Express Entry Provincial Nominee
Province of Nova Scotia
To be nominated by a province and substantially increase Express Entry CRS, the applicant must have a valid Express Entry profile, meets and maintains minimum requirements of either Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class stream
High-skilled candidate inside or outside with work experience in Nova Scotia
Work experience
Age
Education
Language
CLB 5 for TEER category 2, 3
Physicians inside or outside Canada with convertible accreditation and job offer with a public health agency
Job offer
Licence to practise
Commitment to stay
Express Entry candidate having a direct invitation from Nova Scotia
Job offer
Provincial invitation
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process.
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Open Express Entry Profile
Submit an Express Entry profile to IRCC when eligible with Nova Scotia as the destination. The profile is scored and ranked.Profile valid for 12 months
Provincial invitation
Candidates with work experience in priority occupations will be invited directly by Nova Scotia to submit the application.
Submit application within 30 days
Decision of Nomination
Application approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to update their Express Entry profile and receive additional points.
Province reviews in 3 months
Federal invitation
Applicant having a higher CRS score or same CRS score with the profile created earlier will receive invitation to apply.
Profiles are selected every 2 weeks
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.IRCC reviews in 6 months
Open Express Entry Profile
Submit an Express Entry profile to IRCC when eligible with Nova Scotia as the destination. The profile is scored and ranked.Profile valid for 12 months
Nomination 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 update their Express Entry profile and receive additional points.
Province reviews in 3 months
Federal invitation
Applicant having a higher CRS score or same CRS score with the profile created earlier will receive invitation to apply.
Profiles are selected every 2 weeks
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.IRCC reviews in 6 months
Candidate who has submitted their application to IRCC before the expiry of work permit may apply for a work permit extension to continue working legally.
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;
- Intend to work in NOC C or D occupations after being nominated
- 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
- 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 4 or 5 on a post-graduation work permit
- Are offered a position that is paid by commission, home-based or remote work
Basic requirements
- Between 21 to 55 years old
- Have a valid and eligible Express Entry profile
- Intend and have the ability to live permanently in Nova Scotia after being nominated
* Express entry applicants register with the province when eligible or are invited directly by the province in the Express Entry System
Work experience
- At least 1 year of full-time work experience under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 in Nova Scotia within the last 3 years
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
Language
Minimum CLB 5, assessed by 1 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
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
- Between 21 to 55 years old
- Have a valid and eligible Express Entry profile
- Demonstrate the interest in immigration to Nova Scotia by selecting Nova Scotia or All Provinces and Territories
- Receive the Letter of Interest directly from Province of Nova Scotia
- Intend and have the ability to live permanently in Nova Scotia after being nominated
- Sign a Return of Service Agreement with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, commit to live and work in Nova Scotia for at least 2 years after being nominated
* Express entry applicants register with the province when eligible or are invited directly by the province in the Express Entry System
Job offer
- With public health (NSHA or IWK) under NOC 31100, 31101 Specialist physicians or 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
Education
- Have valid foreign education credential(s) assessed by the Medical Council of Canada
Language
Minimum CLB 7, assessed by 1 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
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.
- 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
Basic requirements
- Have a valid Express Entry profile
- Demonstrate the interest in immigration to Nova Scotia by selecting Nova Scotia or All Provinces and Territories
- Receive the Letter of Interest directly from Province of Nova Scotia
- Have been lawfully admitted to the country of residence
* Candidate cannot apply for this program on provincial EOI system
* The province will directly notify candidates using Express Entry system based on candidate's primary occupation and provincial economic priorities
