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Nova Scotia is a small Canadian province located in the ‘Maritimes’ region of the country. The province is composed of the Nova Scotia peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and over 3,000 smaller islands. Its capital city, Halifax, is known as a major centre for culture and the arts, as well as for its high standard of living. Nova Scotians are closely connected to the sea, and the province is renowned for its coastal beauty and delicious cuisine.
The NSNP is Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Certificate, which speeds up the overall immigration process.
The NSNP accepts applications under three immigration streams:
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia will launch this new stream from January, 2015, for highly skilled individuals with a have post-secondary education and qualifications that will help them successfully settle in Nova Scotia. The province will use the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for this stream.
Skilled Worker Stream
The province accepts applications under this stream from individuals who have received a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. Workers in skilled, semi-skilled, and low-skilled occupations may be eligible to apply.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NSNP SKILLED WORKER STREAM
Family Business Worker Stream
The province accepts applications under this stream from workers who have received an offer of employment from a close family member in Nova Scotia.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NSNP FAMILY BUSINESS WORKER CATEGORY
International Student Sub-Stream
International graduates of Canadian colleges or universities who have received an offer of employment from a Nova Scotia employer may be eligible to apply under the Skilled Worker Stream.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NSNP SKILLED WORKER STREAM
Learn more about Nova Scotia. Contact Us for more information about the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program