The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program operated on
behalf of the Government of the province by the Ministry of Employment and
Immigration in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to
speed up the processing of an application for permanent residence.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for immigration to Canada under the
Provincial Nominee Program, book a consultation with one of our qualified
immigration consultants.
About the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program
This Program is designed to support the province’s economic growth by attracting
foreign workers. Individuals nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, together
with their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for a permanent
resident visa as a Provincial Nominee. Immigroup helps applicants wishing to
live and work in the province under the following Provincial Nominee Programs:
Skilled
Worker
Applicants with a permanent, full-time employment offer with an employer in Nova
Scotia with the required education, work experience, and other criteria can
apply for the Skilled Worker program. They must also meet the minimum criteria
for age, education, work experience, and language ability requirements for the
federal skilled worker stream.
International
Student
Applicants have graduated within two years of submitting the application and
have received a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized post-secondary
institution in Nova Scotia. They possess a temporary work permit and have a
permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in the province.
Family Support
Applicants have a guaranteed, permanent job offer in Nova Scotia from an
employer who is a close relative and who owns an established business. A
qualifying relationship must exist between the business owner and the applicant.
Applicants must have legal status in the country of your residence
Community
Identified Stream
Applicants cannot qualify for any other category of provincial nomination.
Applicant must possess a Letter of Identification from a community organization
and have the intention to live in Nova Scotia.
Quick facts about the province
Nova Scotia is located in Canada's southeastern
coast. It is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. Its capital,
Halifax, is the major economic centre of the region. It is the second-smallest
province in Canada. Its population makes it the fourth-least-populous province
of the country, though second-most-densely populated.
Population: 935,000.
Land Mass: 55,000 km2
Capital City: Halifax
Major City/Attractions: Halifax, Sydney Major
Industry: Fishery, Mining
GDP Per Capita: $34,210
Official Language: English |
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