NOVA SCOTIA

  • Canada’s ocean city and home to nearly 1 million people. Nova Scotia’s largest city and capital Halifax is home to over 400,000 people. Halifax is also known as Canada’s ocean city.
  • Province with a perfect balance between the city and a beautiful natural environment

BENEFITS OF LIVING IN NOVA SCOTIA

  • Key Industries – Service, Manufacturing, and Mining
  • Tourist attraction
  • Average family income = $72,270
  • Multi-cultural and Diverse. The Government is committed to maintaining a workforce that is diverse and free of discrimination
  • Affordable living – The average home prices in Halifax are well below the national average.
  • Moderate weather all year long

EDUCATION

  • Free schooling from kindergarten to Grade 12
  • Education options available both in English and French
  • Full range of programs available through 11 Universities and 13 Colleges (CanadaVisa.com)
  • High employment rates after graduation
  • 55 Designated Trades (Apprenticeship Programs)

NOVA SCOTIA DEMAND: EXPRESS ENTRY

For high skilled workers with a post-secondary education and relevant experience.

Applicants are selected using the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system.

  • Category A: Arranged Employment in Nova Scotia

    The applicant is required to have a job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia along with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

  • Category B: Paid work experience in an opportunity occupation.

    The applicant is required to have at least one full year of continuous relevant work experience.
    OR
    An equal amount in part-time paid work experience in the last six years.

SELECTION FACTORS:

  • Education
  • Language Ability (English and/or French)
  • Age
  • Work experience
  • Adaptability
  • Employment offers in Nova Scotia

Applicants need at least 67 out of 100 points on the points grid.

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NOVA SCOTIA EXPERIENCE: EXPRESS ENTRY

For high skilled workers with a post-secondary education and relevant work experience (at least 1 year) from an employer in Nova Scotia. Provides high skilled workers with a pathway to Canadian permanent residence.

Applicants must be eligible to enter the Federal Express Entry pool.

There are three federal economic immigration programs:

  1. Federal Skilled Worker
  2. Federal Skilled Trades
  3. Canadian Experience Class
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SKILLED WORKER STREAM

For individuals working in skilled, semi-skilled and low-skilled occupations with a job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia.

There are three categories:

  1. Skilled Workers
  2. Semi-Skilled Workers
  3. Low-Skilled Workers

GENERAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must intend to live and work in Nova Scotia.
  • You must have a legal status in the country you currently reside. (Canada or outside Canada)
  • At the time of the application, you must be in between ages of 21 and 55
  • You must have a permanent full-time job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia
  • You must at least be a high school graduate (Grade 12)
  • Meet the language requirements
  • If applicable, you must be experienced, trained and/or be licensed to perform the job in Canada.
  • You must have the financial resources in order to provide for yourself and cover the costs of settling and moving to Nova Scotia.
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ENTREPRENEUR

Designed for individuals who wish to start or acquire a business in Nova Scotia. This is a temporary to Canadian permanent residence program.

You must be living in Nova Scotia and be operating a business for at least one continuous year before being nominated for Canadian permanent residence.

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INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTREPRENEUR STREAM

For graduates who intend to permanently settle in Nova Scotia. You must have completed at least two years of full-time post-secondary education from an eligible Nova Scotia university or college. You must also have operated your own business in Nova Scotia for a year.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be at least 21 years of age
  • You must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at the time of application
  • Intend to permanently settle in Nova Scotia
  • Meet the language requirements
  • Must have lived and completed at least a two-year full-time post-secondary degree/diploma from an eligible institution in Nova Scotia.
  • Have 100% equity in an eligible business.
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