YUKON NOMINEE PROGRAM (YNP)
Yukon Territory, a federal state in Canada, is located on the northwestern side of Canada. Yukon is known for its mesmerising mountain ranges and beautiful landscapes. The population of Yukon is just over 30,000 people. Due to its low population, the province has a high demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers.
WHAT IS THE YUKON NOMINEE PROGRAM (YNP)?
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) was launched to attract more immigrants to the Yukon who are capable of fulfilling the needs of the labour market in the province and can make an important contribution to the province’s economy. The Yukon PNP program offers opportunities to overseas skilled workers who have the skillset, work experience, academic qualifications, and other important requirements and can receive Canada Yukon Immigration through this program.
WHAT IS THE PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to allow all provincial Canadian governments to nominate immigrants they require for their Canadian provinces & Territories to fulfil their labour market needs. Applicants who want Canadian permanent residency can apply for visas through various PNP programs per their requirements.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE YUKON NOMINEE PROGRAM?
Some benefits of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) are mentioned below:
- The easiest way to settle in the province of Yukon.
- Allow foreign skilled workers to immigrate to Yukon and work in the province.
- YNP helps the provincial government to meet the labour requirements.
- YNP helps the province government to select the applicants who are capable of contributing to the economy of the province and help the government to achieve economic prosperity.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR YUKON PNP?
Here are some of the basic Yukon PNP eligibility requirements that applicants have to fulfill –
- Applicants have to meet language requirements
- Must have a valid full-time job offer in Yukon.
- Must have to show intention to settle permanently in Yukon
- Applicants should have the required work experience
- Applicants have to get selected into the IRCC Express Entry Pool.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF YUKON NOMINEE PROGRAM (YNP)?
Here are the five Canadian Immigration Stream under the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program Categories:
YUKON SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
Yukon Skilled Worker Stream is designed for overseas skilled workers with work experience and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer, and they are willing to settle in the province with a Canada Permanent Residence visa. The Skilled Worker program allows Yukon employers to hire skilled overseas workers to fill important gaps within the province’s labour market.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants Occupations should lie in a National Occupational Classification ( NOC ) skill level 0, A or B.
- Must have academic qualifications (depending on job).
- Must have a full-time permanent job offer from the Yukon employer.
- Applicants need to have at least one year of work experience
- A valid Yukon work permit is mandatory for every applicant
- Meet the required language proficiency (IELTS score, CELPIP test)
YUKON EXPRESS ENTRY (YEE)
Applicants with an active Express Entry profile and a valid job offer from a Yukon employer may apply for a Provincial Nomination from Yukon through the Yukon Express Entry (YEE) stream. This stream is aligned with the Canada Express Entry System; applicants who qualify for this stream can apply for Canada PR at an accelerated pace.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must qualify for one of three federal immigration programs: Federal Skilled Trade, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Worker.
- Applicants need to have a federal Express Entry Profile.
- Applicants have to show settlement funds
- Must have a full-time permanent job offer from a Yukon employer.
- The applicant must intend to live and work in Yukon.
- Must have proficiency in English or French languages.
YUKON CRITICAL IMPACT WORKER PROGRAM
The critical Impact Workers stream is designed for overseas semi-skilled or unskilled workers with work experience in an occupation in high demand in the province and a valid job offer from the Yukon employer; they are eligible for Provincial Nomination from Yukon.
Yukon PNP Eligibility Requirements: –
- Applicants need to have at least six months of work experience in a semi-skilled or unskilled occupation in the Yukon.
- Must have a job offer from a Yukon employer.
- Meet the required language proficiency (IELTS score, CELPIP score).
- Applicants should have a valid Yukon work permit.
YUKON BUSINESS NOMINEE PROGRAM
The Yukon Business Nominee Program is designed for individuals with proven business and entrepreneurial skills and experience to operate their businesses and support the economy of the Yukon. The applicants who want to establish a new business in Yukon, partner with an existing business, or purchase and operate a new business get preference under this stream.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants have to score at least 65 points on the Nominee Assessment Grid
- Must have proficiency in English or French languages.
- Must have at least 5 years of entrepreneurial/business management experience.
- Must have a minimum net worth of CAD $500,000.
- Applicants also have to show CAD $300,000 in liquid assets.
- Applicants have to show the intention to permanently settle in the Yukon.
YUKON COMMUNITY PILOT PROGRAM
The Yukon Community Pilot Program is a new stream of the Yukon PNP, it permits those applicants who are already nominated to get a Canadian work permit. Under the Yukon Pilot Program, qualified applicants who meet all eligibility requirements will receive an open work permit for 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have 2 to 3 job offers all in the same Yukon participating community
- You must have Provincial Nomination from Yukon
- You must have a signed letter of support from the Government of Yukon.
- Must have proficiency in English or French languages.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE YUKON PNP?
Applicants can apply for Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) through four nomination streams:
(i) Yukon Express Entry (YEE)
Here are some steps through which you can easily apply for the YNP through Express Entry program:-
Step 1
Applicants have to create a Federal Express Entry Profile
Step 2
After completing your profile submit it to the Express Entry Pool
Step 3
Choose ‘Yukon’ as your province of nomination
Step 4
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency Canada
Step 5
Submit your complete application with all necessary documents
Step 6
Wait for the acceptance
(ii) Skilled Worker Program
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for YNP through Skilled Worker Stream: –
Step 1
Applicants have to create a Federal Express Entry Profile
Step 2
After completing your profile submit it to the Express Entry Pool
Step 3
Wait for your nomination
Step 4
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency Canada
Step 5
Submit your complete application with all necessary documents
Step 6
Wait for the acceptance.
(iii) Critical Impact Worker Program
Step 1
Applicants can apply under NOC C or D categories:
Step 2
Applicants have to create a Federal Express Entry Profile
Step 3
After completing your profile submit it to the Express Entry Pool
Step 4
Get Nomination
Step 5
Submit your application for ITA (Invitation to Apply)
Step 6
Submit your complete application with all necessary documents
Step 7
Wait for the acceptance.
(iv) Yukon Community Pilot (YCP)
Applicants can apply for part-time and seasonal employment immigration through this Yukon Pilot Program:
Step 1
Applicants have to apply for the job offer in his/her related occupation
Step 2
Apply for the Provincial Nomination
Step 3
Apply or request for a Canadian work permit
ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM (CRS)
Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) Calculator is the points-based system used to access and score applicants profiles and scrutinise applications on the basis of ranking in the express entry pool. There are a total of 1200 points in the CRS score Calculator.
If the applicant has received a nomination by any Canadian province, he will get a 600 additional CRS score, which will increase his chance to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Yukon Canada permanent residence visa in the next Express Entry draws.
WHAT IS THE COST OF APPLYING TO THE YUKON NOMINEE PROGRAM (YNP)?
For the Yukon PNP, there is no application fee. Applicants have to pay a charge or fee of CAD $1,325 to apply for the Skilled Worker Program.
WHAT IS THE YUKON PNP PROCESSING TIME?
Yukon PNP application processing time depends on the immigration streams that the applicant has selected. In most cases, applications will be processed within 3 months to 4 months but if the province receives extra applications or applicants are unable to provide proper documents then it may take longer to process the application.
POPULAR HIGH-PAYING JOBS IN YUKON
| S.NO | Job Profiles | NOC |
| 1 | IT Professionals | 2174 |
| 2 | Accommodation, travel, tourism, and related services supervisors & managers | 6313 |
| 3 | Electricians | 7241 |
| 4 | Dentists | 3113 |
| 5 | Bookkeepers | 1311 |
| 6 | Retail Salespersons | 6421 |
| 7 | Truck Drivers | 7511 |
| 8 | Early Childhood Educator | 4214 |
| 9 | Cooks | 6322 |
| 10 | Registered Nurses | 3012 |
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