Open ProvincesImmigrating to Nunavut: nominee program, steps and processing times
The provincial nominee program of Nunavut, the two ways to apply with a nomination, how to follow your application and what to do on arrival.
Immigrating to Nunavut
Nunavut does not have a provincial nominee program. IRCC points to the territory's own page on how to immigrate to Nunavut and to the federal programs, including Express Entry. How to immigrate to Nunavut ↗
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 Nunavut (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 Nunavut: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Nunavut: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Nunavut: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Nunavut: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Nunavut: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Nunavut: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Nunavut: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Nunavut: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Nunavut: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Nunavut: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Nunavut: nominee program, steps and processing times