PNP Nova Scotia Program
If you decide that you want to settle and work permanently in Nova Scotia, you should review the NSNP categories to see if you meet the criteria set by the province for nomination.
The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program welcomes applicants in the following categories:
Skilled Worker Stream
Family Business Worker Stream
Agri-Food Sector stream
Non-Dependent Child of Nova Scotia Nominees Stream
International Graduate Stream
Community Identified Stream
Skilled Worker Stream
This stream is employer driven. The Skilled Worker must have a guaranteed, full-time, permanent job offer in Nova Scotia from an employer before submitting an application to the NSNP.
Employers must demonstrate that they:
have made a genuine effort to recruit qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents
can show their intention that they will provide additional supports to assist newcomers with their settlement needs
have an acceptable strategy to recruit and retain immigrant workers in Nova Scotia
You are eligible to apply under the NSNP Skilled Worker Stream if you meet the following criteria:
You have legal status in the country where you are currently living
You have an offer of permanent, full-time employment with an established Nova Scotia company.
The job offer must:
Be offered is in an area of skill shortage.
Meets Nova Scotia employment standards
Must provide comparable industry rates of pay
Not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes
Priority will be given to positions with minimum salary in excess of CA$10/hour or a minimum annual wage in excess of CA$20,000
You have all of the qualifications and/or licenses needed to fulfill the job duties.
You have the English, French or both language skills required to fulfill the job duties
You are between the ages of 21 and 55
You have completed a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, or have a minimum of 13 years of schooling;
You have the appropriate education, training and qualifications, licensing and accreditation required for the position.
You have sufficient work experience (minimum of two years) related to the position and skills for the job.
You can financially support yourself and your family. It is recommended that immigrants arrive with 10000 CAD dollars plus 2000 CAD dollars for each dependent
You can satisfactorily demonstrate to the Province your genuine intention and ability to establish successfully in Nova Scotia
Family Business Worker
The family business worker stream is employer-driven. The applicant must have a guaranteed, permanent job offer in Nova Scotia from an employer who is a close relative and who owns an established business in Nova Scotia.
The worker must be related to the family business owner(or his/her spouse, common-law or conjugal partner) in one of the following ways:
Son or daughter
Brother or sister
Niece or nephew (children of brothers or sisters)
Uncle or aunt (parents’ brothers or sisters)
Grandchild
In order to apply under the Family Business Worker Stream the applicant must:
Have legal status in your country of residence
Have a permanent, full-time job offer in Nova Scotia from an established Nova Scotia business which belongs to a close family member
Have sufficient settlements funds
Wish to settle permanently in Nova Scotia
Have the qualifications, training or transferable skills, work experience, and licensing or accreditation required for the job or a suitable plan to obtain the necessary qualifications, skills, experiencing or licensing
Meet the minimum criteria for age, education, work experience, and language ability requirements for this stream such as:
You have the English, French or both language skills required to fulfill the job duties
You are between the ages of 21 and 55
You have completed a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, or have a minimum of 13 years of schooling; and You have the appropriate education, training and qualifications, licensing and accreditation required for the position.
You have sufficient work experience (minimum of two years) related to the position and skills for the job.
You can satisfactorily demonstrate to the Province your genuine intention and ability to establish successfully in Nova Scotia
International Graduate
The International Graduate stream helps employers hire and retain recent international graduates who intend permanently settle in Nova Scotia.
The International Graduate stream is employer-driven. The International Graduate must have a guaranteed, fulltime, permanent job offer, preferably in his/her field of study from a Nova Scotia employer and be working for that employer for at least three consecutive months before submitting an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Eligibility Criteria; The applicant must:
have graduated within the last three years from a program of at least one academic year of full-time study in Canada and have received a certificate, diploma, or degree from a provincially-recognized post-secondary institution in Canada
have legal status in Canada on a temporary work permit
have a permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia in his/her field of study and at an acceptable level and have been working full-time in that position for at least three months.
can demonstrate intention and ability to settle permanently in Nova Scotia;
have sufficient settlement supports;
meet the minimum criteria for age, education and language ability for this stream
Community Identified Stream
The Community Identified stream is developed to help individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
The applicant must have a Letter of Identification from an organization mandated by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration prior to submitting an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.
In order to be eligible to apply under this category, the applicant must:
not be eligible for any other NSNP streams
have legal status in his/her country of residence
have a Letter of Identification from a mandated community organization
have long established connections in the specific community which provided the Letter of Identification
wish to settle permanently in that Nova Scotian community
have sufficient settlement supports
be employable i.e. have skills, training and work experience for future employment in a field or sector required by that community
meet the minimum criteria for age, education and language ability requirements for this stream
Begin your Canadian Visa Application Process Today
As Canadian immigration specialists, ICS is committed to ensuring that you obtain the best Canadian visa or immigration service for your requirements. You can set your application in motion today by submitting our Initial Consultation Form to schedule your consultation with one of our immigration attorneys.
After we assess your qualifications, you will be informed if you qualify. If you would qualify to apply for Canada Immigration as the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Class, we open your file and proceed with the processing of your application for the permanent resident visa and/or work permit.
Please note that ICS will not share your personal information with any other third party, any information submitted to us will only be used to assess your visa eligibility.
