The NWT Nominee Program September 2026 draw is scheduled for September 25. To be considered in that Employer-Driven Stream draw, a candidate’s Expression of Interest (EOI) profile must be submitted to the pool by September 22, 2026, according to the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
This is a cutoff for the scheduled draw—not a permanent closure of the EOI system. The GNWT says candidates may continue to submit EOI profiles, but a profile submitted after September 22 will not be considered for the September 25 round.
NWT Nominee Program September 2026: key dates
- EOI profile cutoff for this draw: September 22, 2026
- Scheduled draw: September 25, 2026
- Stream: Employer-Driven Stream
The September draw has not yet taken place. The number of invitations and any score range will only be known after the territory publishes its results.
Who should act?
The Employer-Driven Stream is for eligible foreign nationals supported by an NWT employer. A candidate needs an eligible job offer and an employer willing to participate in the territorial process. The employer first registers in the NWT Nominee Program’s online portal; the candidate then completes the EOI survey.
The EOI is not a nomination application. Submitting a profile does not guarantee an invitation, a territorial nomination or Canadian permanent residence. Employers of selected candidates are invited to submit a full application.
Candidates and employers should review the official Employer-Driven Stream requirements before relying on the September draw.
What should applicants check now?
- Confirm that the employer and job offer meet the applicable stream requirements.
- Ensure the employer has registered in the program portal before the candidate completes the EOI.
- Check that the profile’s employment, language, education and other information is accurate.
- Submit the EOI by the September 22 cutoff if the goal is to be considered on September 25.
- Watch the official NWT EOI page for draw results and any further instructions.
The GNWT says only one active EOI is allowed per person. Candidates who need to change an existing profile must follow the territory’s withdrawal and resubmission instructions.
What does the 300-nomination allocation mean?
In August, the GNWT announced that its 2026 annual nomination allocation increased to 300. That is the territory’s overall allocation—not a promise of 300 invitations in the September draw or 300 places still available today. Read the GNWT announcement.
For an overview of how provincial and territorial nominations connect to permanent residence, see the Always Canada Group PNP guide.
Bottom line: The NWT Nominee Program September 2026 cutoff is September 22 for profiles seeking consideration in the scheduled September 25 Employer-Driven Stream draw. Verify the current instructions on the GNWT website before submitting.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information, not immigration or legal advice. Program rules, draw schedules and eligibility can change.
