Nova Scotia, located on Canada’s east coast on the Atlantic Ocean, offers a number of Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) designed to attract and retain newcomers who can contribute meaningfully to the local economy and communities. The province operates several immigration streams, each with its own eligibility criteria.
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream targets highly skilled individuals who can contribute to Nova Scotia’s economy. To qualify, candidates must have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer or have work experience in one of Nova Scotia’s in-demand occupations. This program is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system, enabling successful applicants to receive expedited processing on their immigration applications.
Eligibility criteria:
Job offer from a Nova Scotia employer or work experience in an in-demand occupation in Nova Scotia
Minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7
Completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training program equivalent to a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate
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. To qualify, candidates must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation. This program is also aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system.
Eligibility criteria:
At least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation
Minimum language proficiency of CLB 7
Completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training program equivalent to a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate
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 to facilitate their immigration process.
Eligibility criteria
Job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a skilled occupation
Minimum language proficiency of CLB 5
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.
Eligibility criteria
Valid job offer from a Nova Scotia health organization
Meet the eligibility requirements for medical licensure in Nova Scotia
Minimum language proficiency of CLB 7
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, that they will manage. 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.
Eligibility criteria
The minimum net worth of CAD $600,000
Minimum investment of CAD $150,000 in a Nova Scotia business
Business management experience
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.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum language proficiency of CLB 7
Completed a full-time Nova Scotia post-secondary degree or diploma program of at least two years
Ownership of a Nova Scotia business for at least one year
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream targets Express Entry candidates with work
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream targets Express Entry candidates with work experience in extremely high-demand positions in the province. Eligibility criteria for this stream vary and change periodically based on the province’s specific labor market needs. As of August 2021, this stream is not accepting applications. It is recommended to regularly check the Nova Scotia PNP website for updates on the eligibility criteria for this stream.
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