Program Updates

We appreciate the strong interest in Nova Scotia’s economic immigration programs. Please note the following update, as we are receiving more applications than we can approve in 2025.

April 28, 2025 | As of May 1, 2025, the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch will transition the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsement application process to a new online system.

July 1, 2024 | Updates regarding NSNP 100, NSNP 50 and submitting applications.

Feb 26, 2024 | The International Graduate Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur streams have relaunched as permanent programs.