Yukon

A simplified path for those seeking to settle in Canada’s scenic Yukon region is provided by the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program (YNP). Candidates can take advantage of multiple immigration streams catered to a range of qualifications and goals by aligning with the YNP.

Overview of the Yukon PNP Program

The goal of the YNP is to draw in entrepreneurs, skilled laborers, and people with essential skills to support Yukon’s economic development. The chances of obtaining permanent residence in Canada are greatly increased for successful nominees who also receive a provincial nomination.

Yukon Immigration Streams

The YNP has several different streams which cater according to each applicant’s profile:

Yukon Express Entry

For eligible applicants, the immigration process is accelerated by this stream’s integration with the federal Express Entry system.

The requirements for eligibility are as follows

• A person must be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration programs such as the Canadian Experience Class Federal Skilled Worker Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program.
• A legitimate offer of employment, full-time and permanent from a Yukon employer.
• As directed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) exhibit adequate settlement funds.
• The intention is to live and work in Yukon.

Yukon Skilled Worker Program

This stream targets people with skills in levels 0 A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) making it easier to nominee qualified professionals.

The requirements for eligibility are as follows

• Obtain an offer of employment in NOC 0 A or B from a qualified Yukon employer full-time permanent.
• A minimum of a year’s worth of relevant work experience.
• Relevant educational background for the role including a high school degree at minimum.
• Language competency: CLB 5 for NOC B and CLB 7 for NOC 0 and A.

Yukon Critical Impact Worker Program

The lack of workers in semi-skilled and unskilled occupations (NOC C and D) is addressed by this stream.

The requirements for eligibility are as follows

• Get a permanent full-time offer of employment from a Yukon company in NOC C or D.
• A minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
• Relevant educational background for the position with at least a high school degree.
• Language proficiency: French or English at least CLB 4.

Yukon Business Nominee Program

This is designed for business managers and entrepreneurs who are prepared to make investments and actively run a company in Yukon.

The requirements for eligibility are as follows

• On the Nominee Assessment Grid obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
• At least three years of experience running a business or being an entrepreneur.
• Five or more years of experience in the field of the proposed business.
• A minimum of CAD $500,000 in net worth with CAD $300,000 in liquid assets.
• Plan to invest at least CAD $300,000 in business in the Yukon.

Yukon Community Pilot

Participants in this pilot program can work for several employers in participating in Yukon communities thanks to a special work permit.

The requirements for eligibility are as follows

• The Yukon must propose a candidate for permanent residence.
• Hold two or three job offers from companies in the same Yukon community that are participating with a minimum of thirty hours per week.
• Work must be non-seasonal and pay at least the minimum wage set by the region.

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