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The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is a territorial immigration program that can nominate eligible applicants for permanent residence. A nomination is not permanent residence by itself — after nomination, you still apply to IRCC and IRCC makes the final decision.
NTNP includes main pathways such as the Employer-Driven Stream, Francophone Stream, and Business Stream. Intake rules can change during the year, and the program may close intake when nomination caps are reached.
This category covers:
– Stream overviews and basic eligibility notes
– How the selection / intake process works (including EOI where used)
– Document basics and common mistakes to avoid
– Official notices and intake updates
Reality check: NTNP is capacity-based and competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation, nomination, or PR approval. Always confirm the latest details on official NT sources and IRCC before making decisions.
ImmigrateNWT (NTNP official site):
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/
Immigrate Here (intake notices + stream entry points):
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/immigrate-here
Employer-Driven Stream:
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/employer-driven-stream
Francophone Stream:
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/francophone-stream
Business Stream:
https://www.immigratenwt.ca/business-stream
Apply Online (NTNP portal):
https://ntnp.immigratenwt.ca/
GNWT News Release (selection process / opening dates):
https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/nwt-nominee-program-opens-updated-selection-process
IRCC — Provincial Nominee Program (overview):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html

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