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Nova Scotia is located on the eastern coast of Canada and has various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) aimed at attracting and retaining skilled newcomers to fill workforce gaps and boost local markets and communities. There are numerous job opportunities in the region for highly skilled individuals, who can apply for a visa if they are interested in working there. If they receive a job offer from a relevant company, they may be eligible to become permanent residents.
The province of Nova Scotia serves various immigration programs, which are named below.
To be eligible for this stream, you must meet the following requirements to ensure a quick application process:
The required documentation for the program in this province is given below.
The Nova Scotia government has introduced a new initiative aimed at attracting talented individuals. To qualify, you must either have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer or have worked in a high-demand occupation. The program is designed to work in conjunction with the federal Express Entry system, allowing for a faster processing of your immigration application if you are accepted. The program has two categories, A and B, with distinct eligibility criteria.
Category A of the NSEE program is open for applications at any time, with no designated intake period. If approved, candidates can submit their application through the online immigration portal of the province. Those who are successful will receive a nomination from Nova Scotia and their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score will increase by 600 points, ensuring they receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. After receiving the ITA, candidates have 90 days to submit a formal application for permanent residency, which will typically be processed within 6 months.
Category B of the Express Entry program only accepts applications during set admission periods. Eligible applicants must wait for the admission period to open before submitting their application. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the category begins, qualified candidates can submit their application online. Successful applicants will receive a nomination from the province, which will result in a 600-point increase in their CRS score and an ITA for permanent residency. Applications are typically processed within 6 months.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry is a program for individuals who wish to immigrate through the Express Entry system. To be eligible, applicants must have at least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia in a highly skilled occupation.
The application process for this program is done electronically through the online immigration portal. The program is open for new applications at any time. Successful applicants will receive a nomination from Nova Scotia, which will result in a 600-point increase in their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Once the ITA is received, the candidate must prepare and submit a complete application for permanent residency within the specified time frame. The processing time for permanent residency applications is typically within 6 months.
To be considered for the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry program, the following criteria must be met.
Candidates must be registered in the federal Express Entry pool and must be eligible for one of three programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), or Federal Skilled Trades (FST). Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months of full-time work experience or an equivalent amount of part-time experience in Nova Scotia with a company in a NOC Level 0, A, or B occupation. Language proficiency in English or French must be demonstrated by a language test score with a minimum of CLB 7 for NOC Level 0, A, or B professions and CLB 5 for NOC Level B professions. The age of the applicant must be between 21 and 55 years old. There is no application fee and the processing time is a minimum of 3 months. A completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary education credential, or a foreign credential evaluated by a recognized organization, is required. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a designated organization is also needed.
Nova-Scotia, Skilled Worker stream, helps employers in Nova Scotia find workers who can do needed jobs. If you get a job offer from a company in Nova Scotia, you can apply for this immigration program.
To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Stream in Nova Scotia, the following conditions must be met:
If you are qualified, you can apply to live in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Physicians stream helps the province with its labour needs. You need a job offer from a health organization in the province to apply.
To qualify for this program, applicants must first create a profile in the Federal Express Entry pool. Those selected by the province to apply for the program will receive a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the province. If the application is approved, the candidate will be nominated for permanent residency in Canada and their Express Entry profile will receive an increase of 600 points. This boost will guarantee that the candidate will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw. The candidate must then submit a completed application for permanent residency within the designated time frame, once they have received the ITA. Processing time for permanent residency applications is typically 6 months.
In the Nova Scotia Labor Market Priorities stream, you can apply if you have experience as an Early Childhood Educator and Assistant. They only accept applications from people with these requirements and demands.
To use this program, applicants who meet the minimum requirements must create an Express Entry (EE) profile and wait for a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the province. If the candidate is selected, the LOI will be added to their IRCC record and linked to their EE profile. After receiving the LOI, the applicant must apply to the province. If the province approves the application, the candidate will be notified of their selection for provincial nomination, which will be sent to their IRCC online account. Upon receipt of the Invitation to Apply (ITA), the candidate must submit a complete application for permanent residency within the specified time frame. Applications processed through the Express Entry system typically take 6 months
This stream is designed for individuals who have received a job offer from a Nova Scotian employer in a high-demand occupation such as NOC 3413, NOC 7511, or NOC 7611.
Candidates can apply for this program by using the online application portal on the Nova Scotia immigration website. Successful applicants will receive a provincial nomination for continuous residency from Nova Scotia. After being nominated, candidates will be given a Letter of Support, allowing them to apply for a temporary work permit to enable them to travel to Nova Scotia to start work.
Once a candidate has received a provincial nomination, they have 6 months to submit a government application for Canadian permanent residency. Applicants in this program must complete and submit a paper-based permanent residency application. Processing of paper-based PNP permanent residency applications takes 18 months.
