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What are the different streams for Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)?
following are different streams for immigrating to Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream selects candidates who are already in the federal Express Entry system, and, who meet provincial labour market needs. In this stream, only those candidates, who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration may apply.
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
This stream selects physicians to apply for nomination through the federal Express Entry system. Only candidates with an approved offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration may apply.
Physician
The Physician Stream assists Nova Scotia’s public health authorities – the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (IWK) – to hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians to work in Nova Scotia. A candidate does not need to have express entry profile for receiving the nomination.
Entrepreneur
This stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia. Herein, applicant must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. After a year, the entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status.
International Graduate Entrepreneur
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. To be eligible under this, applicant must have already started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year.
Skilled Worker
This stream helps employers recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. An employer can only hire foreign workers for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
Occupations in Demand
The Occupations in Demand stream targets specific NOC C, intermediate-skilled occupations that are in high labour market demand in Nova Scotia. The Office of Immigration identifies occupations in demand based on labour market information and eligible occupations are subject to change.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream selects highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
ELIGIBILITY
To apply under Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities , the applicant must:
- receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system;
- submit application within 30 calendar days of the date on which letter of interest was issued;
- meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which the applicant has qualified;
- demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay immigration costs and travel expenses;
- have legal status in current country of residence;
- meet eligibility criteria in place at the time Letter of Interest is issued; and
- have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC criteria for the Express Entry pool.
STEPS FOR Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- 1. Create an Express Entry profile
- 2. Look for a Letter of Interest in the Express Entry online system
- 3. Apply to the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream
- 4. Applicant may be either nominated or refused
- 5. If accepted, Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
- 6. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
ELIGIBILITY
To apply under Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians , the applicant must:
- have an approved opportunity from the NSHA or IWK as either a general practitioner and family physician (NOC 3112) or a specialist physician (NOC 3111);
- provide 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 Nova Scotia for a minimum period of two years;
- receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system;
- submit application within 30 calendar days of the date on which letter of interest was issued;
- meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which the applicant has qualified;
- demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay immigration costs and travel expenses;
- have legal status in current country of residence.
STEPS FOR Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
- 1. Create an Express Entry profile
- 2. Look for a Letter of Interest in the Express Entry online system
- 3. Apply to the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream for Physicians.
- 4. Applicant may be either nominated or refused
- 5. If accepted, Ask for a Letter of Support for your Temporary Work Permit and apply to IRCC for permanent residence
- 6. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
Physician
ELIGIBILITY
The Physician Stream is only open to general practitioners and family physicians with NOC 3112 and specialist physicians with NOC 3111, with signed approved opportunities with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre. The approved opportunity must be on official NSHA or IWK letterhead and must:
- Be signed and dated by a person authorized to hire physicians at the NSHA or IWK.
- Be signed and dated by the applicant who is accepting the opportunity.
- Indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS.
- Indicate that the applicant is eligible to apply for privileges and credentials with NSHA and the IWK.
STEPS FOR NSNP PHYSICIAN STREAM
- 1. Apply to the NSNP Physician Stream
- 2. Wait for assessment of your application
- 3. Applicant may be either nominated or refused
- 5. If accepted, Ask for a Letter of Support for your Temporary Work Permit and apply to IRCC for permanent residence
- 6. IRCC issues permanent resident visas
- 7. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
Entrepreneur
ELIGIBILITY
To apply under Entrepreneur stream of NSNP, the applicant must:
- be 21 years of age or older;
- want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
- have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD;
- be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
- have at least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years’ experience in a senior business management role;
- have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
- complete an online Expression of Interest;
- receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.
Entrepreneur points grid
| Selection factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language | 35 |
| Education | 25 |
| Business Ownership or Management Experience | 35 |
| Net Worth | 10 |
| Age | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Economic Priorities | 10 |
| Investment | 15 |
| Language Ability | Points | Documentation required | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First official language | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
| CLB level 7 or higher | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | English language: CELPIP – General test or IELTS- General training test French: TEF Test must be taken no more than two years prior to the date the EOI is submitted. |
| CLB level 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| CLB level 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Second official language | |||||
| At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities | 7 | ||||
| Maximum | 35 | ||||
| Note: You can only get 7 points in total for basic-level skills in your second official language, and only if you have a score of at least CLB 5 in each of the four language abilities in your first official language. | |||||
| Education | Points |
|---|---|
| Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 8 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equivalent | 12 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two- year program, or equivalent | 19 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equivalent (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 |
| Master’s degree or equivalent | 23 |
| University level entry-to-practice professional degree Occupation related to the degree must be: – NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and – Licensed by a provincial regulatory body. | 23 |
| University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equivalent | 25 |
| Maximum | 25 |
| Business Ownership or Senior Management Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years of business ownership experience (minimum 1/3 ownership) in the last 10 years | 20 |
| Greater than 5 years of experience in a senior management role in the last 10 years | 20 |
| Greater than 5 years of business ownership experience (minimum 1/3 ownership) in the last 10 years | 35 |
| Maximum | 35 |
| Net Worth | Points |
|---|---|
| $600,000 CAD – $999,999 CAD | 5 |
| 1Million CAD – $1.5 Million CAD | 7 |
| Greater than $1.5 Million CAD | 10 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 21-24 | 5 |
| 25-32 | 7 |
| 33-39 | 10 |
| 40-44 | 7 |
| 45-55 | 5 |
| 56+ | 0 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| Your spouse or common-law partner’s language level Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing) | 5 |
| Your past study in Nova Scotia You have finished at least two years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post- secondary school in Nova Scotia (full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week), and have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 10 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner’s past study in Nova Scotia Your accompanying spouse or common-law partner has finished at least two years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia (full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week), and has remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
| Your past work in Nova Scotia You did at least one year of full-time work in Nova Scotia: – In an occupation listed in Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), and – on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 10 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Nova Scotia Your spouse or common-law partner did at least one year of full-time work in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 5 |
| Relatives in Nova Scotia You, or, if it applies, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative, either a parent, grandparent, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, who is living in Nova Scotia for at least one continuous year, 19 years or older, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 5 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Nova Scotia Economic Priorities | Points |
|---|---|
| Export-oriented business | 5 |
| Proposed business location outside of Halifax County | 5 |
| Business succession | 5 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Investment | Points |
|---|---|
| $150,000 CAD– $300,000 CAD | 10 |
| Greater than $300,000 CAD | 15 |
| Maximum | 15 |
International Graduate Entrepreneur
ELIGIBILITY
To apply under International Graduate Entrepreneur stream of NSNP, applicant must:
- want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
- have at least one year’s continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (33.33% ownership minimum);
- have completed a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College;
- have a valid post-graduation work permit;
- have a score of at least 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
- complete an online Expression of Interest;
- receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.
International Graduate Entrepreneur points grid
| Selection factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Language | 35 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Age | 10 |
| Economic Priorities | 5 |
Language Ability | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
First official language | |||||
CLB level 9 or higher | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
CLB level 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
CLB level 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Second official language | |||||
At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities | 7 | ||||
Maximum | 35 | ||||
Note: You can only get 7 points in total for basic-level skills in your second official language, and only if you have a score of at least CLB 5 in each of the four language abilities in your first official language. | |||||
| Education | Points |
|---|---|
| Completion of a Nova Scotia post-secondary diploma for a two- year program | 12 |
| Completion of a Nova Scotia post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer | 15 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas (at least one must be for a program of at least three years completed at a Nova Scotia institution) | 17 |
| Nova Scotia university degree at the Master’s level | 22 |
| Completion of a Nova Scotia university level entry-to-practice professional degree. Occupation related to the degree must be: – NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and – Licensed by a provincial regulatory body | 22 |
| Nova Scotia university degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
| Maximum | 25 |
| Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years of work experience in the last 10 years at NOC 0, A or B level | 10 |
| Greater than 5 years of work experience in the last 10 years at NOC 0, A or B level | 15 |
| Maximum | 15 |
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| Your spouse or partner’s language level Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing) | 5 |
| Your spouse or partner’s past study in Nova Scotia Your spouse or common-law partner finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week, and must have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Nova Scotia Your spouse / partner did at least one year of full-time work in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 5 |
| Relatives in Nova Scotia You, or, if it applies, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative, either a parent, grandparent, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, who is living in Nova Scotia for at least one continuous year, 19 years or older, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 5 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 21-39 | 10 |
| 40-44 | 7 |
| 45-55 | 5 |
| 56+ | 0 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Nova Scotia Economic Priorities | Points |
|---|---|
| Export-oriented business | 5 |
| Business location outside of Halifax County | 5 |
| Purchasing an Existing Business | 5 |
| Maximum | 5 |
Skilled Worker
An applicant is eligible under NSNP skilled worker stream, if the applicant has:
- have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer;
- have 1 year of work experience related to the job. (Semi-skilled and low-skilled workers must already have six months’ experience with the employer.);
- be 21 to 55 years old;
- have a high school diploma;
- have the appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job;
- prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 if a skilled worker. If applicant’s first language is English or French, that is enough proof. Semi-skilled and low-skilled workers must have test results to prove they meet CLB 4 even if their first language is English or French;
- show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.
STEPS FOR NSNP SKILLED WORKER STREAM
- 1. Go to novascotia.ca/ensnp to submit your application.
- 2. Wait for NSNP to review your file and get nominated.
- 3. After nomination, ask for a Letter of Support for your Temporary Work Permit
- 4. Apply for permanent residence
- 5. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
Occupations in Demand
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant is eligible under NSNP – Occupations in Demand stream, if the applicant has:
- has a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in either NOC 3413 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates) or NOC 7511 (Transport truck drivers);
- has 1 year of work experience related to the job;
- be 21 to 55 years old;
- has a high school diploma;
- has the appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job;
- prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 even if your first language is English or French;
- show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.
STEPS FOR NSNP OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND STREAM
- 1. Go to novascotia.ca/ensnp to submit your application.
- 2. Wait for NSNP to review your file and get nominated.
- 3. After nomination, ask for a Letter of Support for your Temporary Work Permit
- 4. Apply for permanent residence
- 5. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant is eligible under NSNP – Express entry stream, if the applicant has:
- at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia;
- be 21 to 55 years old;
- has a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
- prove language ability in English or French on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). Applicant need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0 and A; and need CLB 5 for NOC B positions;
- have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system
STEPS FOR NSNP EXPRESS ENTRY STREAM
- 1. Create an Express Entry profile
- 2. Apply to NSNP and the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream
- 3. Wait for review of the application by NSNP.
- 4. After nomination, apply to IRCC for permanent residence
- 5. IRCC issues permanent resident visas
- 6. Tell NSNP when you become a permanent resident
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