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Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

Northwest Territories — PNP guide

Stream overview and official links. Criteria and intake status change—verify on the government site before you apply.

The NTNP is built around employer-supported immigration and business immigration. Employers typically register and submit nominee applications through the territory’s online portal. A Francophone stream is also listed on the official NWT immigration site for eligible French-speaking applicants.

Official Northwest Territories immigration site All provinces (PNP overview)

Streams and categories (summary)

Names and groupings follow public provincial materials. Sub-rules (NOC TEER, wages, language, job-offer format, EOI scoring) are in the official program guides—not reproduced here.

Employer-Driven Stream (categories)

  • Skilled Worker — skilled NOC TEER categories with an eligible NWT job offer and employer nomination (confirm TEER rules on immigratenwt.ca).
  • NWT Express Entry — Express Entry–aligned employer-supported category when criteria are met.
  • Entry Level / Semi-Skilled — for eligible occupations when the territory’s criteria for this category are met.

Other NTNP routes

  • Business Stream — for purchasing, starting, or investing in a business in the NWT.
  • Francophone Stream — French-language stream described on the official NWT immigration website (verify eligibility and process).
Official updates, pauses, and caps

The NWT works within a fixed federal nomination allocation. The territory may pause intake or stop accepting new applications when caps are reached or during policy changes. Always read the banner and news on immigratenwt.ca for the current year’s intake status—do not rely on informal forums.

Key official pages

This guide is for general information only. Provincial programs and IRCC rules change. A provincial nomination does not guarantee permanent residence. For advice on your situation, consult a licensed immigration professional.

Frequently asked questions

No. This is a general orientation guide with links to the official provincial immigration website. Eligibility, forms, fees, occupation lists, draws, and temporary pauses are set only by the province and IRCC. Always follow the current official guides and notices.

Provinces publish notices, news, and sometimes banners on their immigration portals when intake is capped, paused, or changed. Check the official “updates” or “news” section linked from this page before paying fees or making employment decisions.

A licensed RCIC can advise on strategy, stream selection, provincial and federal applications, and documentation. Book a consultation if you want your profile matched to realistic pathways under current program rules.