Nova Scotia Immigration Pathways
Explore Nova Scotia's Provincial Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Program for skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs
About Nova Scotia Immigration Programs
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is an economic immigration program that allows the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence who have the skills and experience to contribute to Nova Scotia's economy. Additionally, the province participates in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), a pathway designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada attract and retain international skilled workers and international graduates.
Nova Scotia's immigration programs offer pathways for skilled workers, international graduates, physicians, and entrepreneurs through various streams designed to address labour market needs in this Atlantic Canadian province.
NSNP Highlights
- Nominated 3,575 immigrants in 2023
- Offers both Express Entry and non-Express Entry streams
- Participates in the Atlantic Immigration Program
- Special streams for physicians and international graduate entrepreneurs
Immigration Streams
Express Entry Streams
Non-Express Entry Streams
Entrepreneurial and Atlantic Immigration
Nova Scotia PNP Nominations
Historical data of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations issued by Nova Scotia over the years.
Nova Scotia PNP Nominations
Avg. PNP Nominees
1,385
Range
11 - 3,505
Total Nominees
26,315
Recent 5-Year Avg
2,711
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program
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