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Nova Scotia to Reopen Express Entry PNP Stream “In the Coming Weeks”

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A popular Canadian immigration stream in Nova Scotia will reopen for the first time since 2015 “in the coming weeks,” the province has announced. The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream is part of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and is one of two NSNP streams aligned with the federal government’s Express Entry immigration selection system.

The NSNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), through which Canadian provinces may nominate individuals who are deemed to have the credentials to settle quickly.

Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry is open to candidates in the Express Entry pool who also fulfil eligibility criteria for the stream. Successful applicants will receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, leading to an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence at a subsequent draw from the pool.

Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry will become the latest such stream to become active so far in 2017. Over recent months, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia have also been particularly active in welcoming applications to their respective PNPs from candidates in the Express Entry pool.

Canada is aiming to bring in up to 51,000 new permanent residents through the PNPs in 2017, a seven percent increase on last year’s target. Many of these newcomers will arrive through ‘enhanced’ Express Entry streams.

Nova Scotia also announced that this stream may be paused and reopened periodically throughout the year until the annual allocation of spaces provided by the federal government is reached, allowing the province to process applications more efficiently. A similar strategy was recently implemented by Ontario for its own Express Entry-aligned Human Capital Priorities stream.

“This announcement from Nova Scotia will surely galvanize candidates in the pool,” says Attorney David Cohen.

“Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry has previously operated on a first-come, first-served model, meaning that there is no ‘Expression of Interest’ or registration stage. This, combined with the fact that the stream is likely to open and pause intermittently, means that candidates who prepare in advance are more likely to be able to submit a complete application than those who do not.”

Eligibility

To apply, candidates must:

  • have an active profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system;
  • have at least one year of skilled work experience in one of Nova Scotia’s target occupations;
  • have at least a Canadian high school credential or international equivalent;
  • prove language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7 or better;
  • score 67 points or more on the stream’s points assessment grid; and
  • show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

Targeted occupations

For the most recent application cycle, which took place in 2015, the following occupations were included on the targeted occupations list. This list may change for the upcoming cycle.

NOC Occupation Skill Level
1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants A
1121 Human Resources Professionals A
1225 Purchasing Agents and Officers B
2113 Geoscientists and Oceanographers A
2131 Civil Engineers A
2132 Mechanical Engineers A
2133 Electrical and Electronic Engineers A
2141 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers A
2147 Computer Engineers A
2171 Information Systems Analysts and Consultants A
2172 Database Analysts and Data Administrators A
2173 Software Engineers A
2174 Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers A
2175 Web Designers and Developers A
2231 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians B
2232 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians B
2241 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians B
2253 Drafting Technologists and Technicians B
2262 Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers B
2282 User Support Technicians B
3012 Registered Nurses A
3142 Physiotherapists A
3143 Occupational Therapists A
3211 Medical Laboratory Technologists B
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses B
4151 Psychologists A
4153 Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors A
6235 Financial Sales Representatives B
To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada through the NSNP, or any of the currently available immigration programs, fill out a free online assessment form.

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Comments

  1. I am willing and very much interested to work and migrate especially to Canada.
    My name is Melody Sugano, I have been working for 17 years as college professor in University of Cebu , Philippines,
    I am grateful for this possibility to be able to work outside our country,
    Thank you,

  2. Is Nova Scotia EE stream going to open in the coming weeks

  3. I am interested to immigrate to Canada and waiting for Nova Scotia – Demand Express scheme. May I know, on which date they will be going to open this scheme.

  4. Hi,

    wanted to understand from the team, if NOC 2132 Mechanical Engineers will be probably opening up, for Provinces like Nova Scotia in the coming days?

    Best Regards,

  5. The Nova Scotia PNP for occupations in demand is currently closed to receive applications. When do you think it will re-open? Thanks.

  6. I am an IT graduate and MBA in Finance.I want to migrate to canada.

  7. What are the requirements.
    Thanks

  8. Im very mush interested

  9. Im very very interested sir.

  10. Dear Sir, I am delighted to learn of this opportunity. I am a registered nurse who would love to become a productive citizen. I would love to be contacted if possible