The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program operated on
behalf of the Government of Yukon by the Ministry of Employment and Immigration
in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to speed up the
processing of an application for permanent residence.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for immigration to Canada under the Yukon
Provincial Nominee Program, book a consultation with one of our qualified
immigration consultants.
About the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program
This Program is designed to support the province’s economic growth by attracting
foreign workers. Individuals nominated by the Province of Yukon, together with
their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for a permanent
resident visa as a Provincial Nominee. Immigroup helps applicants wishing to
live and work in the province under the following Provincial Nominee Programs:
Skilled
Worker
The Skilled Worker Program is designed to attract qualified individuals who can
help alleviate the shortage of skilled workers in the province who cannot be
found within the current territorial or national labor market. Applicants with a
permanent, full-time employment offer from a local employer with the required
education, work experience, and other criteria can apply for the Skilled Worker
program. Applicants should also be able to qualify under the federal skilled
worker program in order to qualify for this immigration program.
Business/Entrepreneur
The Business Nominee Program operates under an agreement with the Government of
Canada and allows the Government of the province to nominate for immigration to
Canada those individuals with proven business skills who want to live in Yukon,
and who want to own and operate a business and make a significant contribution
to the community. Potential immigrants should be able to invest $150,000 into
establishing or purchasing a business and have a net worth of $250,000.
Applicants must submit a detailed business plan and prove they have the
education and experience needed to run a business.
Quick facts
The Yukon Territory is located in the northwestern corner of Canada and borders
the U.S. state of Alaska to the west. To the east is Canada's Northwest
Territories and to the south, the Province of British Columbia.
Population: 31,000
Land Mass: 483,000km2
Capital City: Whitehorse
Major Cities/Attractions: Whitehorse Major
Industries: Mining Official
Language: English
GDP Per Capital: $51,154
Interesting Fact: The term “Yukon” is an aboriginal word meaning “Great
River”. The territory is named after the Yukon River.
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