Immigration

Immigration Process

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), a department of the Government of Canada, decides who can immigrate to Canada. There are several categories for immigrants including:

  • Skilled workers and professionals
  • Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons
  • Family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents

www.goingtocanada.gc.ca and www.cic.gc.ca are Citizenship and Immigration Canada websites with detailed information about immigration. You can also get information about Canada's immigration laws and regulations at the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your country of residence.

The Entry Requirements Tool at goingtocanada.gc.ca will help you determine if you meet the requirements to enter Canada.

There is more information about the different categories for immigrants on the Immigrating to Canada page of the CIC site. This site also offers online tools to help you calculate your application fees and check on the status of your application.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada's A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada provides useful information about such topics as: Getting Ready — Before You Leave For Canada; Your First Few Days In Canada; Finding A Job, Building A Future; General Information About Canada And The Canadian Way Of Life.  It is also available in PDF format PDF file.

Under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP), the Government of Yukon can nominate potential immigrants in these categories:

  • Skilled workers
  • Semi-skilled critical impact workers
  • Investors and entrepreneurs
  • Self-employed professionals

Please visit the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) section of this site for more information.

Contact - Immigration

Labour Market Programs & Services
Advanced Education Branch
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

(867) 456-6813
immigration@gov.yk.ca