Employer-driven / EOICurrent tracker status
NTNPProgram abbreviation
2026Current-year research
OfficialPrimary-source verification
How Northwest Territories Nominee Program selection works
The Northwest Territories program is primarily employer-driven for worker nominations, with separate business and Francophone-related options. The territory has used EOI and intake management rather than a continuously open general points draw.
NWT intake and selection procedures can change by stream and capacity. Verify the current opening period before preparing an application.
Main pathways to research
Employer Driven StreamFor eligible workers with qualifying NWT employer support.
Francophone StreamFor eligible bilingual workers who meet stream conditions.
Business StreamFor eligible entrepreneurs intending to establish or acquire a business in the NWT.
Express Entry-linked selectionCertain skilled-worker nominations may connect to federal Express Entry where current rules allow.
2026 invitation / selection tracker
Shown in the format the province publishes. Always verify eligibility and the full selection criteria for the relevant intake.
| 2026 event | Format | Published note |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | EOI selection | Top 65 candidates selected from 295 EOIs |
| 2026 | Nomination allocation | 300 nomination spaces reported for the year |
Official verification: Immigrate NWT ↗
What to compare before choosing a province
- Whether a job offer is required, optional or irrelevant for the stream.
- Whether the stream is connected to Express Entry or a base provincial nomination.
- Occupation, TEER, wage, employer and licensing requirements.
- Language, education, work-experience and settlement-intent requirements.
- EOI score or invitation criteria, if the stream uses an EOI system.
- Current intake status and whether the province is targeting specific sectors or locations.