Northwest Territories.
NTNP, decoded.
The NTNP helps N.W.T. employers recruit and retain workers when no Canadians are available. For 2026 the territory has a 197-nomination allocation and introduced an Expression-of-Interest system for its Employer-Driven Stream, with several draws planned through the year.
How the NTNP works.
Northwest Territories Nominee Program, run by Government of the Northwest Territories with IRCC. You qualify under a stream, get selected or nominated, then IRCC decides your PR. Official site →
Employer-driven / new EOI
Employer-driven; a new Expression-of-Interest system launched for the Employer-Driven Stream in March 2026.
Allocation & fees
New Employer-Driven EOI system launched March 2026; small allocation. Figures change — verify on the official site. Data checked 2026-07-21.
Live tracker
Northwest Territories in 2026, by the numbers.
Smallest allocation in Canada. New for 2026: the Employer-Driven Stream now runs a ranked Expression of Interest system with scheduled draws.
| Date | Round | Invited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 417 Lowest EOI score invited (range 417-597)First Employer-Driven Stream EOI draw - 295 profiles submitted; 32 NWT Express Entry, 20 Skilled Worker, 13 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled | 65 |
IRCC allocated the Northwest Territories 197 nominations for 2026 and the territory rebuilt its selection process around them. The Employer-Driven and Francophone streams opened on March 9, 2026 and the Employer-Driven Stream now uses an Expression of Interest system: the employer registers and submits an EOI on behalf of the worker, the worker completes a profile survey, and the GNWT scores it on work experience against NWT labour market needs, education, language and connection to the territory. Only employers of the highest-ranked profiles are invited to apply, and applications are then assessed in order of work permit expiry date. The first draw on March 25, 2026 drew 295 profiles and invited the top 65 - 32 in the NWT Express Entry category, 20 Skilled Worker and 13 Entry Level / Semi-Skilled - with scores ranging from 417 to 597. Because invitations are now rationed by draw, the program stays open year round rather than closing when the intake fills.
NTNP streams, criteria and process.
Choose the stream that fits your profile. Criteria and open or closed status change often — we confirm what is live before you file.
Employer-Driven: Skilled Worker
For TEER 0–3 roles with a valid N.W.T. job offer (new EOI selection in 2026).
Employer-Driven: Critical Impact Worker
For TEER 4–5 roles a Northern employer can’t fill locally.
Employer-Driven: Express Entry
Enhanced sub-stream for Express Entry candidates with an N.W.T. offer — +600 CRS.
Business Stream
For entrepreneurs starting or buying a business in the Northwest Territories.
Francophone Stream
For bilingual (French/English) candidates with a valid N.W.T. job offer (TEER 0–5, CLB 5).
Where N.W.T. selection actually turns — the factors that decide whether a profile is invited.
197 for 2026
A small, focused allocation — preparation and timing matter.
New EOI in 2026
The Employer-Driven Stream now uses an EOI selection, with draws through the year.
+600 via EE
The Express Entry sub-stream adds 600 CRS for eligible skilled workers.
Four stages from first interest to a permanent-residence decision.
Secure a N.W.T. job offer
A Northwest Territories employer offers you a role they cannot fill locally and supports your nomination.
Get selected / invited
Northwest Territories invites or approves candidates who meet its priorities, then issues a nomination.
Provincial nomination
Add 600 CRS in Express Entry (enhanced) or apply on paper (base), depending on your stream.
Apply to IRCC for PR
Submit your permanent-residence application; IRCC makes the final decision.
A NTNP nomination = +600 CRS
Through the Express Entry sub-stream, an enhanced nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score — in practice, a guaranteed invitation to apply in the next Express Entry round.
NTNP FAQ.
Does a NTNP nomination guarantee permanent residence?
How does the NTNP connect to Express Entry?
What is the NTNP scoring system?
Can CHK Immigration help if I'm not in Ontario?
NTNP eligibility review
Would Northwest Territories actually invite you?
Send a few details and a licensed RCIC will tell you where you would rank under Employer-driven / new EOI, which NTNP stream fits, and whether another province is a faster route.
- Scored against the live NTNP cut-offs, not last year’s
- A written shortlist of the streams you realistically qualify for
- Reviewed by a CICC-licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
- Consultations are fee-based; you get the fee and available times by reply
CHK Immigration Services — Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (CICC). Offices in Brampton and London, Ontario. Submitting this form does not create a client–consultant relationship; IRCC makes all final decisions.
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