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Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia
Nominee Program (NSNP)

NSNP offers pathways for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs to settle in Canada's Ocean Playground. The Labour Market Priorities stream provides fast-tracked Express Entry nominations.

4,140+
Annual Nominations
6
Active Streams
3-6 mo
Processing Time
Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Canada's Ocean Playground
Halifax, SydneyMajor Cities
1+ MillionPopulation
Ocean Tech, HealthcareKey Industries
Coastal LivingQuality of Life
Immigration Streams

NSNP Pathways

Nova Scotia offers targeted streams for in-demand occupations including healthcare, skilled trades, and construction.

New EOI System Effective November 2025

Nova Scotia has transitioned to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. All applications submitted after November 2025 must go through the EOI pool. Candidates are ranked based on factors like education, work experience, language skills, and connection to Nova Scotia. Only top-ranked candidates receive invitations to apply.

Most Popular Streams

Skilled Worker Stream

Job Offer

For skilled workers with a permanent full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in an eligible occupation (TEER 0-4).

NS Job Offer1 Year ExperienceCLB 5+High School
Processing6-8 months
NOCTEER 0-4
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Occupation In Demand

Most Popular

For workers with job offers in specific high-demand occupations experiencing critical labour shortages in Nova Scotia.

In-Demand NOCNS Job Offer1 Year ExperienceCLB 4+
Processing4-6 months
OccupationsLimited List
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Critical Construction Worker Pilot

New Pilot

A new pilot program targeting skilled construction workers to address the critical shortage of tradespeople in Nova Scotia's booming construction sector.

Construction NOCNS Job Offer2 Years ExperienceCLB 4+
Processing3-5 months
StatusPilot Program
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Other Streams

Labour Market Priorities

Express Entry

Targets Express Entry candidates in occupations that meet provincial labour market needs. Candidates are invited directly based on their Express Entry profile.

Valid EE ProfileIn-Demand OccupationCLB 7+Invitation Only
Processing2-4 months
Job OfferNot Required

Physician Stream

Healthcare

For physicians with a job offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority to work in an underserved community.

Physician LicenseNS Health Authority OfferUnderserved Community
ProcessingPriority
Commitment2+ Years

International Graduate

Graduates

For recent graduates from Nova Scotia universities with a job offer from a local employer.

NS GraduateNS Job Offer1 Year+ ProgramCLB 5+
Processing4-6 months
TimingWithin 3 Years

Entrepreneur Stream

Business

For experienced business owners who want to establish or acquire a business in Nova Scotia.

$600K+ Net Worth$150K+ Investment3 Years ExperienceCLB 5+
Processing18-24 months
Jobs1+ Full-time
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