Immigration to Nova Scotia

Immigration to Nova Scotia

When foreigners decide to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia, it is easy to do under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). It has nine streams to meet the needs of all candidates. As a rule, the processing time for eligible applications is about three months. Within six months of receiving the nominee certificate from Nova Scotia, foreigners must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status.

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream aims to select foreigners from the Express Entry system who meet the labour market needs of the province. To qualify for immigration to Nova Scotia under this pathway, applicants ought to meet several requirements.

1. They must get a Letter of Interest from the NSNP within the Express Entry stream.
2. Foreigners need to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia within 30 calendar days of the date on which the Letter of Interest was issued.
3. Applicants should meet the minimum requirements for work experience of the Express Entry program (Canadian Express Entry, Federal Skilled Worker Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program).
4. They ought to prove they have sufficient funds to pay immigration processing fees, cover travel expenses, and settle in Nova Scotia.
5. Foreigners need to have legal status in the current country of their residence.
6. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria described in the Letter of Interest.
7. They should meet the requirements of the Express Entry program and have a valid Express Entry number.

Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream for Physicians selects physicians to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia under the Express Entry stream. The stream targets foreigners who work under the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 3111 (Specialist physicians) and NOC 3112 (General practitioners and family physicians). To apply for immigration to Nova Scotia under this stream, foreigners must fulfill the following requirements.

1. Applicants should get a signed approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or the IWK Health Centre.
2. They ought to submit a copy of a signed Return for Service Agreement with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness indicating commitment to live and work in the province for at least two years.
3. Foreigners must receive a Letter of Interest from the NSNP within the Express Entry stream.
4. Applicants need to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia within 30 calendar days of the Letter of Interest issue date.
5. They should have the minimum required work experience for the Express Entry stream.
6. Foreigners ought to show they have enough savings to pay the fees, cover travel expenses, and establish themselves and their families in Nova Scotia.
7. Applicants must have legal status in the country of their current residence.

Physician Stream

The Physician Stream assists public health authorities of Nova Scotia, such as NSHA and IWK Health Centre, in hiring general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians for their further immigration to Nova Scotia. The Physician Stream is only open to foreigners who work under the NOC 3111 or 3112 and have a signed approved opportunity with the NSHA or the IWK Health Centre. The approved opportunity must be written on official NSHA or IWK letterhead and include the following details.

1. It ought to have a sign of a person authorized to hire physicians at the NSHA or IWK.
2. It needs to have a sign of the applicant who accepts the offer.
3. The approved opportunity must indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
4. It should demonstrate that the applicant is eligible to apply for privileges and credentials with NSHA and the IWK.

Entrepreneur Stream

The Entrepreneur Stream is launched for experienced business owners and senior business managers who want to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia. Thus, they need to launch or buy a business in the province and actively participate in its management. The program has the following requirements for immigration to Nova Scotia.

1. Remember, that applicants need to be at 21 years old minimum.
2. They should settle in Nova Scotia and operate a business.
3. Foreigners must have a net worth of at least 600,000 CAD.
4. Applicants ought to invest at least 150,000 CAD of personal assets to establish a business in the province.
5. They need to have at least three years of work experience in managing and owning a business or more than five years of work experience in a senior business management role.
6. Foreigners should meet or exceed the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 in English or French.
7. Applicants must complete an online Expression of Interest.
8. They ought to receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.
9. After running the business for a year, applicants can be nominated for permanent resident status.

International Graduate Entrepreneur

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is designed for international students who recently graduated from the province’s public universities or colleges and want to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia. Hence, applicants must meet several requirements.

1. They ought to have at least one year of continuous work experience in managing and owning their current business in the province. Foreigners should own at least 33.33% of the business.
2. Applicants need to settle in the province.
3. Foreigners must complete at least a two-year full-time in-person study program at a Nova Scotia public educational institution.
4. They ought to obtain a post-graduation work permit.
5. Applicants should meet or exceed the CLB Level 7 in English or French.
6. Foreigners need to submit an online Expression of Interest.
7. They should get an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

International Graduates in Demand

The International Graduates in Demand stream encourages recent international graduates whose skills and education match NOC 3413 (nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates) and 4212 (early childhood educators and assistants) to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia. The stream has the following eligibility criteria.

1. Applicants must be 21 to 55 years old.
2. They need to get a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a NOC 3413 or 4212 that corresponds with their study field.
3. Foreigners should have a high school diploma.
4. Applicants must complete at least a 30-week study program within the last three years. No less than 50% of the course must be completed in Nova Scotia. If students apply for immigration to Nova Scotia under NOC 3413, they must get a certificate, diploma, or degree. If students apply under NOC 4214, they must obtain a diploma or degree.
5. Foreigners should have certifications required for the job from Nova Scotia regulatory bodies.
6. They need to meet or exceed the CLB Level 5 in English or French.
7. Applicants ought to have enough savings for immigration to Nova Scotia.

Skilled Worker

The Skilled Worker stream aims to help employers hire foreign workers and recent graduates whose skills are needed in the province. However, the employer can only hire foreigners if Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot fill the position. To apply for immigration to Nova Scotia under this program, foreigners ought to fulfill several requirements.

1. They need to be 21 to 55 years old.
2. Applicants should have a high school diploma.
3. Foreigners must have the appropriate training, skills, and accreditation for the job.
4. Applicants should have at least one year of work experience related to the offered job. Low-skilled and semi-skilled specialists must already have six months of work experience with the employer who offers them a job.
5. They must obtain a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
6. Skilled workers need to meet or exceed the CLB Level 5 in English or French. Low-skilled and semi-skilled workers ought to meet or exceed CLB Level 4 in English or French.
7. Applicants should have enough savings for immigration to Nova Scotia.

Occupations in Demand

The Occupations in Demand stream aims to encourage foreigners who have specific NOC C and D occupations to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia. To qualify for the program, applicants ought to meet the following requirements.

1. They must get a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in one of the categories: NOC 3413 (Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates), 6513 (Food and beverage servers), 6711 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations), 6731 (Light duty cleaners), 7511 (Transport truck drivers), 7521 (Heavy equipment operators, except crane), or 7611 (Construction trades helpers and labourers).
2. Foreigners need to have at least one year of work experience related to the offered job.
3. Applicants should be 21 to 55 years old.
4. They ought to have a high school diploma.
5. Foreigners must have the appropriate training, skills, or accreditation for the offered job.
6. Applicants need to meet or exceed the CLB Level 4 in English or French.
7. They should have enough funds for immigration to Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream encourages highly skilled foreigners to apply for immigration to Nova Scotia. Hence, they need to fulfill several requirements.

1. Foreigners must be 21 to 55 years old.
2. Applicants ought to get at least a year of work experience in the province.
3. They should have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent.
4. Foreigners must meet or exceed the CLB Level 7 for skilled work in the NOC Skill Type 0 and A. Applicants ought to meet at least CLB Level 5 for NOC B positions.
5. They need to have a valid Express Entry number.

 

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