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Yukon Immigration

Yukon Immigration

Formerly known as the Yukon Territory, Yukon is found on the north-western side of Canada and is an area of high plateaus and mountains. Yukon today is home to approximately 32,000 people, most of the population live in the capital of Whitehorse. About one quarter of Yukon residents are of Aboriginal descent and the Yukon is home to fourteen of Canada’s First Nations, speaking eight different languages. Its economy depends mostly on mining and tourism. If you value strong communities, as well as amazing outdoors, Yukon could be a great place for you to settle.

Yukon Nominee Program

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is part of the Yukon Immigration Strategy and is an economic immigration program designed to support Yukon’s labour market. The Government of Yukon in partnership with Immigration Canada operates it.

Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the territory may receive a Yukon Provincial Nomination Certificate, after which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with the Government of Canada.

Yukon Nominee Program Streams

The Yukon PNP has various categories under which an individual may qualify for immigration, these include:

  • Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
    Candidates who are eligible to enter the federal Express Entry pool and are interested in living and working in Yukon may apply to the Yukon Express Entry stream (YEE).
  • Skilled Worker
    Under this stream, Yukon employers may nominate foreign nationals working in skilled occupations for Canadian permanent residence.
  • Critical Impact Worker
    Under this stream, Yukon employers may nominate foreign nationals with skills and experience that are in-demand in the territory.
  • Business Nominee
    This program targets individuals with proven business skills looking to own and operate a business in Yukon and make a significant contribution to the community.

Yukon Express Entry

To enter the federal Express Entry pool, candidates must be eligible for one of the three federal economic immigration programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program
  • Canadian Experience Class

Requirements

To be eligible for Yukon Express Entry, applicants must:

  • Meet the requirements of one of the three federal economic immigration programs;
  • Complete the online Express Entry application to receive a Profile Number and, if applicable, a Job Seeker Validation Code;
  • Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and any accompanying family members in Canada;
    • The amount of money required is based on the size of the applicant’s family, as determined by IRCC.
  • Have a valid job offer for permanent, full-time work from an eligible Yukon employer; and
  • Have a genuine intention to live and work in Yukon.

Yukon Skilled Worker Category

The Yukon Skilled Worker Category targets candidates for jobs in NOC skill levels 0, A and B

Requirements

  • Demonstrate at least one year of related work experience for the position being filled. This work experience may be gained outside Yukon.
  • Education and work experience that satisfies all requirements of the job as per the criteria specified in the National Occupational Classification. Minimum high school completion.
  • If in Canada at the time of application, maintain a valid work permit throughout the YNP application and assessment process.
  • For skill levels 0 and A, candidates require the following minimum language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing depending on the test used:
    • IELTS (English): Level 6
    • TEF (English): Level 4
  • For skill level B, candidates require the following minimum language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing depending on the test used:
    • IELTS (English): Level 5
    • TEF (English): Level 3

Yukon Critical Impact Worker Category

The Yukon Critical Impact Worker Category targets candidates for jobs in NOC skill levels C and D.

Requirements

  • Minimum of six months directly related work experience for the position being nominated.
  • Education and work experience that satisfies all requirements of the job as per the criteria specified in the National Occupational Classification. Minimum high school completion.
  • If in Canada at the time of application, maintain a valid work permit throughout the YNP application and assessment process.
  • For skill levels 0 and A, candidates require the following minimum language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing depending on the test used:
    • IELTS (English): Level 4
    • TEF (English): Level 3

Yukon Business Nominee Program

The Yukon Business Nominee Program allows entrepreneurs to own and operate their business in Yukon.

Candidates initially come to Yukon on a two-year work permit, before being nominated for permanent residence if they successfully establish their business.

Applicant’s Requirements

  • Have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD, verified by a Yukon accounting firm.
  • Have at least $300,000 CAD in liquid assets (cash, bonds, cash derivatives etc.), verified by a Yukon accounting firm.
  • Invest at least $300,000 in capital investments for the business in the first 2 years.
  • Provide proof that the claimed net worth and liquid assets has been obtained through legal means
  • Score at least 65 points on the assessment grid.
  • Minimum high school education. If your business requires more education, you must also provide proof of these credentials.
  • Have at least three years of entrepreneurial or business management experience.
  • Submit a Resettlement Plan demonstrating their intent to establish Yukon residency; and
  • For skill levels 0 and A, candidates require the following minimum language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing depending on the test used:
    • IELTS (English): Level 6
    • TEF (English): Level 4
  • Intend to settle permanently in Yukon and actively operate a business in the territory.
  • Have not yet purchased or started the business in Yukon at the time application.

Business Eligibility

The business must:

  • Be a new business or a purchase of an existing Yukon business.
  • Be managed by the candidate.
  • Not be a passive investment.
  • Belong to any of the following strategic sectors:
    • Information technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Value-added processing
    • Forestry
    • Tourism products, attractions, services and facilities
    • Energy
    • Mining or mineral development
    • Agriculture
    • Cultural industries
    • Film and video production