Yukon immigration: provincial nominee streams
2026 uses two employer expression-of-interest intake windows (2026-01-19 to 01-30 and 2026-07-06 to 07-17) and a points-based ranking to pick invitations; both windows have passed, so no new EOI intake is open as of 2026-10-01 unless the territory announces another.
How the province selects
Employer expression of interest during intake windows, ranked with points; highest-priority submissions are invited to full applications. No public draw scores.
Key facts
- Priorities in 2026: regulated health professionals, employers in rural Yukon, and foreign nationals with a year or more of Yukon residence or work, Yukon University graduates, French speakers, or earlier Temporary Measure Letter holders.
- People who applied in 2025 get bonus points if they apply again; holders of 2024-2025 Temporary Measure Letters skip the EOI step.
- Employers must run a registered Yukon business for at least one year and show they could not recruit Canadians.
- Foreign worker experience required: 12 months for Skilled Worker (TEER 0-3) and 6 months for Critical Impact Worker (TEER 4-5).
- The territory expects far more applications than spaces; invitation deadlines were set for March and August.
IRCC allocated a maximum of 282 nominations for 2026 (also stated in the Yukon news release of 2026-01-12).
Streams
Yukon Business Nominee Program
For experienced entrepreneurs who will start or buy a Yukon business and manage it. Candidates need a high net worth and liquid assets, a 65-point score, and a 2-year work permit…
Yukon Nominee Program - Critical Impact Worker stream
For Yukon employers nominating entry-level workers (TEER 4 or 5). The worker needs six months of relevant experience, a high school diploma and CLB 4.
Yukon Nominee Program (employer-driven streams overview)
The Yukon Nominee Program is employer-led: the employer applies for a worker under one of three streams. This record covers the umbrella and the Yukon Express Entry stream, which…
Yukon Nominee Program - Skilled Worker stream
For Yukon employers nominating workers in TEER 0-3 jobs. The worker needs 12 months of relevant experience, a high-school diploma and CLB 5 or 6. The employer applies and is…
Official sources
- yukon.caYukon Nominee Program 2026 processChecked 2026-10-01
- yukon.ca2026 program update (2026-01-12)Checked 2026-10-01
- yukon.ca2025 additional allocationsChecked 2026-10-01