One of the provinces in Canada called Nova Scotia is the second smallest place in the country, preceded by Prince Edward Island. Its main peninsula is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and it is also hosting a large number of growing cities, at the helm of which stands the country capital, Halifax. With the coastline being a mere 67 km drive from any part of the mainland, the residents of Nova Scotia are truly blessed to be living in a place that is surrounded by beaches, lush forests, and wide farmlands. It is no surprise that due to the geographical beauties present in the province of Nova Scotia, this part of Canada has seen the highest rates of immigration movements into the area.
The official language spoken in this region of Canada is English so immigrants also do not face a huge disparity in language when they choose to make the province of Nova Scotia their home. All individuals who call this province home are free to avail the healthcare benefits of the country. Most jobs that are available here lay in the technological department and that comes as no surprise as Canada is one of the leading markets of all technological products.
STREAMS UNDER THE NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM (NSNP)
Nova Scotia Labor Market Priorities
In this stream, immigrants receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter from the provincial government within the Express Entry profile, depending upon the labor market requirements, which may vary with time.
Labor Market Priorities for Physicians
Immigrants having an approved offer letter from the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or IWK Health Centre, and an active Express Entry profile into the pool, will receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) to apply Permanent Residence in Nova Scotia. Profiles considered under this stream include:
• NOC: 3112 i.e. General practitioners and family physicians, and
• NOC: 3111 i.e. Specialist physicians
Physician
With this stream, Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or IWK Health Centre hire General Practitioners, Family Physicians, and Specialist Physicians to work in Nova Scotia. Immigrants having an approved offer letter from NSHA or IWK Health Centre, will receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) to apply Permanent Residence in Nova Scotia. Profiles considered under this stream include:
• NOC: 3112 i.e. General practitioners and family physicians, and
• NOC: 3111 i.e. Specialist physicians
This stream is for experience business owners or senior business managers who wish to start a new business or buy an existing business and want to live in Nova Scotia Permanently.
International Graduate Entrepreneur
This stream is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College, who started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year.
International Graduate In Demand
This stream is for international graduates, having a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a job category stated as per labor market requirement.
It is mandatory that education and experience should be relevant, and education should be earned within past 3 years from the date of submission of application. Additionally, 50% of the program should be completed in Nova Scotia.
Skilled Worker
This stream is for skilled worker and recently graduated international students, having a a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. Under this stream, it is mandatory to have at least 1 year of work experience related to the offered job.
Occupation in Demand
This stream is for skilled workers having a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia in one of the following profiles:
• NOC: 3413 i.e. Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates,
• NOC: 7511 i.e. Transport truck drivers
• NOC: 7521 i.e. Heavy equipment operators (except crane), or
• NOC: 7611 i.e. Construction trades helpers and labourers
It is mandatory for the skilled worker to have at least 1 year of relevant work experience to the offered job.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
This stream is for skilled workers having at least one (1) year of work experience in Nova Scotia in an occupation comes under Skill Type “0”, or Level “A” or “B”, and also have an active Express Entry Profile.
After meeting the eligibility criteria and receiving a letter of interest, an individual can apply for immigration to Nova Scotia.
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