Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Program Overview:
Foreign nationals who have a job offer from an employer in the Northwest Territories (NWT) can apply to immigrate through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program Employer-Driven stream. The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) provides eligible Foreign Nationals a pathway to becoming permanent residents in Canada.
Key Highlights About the Program
- The Northwest Territories Nominee Program Employer-Driven stream allows employers to hire skilled workers and help skilled workers gain Canadian Permanent Residency.
- The employer who wants to hire and nominate foreign nationals must prove that no Canadians or Canadian Permanent Residents are available for the job.
- There are three program categories under the employer-driven stream.
- Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations
- Skilled Worker
- NWT Express Entry: Express Entry helps candidates to fast-track applications for permanent residency. If nominated, the candidate will receive 600 points within the Express Entry pool.
- Foreign nationals who are outside Canada are typically not eligible for nomination except under exceptional circumstances.
Program Eligibility Requirements
Program Specific Data Analysis
Canada – Admissions of Permanent Residents by Province/Territory of Intended Destination and Immigration Category, January 2015 – November 2020.
Level plan 2021 to 2023 Notice – Supplementary Information for the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan – Canada.ca
Key Candidates for the Program
- Entry Level/Semi-Skilled
- Skilled Workers
Step by Step Process
Find an employer
To apply under the employer-driven stream, an applicant first needs an LMIA job offer from an NWT employer.
Applicant and employer must determine they meet all program criteria
Applicant and employer must determine they meet all program criteria and gather all relevant information and documents. Applicants applying under the express entry category must have created an express entry profile.
Submit Applications
Applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the employer’s NTNP online application portal.
Apply for Permanent Residence if Successful
If the nomination is successful, an applicant can then apply for permanent residence with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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HOW TO APPLY
- Candidates must first create an Express Entry Profile under the Federal express entry program and indicate their intention to live in Alberta.
- Suppose the candidate receives a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter from AINP in their Express Entry profile. In that case, the applicant must respond within two weeks of receiving the Notification of Interest and provide the Express Entry profile number.
- Applicants must contact AINP to indicate their interest in applying for the program after receiving the NOI letter. And must receive a request from the AINP to apply to this stream.
- Candidates must determine they meet the assessment criteria before completing and submitting an application. To complete the application, the applicant needs to create an online account on the AINP portal. Fill out the application completely and accurately. Upload all supporting documents using the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Document Checklist.
- Apply to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Express Entry streams online and pay the application fee of $500.
- If the candidate’s application under the AINP express entry stream is approved, the candidate will receive a nomination certificate through the federal Express Entry portal. The candidate must accept the nomination within 30 days after it is issued through the federal Express Entry portal to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence from IRCC. An application for permanent residence must be submitted within 60 days.
Latest Program Updates
The AINP has accepted and processed applications and Expressions of Interest, with temporary adjustments to some application and assessment processes due to covid-19. Learn more about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program response to COVID-19.
Historical Program Data
Canada – Admissions of Permanent Residents by Province/Territory of Intended Destination and Immigration Category, January 2015 – November 2020.
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