Immigration


Every year Yukon welcomes many new immigrants to share our spectacular landscape, rich history, distinct culture and vibrant economy.

This website is for people who want to immigrate to Yukon or who want to learn more about Yukon.

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is a partnership between the federal government and the Yukon government. The Program is intended to identify potential immigrants who can make a significant economic contribution to a Yukon business, industry or community. The program is designed to attract qualified individuals who will assist with shortages of skilled workers in the territory.

Important Notice:

April 19, 2012: Please be advised that Guaranteed Employment Offer form has been updated to reflect the recent changes to Low Income Cut-Off figures recently released by Statistics Canada.

March 28, 2012: Incomplete Nominee Applications :

As of April 2, 2012, employers will receive a letter from our office to provide the missing documents within the timeline indicated in the letter. Failure to do that will result in the application being denied.

March 28, 2012: Statistics Canada released the annual CPI figures for the year ending December 2011, noting a 3 percent annual average increase for Whitehorse. Therefore, effective April 1, the wages for Nominees should reflect the 3% increase.

March 23, 2012: Employers, please note that as of March 1, 2012, applications must be submitted on the new forms. Applications in the old format will not be accepted.

Effective March 1, 2012 the Employment Contract is replaced with a Guaranteed Employment Offer, the Affidavit of Support is replaced with a Settlement and Retention Plan. In addition the Memorandum of Understanding and the YNP application form have been revised. The goals of the changes have been to ensure that people who are nominated to immigrate to Yukon can successfully integrate and create a positive experience for nominees and employers.

These changes are being implemented after extensive consultations with the stakeholders in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake.

If you have any comments about the update of the Yukon Nominee Program, please email us at yukon.nominee@gov.yk.ca - Thank you for your input!

Mail to:
Immigration
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Physical Address:
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
1000 Lewes BLVD
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 3H9

Phone: (867) 667-5131
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5131
Fax: (867) 667-8555

yukon.nominee@gov.yk.ca