scotia Nominees Stream, the applicant must:
- Be the non-dependent child of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Nova Scotia who immigrated through the Nova Scotia PNP;
- Have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience in their field of studies within the last five years, or demonstrate that they have employment prospects in Nova Scotia; and
- Fulfill certain age, language, education and training requirements.

5- Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Ontario PNP is an employer-driven program in that candidates cannot apply unless they have a permanent full-time job offer from an Ontario employer, or have obtained a PhD from a publicly-funded Ontario university (see below). There is generally a two-step process to nomination:

Step1- Ontario employers must complete the pre-screen application process and they must obtain approval for the positions they wish to fill.
Step 2- If the positions are approved, the Ontario employer must recruit foreign skilled workers to fill the positions. These candidates must then apply to the Opportunities Ontario PNP for a nomination.

Employer Eligibility

To be eligible, companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) must:
- Have been in existence and operation for at least three years preceding the application;
- Have at least $1,000,000 gross revenue in the previous fiscal year;
- Have at least five permanent full-time employees;
- Have a place of business located in Ontario.

Companies outside the GTA have less stringent eligibility criteria. They must:

- Have been in existence and operation for at least three years preceding the application;
- Have at least $500,000 in gross revenues in the previous fiscal year;
- Have at least three permanent full-time employees;
- Have a place of business located in Ontario.

International Student Category

The International Student Category has three streams,
1) the With Job Offer stream,
2) the International PhD Graduate stream, and
3) the International Masters Graduate Stream.

1) The With Job Offer stream allows approved Ontario employers to hire international students. Potential nominees must submit their applications for nomination:

To be eligible to apply for Ontario nomination as an international student, candidates must have:

- Graduated (or soon be graduating) from an approved publicly funded Canadian college or university in the past two years;
- A full-time job offer, for which they are qualified, from an approved Ontario employer in a skilled occupation (listed as NOC A, B, or 0).
- Received an Employer Pre-Screen Approved Position Form, along with the nominee application package from the Ontario employer;
- An offered wage that meets the prevailing entry-level wage in Ontario for the occupation; Legal status, if the prospective nominee is in Canada.

2) The PhD Graduate Stream is for graduates of PhD programs at Ontario publicly-funded universities. These candidates do not need a job offer to qualify for the program.

3) The Masters Graduate Stream is for international students who have graduated or are in the last semester of an existing Master's program at an eligible publicly funded university in Ontario. A job offer is not required in order to be eligible to apply.

6 - Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Successful applicants will receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.
Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), you may qualify under one of eight categories:

Saskatchewan PNP - Skilled Workers

To qualify as a Skilled Worker, an applicant must have a permanent full-time Saskatchewan job offer either:
As a skilled worker/professional/managerial position or in a designated trade; or As a worker who has already worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months on a temporary work permit.

You can begin your job search for employment in Saskatchewan with our free Canada Job Search Tool.

Saskatchewan PNP - Long Haul Truck Drivers

To qualify as a Long Haul Truck Driver, an applicant must:
- Have a temporary job offer from a Saskatchewan trucking firm;
- Obtain a Canadian work permit;
- Have a valid trucking license on par with a Saskatchewan Class 1A drivers license;
- Have at least two years of trucking experience;
- Be able to travel to the United States, if required by the employer; and Have a reasonable command of English.

Saskatchewan PNP - Health Professionals

To qualify as a Health Professional, an applicant must:
- Be working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit; and
- Have an offer of full-time permanent employment.

Saskatchewan PNP - Students

There are two streams under which a student may qualify.

To qualify under the Master's and PhD Graduate Stream, an applicant must:

- Have graduated from a Master's or PhD program of at least one academic year of full-time study from the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina;
- Apply within 2 years of the date on which the degree was granted and from a country in which the applicant has legal status;
Intend to live in Saskatchewan and is able to demonstrate the ability to settle and work in Saskatchewan with at least one of the following:
- Have worked in his or her field for a Saskatchewan employer for a minimum of six months under a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) post graduation work permit or have a current permanent full-time job offer from an employer in his or her field of study,
- Have a spouse with current permanent full-time employment in Saskatchewan, or
- Have enough money to sustain for a short time without work ($10,000 for the applicant and $2,000 for each accompanying family member).

To qualify under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Stream, an applicant must:

- Have graduated from a program of at least one academic year of full-time study in Canada and received a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized Canada post secondary educational institution;
- Have worked for a Saskatchewan employer for a minimum of six months (if graduated from a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan) or a minimum of twelve months (if graduated from a post-secondary institution outside of Saskatchewan).

Eligible types of work experience in Saskatchewan include on-campus, off-campus, co-op terms, graduate fellowships that can be verified by the institution, and work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
- Have applied for and received a post-graduation work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC); and
- Have a current permanent full-time job offer from their employer.

Changes to the Student streams include:

* The Post Graduation Work Permit and the Master's and PhD Graduate sub-categories will be combined into one Student sub-category.

* Saskatchewan graduates will be required to have a skilled job offer in Saskatchewan relevant to their education in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level 'A', 'B' or '0', or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan (Skilled Workers/Professionals Sub-Category) or a job offer requiring post-secondary education. (Work experience requirement continues to be six months)

*Out of province graduates will be required to have a skilled job offer in Saskatchewan relevant to their education in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level 'A', 'B' or '0', or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan (Skilled Workers/Professionals Sub-Category) or a job offer requiring post-secondary education; and must work in Saskatchewan for two years prior to application.

Application intake, as per the application intake thresholds, will be adjusted for persons wanting to apply under the current Student category criteria prior to December 31, 2013. An additional 250 applications from out-of-province graduates and an additional 150 applications from Saskatchewan graduates will be accepted until December 31, 2013 from applicants who meet all the program requirements including work experience requirements. No other application intake thresholds will be adjusted.

The changes to the Student sub-streams will help the SINP address high skilled labour shortages; ensure these nominees connect to the Saskatchewan labour market at a level suitable to their education; and will also increase retention by increasing nominees' connections to the labour market and communities.

The application guide will be posted on the immigration website in December 2013, prior to the new category being launched on January 2, 2014.

Saskatchewan PNP - Hospitality Sector Project

To qualify under this category, an applicant must:
- Hold a valid Temporary Work Permit for one of the following occupations;
- Food/Beverage Server
- Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff
- Have been employed by a Saskatchewan employer in one of those positions for a minimum of six months;
- Have completed a minimum of Grade 12 education (or equivalent); and
- Have sufficient English language ability for continued employment in Saskatchewan.

7- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may qualify under one of three categories:
- Job Offer Applicants
- Family Support Applicants
- Business Applicants

New Brunswick PNP Skilled Workers with Employer Support

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will settle permanently in New Brunswick, they must score at least 50 points on a self-assessment (age, education, experience, language ability, and adaptability), and they must have a New Brunswick job offer from an employer who:
- Has been unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; - Is offering full time, permanent position; and
Offers compensation consistent with regional wages and existing collective bargaining agreements.
You can begin your job search for employment in New Brunswick with our free Canada Job Search Tool.

8- Prince Edward Island PNP Skilled Worker
To qualify in the Skilled Worker category, an applicant must have:

- Score at least 50 points on the PEI PNP Self-Assessment form;
- A Prince Edward Island job offer for a skilled position;
- Education and training consistent with the position offered;
- A command of the English and French language if required for the position; and The intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island PNP Critical Worker
To qualify in the Critical Worker category, an applicant must have a Prince Edward Island job offer in skill level C or D in one of the following occupations:
- Truck driver
- Customer service representative
- Labourer
- Food & beverage server
- Housekeeping attendant
- A minimum of 6 months' work experience for a Prince Edward Island employer;
- Score at least 50 points on the PEI PNP Self-Assessment form;
- The intention to settle in Prince Edward Island;
- Meet at least some of the following criteria:
- Be less than 55 years of age;
- Have a minimum 12 years of education, including a high school diploma;
- Completed at least two years of full-time work experience within the past five years
- Be capable of being interviewed in English or French; and
- A command of the English and French language if required for the position

Prince Edward Island PNP International Graduate (Currently Closed)

To qualify in the International Graduate category, an applicant must have:
- Graduated within the past two years from full-time study at an accredited Canadian University or College.
- Score at least 50 points on the PEI PNP Self-Assessment form;
- A Prince Edward Island job offer in skill type 0 or skill level A or B;
- A minimum of 6 months work experience for a Prince Edward Island employer
- A command of the English and French language if required for the position; and
The intention to settle in Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island PNP Work Permit

This stream allows potential applicants the opportunity to transition into the Prince Edward Island business community. The applicant comes to the province on a work permit before making the investment, allowing them to settle and integrate into the business environment.

To qualify in this category, an applicant must:

Meet the age, education, work experience, adaptability and language skills required to establish and operate a business in the province
At the time of application, provide a business proposal and a business plan which details the start up or purchase of a business in Prince Edward Island
Have a settlement proposal sketching out their intention to move and settle in the province.
Demonstrate a minimum personal net worth of $400,000 CAD, legally obtained
Make a minimum investment of $150,000 in order to start or purchase an eligible business in the province
Have unencumbered personal funds of at least $100,000 for the required escrow deposit
Control at least 33 1/3% of the equity in the business or make an investment of at least $1,000,000 CAD in the business
Be willing and eligible to apply to CIC for a work permit for the business in Prince Edward Island where the applicant intends to work and invest in.

9- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may qualify under one of the following categories:

- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- Immigrant Entrepreneur

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Skilled Worker
To qualify for the Skilled Worker category, the applicant must have a Newfoundland and Labrador job offer that:

- Is full time and permanent;
- Utilizes specialized skills that could not otherwise be obtainable in Canada;
- Is consistent with provincial employment and wage standards.

Skilled Worker applicants may also be required to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for a pre-employment interview with the employer and the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development.

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP International Graduate

To qualify as an international graduate under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, applicants must:

- Have graduated from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in the past two years OR;
- Have applied during the last semester of completing your degree or diploma;
- Have receive a certificate, diploma, or degree from a program of at least 2 years in length;
- Have obtained a Post-Graduation Work Permit;
- Have the necessary qualifications and English or French language ability for the job being offered;
- Have sufficient settlement funds;
- Have obtained a permanent full time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer and have reasonable expectation of employment in the province in the near future OR;
- Have a proven attachment to the local labour market. An applicant who is considered to have a labour market attachment is one who is currently working in a full-time position that is either temporary or on contract and can demonstrate that the position has potential to be extended or another position within the company would be granted.

10- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

Under the Northwest Territories Nomination Program, you may qualify under one of the following four categories:

- Skilled Worker
- Critical Impact Worker
- Entrepreneur Business
- Self-Employed Business

The Skilled Worker Category:

To qualify under the Skilled Worker category of the NTNP, an applicant must:

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

The employer must:

- Have been registered and in operation for at least a year;
- Show that they tried to recruit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the job vacancy;
- Show that the compensation for the job is commensurate with local standards; and
- Obtain a Labour Market Opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

The Critical Impact Worker Category:

To qualify under the Critical Impact Worker category of the NTNP, an applicant must:

- Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Northwest Territories employer in a hospitality or service sector occupation that falls in levels C or D in the National Occupational Classification Matrix;
- Have a temporary work permit and have worked in the position in the Northwest Territories for 6 months;
- Show sufficient financial supports or settlement supports in the Northwest Territories; - Have the required work experience for the occupation;
- Have the ability to conduct basic communications in the official language of the work place;and
- Not be a refugee claimant.

The employer must:

- Have been registered and in operation for at least six months;
- Show that they tried to recruit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the job vacancy;
- Show that the compensation for the job is commensurate with local standards;
- Be in good standing with the Employment Standards Office; and
- Obtain a Labour Market Opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).
- Create a business plan for their business or practice

11- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP), you may qualify under one of two streams:

Business Program
Skilled Worker

Yukon PNP Skilled Worker Program

There are two categories under the Skilled Worker Program:

1- Skilled Worker

To qualify as a Skilled Worker under the Yukon Nominee Program, the applicant 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.

2- Critical Impact Worker

To qualify as a Critical Impact Worker, the applicant 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.