The province is bordered to the west by New Brunswick and the state of Maine in the U.S., with Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland to the north.
Nova Scotia's population is over 940,000 and its capital city of Halifax is the economic hub of the region. Nova Scotia has traditionally had a wealth of natural resources, but has diversified its economy since the end of WWII.
New industries, including tourism, technology and finance have joined mainstays such as mining, fishing, agriculture and forestry giving Nova Scotia one of the fastest growing economies in Canada. The Halifax area is also one of Canada's most attractive places to live with above average family incomes and highly affordable real estate.
There are several Immigration streams:
SKILLED WORKER for those with a valid job offer under NOC 0,A,B.
Requirements:
Age 21-55 years old
Education: Foreign High School Diploma or Canadian University/College degree
Work Experience: 1 year within last 5 years
Proof of English/French - CLB5
SEMI-SKILLED and LOW-SKILLED WORKER for those with a valid job offer NOC C,D if they satisfy with the following requirements:
Work with the same NS employer for 6 months on a valid Work Permit
Be at the age of 21-55 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have a 1-year work experience
Proof of English/French - CLB4
NOTE: Postgraduate work Permit holders on NOC D occupations are not eligible.
DEMAND: EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAM for those who satisfy with Federal Skilled Worker program requirements
Requirements:
Have a full-time job offer under NOC 0,A,B
Have a secondary diploma and Educational Credential Assessment if obtained outside of Canada
Have a 1-year of full-time (or equivalent) work experience under NOC 0,A,B in the last 5 years
CLB 7 in English or French
Obtain 67 points mark
NOTE: Without a job offer, work experience must be in one of the opportunity occupations.
The list of opportunity occupations:
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Financial and Investment Analysts
Human Resources Professionals
Purchasing Agents and Officers
Geoscientists and Oceanographers
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical and Electronic engineers
Computer Engineers
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
Database Analysts and Data Administrators
Software Engineers
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
Web Designers and Developers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
User Support Technicians
Registered Nurses
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Medical Laboratory Technologists
Licensed Practical Nurses
Psychologists
Family, Marriage and other Related Counsellors
Financial Sales Representatives
FAMILY BUSINESS WORKER - for those workers or spouses who have a close relative of the business owner or spouse and who has a Job offer under NOC 0,A,B.
Requirements for the Applicant:
Age 21-55 years old
High School Diploma
Requirements for a Business owner or spouse:
Be a Citizen or PR
Have lived in NS for 2 years
Have ownership 33.33%
Be under current management for 2 years
Not to be in government assistance for 2 years
Submit the letter of intent
THE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTERPRENEUR STREAM is for recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. They must have already started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year. If they intend to settle in Nova Scotia, the graduate may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.
Requirements:
To apply you must:
want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
have at least one year’s continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (100% ownership minimum);
have completed a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College;
have a valid post-graduation work permit;
have a score of at least 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
complete an online Expression of Interest;
Receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.
