The Nova Scotia PNP aims at the potential immigrants who have adequate skills and experience to enhance the territory’s economy and tackle the changes in demographic. Also, the applicants who fulfil the criteria of one of nine various streams can be nominated for immigration to Nova Scotia. It is further coming with the processing time of three months, read the below lines to know the nine streams. Here you can know about every stream and its requirements that reduce your stress and anxiety as well.
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities For Physicians: Express Entry
- Skilled Worker
- Physician
- Occupations In Demand
- International Graduates In Demand
- Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
Moreover, the Nova Scotia PNP welcomes immigration with the help of the joint federal-provincial Atlantic Immigration Program. In addition, the region runs ‘Sturdy and Stay’ which is a program. This is also particularly targeted at helping the international students who are coming from India, China, and the Philippines to reside and build careers in the province after they graduate. Previously, the province operated a Nova Scotland Demand: Express Entry Stream, however, it was closed permanently on 4th January 2021.
1. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia’s very skilled immigrants with experience can be eligible under this Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry. As well, the applicants need experience of one year in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) O, A, or B position as a core requirement.
2. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: Express Entry
The Labour Market Priorities stream is created to permit the province to single out particular professions for immigration purposes.
Also, this stream aims for the jobs for Letter of Interest with Early Childhood Educators the first focus occupation.
3. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities For Physicians: Express Entry
The Nova Scotia PNP Labour Market Priorities For Physicians streams permits the region to choose claimants who are eligible doctors from the federal entry express entry pool.
Also, this stream is particularly targeting two National Occupational Classification codes:
- NOC 3112: Family Physicians
- NOC 3111: Specialist Physicians
4. Skilled Worker
The employer-driven Skilled Worker stream is targeted at overseas workers and international graduates. Additionally, after getting a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) the workers who can’t fill positions with Canadian citizens or permanent residents can access the stream.
5. Occupations In Demand
Intermediate-skilled jobs in high demand in the region are aimed by Nova Scotia’s Occupations in Demand Pilot. In addition, the aim professions are subject to change based on the demand of the labor market. As well, it particularly aims at the professions under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) C.
6. Physician
The Nova Scotia PNP Physician streams help the territory’s public health system to hire family physicians, general practitioners, and expert physicians. Also, it is created to assist the recruit and retaining doctors for positions the province can’t fill with a PR or Canadian citizen.
Job Offer
Written permitted opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre as a:
- General physician and family doctor (NOC 3112) OR
- Specialist doctor (NOC 3111)
The permitted opportunity must be on authorized NSHA or IWK letterhead and must:
- Be signed and dated by a person approved to hire doctors at the NSHA or IWK
- Be signed and dated by the candidate who is accepting the change
- Show the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS eligibility for licensure
- Indicate that the candidate is entitled to apply for rights and permits with NSHA and the IWK
Education And Training
An Education Credential Assessment copy or proof of education and medical training is mandatory for Nova Scotia PNP licensure.
Language Ability
The capability to do the job in one of Canada’s official languages is proved by an employment offer from the NSHA or the IWK.
7. International Graduates In Demand
Nova Scotia’s International Graduates in Demand stream aims global graduates with a permanent job offer in one of the below two NOC codes:
- NOC 3413: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates.
- NOC 4214: Early childhood educators and assistants.
8. Entrepreneur
The Nova Scotia PNP entrepreneur stream aims for applicants with business ownership or senior organization experience. Also, they should reside in Nova Scotia, either begin a new business or purchase a present business and actively take a place in everyday business management. As well, first, the claimants are issued a temporary work permit before applying for the PR after running the business for a year. Moreover, this stream uses a format of Expression of Interest where the applicants in a pool are invited to apply.
Steps Involved In Entrepreneur Stream
- Expression of Interest
- Invitation to Apply
- Personal Interview and Business Performance Agreement
- Nova Scotia Work Permit and Business Establishment
- Request for Nomination
- Apply for Permanent Residence
9. International Graduate Entrepreneur
The International Graduate Entrepreneur stream is equal to the Entrepreneur stream, only designed for new Nova Scotia university graduates or the Nova Scotia Community College. Also, they must have launched or bought a Nova Scotia business and worked it for a year on a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Moreover, the claimants all are nominated for the PR if they plan to settle in the region. As well, this stream works on an Expression of Interest format that is equal to the Entrepreneur stream.
Steps Of International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Expression of Interest
- Invitation to Apply
- In-Person Interview and Nomination
- Apply for Permanent Residence
Final Thoughts
Hope, from the above lines, now you would get some idea about the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program. Moreover, you can contact Aram Visas where you can get great help to complete the immigration process. We are also a reputable and certified immigration consultant, so contact us now! Our experts are always here to help you to get through the procedure as soon as possible!