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.
The NSNP accepts applications under the following immigration streams:
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
Skilled Worker Stream
Entrepreneur Stream
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Physician Stream
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia uses the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry. This stream, which came into effect on January 1, 2015, is for highly-skilled individuals with a post-secondary education and qualifications that will help them successfully settle in Nova Scotia. There is a list of 11 eligible occupations for this stream.
Occupation Title NOC Skill
1 Financial auditors and accountants 1111 A
2 Other financial officers 1114 A
3 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 1123 A
4 Administrative assistants 1241 B
5 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 1311 B
6 Civil engineers 2131 A
7 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 3012 A
8 Licensed practical nurses 3233 B
9 College and other vocational instructors 4021 A
10 Paralegal and related occupations 4211 B
11 Social and community service workers 4212 B
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia uses the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for this stream, which provides a pathway to permanent residence for highly skilled applicants who have worked for a Nova Scotia employer for at least one year.
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Stream allows the province to select Express Entry candidates who meet specified labour market needs. The skilled occupations specified under this dynamic stream can change with each invitation round.
Skilled Worker Stream
The NSNP 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.
Entrepreneur Stream
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Entrepreneur Stream is designed to attract individuals who wish to start or acquire a business and settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is open to graduates who have completed at least two years of full-time study from a recognized Nova Scotia university or Nova Scotia Community College, have operated their own business in Nova Scotia for at least one year, and intend to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
Physician Stream
The Physician Stream is open to internationally-trained general practitioners, family physicians and specialist physicians with a signed employment offer from Nova Scotia’s healthcare authorities.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Nova Scotia is one of four Atlantic provinces working in partnership with the Government of Canada to recruit foreign workers to fill jobs in Atlantic Canada that have not been filled locally. Foreign nationals interested in participating in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program may be residing abroad or on temporary status in Canada at the time of applying.
