The Nova Scotia Nominee Program is the province’s primary pathway to immigration for international applicants.
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
Located on the eastern coast of Canada, Nova Scotia is Canada’s ocean playground and one of the best places to settle. The province is a part of the Maritime (eastern Atlantic coast) region known for its wild islands, sunny beaches, lush green forests, and beautiful landscapes. While the immigration rates of Nova Scotia are low, the province’s potential cannot be discounted.
Why settle in Nova Scotia?
Owing to Nova Scotia’s active efforts to boost its economy, one can find good career opportunities in the province. Moreover, some of the obvious reasons for immigrants to settle in the province are:
- Access to schools and other institutions
- High-end technology and communication services
- Great place to live, work and settle
- Safe & secure neighbourhoods
- Opportunities for a great future
- Freedom and a standard lifestyle
Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Programs
Nova Scotia has a variety of Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) designed to attract and retain newcomers who can contribute to the economy and communities of Nova Scotia. The province operates the following immigration streams:
- Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Skilled Worker
- Nova Scotia Physicians
- Nova Scotia Entrepreneur
- Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
The Nova Scotia Demand stream is for highly skilled individuals who can contribute to the province’s economy. To be eligible under this scheme, a candidate must have a job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia or work experience in one of Nova Scotia’s in-demand occupations. The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry is one of the most preferred options to migrate to Nova Scotia. Under this category, the applicant does not need a sponsoring employer and can apply online. The Express Entry pool ranks candidates in the pool based on many factors including:
- Age
- Education
- Years of experience
- Language proficiency
- Arranged employment in the province
- Adaptability
Category A:
o be eligible for streams under this category, the applicant needs a valid full-time job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia
Category B:
To be eligible under this category, a candidate does not need a job offer but must have valid experience in one of the in-demand occupations in the province.
- Saskatchewan Express Entry
- Saskatchewan Employment Offer
- Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is for individuals who want to get married to an Australian citizen/ permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Under this visa category, the applicant can stay in Australia for nine months, during which he/she must marry the prospective partner. Once you are married, you may apply for a partner visa which will lead to your Australia PR status.
Applicants who come to Australia under Subclass 300 visa category can apply for a full-time job or study in these 9 months at their own expense
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
The Nova Scotia Experience stream is for highly skilled individuals with at least one year of work experience in a high-skilled occupation in Nova Scotia. Aligned with the Express Entry program, eligible candidates applying under this program enjoy expedited processing of their immigration applications.
Nova Scotia Skilled Worker
Under this stream, employers can recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students with the right skills required in Nova Scotia. Those who receive a job offer from an employer can then submit their application through this stream to facilitate their immigration process.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur
The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream allows experienced business owners or senior business managers to invest and manage a business in the province. To be eligible under this stream, applicants must have a significant net worth and required business management experience. After successfully operating their business in Nova Scotia for a year, applicants may be nominated for permanent resident status.
Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream targets recent graduates from universities and colleges of Nova Scotia who bought or started a business in the province and operated it for at least one year. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a provincial nomination through this stream.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
This stream is for Express Entry candidates with work experience in extremely high-demand positions in Nova Scotia. Currently, the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Stream is only accepting applications from Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 4214).
Canada Visa?
