The Northwest Territories Nominee Program enables the territories to nominate applicants according to the territorial needs and the applicants’ potential adaptability to life in the Northwest Territories. There are two different streams under the Northwest Territories Nominee Program: the Skilled Worker/Critical Impact Worker stream and the Business stream.
This is an employer-driven category that enables Northwest Territories employers to fill vacant positions with qualified immigrants when the national and territorial labour markets cannot fill them.
The Business stream is comprised of two categories: The Entrepreneur Category and the Self-Employed Category. The Entrepreneur Category enables business owners and operators in certain industries to propose a business plan to start a business, invest in an existing business, or purchase a business upon immigration. Applicants must meet certain financial requirements and business qualifications. The Self-Employed Category allows professionals to immigrate to the Northwest Territories to provide a service that is in demand in the territories.
