Immigration Lawyers for The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program

Nova Scotia is considered one of four Atlantic maritime provinces (which are in Eastern Canada). The region boasts a lower cost of living. Halifax is the largest city in all of Atlantic Canada. Major industries include agriculture, fishing and natural gas extraction. The province enjoys warm summers and mild winters due to Gulf Stream moderation. There have been issues with retention of immigrants but this is improving lately. About 7,000 immigrate annually.

There are 3 streams aligned with the federal Express Entry program.

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program Streams
Aligned With the Federal Express Entry Program

Express Entry

Express Entry is eligible for those with at least one year of full-time paid work experience in the last three years.

Labour Priorities

For those meeting experience requirements for the federal Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class)

Labour Market Priorities for Physicians

For those with a job offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre as a general practitioner, family physician or specialist physician

Provincial Nominee Program Streams
Not Aligned With the Federal Express Entry Program

Skilled Worker

For those with a job offer

Occupation In-Demand

For nurse aides, orderlies, patient services associates, food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, light duty cleaners, transport truck drivers, heavy equipment operators (except crane) and construction helpers and labourers

International Graduates In-Demand

For nurse aides, orderlies and early childhood educators and assistants who studied in the province.

Entrepreneur

For those who want to start a business

International Graduates Entrepreneur

For those who studied in Nova Scotia and started a business
Physician: for general practitioners, family physicians or specialist physicians with a signed offer from the Provincial Health Authority or IWK Health Centre

Atlantic Immigration Program

To learn more about this program, click here.

Nova Scotia PNP Frequently Asked Questions

After you get PR from the Nova Scotia PNP, do you have to live there?

You should intend to live in Nova Scotia at the time you apply. Nevertheless, the Canadian Constitution guarantees freedom of mobility and so if you change your mind after becoming a Permanent Resident, you may move to another area of Canada.

What is the PNP and how does it work?

You must first complete an application and receive a nomination. Then you must apply for the federal stage which involves assessment for medical, criminal and security issues.

What is faster: the Nova Scotia PNP or the Atlantic Immigration Program?

In our experience, the Atlantic Immigration Program is faster.