Nova Scotia: Express Entry

NOVA SCOTIA: EXPRESS ENTRY

ELIGIBILITY

To submit an expression of interest (EOI) you must:

• have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in an occupation at TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;
• be 21 to 55 years old;
• have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
• prove language ability in English or French on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). You need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER 0 and 1. You need CLB 5 for NOC TEER 2 and 3 positions;
• have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system
• Applicants who are claiming work experience that was gained on a Post Graduate Work permit must have graduated from an educational institution located in Nova Scotia.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Submit an Expression of Interest

APPLICATION GUIDE AND FORMS

• Application Guide
• Common Nova Scotia Immigration and Population Growth Branch Policies
• Use of a Representative (NSNP 50)
• Authority to Release Personal Information (NSNP 60)
• Program Integrity Policy

NOTE: For further information on Express Entry, please visit: canada.ca/expressentry.

PHYSICIANS

The Nova Scotia Express Entry sub-criteria for physicians selects physicians to apply for nomination through the federal Express Entry system. Only candidates with an approved offer from the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre who receive a Letter of Interest from Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) may apply.

General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 31102) and specialist physicians (NOC 31100 and NOC 31101) will receive a Letter of Interest once LSI is notified of the candidate’s Express Entry profile number and a signed approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre. 

ELIGIBILITY

To submit an expression of interest (EOI) you must:

• have an approved opportunity from the NSHA or IWK as either a general practitioner and family physician (NOC 31102) or a specialist physician (NOC 31100 and NOC 31101);
• provide a copy of a signed Return for Service Agreement with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness indicating commitment to live and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum period of two years;
• receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system;
• submit your EOI within 30 calendar days of the date on which your Letter of Interest was issued;
• meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified;
• demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses; and
• have legal status in your current country of residence.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments.

Submit an Expression of Interest

APPLICATION GUIDE AND FORMS

• Application Guide
• Use of a Representative (NSNP 50)
• Authority to Release Personal Information (NSNP 60)
• Program Integrity Policy

NOTE: 
For further information on Express Entry, please visit canada.ca/express-entry