Open ProvincesImmigrating to Northwest Territories: nominee program, steps and processing times
The provincial nominee program of Northwest Territories, the two ways to apply with a nomination, how to follow your application and what to do on arrival.
The provincial or territorial nominee program
Northwest Territories runs the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). A province or territory can nominate people who want to live and work there; a nomination then leads to a permanent residence application to the federal government. Official program page ↗
Two ways to apply after a nomination
- Through Express Entry ↗: a nomination adds points to your Express Entry profile.
- Outside Express Entry ↗: a paper or online application directly to IRCC.
Follow your application
When you arrive
Follow the first steps in Northwest Territories (health card, driver’s licence, taxes, online accounts), then see renting and working.
Source: IRCC, Provincial Nominee Program ↗, read on 2026-11-13.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
- Renting in Northwest Territories: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Northwest Territories: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Northwest Territories: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Northwest Territories: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Northwest Territories: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Northwest Territories: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Northwest Territories: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Northwest Territories: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Northwest Territories: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Northwest Territories: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Northwest Territories: nominee program, steps and processing times