Northwest Territories PNP guidance and EOI points estimate.
Dolphin Immigration offers remote consultations for NWT employers and applicants considering the Northwest Territories Nominee Program. This page explains current streams and includes an estimate based on the official Employer-Driven Stream EOI points grid.
NTNP Employer-Driven EOI points calculator.
Estimate points from the published GNWT grid. Your entries are evaluated in this browser and are not sent to Dolphin Immigration.
Northwest Territories Nominee Program pathways
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has Employer-Driven, Francophone and Business streams. The Employer-Driven Stream includes NWT Express Entry, Skilled Worker and Entry Level/Semi-Skilled categories. Each pathway has its own criteria and application process.
Applicants generally need an eligible NWT employer and qualifying job offer for employer-driven pathways. The Business Stream is separate and is intended for applicants seeking to establish, purchase or invest in a business in the territory.
The Employer-Driven Expression of Interest process
The Employer-Driven Stream uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The employer first registers in the online portal; the nominee applicant then completes a scored EOI profile. The profile is not a full application. Higher-ranking profiles may be invited through scheduled draws, and only an invitation allows the employer to proceed to a full application.
An EOI score does not guarantee an invitation, nomination or permanent residence. Draw outcomes depend on the pool, program priorities and available nomination spaces.
Remote support for NWT employers and applicants
Dolphin Immigration is based in Calgary and provides remote consultations to employers and applicants in Yellowknife and other Northwest Territories communities. We can discuss employer-side preparation, relevant program streams, EOI information and application steps. We do not have an office in the Northwest Territories.
Official Northwest Territories program resources
Program details and selection processes can change. Confirm the current requirements with the Government of the Northwest Territories before acting.
What to know before you begin.
Does the NWT EOI calculator confirm eligibility?
No. It estimates points for the Employer-Driven Stream EOI grid only. Program eligibility and supporting documents are assessed separately by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Does a high EOI score guarantee an invitation?
No. The EOI is a ranked profile, not an application or promise of selection. Only candidates selected in a draw may be invited to submit a full application.
Does the calculator cover the Francophone or Business streams?
No. It is limited to the Employer-Driven Stream EOI points grid. The Francophone and Business streams have separate requirements and processes.
Can I get help from outside Yellowknife?
Yes. Dolphin Immigration is based in Calgary and offers remote consultations to employers and applicants in the Northwest Territories.
Discuss an NWT immigration matter
Book a remote consultation to review your questions and the current official program guidance.