Nova Scotia Immigration Programs Explained

1. Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry

• Who it's for: Highly skilled individuals seeking to contribute to Nova Scotia's economy.
• Requirements: Must have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer or work experience in in-demand occupations.
• Benefits: Aligned with the federal Express Entry system for faster processing.

2. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

• Who it's for: Highly skilled individuals planning to settle in Nova Scotia permanently.
• Requirements: Need at least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia in a high-skilled occupation.
• Benefits: Linked with the federal Express Entry system for expedited processing.

3. Nova Scotia Skilled Worker

• Who it's for: Allows Nova Scotia employers to hire foreign workers or recent international graduates.
• Requirements: Requires a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
• Benefits: Facilitates the immigration process for skilled workers.

4. Nova Scotia Physicians

• Who it's for: Nominates individuals with a job offer from a Nova Scotia health organization.
• Requirements: Aimed at addressing critical labour needs in Nova Scotia's health sector.
• Benefits: Helps fill vital positions in public health organizations.

5. Nova Scotia Entrepreneur

• Who it's for: Experienced business owners or managers willing to invest in Nova Scotia.
• Requirements: Significant net worth and commitment to starting or purchasing a business in Nova Scotia.
• Benefits: Opportunity for permanent residency after operating a Nova Scotia business for one year.

6. Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur

• Who it's for: Recent graduates of Nova Scotia institutions who've started or bought a business in the province.
• Requirements: Must have operated a Nova Scotia business for at least one year.
• Benefits: Eligible for provincial nomination for permanent residency.

7. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

• Who it's for: Express Entry candidates with experience in high-demand positions.
• Requirements: Targeting specific occupations based on provincial needs.
• Benefits: Allows candidates to fill extremely high-demand positions.

8. Nova Scotia Occupations In Demand

• Who it's for: Workers with job offers in specific high-demand fields.
• Requirements: Limited to certain occupations identified as in demand.
• Benefits: Helps fill crucial roles in Nova Scotia's workforce.

9. Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

• Who it's for: Newcomers with job offers from designated employers in the Atlantic region.
• Requirements: Facilitates the immigration process for designated job offers.
• Benefits: Partnership between federal and provincial governments for economic growth in Atlantic Canada.