Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) offers several immigration streams targeting a diverse range of potential newcomers to Canada. From international graduates and temporary foreign workers in Nova Scotia, to skilled workers and entrepreneurs outside Canada, many people find their route to Canadian permanent resident status through a Nova Scotia immigration stream. Through a range of NSNP streams, some of which are aligned with the federal Express Entry system, Nova Scotia targets applicants who have the experience and human capital factors the province needs to build its economy and communities. The Northwest Territories is the most populated of Canada’s three territories. The capital, Yellowknife, serves as an important administrative, economic, and cultural hub for the area. Despite its size and remote location, Yellowknife offers an impressive range of schools, medical services, and cultural amenities, and has the infrastructure you would expect of a regular city, including full telecommunications and cellular coverage, an airport, and the only public transit system in all three territories.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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The province is composed of the Nova Scotia peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and over 3,000 smaller islands. Its capital city, Halifax, is known as a major centre for culture and the arts, as well as for its high standard of living. Nova Scotians are closely connected to the sea, and the province is renowned for its coastal beauty and delicious cuisine.A wide shot of the town of Lunenburg in Nova Scotia, Canada. The NSNP is Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Certificate.
The NSNP accepts applications under the following immigration streams:
The NSNP maintains an active interaction with the federal Express Entry pool, and candidates may have a range of options if they are interested in moving to Nova Scotia.
The Labour Market Priorities Stream has proven an exciting new addition to the NSNP’s offering for 2018. This dynamic and flexible stream allows the province to select eligible candidates from the Express Entry pool based on the latest labour market needs, and invite them to apply for provincial nomination. Each invitation round selects candidates in the Express Entry pool with work experience in a particular occupation or occupations. Candidates selected through this stream may count on fruitful career opportunities in the province, as their occupation has been targeted because there is a shortage of that experience and skill set locally.
Nova Scotia uses the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry. This stream, which came into effect on January 1, 2015, is for highly-skilled individuals with a post-secondary education and qualifications that will help them successfully settle in Nova Scotia. There is a list of 11 eligible occupations for this stream.
Nova Scotia uses the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for this stream, which provides a pathway to permanent residence for highly skilled applicants who have worked for a Nova Scotia employer for at least one year.
The Nova Scotia Occupation in Demand Stream is designed to target specific NOC Skill Level C related jobs that are in high demand in the province of Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Entrepreneur Stream is designed to attract individuals who wish to start or acquire a business and settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is open to graduates who have completed at least two years of full-time study from a recognized Nova Scotia university or Nova Scotia Community College, have operated their own business in Nova Scotia for at least one year, and intend to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
The Physician Stream is open to internationally-trained general practitioners, family physicians and specialist physicians with a signed employment offer from Nova Scotia’s healthcare authorities.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream
In order to be eligible under the NSNP Entrepreneur Stream, applicants must:
- Be at least 21 years old;
- Have a minimum $600,000 CAD in Net Business and Personal Assets, verified by NSOI designated third party professionals;
- Demonstrate accumulation of claimed net worth through legal means, verified by NSOI designated third party professionals;
- Have a minimum of three years of business ownership experience including 33.33 percent ownership OR greater than five years of experience in a senior business manager role in the last 10 years;
- Agree to make a minimum capital investment of $150,000 CAD to establish or purchase a business in Nova Scotia;
- Demonstrate sufficient language abilities in either English or French verified by an approved language testing agency;
- Sufficient language abilities are considered to be Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four components (listening, speaking, writing and reading).
- The following are the approved language testing agencies under the PNP:
- English:
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- French:
- Test d’Evaluation Du Français (TEF)
- English:
- Language tests must be taken within two years prior to the date of EOI submission.
- Have a minimum of a Canadian high school diploma OR an equivalent foreign credential verified by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is dated within the five years prior to the date of EOI submission;
- Have a Business Establishment Plan and be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the plan; and
- Agree to reside in Nova Scotia.
Invitation History
The NSOI performs periodic draws, or rounds of invitations, for the Entrepreneur Stream. This table shows the history of these draws.
| Date of Draw | Number of invitations issued | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2019 | 20 | 118 |
| September 6, 2019 | 46 | 113 |
| June 24, 2019 | 43 | 110 |
| May 17, 2019 | 27 | 112 |
| April 4, 2019 | 27 | 112 |
Expression of Interest Points Matrix
When candidates submit their Expression of Interest in Step 1, a points matrix will be used to select the strongest applicants who best align with Nova Scotia’s business and economic priorities based on eight factors: language abilities, education, business ownership or management experience, level of investment in the business, net worth, age, adaptability, and Nova Scotia priorities.
| Selection factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Language abilities | Maximum 35 points |
| Education | Maximum 25 points |
| Business ownership or senior management experience | Maximum 35 points |
| Net worth | Maximum 10 points |
| Age | Maximum 10 points |
| Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
| Nova Scotia economic priorities | Maximum 10 points |
| Investment | Maximum 15 points |
| Total | Maximum 150 points |
Factor 1: Language Abilities in English and/or French
When candidates submit their Expression of Interest in Step 1, a points matrix will be used to select the strongest applicants who best align with Nova Scotia’s business and economic priorities based on eight factors: language abilities, education, business ownership or management experience, level of investment in the business, net worth, age, adaptability, and Nova Scotia priorities.
| First official language | Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | Total | |
| CLB level 7 or higher | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| CLB level 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| CLB level 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| Below CLB level 5 | Not eligible to apply | ||||
| Second official language | Points |
|---|---|
| At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities | 7 |
Factor 2: Education
| Education | Points |
|---|---|
| University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equivalent | 25 |
Post-secondary degree at the Master’s level, or equivalent OR university level entry-to-practice professional degree Occupation related to the degree must be:
| 23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas, or equivalent (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equivalent | 19 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equivalent | 12 |
| Canadian secondary school education credential (also called high school), or equivalent | 8 |
| Less than secondary school | Ineligible |
Factor 3: Business Ownership or Management Experience
| Business Ownership or Management Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| Greater than 5 years of business ownership experience (minimum 33.33% ownership) in the last 10 years | 35 |
| Greater than 5 years of experience in a senior business management position in the last 10 years | 20 |
| 3-5 years of business ownership experience (minimum 33.33%) in the last 10 years | 20 |
Factor 4: Net Worth
| Net Worth | Points |
|---|---|
| Greater than $1.5 Million CAD | 10 |
| $1 Million CAD – $1.5 Million CAD | 7 |
| $600,000 CAD – $999,999 CAD | 5 |
| Less than $600,000 CAD | Ineligible |
Factor 5: Age
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Under 21 years | Ineligible |
| 21-24 years | 5 |
| 25-32 years | 7 |
| 33-39 | 10 |
| 40-44 | 7 |
| 45-55 | 5 |
| 56 years and older | 0 |
Factor 6: Adaptability
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| Candidate’s previous study in Nova Scotia The candidate finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week, and must have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 10 |
| Spouse or common-law partner’s previous study in Nova Scotia The candidate’s spouse or common-law partner finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
Candidate’s previous work in Nova Scotia
The candidate has at least one year of full-time work experience in Nova Scotia that:
|
10 |
| Spouse or common-law partner’s previous work in Nova Scotia The candidate’s spouse/partner has at least one year of full-time work experience in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 5 |
Relatives in Nova Scotia
The candidate or, if applicable, his/her spouse or common-law partner, has a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has in Nova Scotia for at least one continuous year and is 19 years or older. Accepted relatives include:
|
5 |
| Spouse or common-law partner’s level of language proficiency The candidate’s spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing) | 5 |
Factor 7: Nova Scotia Economic Priorities
| Nova Scotia Economic Priorities | Points |
|---|---|
| Export-oriented business | 5 |
| Proposed business location outside of Halifax Regional Municipality | 5 |
| Business succession | 5 |
Factor 8: Investment
| Investment Amount | Points |
|---|---|
| Greater than $300,000 CAD | 15 |
| $150,000 CAD – $300,000 CAD | 10 |
| Less than $150,000 CAD | Ineligible |
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