Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
The Yukon Nominee Program was developed to allow the Government of Yukon to nominate potential immigrants based on industrial and economic priorities and labour market conditions; and who, based on Yukon’s assessment, have a strong likelihood of successfully establishing themselves in Yukon society.
There are three programs the Yukon Nominee Program offers: the Skilled Worker Program, the Critical Impact Worker Program and the Business Program. Please link to the categories listed to find out more information on each program:
Skilled Worker Program
The Skilled Worker Program is an employer driven process. The program is intended to identify individuals who have the capability of making a significant economic contribution to a Yukon business, industry or community. The program is designed to attract qualified individuals that will assist with shortages of skilled workers in the Territory
Eligibility – the potential nominee must:
Critical Impact Worker Program
Eligibility – the potential nominee must:
Yukon Business Nominee Program
Yukon is looking for people with at least five years business experience who can start a new business, partner with an existing business, or purchase and operate an existing business in order to enhance the production and marketing of goods, services, exports, technology or research in the priority sectors.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be nominated, an individual must plan to be actively involved in the management and operation of the business. There is a requirement for equity investment in the business to ensure its viability. The minimum amount is $150,000 CDN, which must purchase a minimum of 33.33 percent of the business.
Priority will be given to immigrant entrepreneurs who intend to establish an active business or purchase all of an existing business that has supportable prospects for expansion in a sector identified by the Strategic Sector List.
Priority Business Sectors:
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As Canadian immigration specialists, ICS is committed to ensuring that you obtain the best Canadian visa or immigration service for your requirements. You can set your application in motion today by submitting our Initial Consultation Form to schedule your consultation with one of our immigration attorneys.
After we assess your qualifications, you will be informed if you qualify. If you would qualify to apply for Canada Immigration as the Yukon Provincial Nominee Class, we open your file and proceed with the processing of your application for the permanent resident visa or work permit.