Northwest Territories nomination through employer-driven, Francophone or business pathways.
Residency to citizenship
- 01Northwest Territories
- 02Permanent residence
- 03Canadian citizenship
Each stage has its own eligibility requirements.
- Benefits
- A nomination that supports a separate federal application for permanent residence.
- Eligibility
- A valid full-time permanent NWT job offer for worker routes, or a qualifying plan to open, buy or invest in a territorial business.
- Requirements
- The 2026 employer-driven process starts with an employer’s Expression of Interest and candidate profile, only invited employers submit full applications. Provide language, experience and employment records, or the business plan and financial documentation required by the business guidelines.
YOUR LONG-TERM PATHWAY
Residency to citizenship
- 01
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories nomination through employer-driven, Francophone or business pathways.
- 02
Permanent residence
Apply for federal permanent residence and pass the applicable admissibility checks. A provincial nomination is not the grant of permanent residence.
- 03
Canadian citizenship
As a permanent resident, accumulate at least 1,095 days of physical presence in the previous five years. Eligible pre-PR temporary days count as half-days, up to 365 days. Tax filing, language and citizenship-test requirements apply where required.
Citizenship is based on actual qualifying presence. Simply holding a Canadian permit or owning a business does not meet the residence test.
Each stage requires its own qualifying conditions and decision. The years shown are eligibility periods, not approval times.
