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Canada · Investment route
Start or buy a business in the Northwest Territories to obtain Canadian permanent residency through the NTNP program.
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) – Business Stream enables experienced entrepreneurs to start, buy, or invest in a business in the NWT and obtain Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) through business ownership.
What you getالمزايا
Pathway to Canadian PR through business investment in the Northwest Territories.
Lower competition and access to emerging industries.
Strong government and community support for entrepreneurs.
Option to start or buy a business.
Include family for work, study, and settlement in Canada.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum investment (within Yellowknife)
Before application · Invest CAD $300,000 in a Yellowknife business.
Minimum investment (outside Yellowknife)
Before application · Invest CAD $150,000 in a business outside Yellowknife.
Net worth requirement (within Yellowknife)
Pre-qualification · Net worth of CAD $500,000 for Yellowknife businesses.
Net worth requirement (outside Yellowknife)
Pre-qualification · Net worth of CAD $250,000 for outside Yellowknife.
Refundable Good Faith Deposit
After approval · Refundable CAD $75,000 after meeting program terms.
Estimated government & admin fees
Upon submission · Confirm latest NTNP and IRCC fees.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Proven business ownership or senior management experience.
Net worth: CAD $500,000 in Yellowknife or $250,000 outside.
Investment: CAD $300,000 in Yellowknife or $150,000 outside.
Minimum CLB 4 in English/French and post-secondary education.
Create one local full-time job and reside in the Northwest Territories.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Failure to demonstrate prior business ownership or senior management experience.
Insufficient net worth or unverifiable source of funds.
Non-compliance with Performance Agreement.
Failure to complete mandatory exploratory visit.
The processكيف نعمل
Exploratory Visit
Visit the Northwest Territories to research business options and build local connections.
Apply & Interview
Submit your business proposal to NTNP and attend an interview with program officers.
Approval & Work Permit
Receive Approval-in-Principle, sign a Business Performance Agreement, and apply for a work permit.
Establish Business
Launch and operate your business, meeting investment and job creation goals.
Nomination & PR
After fulfilling program terms, receive provincial nomination and apply for Canadian PR.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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