The Government of Yukon is reminding foreign nationals with expiring work permits that they can now request a temporary measure letter of support, so they may apply for a new work permit from Immigrations, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This new work permit will be Yukon-specific and valid for up to two years.
The intake period for requests opened on March 19, 2025, at 9 am. Foreign nationals must submit their request by April 2, 2025, at 4:30 pm Yukon Standard Time.
Request a support letter as a potential nominee.
This agreement specifically applies to foreign nationals who had valid work authorization as of May 16, 2024, and are currently established in the Yukon. Their employer must plan to nominate them for permanent residency through the Yukon Nominee Program in 2025 or 2026. If eligible, the Government of Yukon will provide a letter of support to accompany the foreign national’s work permit application to IRCC.
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This temporary measure has been enabled by a temporary public policy authorized by the Government of Canada to facilitate work permits for prospective Yukon nominee program candidates. This policy is in place until December 31, 2025.
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This measure will allow workers to apply for new, up to two-year, Yukon-specific work permits. They can then continue working in the territory until their employer submits an application under the Yukon Nominee Program in 2025 or 2026.
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Eligible individuals have to demonstrate they meet the eligibility criteria and are expected to pursue transition to permanent residency in 2025 and 2026.
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The Department of Economic Development is finalizing the approach for Yukon Nominee Program intake for 2025. The intake process and further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Linnea Blum
Communications, Economic Development
867-332-2625
[email protected]