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NOVA SCOTIA PNP

Nova Scotia PNP

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is the Provincial Nominee Program of Nova Scotia, designed to provide various immigration pathways for a diverse range of immigrants to Canada. This program supports overseas students, skilled workers, entrepreneurial talents, and provisional overseas workers in obtaining a Canada PR Visa through one of its migration streams. Some of these streams are also linked with the Federal Express Entry System.

Nova Scotia targets prospective applicants through its PNP streams by evaluating their human capital factors and experience, which are essential for the growth of the province’s communities and economy. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for any of the 8 immigration streams can receive a nomination for Nova Scotia immigration. The current processing time for NSNP applications for Canadian immigration is approximately 3 months.

What are the different Immigration streams under NSNP?

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program consists of eight streams:

  1. Express Entry – Nova Scotia Experience
  2. Express Entry – Nova Scotia Labor Market Priorities
  3. Express Entry – Nova Scotia Physicians Labor Market Priorities
  4. Physician
  5. Skilled Worker
  6. Entrepreneur
  7. Occupations In Demand
  8. Overseas Graduate Entrepreneur

Express Entry - Nova Scotia Experience

This stream of the Nova Scotia PNP program is aligned with the Federal Express Entry Program. It is designed for highly skilled immigrants with work experience in the Nova Scotia Province.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1-year work experience in the province in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) B, A, or 0 position.
  • Age must be between 21 and 55 years.
  • A graduate degree equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma.
  • French or English language proficiency at CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level 7 for those with skilled experience in NOC A and 0 jobs, and CLB level 5 for jobs under NOC B.
  • Registration of your profile in the Federal Express Entry pool of Canada.

Nova Scotia Express Entry LMP - Labor Market Priorities

The Labor Market Priorities (LMP) stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) enables the province to prioritize specific occupations for immigration. It issues Letters of Interest (LOI) to targeted occupations, with the first focus being Early Childhood Educators.

Applicants are required to:

  • Have a Letter of Interest (LOI) issued by the NSNP in the Federal Express Entry system.
  • Meet the work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which they qualify.
  • Demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish themselves and their families in Nova Scotia, covering living, travel, and immigration costs.
  • Hold legal resident status in their current country of residence.
  • Meet the eligibility criteria applicable at the time of receiving the Letter of Interest.

Express Entry - Nova Scotia Physicians Labor Market Priorities

The Physicians Labor Market Priorities stream of Nova Scotia allows the province to select candidates from the federal Express Entry pool who are qualified doctors. It specifically targets two codes in the National Occupational Classification (NOC):

  • Specialist Physicians – NOC 3111
  • Family Physicians – NOC 3112

Requirements:

  • Possess a valid job offer as a Specialist Physician (NOC 3111) or Family Physician (NOC 3112) from the IWK Health Centre or Nova Scotia Health Authority.
  • Commit to residing and working in the province for at least 2 years.
  • Obtain a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the NSNP through Express Entry.
  • Submit your application within thirty days from the date of receiving the Letter of Interest.
  • Meet the work experience requirements for the Express Entry aligned program for which you qualify.
  • Demonstrate sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia.
  • Hold legal resident status in your current country of residence.

Nova Scotia Skilled Worker

This stream is employer-driven and targets overseas workers and graduates. Employers in Nova Scotia who are unable to fill job vacancies with Canadian citizens or permanent residents can access the Skilled Worker stream after obtaining a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Requirements:

  • A permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
  • A minimum of 1-year relevant work experience (low-skilled and semi-skilled workers must have at least 6 months of experience with the employer offering the job).
  • Age between 21 and 55 years.
  • At least a high school diploma.
  • Possess the necessary skills, training, and/or accreditation.
  • Proficiency in French or English at CLB Level 5 for skilled workers and CLB Level 4 for low-skilled and semi-skilled workers.
  • Sufficient financial resources to settle successfully in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Occupations In Demand

The Occupations in Demand Pilot of Nova Scotia targets highly demanded intermediate-skilled jobs in the province. Initially, it focused on Transport Truck Drivers, Patient Service Associates, Orderlies, and Nurses. The specific occupations targeted may vary based on labor market demands. This stream specifically targets jobs classified as NOC C level under the National Occupational Classification.

Requirements:

  • A permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer for positions such as Transport Truck Drivers, Patient Service Associates, Orderlies, or Nurses.
  • A minimum of 1-year relevant work experience.
  • Age between 21 and 55 years.
  • At least a high school diploma.
  • Appropriate skills, training, and/or accreditation for the job.
  • Proficiency in French or English at CLB Level 4, even if your first language is French or English.
  • Sufficient financial resources to settle successfully in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Physician

The Physician category of Nova Scotia supports the province’s Public Health System in recruiting Specialist Physicians, Family Physicians, and General Practitioners. This category is designed to help fill vacancies that cannot be filled by Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Requirements:

  • Hold legal resident status in your current country of residence.
  • Provide evidence of legal status if you are residing in Canada as a temporary visitor or worker.
  • Provide evidence of legal status in your current country of residence if you are living outside Canada.
  • You are ineligible to apply if you have lost your status until it is restored.

Job Offer

Approved and written opportunity with the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (IWK) or the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) as a Specialist Physician (NOC 3111) or Family Physician and General Practitioner (NOC 3112).

The authorized job offer must be on the official letterhead of IWK or NSHA and must:

  • Be dated and signed by the authorized person responsible for hiring physicians at IWK or NSHA.
  • Be dated and signed by the applicant accepting the opportunity.
  • Specify licensure eligibility with the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons.
  • Confirm that the applicant is qualified to apply for credentials and privileges with IWK and NSHA.

Education and Training

A copy of the Education Credential Assessment (ECA) or evidence of the education and medical training required for licensure in Nova Scotia.

 

Language Capability

The ability to perform the job in one of Canada’s official languages is demonstrated by the job offer from either IWK or NSHA.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur: The Entrepreneur category of Nova Scotia targets candidates with senior management experience or business ownership. Applicants must reside in Nova Scotia, either purchase an existing business or establish a new one, and actively engage in its day-to-day management.

Candidates initially receive a Provisional Work Visa under the Entrepreneur stream and can apply for Permanent Residence after successfully operating the business for 1 year. The stream uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) format to invite candidates from a pool for application.

What are the steps to apply for NSNP as an Entrepreneur?

  • EOI – Expression of Interest
  • ITA – Invitation to Apply
  • Trade Performance Agreement and Face-to-Face Interview
  • Work Visa and Establishment of Business in Nova Scotia
  • Nomination Request
  • Application for Permanent Residence

What are the minimum requirements for NSNP’s Entrepreneur stream?

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Intend to permanently reside in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a business there.
  • Have a net worth of at least $600,000.
  • Invest at least $150,000 to establish or purchase a business in the province.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience owning and actively managing a business (with at least 33% ownership) or 5 years or more in a senior business management role.

Achieve a minimum CLB Level 5 proficiency in English or French in writing, reading, listening, and speaking.

Nova Scotia Overseas Graduate Entrepreneur

The Overseas Graduate Entrepreneur category of Nova Scotia resembles the Entrepreneur category but is specifically for recent graduates from a community college or university in Nova Scotia. These graduates must have purchased or started a business in Nova Scotia and operated it for one year while on a Post-Graduate Work Visa. Candidates receive nominations for permanent residence if they plan to settle in the province. This category operates using an Expression of Interest (EOI) format similar to the Entrepreneur category.

Steps

  • EOI – Expression of Interest
  • ITA – Invitation to Apply
  • Personal Interview and Nomination
  • Application for Permanent Residence
  • EOI – Expression of Interest

 Requirements

  • Intend to permanently reside in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a business there.
  • Have at least 1 year of experience owning and actively managing a current business in Nova Scotia with 100% ownership.
  • Hold a Diploma or Degree from a Community College or University in Nova Scotia that includes at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study.
  • Hold a valid Post-graduate Work Visa.
  • Achieve a minimum CLB Level 7 proficiency in English or French in writing, reading, listening, and speaking.

What is the Nova Scotia Occupation in-Demand stream?

Nova Scotia’s PNP Occupation List highlights promising opportunities in service sectors, particularly in education and health industries, providing ample job prospects for highly skilled individuals. While there is a significant labor market gap in these sectors, certain occupations require immediate attention. Skilled workers who meet NSNP requirements can play a crucial role in the province’s future development.

Here are some of the latest and major jobs in Nova Scotia that are highly in-demand: 
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  • Administrative Assistants – NOC 1241 (Skill Level B)
  • Accounting and Related Clerks – NOC 1311 (Skill Level B)
  • Professional Occupations in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations – NOC 1123 (Skill Level A)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses – NOC 3233 (Skill Level B)
  • Other Financial Officers – NOC 1114 (Skill Level A)
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Nurses – NOC 3012 (Skill Level A)
  • Financial Auditors and Accountants – NOC 1111 (Skill Level A)
  • Paralegal and Related Occupations – NOC 4211 (Skill Level B)
  • Other Instructors – NOC 4021 (Skill Level A)
  • Community and Social Service Workers – NOC 4212 (Skill Level B)

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