Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Nova Scotia is the smallest Canadian Province and includes the peninsula, Cape Breton, and over 3,000 small islands. It’s known for its delicious cuisine and coastal beauty. The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is popular for its culture and arts, and high standard of living.
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is the Provincial Nominee program of Nova Scotia. It attracts the prospective immigrants with experience and skills to receive the provincial nomination certificate by Nova Scotia which fastens the immigration process.
- Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- Skilled Worker Stream
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate, foreign diploma, or credential, and its educational credential equivalency assessment from a Canadian educational credential or a designated body of Canada;
- Have a full-time/part-time equivalent for one year, paid work experience in the last 6 years (NOC Skill Type 0, A, or B); and
- Meet the language proficiency threshold (CLB 7) in all four components (listening, writing, speaking, and reading) IN French/English.
- Score at least 67 out of 100 points on the points assessment grid on the basis of the factors like: education (max 25 points), age (max 12 points), language ability (max 28 points), work-experience (max 15 points), adaptability factors (max 10 points), and whether the candidate has a job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia (max 10 points).
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia uses the Express Entry Stream of the Federal government to select the candidates for Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry Stream. This stream provides the pathway to Canada Permanent Residency to the high-skilled applicants with work experience of at least 1 year from an employer of Nova Scotia.
- Federal Skilled Worker Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Class
- Canadian Experience Class
Minimum Requirements
- Have an age between 21 and 65;
- Have at least 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time paid skilled work experience (NOC Skill 0, A, or B) in Nova Scotia in the last three years before applying under the stream;
- Have gained the work experience from Nova Scotia with proper work permit and authorization;
- Have completed secondary and post-secondary education credential from Canada, or have completed a foreign educational credential from a recognized institution or authority and have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued by an organization designated by IRCC;
- Meet language ability in all four components (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with CLB 7 (for NOC 0 and A) and CLB 5 (for NOC B).
- Have their profile registered in the Express Entry Pool; and
- Demonstrate their ability to settle economically in Nova Scotia permanently.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
This stream allows Nova Scotia to select the express entry candidates who meet the specified labor market needs in Nova Scotia. The specified occupations and needs vary as per the rounds. Candidates must have a valid express entry profile under one of the following federal economic categories:
AINP will target the express entry candidates who:
- Federal Skilled Worker Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Class
- Canadian Experience Class
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must:
- Receive a Letter of Interest (LAA) from Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) in their profile;
- Meet the Draw-specific criteria as per the announcement by NSOI;
- Meet the work experience criteria for their Express Entry Class;
- Have needed supporting documentation or letters of reference from the employers to show the work experience;
- Demonstrate sufficient funds required to settle down in Nova Scotia alone or with family members; and
- Have legal status in their residence country at the application time.