Yukon PNP immigration opportunities 2025
Yukon Expands More Immigration Pathways with More PR Opportunities in 2025
The release was made on August 21, 2025, and has been seen as an overdue relief for local businesses that have been struggling to fill critical positions.
New Financial Thresholds by Family Size
The adjustment is a 31.94% increase for individual applicants. For example, one must now have at least $10,507 in available funds, a rise from the previous $7,963. Settlement fund balances fluctuate with family size:
| Family Size | Required Funds (as of July 29, 2025) | Previous Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,507 | $7,963 |
| 2 | $13,080 | $9,692 |
| 3 | $16,080 | $12,069 |
| 4 | $19,524 | $15,056 |
| 5 | $22,143 | $17,145 |
| 6 | $24,975 | $19,015 |
| 7 | $27,806 | $20,884 |
| Each additional member | $2,831 | $1,869 |
New Invitations to Apply
With the new quota, Yukon can now issue 80 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for August. The places were available after factoring in 2024 rolled-over applications, ITAs that had already been issued, and 13 invitations that were later withdrawn.
This means that more foreign nationals already in Yukon, or those who put territorial interests first, can move further toward permanent residency in the not-too-distant future.
Also Check out The Yukon Community Pilot Program
Expression of Interest Sees High Demand
In the early part of this year, Yukon became trendy with its immigration plan when it rolled out an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Response was tremendous: from March 31 through to April 22, 2025, over 500 applications were submitted by employers eager to sponsor candidates.
- Workers with at least one year of Yukon-based work experience
- International post-secondary graduates from Yukon-based schools
- Francophone applicants advocating bilingualism goals
- Foreign nationals with a Temporary Measure Letter of Support to obtain a specialized work permit.
Information on ITAs Given Out in 2025
Throughout the year, Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) gave out invitations consistently:
- 19 carryovers from 2024 with Temporary Measure Letters of Support
- 54 candidates with Temporary Measure Letters of Support issued in 2025
- 78 candidates under high-priority streams such as Francophone immigration and local graduates
- 2 healthcare professionals in regulated occupations.
Even though it has experienced 13 withdrawals, the program still maintains 80 active invitations to last for several months. Interestingly, 10 nomination places are reserved for medical workers until September 20, 2025, a reflection of Yukon’s commitment to address urgent staffing demands in healthcare.
How the Yukon Nominee Program Works
Pathways are:
- Critical Impact Worker Stream (for TEER 4–5 position)
- Skilled Worker Stream (for TEER 0–3 position)
- Express Entry Stream (for candidates who are subject to federal eligibility)
While the Yukon Community Pilot Program is closed, the Business Nominee Program is still open and available to accept entrepreneurs to begin businesses in the region.
Metro Areas Now Ineligible for Low-Wage LMIA Applications
| Family Size | Minimum Required Funds (Annual) |
|---|---|
| 1 person (student only) | CAD $22,895 |
| 2 people | CAD $28,502 |
| 3 people | CAD $35,040 |
| 4 people | CAD $42,543 |
| 5 people | CAD $48,252 |
| 6 people | CAD $54,420 |
| 7 people | CAD $60,589 |
| Additional family member | CAD $6,170 |
These figures represent a significant increase from the earlier requirement of CAD $20,635 for a single applicant, which had been in effect since January 1, 2024.
Why This Matters
