This program selects those candidates from the Federal Express Entry system who meet provincial labour market needs. You have to receive a letter of interest (LOI) to apply.
How to apply? create an IRCC express entry profile and state your interest in Nova Scotia. If you were selected, you will receive a Letter of Interest through your express entry profile and will be asked to apply to the NS Labour Market Priority steam. You will then need to create a Nova Scotia immigration profile and submit your application for nomination. If you were successful, you will receive a nomination certificate. After you have been nominated by the NS Labour Market Priorities steam, you will need to apply to IRCC for issuing you a permanent residence visa.
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | |
| Point System | Must have an Express Entry profile and must state you are interested in moving to Nova Scotia. |
| Language | Meet the requirements of the federal express entry stream that you have qualified for. |
| Experience | Meet the requirements of the federal express entry stream that you have qualified for. |
| Settlement Funds | Sufficient settlement for you and your family members. |
LINK(S): https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/labour-market-priorities/