NWT Express Entry
The Northwest Territories' enhanced category for candidates accepted into the federal Express Entry pool who hold a valid job offer from a territorial employer in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation. A nomination adds 600 points to the candidate's Express Entry score, and candidates are invited from the same Employer-Driven expression of interest pool as the other categories.
Invitation only
Selected through Employer-Driven expression of interest draws; four draws were held in 2026 (March 25, June 25, August 26 and September 25), and the September 25, 2026 draw was the last scheduled for 2026.
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Education | Must meet federal Express Entry requirements and hold any certification or accreditation required for the occupation |
| Language | Must meet the category's language criteria, with proof provided at application; the exact level is set in the program guidelines |
| Work experience | At least 1 year of full-time work experience within the last 10 years |
| Job offer | Required |
| Ties to the province | Must have a registered Express Entry profile and a Job Seeker Validation Code, and intend to settle in the Northwest Territories |
| How you apply | Through the federal Express Entry pool |
| Points system | NTNP Employer-Driven Stream Expression of Interest points grid (maximum 845 points) |
| Employer requirements | Northwest Territories employer offering a valid full-time position; the employer creates the Employer-Driven portal account used to submit the expression of interest |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.immigratenwt.ca/nwt-express-entry (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
Tools for this program
CRS Calculator
Express Entry candidates are ranked by CRS — calculate yours on the current IRCC grid.
Draw archive
Every Express Entry round since 2015, with cut-offs for this program's category.
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How long will it take?
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