The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is a series of immigration pathways that grant Canadian permanent residency to eligible foreign nationals. This program is a great opportunity for those looking to live in the Yukon Territory with a population of over 30,000. With an economy based on mining and tourism, the Yukon is an ideal place for people who want strong communities and vast, unspoiled open space.
Immigration to Yukon Canada (YNP)
The Yukon labor market is looking to attract skilled foreign workers to fill the high demand for semi-skilled and skilled jobs. YNP responds to this need by offering different migration routes.
The main streams of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Yukon Express Entry (YEE): This stream is coordinated with the federal Express Entry system, and candidates need to have an active profile in the Express Entry system to be eligible.
- Yukon Skilled Worker: Applicants for this stream must have education, work experience related to the job in question, a language certificate and a desire to live in the Yukon. The minimum education required is a high school diploma and at least one year of work experience.
- Yukon Critical Impact Worker: This stream offers eligible workers with semi-skilled work experience and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer the opportunity to receive a provincial nomination.
- Yukon Business Candidate: This stream is suitable for individuals with business and entrepreneurial experience who are planning to start a business in the Yukon.
- Yukon Community Pilot: This new stream is designed to meet the specific economic and labor market needs of the Yukon.
Benefits of immigrating to the Yukon
- Access to Canadian Permanent Residency: YNP grants you and your family permanent Canadian residency.
- Job opportunities: Yukon is looking to attract skilled workers in a variety of occupations.
- High quality of life: Yukon offers an ideal quality of life with pristine nature, high security and strong communities.
- Cost of living: Yukon has a lower cost of living compared to other Canadian provinces.
Requirements to immigrate to the Yukon
The requirements for each YNP migration stream are different. In general, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Legal age (at least 18 years)
- Desire to live in the Yukon
- Police Clearance
- Language certificate (usually English or French)
- Relevant work experience (in some streams)
Education (in some streams) - financial ability
Steps to immigrate to the Yukon
- Choosing the right immigration stream
- Check conditions and requirements
- Collecting documents
- Complete the application form
- Payment of relevant fees
- Submit request
- Application review and processing
- Receive provincial nomination
- Applying for permanent residence in Canada