Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency
Provincial Nominee Program
Nova scotia
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Labour Market Priorities
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
영어: · NOC 0, 1, 2, 3 - CLB 7 · NOC 4, 5 – CLB 5 |
| Work experience: Satisfy the requirements for the federal Express Entry under applicable occupations, proceeding only with the occupational group required by Nova Scotia | |
| Profile registration required through Express Entry | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 |
| Advantages | · It selects and invites candidates who meet the provincial labour market requirements in the Express Entry system. Only applicants who have received a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration can apply and receive permanent residency |
| Processing time |
Provincial + Federal – about 6 months |
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 7 |
| Work experience: at least 1 year of experience | |
| Proof of medical course education required for Nova Scotia license | |
| Profile registration required through Express Entry | |
| Employment agreement required from Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre | |
| A contract which states that the candidate will live and work in Nova Scotia for at least two years | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC 31102 family physician · NOC 31101, NOC 31100 specialist physician |
| Advantages | · It is for candidates who are physicians, who have received a letter of interest from Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry system |
| Processing time |
Provincial + Federal – about 6 months |
Physician
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: none |
| Work experience: at least 1 year related experience | |
| Profile registration required through Express Entry | |
| Employment agreement required from Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre | |
| License/certification required | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC 31102 family physician · NOC 31101, NOC 31100 specialist physician |
| Advantages | · It is for candidates who are physicians, who have received a Letter of Interest from Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), to apply for permanent residency without the need for an English score |
| Processing time |
Provincial + Federal – about 6 months |
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English · NOC TEER 0, 1 – CLB 7 · NOC TEER 2, 3 – CLB 5 |
| Work experience: 1+ year experience in Nova Scotia | |
| Age: 21-55 | |
| Profile registration required through Express Entry | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations available except for NOC 62020 |
| Advantages | · It is for skilled workers with NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations other than excluded occupations can quickly apply for permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system |
| Processing time |
Provincial + Federal – about 6 months |
Entrepreneur
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 5 |
| Experience: 3 years of experience in business operation | |
| Age: at least 21 | |
| Invest a minimum of CAD $150,000 in a Nova Scotia business | |
| Asset value minimum of CAD $600,000 required | |
| Advantages | · It has a high possibility of permanent residency if operated for 12 months after business acquisition |
| Processing time |
Provincial + Federal – about 12 months |
Skilled Worker Stream
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 5 |
| Work experience: 1 year of experience in skilled/non-skilled occupations | |
| Age: 21 – 55 | |
| Nova Scotia full-time job offer | |
| Proof of funds | |
| Advantages | · The candidate can apply for permanent residency if they receive a Nova Scotia job offer and meet work experience requirements |
| Processing time |
Provincial – 3-6 months / Federal – 9-12 months |
Occupation-in-Demand Stream
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 4 |
| Work experience: 1 year experience in related occupation | |
| Proof of funds | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC 65200 food and beverage servers · NOC 65201 food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations · NOC 65310 light duty cleaners · NOC 75110 construction trades helpers and labourers |
| Advantages | · It targets specific NOC TEER 4 and 5 occupations that are in high demand in the Nova Scotia labour market with low qualifications and is favorable for permanent residency |
| Processing time |
Provincial – 3-6 months / Federal – 9-12 months |
International Graduate Entrepreneur
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 7 |
| Experience: operating a business with 33.33% ownership for at least one year | |
| Owns and manages a business while permanently residing in Nova Scotia | |
| Advantages | · It is open only to University of Nova Scotia or Nova Scotia Community College graduates who have already started or acquired a business in Nova Scotia and have operated the business for at least one year |
| Processing time |
Provincial – at least 6 months / Federal – 9-12 months |
International Graduates in Demand Stream
| Division | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirements |
English: CLB 5 |
| Work experience: none | |
| Age: 21-55 | |
| Applicants who have graduated from the University of Nova Scotia within the last 3 years | |
| A full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer under the applicable occupation | |
| Proof of funds | |
| Applicable occupations |
· NOC 33102 nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates · NOC 42202 early childhood educators and assistants |
| Advantages | · University of Nova Scotia graduates in NOC 33102 and NOC 42202 occupations that are in high demand in the Nova Scotia labour market stream can apply for permanent residency without experience |
| Processing time |
Provincial – 3-6 months / Federal – 9-12 months |
