There are 10 streams under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). Since Nova Scotia has a high number of streams, a greater number of individuals get a chance to immigrate to Nova Scotia. In this blog, learn about the 5 easy steps to move to Nova Scotia and understand a little about the streams offered by NSNP.

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5 Steps to Move to Nova Scotia, Canada

Move to Nova Scotia in 5 easy steps:

Step 1: Create MyNS account

Step 2: Choose the desired stream

Step 3: Attach all the required documents

Step 4: Print your application

Step 5: Receive a decision

Step 1: Create MyNS account

Visit the official website of Nova Scotia and create an account on it. To do so, you will need to accept the privacy policy, provide your name, email, and set up a unique password.

You will receive a confirmation code, use it to continue with the services.

Step 2: Choose the desired stream

Whichever of the 10 NSNP streams you qualify for, fill out its applications and provide all the required information one-by-one.

Step 3: Attach all the required documents

According to the stream’s and your situation’s requirements, attach the necessary documents.

Step 4: Print your application

Once you fill out your whole application, print it because you won’t be able to do so after submitting it.

Step 5: Receive a decision

NSNP might take up to 6 months to process your application. After receiving a positive response, you will receive a nomination. Using it, apply for Canadian permanent residency to IRCC.

Now that you have learnt about the steps to move to Nova Scotia, gain a brief understanding of the streams that operate under it.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Streams

NSNP streams are:

Physician – stream for Nova Scotia’s public health authorities so they could hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians
Entrepreneur – stream for business owners and senior managers
Skilled Worker – an employer-based stream that assists employers in Nova Scotia hire international workers when they can’t do so locally
Occupations in Demand – occupations in NOC TEER 3, 4, and 5 are targeted under this stream
Labour Market Priorities – must receive a letter of interest to apply to this stream for a nomination
Experience: Express Entry – select candidates in occupations of NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3, and an intention to settle in the province
International Graduates in Demand – to be eligible, you must meet the skills and qualifications of one of the selected NOCs
Critical Construction Worker Pilot – eligible individuals are those with a job offer to work in the construction industry of Nova Scotia
International Graduate Entrepreneur – stream for recent international graduates who must have already been running a business for at least 12 months
Labour Market Priorities for Physicians – nominates physicians to apply to Canada’s Express Entry; must have a job offer letter.