The NSNP (Nova Scotia Nominee Program) is the program by which the government of NS selects its immigrant aspirants who will fill the labour market gaps in the province. The selected candidates will be referred to the government of Canada to apply for permanent residence.

Choosing Nova Scotia Immigration

Nova Scotia, which is at the extreme east of Canada, is one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada. With a large coast, Nova Scotia has a large selection of beaches. Nova Scotia is the second-smallest of Canada’s provinces, after Prince Edward Island.

Apart from some federal programs, Nova Scotia has its own immigration streams, which very diversified and sometimes targeted at one profession only. Most of the NSNP streams are Express Entry aligned. There are some streams that are targeted especially to physicians and early childhood educators.

With a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which will lead to receiving 600 extra CRS points. This will lead towards the applicant receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.

Nova Scotia PNP- Demand Category B stream:

Nova Scotia (NSNP) periodically opens for a few hundred applications a popular stream that does not need a job offer, called Nova Scotia Demand Category B. Candidates need to be aware of when the stream opens, as it closes in less than a few hours (follow us on social media to be aware on when that happens).​ The in-demand occupations list is as follows:​​​

Nova Scotia PNP – Physician stream:

Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province: General and Specialist Practitioners (NOC 3111 and 3112). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need to have a job offer with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.

Nova Scotia PNP – Occupations In Demand stream:

Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) and Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need tohave a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.

Category B Requirements

One year of skilled work experience in one of the target occupations (see table below).

• Canadian high school credential or equivalent.
• Proven language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7.
• Score 67 points or more on six selection factors.
• Have the financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia;
• Have a Canada Express Entry profile registered.

Overview of Nova Scotia’s Nominee Programs

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