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
Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Skilled Worker
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream for skilled workers with job offers from Nova Scotia employers.
Occupations in Demand
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream for workers in specific occupations that are in high demand in the province.
Critical Construction Worker Pilot
Nova Scotia Nominee Program pilot stream for critical construction workers to address labour shortages in the construction sector.
International Graduates in Demand
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream for international graduates with skills in high-demand occupations.
International Graduate Entrepreneur
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream for international graduates who have established and operated a business in Nova Scotia.
Entrepreneur
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream for experienced business owners who want to establish and manage a business in Nova Scotia.
Physician
Nova Scotia Nominee Program stream specifically for physicians with job offers from Nova Scotia health authorities.
Express Entry Streams
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
Express Entry stream specifically targeting physicians to meet Nova Scotia's healthcare labour market priorities.
Labour Market Priorities
Express Entry stream for candidates with specific skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia to fill labour market needs.
Experience
Express Entry stream for candidates with at least one year of skilled work experience in Nova Scotia.
Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot
Express Entry pilot stream for healthcare professionals to address critical shortages in Nova Scotia's healthcare system.
Nova Scotia Immigration Data
Explore historical immigration data for Nova Scotia — including PNP nominations, Express Entry, work permits, LMIA, and more.
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