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Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Check our table summary of all NSNP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
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Through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia may be nominated to immigrate.
The NSNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with 5 categories for workers and international graduates, and two additional categories for entrepreneurs.
The NSNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with 5 categories for workers and international graduates, and two additional categories for entrepreneurs.
Choosing Nova Scotia Immigration
Nova Scotia, which is at the extreme east of Canada, is one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada. With a large coast, Nova Scotia has a large selection of beaches. Nova Scotia is the second-smallest of Canada's provinces, after Prince Edward Island.
Apart from some federal programs, Nova Scotia has its own immigration streams, which very diversified and sometimes targeted at one profession only. Most of the NSNP streams are Express Entry aligned. There are some streams that are targeted especially to physicians and early childhood educators.
With a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which will lead to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will lead towards the applicant receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in Nova Scotia, and for entrepreneurs already established in the province or foreigners wishing to invest their money in the province as well.
Apart from some federal programs, Nova Scotia has its own immigration streams, which very diversified and sometimes targeted at one profession only. Most of the NSNP streams are Express Entry aligned. There are some streams that are targeted especially to physicians and early childhood educators.
With a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which will lead to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will lead towards the applicant receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in Nova Scotia, and for entrepreneurs already established in the province or foreigners wishing to invest their money in the province as well.
Overview of Nova Scotia's Nominee Programs
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS Demand: Express Entry Category A | Be in the Express Entry pool and have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer | Yes | Yes | $0 |
| NS Demand: Express Entry Category B | Be in the Express Entry pool and have on year of experience in an opportunity occupation (see below table) | No | Yes | $0 |
| NS Experience: Express Entry | Be in the Express Entry pool and have at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia | Yes | Yes | $0 |
| Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities | Be in the Express Entry pool and have at least 2 years of work experience in NOC 4214 (early childhood educators and assistants) | No | Yes | $0 |
| Skilled Worker | Valid, permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer | Yes | No | $0 |
| Physician | General Practitioners and Family Physicians (NOC 3112) and Specialist Physicians (NOC 3111) who signed approved opportunities with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre | Yes | No | $0 |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | Have a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time study in Nova Scotia Have owned and operated a business in Nova Scotia for at least one year (100% ownership) | No | No | $0 |
| Entrepreneur | Min 3 years business owner or 5 years management experience Min net worth of $600,000 and min investment of $150,000 | No | No | $0 |