What is the Yukon Nominee Program?

The Yukon Nominee Program is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for Canadian immigration by the Yukon territory. Applicants apply directly to Yukon, and Yukon nominates accepted individuals to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration.

To qualify for any Provincial Nominee Program, you must have the skills, education, work experience, and funds needed to settle in the province or territory of your application.

Yukon currently has 4 immigration streams: (a) Skilled Worker, (b) Express Entry, (c) Critical Impact Worker, and (d) Business Streams.

Who can apply for the Yukon Skilled Worker Program?

You may qualify for the Yukon Skilled Worker Program if you:

• have a valid job offer
• have a valid work permit, if already working in Yukon
• have at least 1-year relevant work experience in the last 10 years
• have at least a high school diploma
• meet minimum language proficiency requirements (CLB 5/7)
• proof of Canadian education, if applicable

Who can apply for the Yukon Express Entry Program?

You may qualify for the Yukon Express Entry Program if you:

• meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry
• have a valid job offer from a Yukon employer
• have proof of settlement funds

Who can apply for the Yukon Critical Impact Worker Program?

You may qualify for the Yukon Critical Impact Worker Program if you:

• have a valid job offer
• have a valid work permit, if already working in Yukon
• have at least 6 months’ relevant work experience in the last 10 years
• have at least a high school diploma
• meet minimum language proficiency requirements (CLB 4)
• proof of Canadian education, if applicable

Who can apply for the Yukon Business Program?

You may qualify for the Yukon Business Program if you:

• have a net worth of $500,000
• invest $300,000 with a minimum 1/3 business ownership
• have at least 3 years’ business/management experience
• have at least 5 years’ relevant work experience
• have at least a high school diploma
• meet minimum language requirements (CLB 4)
• score at least 65 points in Yukon’s assessment system

Can family members accompany the principal applicant?

Yes, you can bring family members that you declared in your Yukon Nominee Program application. These include:

• your spouse or common-law partner
• your dependent child (<22 years old)
• your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child
• a dependent child of a dependent child

What are the key considerations in submitting an application?

The requirements might look simple on paper, but often applications are rejected because the documents submitted were inaccurate, incomplete, or non-compliant. Here are some key considerations when applying for the Yukon Nominee Program:

• Are you applying under the right immigration program?
• What additional submissions can strengthen your application?
• Will your status in Canada affect your application?