Labor market priorities For Physicians

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream for Physicians select physicians to apply for  Nova Scotia Nominee Program through the federal Express Entry system. Only candidates with an approved offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration may apply. General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) and Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) will receive a Letter of Interest once NSOI is notified of the candidate’s Express Entry profile number and a signed approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.

Skilled Worker

The Nova Scotia Canada immigration for skilled Worker streams enable employers to recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. An employer can only hire foreign workers for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Entrepreneur

The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia. They must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. After operating the business for a year, the entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.

Eligibility Criteria 

1. Should be 21 years of age or older; want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
2. Have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD;
3. Be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
4. Have at least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years experience in a senior business management role;
5. Have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
6. Complete an online Expression of Interest
7. Receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

Occupation in Demand

The Occupations in Demand stream targets specific NOC C and D occupations that are in high labor market demand in Nova Scotia. The Office of Immigration identifies occupations in demand based on the labor market information and eligible occupations are subject to change

Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry

Nova Scotia Express Entry Requirements include the selection of highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation.