Nova Scotia Graduate

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The Nova Scotia Graduate stream is for recent international graduates whose skills and education match specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) job categories. 

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NOVA SCOTIA GRADUATE

This stream is currently open to workers in these job categories:

  • NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
  • NOC 32124: Pharmacy technicians
  • NOC 33102: nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
  • NOC 42202: early childhood educators and assistants

ELIGIBILITY

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

  • have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a job category listed above that corresponds with your recent field of study;
  • be 19 to 55 years old;
  • have a high school diploma;
  • have met requirements for completing a program of study at an eligible Nova Scotia designated learning institution within three years of your application. The program must have been at least 30 weeks in length or 24 weeks for NOC 33102 (Nurse Aids and Continuing Care Assistants). You must have completed at least 50% of the program in Nova Scotia.
    • If you are applying under NOC 32102 or 32124, your program must grant a diploma.
    • If you are applying under NOC 33102, your program must grant a certificate, diploma, or degree.
    • If you are applying under NOC 42202, your program must grant a diploma or a degree.
  • have certifications issued by NS regulatory bodies required for the job;
  • prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5;
  • show enough financial resources to successfully settle 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, FORMS AND POLICIES

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Within twelve (12) months of receiving your nominee certificate, apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 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. IRCC has the final authority to issue a permanent resident visa.

Additional information on provincial nominees can be found here.

Immigration Fraud Reporting

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) has made this reporting tool available for people to confidentially and anonymously report fraud or suspicious activity related to Nova Scotia immigration programs via Clearview Connects (Clearview). Submit a fraud report here.

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