Updated as per IRCC & Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
Prepared by HCFL Immigration – Calgary, Alberta
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) allows the Government of Yukon to nominate foreign nationals who can
meet Yukon’s labour market and economic needs for Canadian Permanent Residence. The program is
delivered in partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Yukon is one of Canada’s three northern territories and has a growing economy supported by tourism,
mining, construction, renewable energy, and service industries. YNP helps employers address labour
shortages by retaining skilled and semi-skilled workers.

YNP Streams

1) Skilled Worker Stream
• For skilled workers in eligible NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations
• Requires a full-time, permanent job offer from a Yukon employer
• Applicant must have at least one year of relevant work experience
• Language proficiency required as per occupation and federal standards
2) Express Entry Stream
• Aligned with the federal Express Entry system
• Requires an active Express Entry profile
• Applicant must qualify under a federal economic immigration program
• Provides faster federal processing after nomination

3) Critical Impact Worker Stream
• For semi-skilled or low-skilled workers in eligible NOC TEER 4 or 5 occupations
• Requires a full-time, permanent job offer from a Yukon employer
• Applicants must have relevant work experience
• Basic language proficiency in English or French is required
4) Business Nominee Program
• For experienced entrepreneurs intending to establish or purchase a business in Yukon
• Minimum net worth requirement applies
• Minimum investment threshold required in a Yukon-based business
• Applicants must actively manage the business and meet performance agreement conditions
Application Process
• Yukon employer submits an application to YNP (for worker streams)
• Receive territorial nomination upon approval
• Apply for Permanent Residence through IRCC
• Apply for a work permit if eligible while PR is being processed

Processing Time

YNP processing times vary based on stream, employer readiness, and application volume. Provincial
processing may take several weeks to several months. After nomination, Permanent Residence processing
timelines are determined by IRCC.

How HCFL Immigration Can Help

• YNP stream selection and eligibility assessment
• Employer-driven application coordination
• Express Entry alignment and CRS strategy
• Business nominee planning and compliance
• Post-nomination Permanent Residence support

HCFL Immigration provides updated, IRCC-compliant guidance to help applicants successfully immigrate to
Yukon through YNP.