Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) - Overview
The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) was established to address the province’s labor market demands and economic challenges by welcoming skilled foreign workers. With over 70% of immigrants choosing to remain in Nova Scotia, the province offers favorable living and working conditions. The NSNP streamlines the immigration process for workers and international graduates seeking permanent residency, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a future in this vibrant province. Discover more about your opportunities in Nova Scotia!
Nova Scotia Immigration Stream
The streams are divided into base and enhanced streams. Enhanced streams indicate that the sub- category is aligned with the Express Entry system. The non-aligned ones are base streams.
The enhanced streams are:
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
In the Express Entry system, candidates are given points based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Express Entry draws are held regularly to allow the highest-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Minimum Requirements
An Express Entry profile
Age between 21 and 55 years
A minimum of one year of full-time job experience in Nova Scotia in the last three years with a proper work permit
Must have a high school diploma or higher credential
Must have the requisite language skills
Must show intent to stay in the province permanently
How it Works
All eligible candidates can apply online on the relevant website by providing all the information requested and uploading the necessary documents. Successful applicants will be emailed a provincial certificate, and a confirmation will also be posted in the Express Entry system. The acceptance must be done on the system within 30 days. You will get an extra 600 CRS points, paving the way for permanent residence when the next Express Entry draw happens.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
Minimum Requirements
A valid Express Entry profile
A Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI)
Must comply with the work experience requirements for your Express Entry program
Finances to settle permanently in Nova Scotia
Supporting documents to establish work experience
How it Works
Ensure you are eligible and have a valid Express Entry profile. You must receive an LOI from NSOI. You must reply to the offer when you receive the letter, within 60 days. Upload the specific documents requested by the program. If approved, your nomination will be confirmed by email and on the Express Entry system. As you earn 600 CRS points, you will get an invitation to apply for permanent residence inthe next draw.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
Minimum Requirements
A Valid Express Entry Profile
A Letter of Interest from the (NSOI) on your Express Entry profile
A genuine job offer as a general practitioner, specialist physician, or family physician from the local Health Authority or IWK Health Centre
Compliance with the work experience requirements for your Express Entry program
Supporting documents related to work experience
Commitment to stay for two years by a Return for Service Agreement to the authorities ✔ Finances to settle permanently in Nova Scotia
Finances to settle permanently in Nova Scotia
How it works
You must meet all the eligibility terms for this stream, including an Express Entry profile. You will receive an LOI to your Express Entry account. You must apply to the NSNP with all the relevant documents within 30 days. A nomination certificate is offered if your papers are in order. The same must be accepted within 30 days. You will get an additional 600 CRS points and an invitation to apply for permanent residence during the next draw.
Skilled Worker Stream
Minimum Requirements
Age between 21 and 55 years
A full-time employment offer from a local employer
High school education at the minimum
The qualification, training, licensing, or certification to carry out the duties
A minimum of 12 months of relevant work experience in the last five years
Language requirements as stated Show Intention of settling in Nova Scotia and the finances to do so
Show intention of settling in Nova Scota and the finance to do so
How it works
Check your eligibility, gather and upload the required documents, and submit your application. Successful applicants will get a nomination certificate in their email, and it will also go to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You must then take steps to apply for permanent residence directly with IRCC within six months. You can also ask for a Letter of Support for allotting a temporary work permit from the NSOI. This allows you to stay back in the province when the IRCC processes your permanent residency application.
Occupation In-Demand Stream
This stream is for applicants from the following occupations
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Food and beverage serving workers
Food counter attendants, helpers in the kitchen, and related occupations
Light duty cleaners
Transport truck drivers
Heavy equipment operators (not of cranes)
Construction trades helpers and labourers
Minimum Requirements
Age between 21 and 55 years
A full-time job offer from a local employer in any of the above occupation
One year of work experience in any such occupation
A minimum qualification of high school education
Relevant training or education for the job
Minimum language requirement of CLB 4
Financially stable to settle permanently in Nova Scotia
How it works
Ensure you are eligible for this Immigration stream. Collect, upload, and submit the documents requested. You will receive a nomination certificate if your application is approved. It will be sent in your emall or to the IRCC. You can apply for permanent residence but must complete the process within six months. While the IRCC is processing your application for permanent residency, you can request a Letter of Support, a temporary work permit. It allows you to stay back legally until the procedures are completed.
International Graduates In-Demand Stream
You can apply in this stream if you are in these occupations – nurse aides, patient service associates, and orderlies. Child educators and assistants can also apply.
Minimum Requirements
A full-time employment offer from a local employer in any of the occupations listed above
Age must be between 21 and 55
A basic high school education
A course of study of at least 30 weeks in the last three years, half of the program must have been completed in Nova Scotia
Certifications for the job
Certifications for the job
Language requirements of CLB 5
Financially stable to settle in Nova Scotia permanently
How it works
Make sure you are eligible for this stream. Collect, upload, and submit the documents to the relevant site. On approval, a nomination certificate will be sent to your email. It will also be sent to the IRCC. You can send your nomination directly to the IRCC. You must send the same within six months. With a letter of support from NSOI, you can stay back and look for temporary work till your residence application is processed.
Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Requirements
At least 21 years old
Must have net business and legally acquired personal assets of at least CAD 600,000
You must have accumulated your net worth through legal means
A minimum of three years of business ownership experience or worked for more than five years as a senior business manager
Must agree to invest a minimum of CAD 150,000 in Nova Scotia business
Must meet language requirements of CLB 5 in English or French
At least a high school education
Must have a Business Establishment Plan
How it works
To apply for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program, begin by checking your eligibility and submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). If your score is high enough, you’ll receive an invitation to apply, requiring a business plan and net worth verification. An in-person interview follows, and upon approval, you’ll get a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) to sign and instructions for your work permit application. After arriving in Nova Scotia, comply with the BPA, transfer funds, and submit necessary reports to receive your nomination for permanent residency.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Minimum Requirements
A full-time post-secondary degree or diploma from Nova Scotia during which you must have lived In the province
You prove you intend to live here
You already own and operate a business in Nova Scotia or must have managed one for at least one year before submitting your EOI
Meet the language requirement of CLB 7business as compensation
Age must be at least 21 years
Must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit
You must own one-third of an eligible business and participate in its dally management
Prove that you receive a salary from your business as compensation.
How it works
Make sure you are eligible and submit an EOI. You will get a score based on your answers. If your score is high, you will be invited to apply. You must provide an application, supporting papers, a review engagement, and a special purpose report when you submit the application. A chosen Financial Statement Review Service Provider will analyze your financial statements and create a report. Next comes the personal interview. You will be nominated for permanent residence if you perform well and satisfy all the conditions.
If you meet the requirements, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview. After that, if the officer is satisfied, you will be nominated for permanent residence. You can apply for permanent residency directly with IRCC within six months.
Physical Stream
Minimum Requirements
Must be a general practitioner, family, or specialist physician
Must have signed approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre
Must have the qualification or training needed for licensure in the province
How it works
Make sure you are eligible and for this stream. Collect and present all the documents. Submit an application online by creating an account on the relevant website. If approved, you will get a letter confirming the same from the NSOI. The same will also be sent to IRCC. You will get an interview call. Meanwhile, you can request a temporary work permit that allows you to stay back legally while the application is processed and finalized.
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