Yukon Adopts a New EOI System for Canada PR Nominations

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has undergone a major transformation in its application process for permanent residency (PR) nominations. Employers and foreign nationals will no longer be able to submit direct applications to the program.

It will be effective from March 31, 2025. Instead, the Yukon Nominee Program has introduced an Expression of Interest (EOI) system, which is expected to streamline the selection process and prioritize high-demand candidates.

Key Changes in the Yukon Nominee Program

Under the newly implemented EOI system, employers must first receive an invitation from the YNP before they can submit an application for a foreign worker’s nomination. This marks a significant departure from the previous system.

In the previous system, the applications could be submitted directly without prior approval. The new system aims to make obtaining a territorial nomination for Canadian PR through the YNP more competitive, as only the most qualified candidates will be invited to apply.

Important Dates and Process

The EOI intake will begin on March 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM Yukon Standard Time (YST) and will close on April 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM YST. Employers must submit a simple web form with key details about the foreign worker they wish to nominate.

The YNP will then assess the submissions, identify top candidates, and invite select individuals to submit full applications. This shift ensures that nominations are awarded based on priority rather than a first-come, first-served basis.

Candidate Prioritization for 2025

YNP will prioritize the following categories of candidates for PR nominations in 2025:

• Candidates who have lived and worked in Yukon for at least one year
• French-speaking applicants
• Graduates of Yukon University
• Recipients of the Temporary Measure Letter of Support

Temporary Measure Letter of Support

Certain foreign workers may qualify for Yukon-supported work permits valid for up to two years. To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have been living and working in Yukon as of May 16, 2024
• Have a work permit that has expired since January 1, 2025, or will expire before December 31, 2025
• Have an employer willing to nominate them for PR through the YNP in 2025 or 2026

Eligible candidates will receive a letter of support from the Yukon government, which they can include in their work permit applications. The intake for this special program opened on March 19, 2025, and will close on April 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM YST.

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Why Did Yukon Introduce This Change?

One of the main reasons for this shift is the federal government’s reduction of nomination allocations to the YNP. For 2025, Yukon will receive only 215 nomination spots-nearly half of the previous year’s allocation.

Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027 has reduced the PNP quotas by 50%. Due to the high demand for PR spots, Yukon has opted for the EOI system to focus on the most skilled and qualified candidates.

Impact on Employers and Foreign Workers

The transition to the EOI system means that employers must now go through a more selective process when seeking foreign talent. Foreign workers who wish to apply under the YNP will need to ensure that they meet the new prioritization criteria to increase their chances of being selected.

By prioritizing candidates with Yukon work experience, French language skills, and Yukon University credentials, the YNP aims to ensure that its limited PR nominations go to individuals who are most likely to contribute to the local economy and integrate successfully.

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Source: yukon.ca

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