Nova Scotia
Nominee Program (NSNP)
Eligible individuals can apply to be nominated to work and live in Nova Scotia permanently.
Immigrate Here to Nova Scotia
Immigrate Here to Nova Scotia
Once you are ready to move to beautiful Nova Scotia you will want to apply to a Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) stream.
Through the NSNP, prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia may be nominated to immigrate. Review the different NSNP streams to determine if you qualify:
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
- Physician
- Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
- International Graduates In Demand
- Skilled Worker
- Occupations in Demand
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Overview of the application process
Overview of the application process
See our Guide for Candidates for an overview of the application process. The process depends on the NSNP stream you qualify for. The guide for each stream outlines the process in detail. Answers to some common immigration questions are provided in our Did You Know? document.
The processing time for eligible applications can be three (3) months or more.
Within six (6) months of receiving your nominee certificate, apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for your permanent resident visa. You, your spouse and your dependents must meet all requirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility. In some cases you may be asked to go for an interview. CIC has the final authority to issue a permanent resident visa.
Additional information
Additional information
Nova Scotia is committed to support the vitality of Francophone communities by increasing the number of French-speaking newcomers. Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (PDF) is a partnership between the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie. It outlines the strategic direction for furthering francophone immigration.
