Once you're ready to move to beautiful Nova Scotia you will want to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to a Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) stream. Through the NSNP, prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience needed by Nova Scotia employers may be nominated to immigrate.
Review the different NSNP streams to determine if you qualify.
UPDATE: February 5, 2026
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is modernizing its forms to improve efficiency and support the launch of consolidated NSNP streams. To complete these updates, the NSNP application portal will be temporarily closed from February 13 to February 18, 2026. Read the update here.
UPDATE: November 28, 2025
Nova Scotia is formalizing an expression of interest (EOI) process to remain responsive to labour market needs and support sustainable, long-term community growth. Read the update here.
UPDATE: July 16, 2025
We appreciate the strong interest in Nova Scotia’s economic immigration programs. Please note the following update here, as we are receiving more submissions than we can process in 2025.
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.
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.
Contact our Employer Support Team.
Labour, Skills and Immigration
1505 Barrington Street, 4th floor
PO Box 697
Halifax, NS, Canada
B3J 3K5
902-424-5230
1 (877) 292-9597
immigration@novascotia.ca
MAILING ADDRESS
Immigration and Population Growth Branch
PO Box 697
Halifax, NS, Canada
B3J 2T8