Northwest Territories: Express Entry Stream
Candidates who are eligible to enter the federal Express Entry pool by qualifying for one of the three federal immigration programs (Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class) may also be eligible for the Northwest Territories’ Express Entry Stream, which nominates certain potential immigrants who meet the criteria of the Skilled Worker Stream.

Northwest Territories PNP Critical Impact Worker Stream
Foreign nationals who work in low-skilled or unskilled occupations and have already been working in the Northwest Territories for at least six months, may qualify under this program. If the individual has been offered their position on a full-time permanent basis and they have the skills and experience as well as the language proficiency required for the job, they may be eligible. The worker must also be able to demonstrate that they can financially support themselves. The employer must be able to demonstrate that:

 They have a potential candidate in mind for the vacant position
 They are in good standing with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) for Nunavut and the Northwest Territories and the Employment Standards Office
 They have been registered as a business and in operation for at least six months
 They tried to recruit among Canadians and permanent residents for the position and they must submit a summary of their results
 They must submit a positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO)

After the employer has applied, the potential nominee/employee must also apply and demonstrate the following:
 Have a temporary work permit that allows them to work in Canada
 Have worked in the same position for at least the past six months
 Have any work experience that may be required for the position
 They can communicate in English or French. The nominee must undergo language testing from an agency that is approved by the CIC.
Note: Refugee claimants are ineligible for a nomination under this program.