Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program
Nova Scotia offers an appealing blend of career opportunities, modern infrastructure, and a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for immigrants. The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) is designed to facilitate the immigration of skilled foreign nationals who wish to contribute to the province’s economy while enjoying the benefits of living in a vibrant community. This program also provides pathways for the immigrants’ families to work and eventually obtain Canadian permanent residency (PR).
The province’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion ensures that newcomers can integrate smoothly into society while maintaining their cultural heritage. With access to excellent healthcare, education, and public services, Nova Scotia provides a strong foundation for families to thrive. The NSPNP not only facilitates economic growth but also enriches the social fabric of the province, making it a place where immigrants can build a prosperous and fulfilling life.
Applicants file applications under following category:
- Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry
- Skilled Worker
- Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Under this category candidates requires to have job offer supported by positive LMIA
- Least 1 year work experience in full (or part-time of 6 years) under NOC skill (O, A or B).
- Meet the minimum language proficiency CLB 7 language score in all four language components.
- Candidates need to score 67
- Employer has a permanent business establishment in Nova Scotia for at least two years
- Employer have NOC skill type 0 Skill level A or B
Applicants can apply via federal Express Entry pool under following programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Federal Skilled Tradesman
- Canadian Experience Class
Applicant Requirement:
- Age between 21 – 55 years.
- Intention to immigrate.
- Minimum 1 year work experience in full (or part-time of 6 years) under NOC skill (O, A or B).
- Candidate must have valid work permit.
- Passed secondary or post-secondary education or its equivalent.
- Language ability CLB 7 for NOC 0 and A CLB 5 for NOC B
- Have to register a profile in express entry pool
Foreign nationals skilled, semi-skilled & low-skilled with following experiences can apply:
- Highly skilled work experience falling under job levels of O, A or B.
- Semi-skilled experience in job levels NOC ‘C’ having 6 month work experience from a Nova Scotia employer.
- Low skilled applicant in job level NOC ‘D’ having minimum 6 month work experience.
Applicant Requirement:
- Age between 21 – 55 years.
- Full time permanent job in Nova Scotia
- Proof of status in Nova Scotia or foreign applicants then provide legal status of resident country.
- Have at least one year work experience in past five years
- Passed high school credential.
- Training or licensing credentials.
- 5 CLB language score skills in English/French.
- Sufficient fund to support family dependents.
- Employer is PR from Nova Scotia having minimum 6 months
- Employer’s job offer must be fulltime permanent and salary benefits meet provincial employment standards.
- Employer’s history must show good practices following all laws & regulations.
Applicants wanting to start business in Nova Scotia having experience and offered 1 year work permit to promote their business are eligible as entrepreneur.
Applicant Requirement:
- Submit expression of interest
- Minimum funds for net business and personal assets CAD$600,000
- capital investment to establish a business CAD$ 150,000.
- 5 CLB language score in English/French.
- Passed out from Canadian High School or equivalent qualification.
- Applicant’s min. business share is 33.33%, and must participate in every day management plans.
- Only profit oriented business applicants can apply.
- 1 fulltime job position to be filled by Canadian or PR resident.
Foreign graduates who want to live in Nova Scotia permanently while owning/managing a business fall under this stream.
Applicant Requirement:
- At least Minimum age of 21 years.
- Submit the expression of interest
- Passed post-secondary 2 years Diploma at Nova Scotia University/Community College.
- Experience of business operations for a year before applying.
- Sufficient Language Ability 7 CLB in language assessment in English/French.
- Full share in business, besides participating in day to day affairs.
- Business must operate under Low Income Cut off (LICO) compensatory measure.
- Business must be profit oriented.
- Be liable to pay income tax on taxable income to permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.
- Hire 1 full time Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Physician Stream
In physician stream general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians can apply to work in Nova Scotia. The stream recruits and retains physicians in response to vacant position unfilled with Canada’s permanent resident or its citizen.
Applicant Requirement
- Applies to general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) and specialist physicians (NOC 31101 and NOC 31100).
- The position shown must be on official NSHA or IWK letterhead signed and dated by authority at the NSHA or IWK. Also needs the signature of the applicant applying.
- Showing eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS.
- Applicant applying must be eligible to apply for with NSHA and IWK privileges, credentials.
