Nova Scotia- Labour Market Priorities Stream of NSNP

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) offers a permanent residency pathway to skilled foreign immigrants. Through the Nova Scotia PNP, potential and deserving immigration aspirants, who possess the skills and experience required by the province of Nova Scotia, stand a strong chance of selection for the provincial nomination.

Once you have received your nominee certificate, apply to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for your PR visa within six months. Nova Scotia PNP invites immigrants under different streams; however, the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream is one of its most popular streams.

Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

The NSNP- Labour Market Priorities stream chooses the Express Entry candidates, who meet the province's labour market demands. Subsequently, it invites the selected candidates to apply for nomination. The applicants, who get a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Nova Scotia immigration department, can apply for the provincial nomination through this stream.

How to register with the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)?

The NSNP- Labour Market Priorities stream is linked with the Express Entry system of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The NSOI (Nova Scotia Office of Immigration) has access to explore and notify the Express Entry pool candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

Note: The NSOI (Nova Scotia Office of Immigration) has permanently closed the Category B and A of the Nova Scotia Demand- Express Entry stream of Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

Eligibility requirements to apply in NSNP- Labour Market Priorities stream

To apply for this stream, you need to:

• get a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the NSNP within the Express Entry system;
• Now, submit your application within 30 calendar days from the date, of receiving the Letter of Interest (LOI)
• fulfil the minimum work experience requirements of the relevant Nova Scotia- Express Entry stream for which you have qualified
• show adequate funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses;
• have legal status in your present country of residence;
• fulfil eligibility parameters in place at the time you are issued an LOI; and
• Have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC parameters for the Express Entry pool.

How to apply for NSNP?

Find below the stepwise process to apply in Nova Scotia- Labour Market Priorities Stream: 

• You need to have your profile registered in the federal Express Entry System of IRCC and get an EE profile number. While creating a profile, you must mention that you are interested in moving to Nova Scotia
• Get an LOI (Letter of Interest) from Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) in your express Entry account
• Apply for NSNP- labour market priorities stream within 30 days of receiving the LOI
• Complete the online application form and provide/attach all required documents and information.
• The NSOI will review your application and documents and issue the Nomination certificate to the selected candidates
• After getting nomination through the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream, you need to apply for a permanent resident visa to IRCC

(Note: NSOI will reject your application if you submit it after 30 calendar days of receiving your Letter of Interest (LOI))

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