Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

The province is composed of the Nova Scotia peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and over 3,000 smaller islands. Its capital city, Halifax, is known as a major centre for culture and the arts, as well as for its high standard of living. Nova Scotians are closely connected to the sea, and the province is renowned for its coastal beauty and delicious cuisine.

The NSNP is Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Certificate.

Nova Scotia is a small Canadian province located in the Maritimes region of the country.

Overview of the Nova Scotia PNP

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) launched in 2003.

Immigration to Nova Scotia has tripled over the last 20 years because of the introduction and continuous development of the NSNP, as well as the introduction of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) in 2017.

Nova Scotia is now welcoming over 7,000 new immigrants every year.

Nova Scotia Immigration Streams:

Nova Scotia has enhanced streams and base streams. The following streams are enhanced

• Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

• Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

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Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream targets highly skilled individuals who intend to live and work in Nova Scotia permanently.

In order to qualify, candidates must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation. This program is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system, enabling successful applicants to receive expedited processing on their immigration applications.

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have an Express Entry profile;

• You must be between 21 and 55 years old;

• You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience in Nova Scotia in the last three years;

• You must have had proper authorization during their time in Nova Scotia, such as a work permit;

• You must have a high school diploma/credential or higher;

• You must have the language skills required to carry out their jobs:

  • NOC 0 and A – CLB 7

  • NOC B – CLB 5

• You must intend to live in Nova Scotia permanently.

After you submit your application, if successful, you will receive a provincial nomination certificate by email. Your nomination will also be confirmed in the Express Entry system. You must accept the nomination on the Express Entry system within 30 days. Once you do, you will be given an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will effectively guarantee getting an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

When you receive your invitation to apply, you may apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system.

Nova Scotia Occupations In Demand

The Occupations In Demand stream targets workers holding a job offer from a Nova Scotian employer in an in demand field. Currently, the only occupations eligible for this program are NOC 3413 (nurses aides, orderlies and patient service associates), NOC 7511 (transport truck drivers), NOC 7521 (Heavy equipment operators (except crane)), or NOC 7611 (Construction trades helpers and labourers).

• Needs job offer? Yes

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must be between 21 and 55 years old;

• You must have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in one of the occupations outlined above;

• You must have one year of relevant work experience;

• You must have at least a high school education;

• You must have the appropriate training or education required for the job;

• You must meet the minimum language requirement of CLB 4;

• You must have enough money to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.

Occupations:

• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413);

• Food and beverage servers (NOC 6513);

• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 6711);

• Light duty cleaners (NOC 6731);

• Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511);

• Heavy equipment operators, except crane (NOC 7521);

• Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 7611).

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Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream targets Express Entry candidates with work experience in extremely high-demand positions in the province. As of August 2018, this stream is only accepting applications from those with experience as Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 4214).

• Needs job offer? No

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a valid Express Entry profile;

• You must receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) on your Express Entry profile;

• You must meet the work experience requirements for your Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class);

• You must have the required supporting documents to demonstrate work experience;

• You must have enough money to settle permanently in Nova Scotia;

• You must meet the draw specific eligibility requirements. Each draw may have additional requirements.

If your application is successful, you will get your nomination certificate by email. Your nomination will also be confirmed in the Express Entry system. You’ll have 30 days to accept your nomination on the Express Entry system.

You will then be given an extra 600 CRS points, and you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

When you receive your invitation to apply, you may apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system.

International Graduates In-Demand Stream

• Needs job offer? Yes

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Occupations:

• Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (NOC 3413);

• Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214).

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in an occupation listed above;

• You must be between 21 and 55 years old;

• You must have at least a high school education;

• You must have completed a course of study that is at least 30 weeks long, in the last three years. At least half of the program must have been completed in Nova Scotia;

• You must have the certifications required for the job;

• You must meet the language requirement of CLB 5;

• You must have enough money to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia Physicians

The Nova Scotia Physicians stream enables Nova Scotia to nominate individuals with a valid job offer from a Nova Scotia health organization. The stream is designed to help public health organizations in the province address critical labour needs.

• Needs job offer: Yes

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a valid Express Entry profile;

• You must receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) on your Express Entry profile;

• You must have a job offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre as a general practitioner, family physician or a specialist physician (NOC 3111 or NOC 3112);

• You must meet the work experience requirements for your Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class);

• You must have the required supporting documents to demonstrate work experience;

• You must commit to stay in the province for two years, by sending a signed Return for Service Agreement to the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness;

• You must have enough money to settle permanently in Nova Scotia

After you apply, you may get a nomination certificate if successful. Your nomination will also be added to your Express Entry profile. You must accept the nomination within 30 days.

You will then be given an extra 600 CRS points, and you will be invited to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

Nova Scotia Skilled Worker

The Nova Scotia Skilled Worker stream enables Nova Scotia employers to recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. If a skilled worker receives a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer, they may be able to submit an application through this stream in order to facilitate their immigration process.

• Needs job offer? Yes

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must be between 21 and 55 years old;

• You must have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer;

• You must have at least a high school education;

• You must have the education, training, licensing or certification required to carry out your job duties;

• You must have at least 12 months of relevant work experience in the last five years;

• You must meet language requirements:

  • NOC 0, A or B – CLB 5 in English or French;

  • NOC C or D – CLB 4 in English or French;

• You must intend to settle in Nova Scotia;

• You must have enough money to settle permanently in Nova Scotia;

• Employer must also meet additional requirements

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Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream targets recent graduates of Nova Scotia universities and colleges who have started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least one year. If an applicant meets these requirements and intends to settle in Nova Scotia permanently, they may qualify for a provincial nomination through this stream.

• Needs job offer? No

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a full-time Nova Scotia post-secondary diploma or degree that is at least two years long;

• You must have lived in Nova Scotia full time during your academic program;

• You must intend to live in Nova Scotia permanently;

• You must have already owned and operated a business in Nova Scotia for at least one year before submitting your EOI;

• You must meet the language requirement of CLB 7;

• You must be at least 21 years old;

• You must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit;

• You must own a third of the equity of the eligible business;

• You must have participated in the daily management of the business;

• You must show that you are receiving compensation from the business, as a salary.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur

The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream targets experienced business owners or senior business managers who are willing to invest in a Nova Scotia business which they will manage. In order to qualify, applicants must have a significant net worth and be willing to use their business management experience to start a new business or purchase an existing business in Nova Scotia. After operating their Nova Scotia business for one year, applicants may be nominated for permanent resident status.

• Needs job offer? No

• Application Fee: None

• Processing Time: At least 3 months

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