Skills Immigration
Nova Scotia
Popular immigration programs for graduated international students, semi-skilled and skilled workers in the province
International students studied 50% program in NS and have a job offer in the same field
Job offer
Graduation
Age
Language
Candidate inside or outside Canada with experience and job offer in priority occupations
Job offer
Work experience
Education
Age
Language
Physicians inside or outside Canada with accreditation & job offer with public health agency
Job offer
Licence to practise
Education
Commitment to stay
Candidate inside or outside Canada with high-skilled experience and job offer
Job offer
Work experience
Education
Age
Language
Candidate working 6 months in semi-skilled occupation in NS (excluding intl student)
Job offer
Work experience
Education
Age
Language
Skilled workers with experience and job offer in construction
Job offer
Education
Age
Language
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process.The candidate may qualify for multiple programs.
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Application submission
Applicant submits the completed application and supporting documents to eNSNP when all requirements are met.
Province reviews in 3 months
Decision of Nomination
Application approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to support their PR application to IRCC, valid for up to 6 months.
Province reviews in 30 - 90 days
PR submission
Maintain the conditions of nomination, attach Nomination Certificate to the PR application, and then submit them to IRCC.IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months
Applicant with work permit expiring within 180 days, who had submitted PR application to IRCC and is maintaining the conditions of nomination may be eligible to receive a work permit support letter from the province to renew their work permit.
Crucial elements affect the decision
Benefits the applicant and their accompanying family members are entitled to when becoming permanent residents
Family-friendly
The immigration application includes the applicant's spouse and children
Work and study
Keep working legally with the letter of support for work permit renewal
Medical
Access to high-quality modern public health care as same as Canadian
Education
Free or lower tuition for children depends on the level of education
Benefits
Access to social benefits as same as Canadian
Mobility right
Live and work anywhere under Permanent Resident status
Sponsorship
Ability to sponsor relatives if the conditions are met
Naturalization
Ability to obtain citizenship if residency conditions are met
Important requirements the applicant should note
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have received a nomination under NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot program within the last 12 months.
- Are in Live-in Caregiver Program;
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
- Are self-employed
- Have relative(s) (parent, grandparent or spouse) who is Canadian or PR
- Are in unresolved custody or child support disputes that affect any family member
- Intend to start a business or become self-employed
- Are the main shareholder of a company in Nova Scotia
- Are a passive investor in Nova Scotia
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Have a valid post-graduation work permit
- Between 21 to 55 years old
Job offer
- Permanent full-time under NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates; or 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- Relate to the field of study
Education
- Meet all requirements for graduation within the last 3 years prior to the submission of the application, the program must be at least 30 weeks in length and at least 50% of the program must be completed in Nova Scotia
- Have a license to practice from the regulatory body in Nova Scotia
- Have a high-school diploma
Language
Minimum CLB 5, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| *1* | $14,690 |
| *2* | $18,288 |
| *3* | $22,483 |
| *4* | $27,297 |
| *5* | $30,690 |
| *6* | $34,917 |
| *7* | $38,875 |
| *If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add* | $3,958 |
Employer
- Have the business registered with the province
- Operate at least 2 consecutive years Nova Scotia
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have received a nomination under NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot program within the last 12 months.
- Are in Live-in Caregiver Program;
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Are currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
- Are self-employed
- Intend to start a business or become self-employed
- Are the main shareholder of a company in Nova Scotia
- Are a passive investor in Nova Scotia
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Between 21 to 55 years old
Work experience
- At least 1 year of full-time work experience within the last 5 years and relate to the job offer
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage in the priority occupations in NS such as
○ NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
○ NOC 65200 - Food and beverage servers
○ NOC 65201 - Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
○ NOC 65310 - Light duty cleaners
○ NOC 73300 - Transport truck drivers
○ NOC 73400 - Heavy equipment operators
○ NOC 75110 - Construction trades helpers and labourers
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have proper training, skills or certification related to the job offer
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| *1* | $14,690 |
| *2* | $18,288 |
| *3* | $22,483 |
| *4* | $27,297 |
| *5* | $30,690 |
| *6* | $34,917 |
| *7* | $38,875 |
| *If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add* | $3,958 |
Employer
- Have the business registered with the province
- Operate at least 2 consecutive years Nova Scotia
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Have applied for refugee and been refused
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Are in unresolved custody or child support disputes that affect any family member
- Are currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
Basic requirements
- Continue to live and work in Nova Scotia for at least 2 years after being nominated
Job offer
- With public health (NSHA or IWK) under NOC 31100, 31101 Specialist physicians or 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
Education
- Meet all requirements to obtain a license to practice from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
Employer
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), or
- IWK Health Centre
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have received a nomination under NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot program within the last 12 months.
- Are in Live-in Caregiver Program;
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Have applied for refugee and been refused
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Are currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
- Are working under TEER category 5 occupations on a post-graduation work permit
- Are self-employed
- Intend to start a business or become self-employed
- Are the main shareholder of a company in Nova Scotia
- Are a passive investor in Nova Scotia
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Between 21 to 55 years old
Work experience
- At least 6 months of full-time work experience with the same employer
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage under TEER category 4 or 5 occupations
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have proper training, skills or certification related to the job offer
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| *1* | $14,690 |
| *2* | $18,288 |
| *3* | $22,483 |
| *4* | $27,297 |
| *5* | $30,690 |
| *6* | $34,917 |
| *7* | $38,875 |
| *If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add* | $3,958 |
Employer
- Have the business registered with the province
- Operate at least 2 consecutive years Nova Scotia
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have received a nomination under NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot program within the last 12 months.
- Are in Live-in Caregiver Program;
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Have applied for refugee and been refused
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Are currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
- Are working under TEER category 5 occupations on a post-graduation work permit
- Are self-employed
- Intend to start a business or become self-employed
- Are the main shareholder of a company in Nova Scotia
- Are a passive investor in Nova Scotia
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Between 21 to 55 years old
Work experience
- At least 1 year of full-time work experience within the last 5 years and relate to the job offer
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have proper training, skills or certification related to the job offer
Language
Minimum CLB 5, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| *1* | $14,690 |
| *2* | $18,288 |
| *3* | $22,483 |
| *4* | $27,297 |
| *5* | $30,690 |
| *6* | $34,917 |
| *7* | $38,875 |
| *If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add* | $3,958 |
Employer
- Have the business registered with the province
- Operate at least 2 consecutive years Nova Scotia
Immigration Ineligibility
- Are in Canada and out of status
- Have received a nomination under NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot program within the last 12 months.
- Are in Live-in Caregiver Program;
- Have an unresolved refugee or humanitarian claim in Canada
- Have applied for refugee and been refused
- Are under a removal order in or outside of Canada
- Are currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Receive a government-funded grant or scholarship that requires a return to the home country after graduation and have not yet done so
- Are self-employed
- Intend to start a business or become self-employed
- Are the main shareholder of a company in Nova Scotia
- Are a passive investor in Nova Scotia
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Between 21 to 55 years old
Work experience
- 1 years work experience related to the job offer
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage under construction occupations, such as:
- 70010 – Construction managers
- 70011 – Home building and renovation managers
- 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 72102 – Sheet metal workers
- 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- 72201 – Industrial electricians
- 72310 – Carpenters
- 72320 – Bricklayers
- 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72500 – Crane operators
- 73100 – Concrete finishers
- 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
- 75101 – Material handlers
- 75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers
- 75119 – Other trades helpers and labourers
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Or evidence of having completed a specialized training program in the construction industry.
Language
Minimum CLB 5 (TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) hoặc CLB 4 (TEER 4, 5) , assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| *1* | $14,690 |
| *2* | $18,288 |
| *3* | $22,483 |
| *4* | $27,297 |
| *5* | $30,690 |
| *6* | $34,917 |
| *7* | $38,875 |
| *If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add* | $3,958 |
Employer
- Have the business registered with the province
- Operate at least 2 consecutive years Nova Scotia
