The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) allows the province of Nova Scotia to nominate individuals who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the province’s economy. The program aims to attract skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and professionals in specific occupations.
Streams of NSNP
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
- For highly skilled individuals who wish to live and work in Nova Scotia and have been accepted into the federal Express Entry pool.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- For highly skilled individuals who have worked for at least one year in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- For individuals who meet specific labor market needs identified by the province.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
- For physicians who have a job offer from a health authority in Nova Scotia.
Skilled Worker
- For individuals who have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
Occupations in Demand
- For individuals with a job offer in an occupation that is in high demand in Nova Scotia.
Entrepreneur
- For experienced business owners or senior managers who want to start a new business or purchase an existing business in Nova Scotia.
International Graduate Entrepreneur
- For international graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College who have started or purchased a business in Nova Scotia and operated it for at least one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Express Entry Profile: Accepted into the federal Express Entry pool.
- Occupation: Experience in one of Nova Scotia’s target occupations.
- Education: Educational credentials assessed.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7).
- Express Entry Profile: Accepted into the federal Express Entry pool.
- Work Experience: One year of skilled work experience in Nova Scotia.
- Education: Educational credentials assessed.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7).
- Express Entry Profile: Accepted into the federal Express Entry pool.
- Criteria: Specific criteria based on the labor market needs identified in the draw.
- Job Offer: From a Nova Scotia health authority.
- Education: Medical degree and necessary licensing.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7).
- Job Offer: Full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
- Skills and Experience: Relevant skills, training, and experience for the job.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 5 for high skilled, CLB 4 for intermediate skilled).
- Job Offer: Full-time, permanent job offer in a high-demand occupation (e.g., NOC 3413 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates, NOC 7511 – Transport truck drivers).
- Skills and Experience: Relevant skills, training, and experience for the job.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 4).
- Business Experience: Minimum three years of business ownership or senior management experience.
- Net Worth: Minimum personal net worth of CAD 600,000.
- Investment: Minimum investment of CAD 150,000 in a new or existing business in Nova Scotia.
- Business Plan: Detailed business plan.
- Education: Graduated from a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College.
- Business Operation: Owned and operated a business in Nova Scotia for at least one year.
- Work Permit: Valid post-graduate work permit.
- Language Proficiency: Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7).
Required Documents
General Documents
- Passport: Valid passport and travel documents.
- Proof of Work Experience: Reference letters, employment records.
- Education: Diplomas, degrees, transcripts, and Educational Credential Assessments (if required).
- Language Proficiency: Test results (IELTS, CELPIP).
- Proof of Funds: Bank statements, financial documents.
- Job Offer: Offer letter and contract from a Nova Scotia employer.
Specific Documents for Business Streams
- Business Plan: Detailed business proposal.
- Net Worth Statement: Verified by a third-party service provider.
- Investment Documents: Proof of available funds.
- Business Ownership: Proof of business ownership and operation for at least one year (International Graduate Entrepreneur).
Application Process
Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Business Streams: Create an EOI profile online and submit it for review.
- Other Streams: Not applicable, proceed directly to the application stage with a valid job offer or criteria fulfillment.
Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
- Business Streams: High-scoring candidates receive an ITA.
- Other Streams: Proceed directly with application upon meeting criteria.
Submit Full Application
- Complete the application form and submit all required documents.
- Business Streams: Submit a detailed application within 90 days of receiving an ITA.
Application Assessment
- NSNP officials review the application.
- Attend an interview or provide additional information if required.
Receive Nomination
- Successful applicants receive a nomination certificate from Nova Scotia.
Apply for Permanent Residency
- Use the nomination to apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Costs
| Category | Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| EOI Submission (Business Streams) | Free |
| NSNP Application | Free |
| Net Worth Verification (Business Streams) | Varies (approx. 3,000-5,000) |
Visa Processing Time
- NSNP Assessment: Approximately 3-6 months from application submission to nomination.
- IRCC Processing: Approximately 12-18 months for permanent residency processing after nomination.
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