Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) 2023

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) 2023 Nova Scotia is the second-smallest province in Canada, but it has enormous natural resources and a growing demand for highly skilled workers. The Province is a participant in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows the provincial government of Nova Scotia to nominate qualified foreign workers.

Successful applicants will receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Certificate, which will accelerate the application process for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. You may qualify for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) under one of six streams.

Seven Nova Scotia PNP Streams for Fast Track Canada Immigration

If you are interested in settling in Nova Scotia AND you meet the requirements for one of the SEVEN streams listed below, you may be able to enter Canada more quickly.

1. Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
2. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
3. Physician
4. Entrepreneur
5. International Graduate Entrepreneur
6. Skilled Worker

1) Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry

Requirements to apply under Category A, you must:

• score at least 67 points on the six selection factors for the stream;
• Possess an offer of full-time skilled work from a Nova Scotia employer for at least one year after your permanent resident visa is issued. Employers will typically need an LMIA from ESDC for a job offer to be valid in Express Entry and receive points. A few exceptions exist cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/exempt.asp;
• have one year of relevant skilled work experience;
• possess a Canadian secondary school diploma or an equivalent;
• demonstrate English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark 7;
• demonstrate sufficient financial resources for successful settlement in Nova Scotia.

Requirements to apply under Category B, you must:

• be employed in one of the occupations listed in the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry guide;
• have a profile registered in the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada;
• score at least 67 points on the six selection factors for the stream;
• possess a minimum of one year of professional experience in one of our target occupations;
• possess a Canadian secondary school diploma or an equivalent;
• demonstrate English or French language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark 7;
• demonstrate sufficient financial resources for successful settlement in Nova Scotia.

2) The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry Stream

Selects highly qualified individuals who wish to reside permanently in Nova Scotia. Applicants must have at least one year of experience in a highly skilled occupation in Nova Scotia.

Requirements to apply: ts for the Critical Impact Worker Category

• possess a minimum of one year of work experience in Nova Scotia;
• 21 to 55 years of age;
• possess a Canadian secondary school diploma or an equivalent;
• demonstrate English or French language proficiency on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). For skilled work in National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0 and A, you need CLB 7. CLB 5 is required for NOC B positions;
• have a profile registered in the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada

3) Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The 2018 Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream selects candidates in the federal Express Entry system who meet the province’s labor market needs in order to be considered for nomination. Candidates may only apply if they have received a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

Requirements to apply:

• receive a Letter of Interest through the Express Entry system from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program;
• satisfy the minimum work experience requirements for the Express Entry stream for which you qualify;
• demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to cover your immigration and travel costs.
• have legal status in the country where you currently reside; and
• meet eligibility requirements in place at the time a Letter of Interest is issued.

4) Physician

The Physician Stream assists the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (IWK) in recruiting general practitioners, family physicians, and specialists to work in Nova Scotia. The stream enables the NSHA and IWK to recruit and retain physicians with the necessary qualifications for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Requirements to Apply

The Physician Stream is restricted to general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) and specialist physicians (NOC 3111) who have signed opportunities with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.

The approved opportunity must be printed on official NSHA or IWK letterhead and must include the following:

• Be signed and dated by an authorized NSHA or IWK physician hiring official

• Be signed and dated by the applicant who accepts the offer.

• Indicate licensure eligibility with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

• Indicate that the applicant is qualified to submit an application for privileges and credentials with NSHA and IWK.

5) Entrepreneur

The Entrepreneur Stream is for seasoned business owners and senior business managers who wish to relocate to Nova Scotia. They must start a new business or acquire an existing one, and they must actively manage the business on a daily basis. The entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status after operating the business for one year. The only way to apply for the stream is by invitation.

Requirements to Apply

• 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.

6) International Graduate Entrepreneur

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is for recent university or community college graduates from Nova Scotia. They must have started or acquired a business in Nova Scotia and operated it for at least one year. Graduates who intend to settle in Nova Scotia may be nominated for permanent resident status. The only way to apply for the stream is by invitation.

Requirements to Apply

• wish to own and actively manage a Nova Scotia business while living in Nova Scotia permanently.
• minimum of one year’s experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (minimum of 100% ownership);
• possess a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, on-campus study at a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College;
• have a valid work permit after graduation;
• possess a minimum score of seven on the Canadian Language Benchmark for speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English or French;
• fill out an online Expression of Interest form;
• receive an Invitation to Apply from the Office of Immigration in Nova Scotia.

7) Skilled Worker

The Skilled Worker stream assists employers in recruiting foreign workers and international students who have recently graduated and whose skills are in demand in Nova Scotia. An employer may only hire foreign workers for positions that permanent residents or Canadian citizens are unable to fill.

Requirements to Apply

• 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 of 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 you are a skilled worker. If your 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.

Why Hire Us to Help with Your 2023 Nova Scotia PNP Application?

• Some applicants believe they can “do it themselves” despite the apparent simplicity of the application process for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (Nova Scotia PNP).

• In cases where the application for a Nova Scotia PNP is not properly prepared, there is a higher risk of denial. The requirements are extremely stringent.

• The documentation and procedures required to obtain a PNP are typically complex and require legal knowledge.

• Through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program, we have assisted hundreds of individuals and families in successfully immigrating to Canada. Our seasoned immigration attorneys will be able to evaluate your situation and recommend the best course of action to meet your needs.

• The first step in applying for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program is to have your case evaluated. Fill out our free immigration evaluation form, and we will discuss your eligibility and options within 24 hours.

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