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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. Good move

  2. Sir how can i apply for new express entry,i worked before in leamington ontario as farm labourer for 5 years as lowskilled only,,so now im in the phillippines

  3. Dear sir/madam

    I am from India & very much interested to migrate to Canada.
    I have completed Mechanical engineering & also have 3 years industrial experience.

    Please could you help me in this.

    Hopefully looking forward for your valuable response

  4. It’s my desire to live in Canada for last 10 years but their was no way to get it I’m steal trying and I hop it come true…

  5. Very nice scheme.

  6. when exactly will Nova Scotia PNP will open for this year . You are doing good job by giving updates and I look forward to hear from you .Thank you

  7. I am a Bangladeshi citizen.used to work in Bangladesh spinners and knitters company limited as a Human Resources development officer for four years. I am interested for Novo Scotia Nominee Programm , may i asked you to assist me in this regards please. Please instruct me or suggest me for this programm.

  8. Aged 52,I would like to immigrant in nova scotia in coming years .I have more twenty years experience in accountancy departement and I plan to perform my experience in this field.

  9. Can’t a candidate below 7 on IELTS apply anywhere in Canada for immigration purpose?

  10. I am a registered Nurse and Midwife. How do I apply for Novo Scotia express entry

  11. Hello sir i am business man in india i have 13 years in management and manufacturing industrial products can i have any program i get pr skill or investment basic but which one is 100% sure please reply me thanks

  12. For IT project managers, what per of chances ? Could you pls confirm

    Thank you

    Vimal

  13. Good day!!

    Excellent news!! I was looking for the NSNP to be reopen since long ago. Would you be so kind to inform us when exactly will be open? I need to apply and got it in order to increase my CRS score.

    I am one of your clients.
    Best Regards!!

  14. Thank so much. Quality information bring us a great vision about whats goin on PNP and xpress entry.

  15. 1. I am 53 years old. M.Sc ( Environmental Engineering). Is it possible to migrate to Nova Scotia at this age. ? I am very much interested to relocate to NS.

  16. Is there no any targeted occupation for college lecturer or university lecturer having noc code 4021 or 4011 for nova Scotia PNP program? I have more than six years of full time paid experience in educational field as a lecturer (Information Technology) in engineering college.

  17. Goodmorning!
    I would love to get more information on science laboratory technology concerning express entry!

  18. Its good that atleast canadian govt is takingit serious. I hope we get the isa too

  19. Sir I want to apply for candian immigration through provisional nominees program. Sir I belong to Pakistan . I am masters in microbiology and have 13 years experience in the field of medical laboratory. I got 6 bands in IELTs . I am 40 years old. Kindly calculate my eligibility points and please tell me about my success in immigration.
    Looking forward to receiving a response from you.

  20. Dear Sir../ Madam,
    I am interested to apply to the post of 2241 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians B, my name is Bernabe Manalo Fabrigas with experience in electrical and electronics field
    holding a Registered Master Electrician license.

    I hope that my application will be considered.

    Respectfully yours,

    Bernabe Manalo Fabrigas

  21. Je m’appelle Anicet Jean Pierre Dègnon AFFEDJOU. J’ai toujours voulu travailler à l’étranger en général et le Canada est une destination privilégié pour moi en particulier. Au Bénin, les offres d’emploi se font rares et comme le Canada recrute dans mon domaine, je me suis dit que c’est certainement une belle opportunité à saisir. J’ai déjà au moins 3 ans d’expérience sur le terrain que je tiens à le mettre à votre disposition.

  22. Dear Sir/Madam,

    I am a 59 year old male, Ghanaian and British Citizen, married with 3 young children.

    I have speciality in the Telecoms/GSM and IT industry in the EMEA for over 30 years. More recently, I have been working in Nigeria and Ghana ICT senior sales and general management.

    Kindly advise if there is any career opportunity for me in Canada and, if so, how do I proceed from here? I am currently unemployed and based in Ghana, West Africa.

    Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

    Best regards,
    Isaac

  23. Getting a professional job as a pharmacist has proven tasking. The pharmacy board has to approve my licence and that takes time. Could one come in with a lower skill, work while carrying out board exams?

  24. Good day,I will love to relocate to Canada.please am a General medical practitioner .Am I an eligible candidate?
    ,

  25. Please I want to know.how many points do u asess BSC degree in physical therapy .itis 4year professional degree .does it like pharmacy,medicine,chiropractic and dentistry as a professional degree as23points .thank u

  26. I am eagerly looking forward to let it open to apply.

  27. I am masters graduate in Civil Engineer from England, and i want to know the points category to apply for this and what are the major requirements.

  28. Pls let me know when the stream Nova Scotia express entry stream opens I want to apply

  29. I am a graduate of psychologist in a notable nigerian univesity open univrtsity and also a media expert .how do i Apply?

  30. My name is fiyinfoluwa,and 26 years of age.
    I wish to be in Canada,anytime from now,
    I just love the country
    And I will glad if my request is granted.

  31. 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

  32. Im very very interested sir.

  33. Im very mush interested

  34. What are the requirements.
    Thanks

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

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

  37. 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,

  38. 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.

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

  40. 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,