Nova Scotia International Graduates in Demand Stream (NSIG)
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SUMMARY
The Nova Scotia International Graduates in Demand stream is for recent international graduates whose skills and education match specific occupations.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to the Nova Scotia International Graduates in Demand Stream:
1- Job Offer Requirement
At the time of your application and at the time the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from Nova Scotia employer in an eligible occupation. Your job offer must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week) and permanent (meaning job has no end date).
This stream is currently open to workers in four (4) NOC 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
2- Age
You must be between 21 and 55 years old.
3- Education
At the time of application, you must have completed a high-school diploma. Candidates with a foreign education must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (➨Appendix 3) for their foreign education.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date the application is submitted.
You must meet requirements for completing a course of study within three years of your application. The program must have been at least 30 weeks in length. 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.
4- License
You must have certifications issued by NS regulatory bodies required for the job.
5- Language Ability
You must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 5 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
| CLB Level | IELTS General | CELPIP General | TEF Canada | TCF Canada | |
| Writing | CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 226 | 6 |
| Reading | CLB 5 | 4 | 5 | 151 | 375 |
| Listening | CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 181 | 369 |
| Speaking | CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 226 | 6 |
6- Settlement Funds
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada based on %50 of Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨Appendix 2). This amount is reduced in the case of a principal applicant who is already living in Nova Scotia or has arranged employment.
The Office of Immigration will not approve your application if it appears likely that your family income in Nova Scotia (based on your job offer and any spousal income) will be below Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO).
7- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Nova Scotia International Graduates in Demand Stream if:
- You are under humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
- You are an international student who is currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- You are an international graduate who has studied in Canada, whose studies have been sponsored by an agency or government and who is contractually obligated to return to their country of origin.
- You have unresolved custody or child support issues affecting one or more of your dependents.
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Get a Job Offer
Before you can submit your application under the Nova Scotia Skilled Worker Stream, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in an eligible occupation.
Step 2: Submit NSNP Application
If you have all the above requirements, you may submit your application by providing the Application Forms and All supporting documentation through Nova Scotia’s online system (immilib.com/NSIG-Apply).
All supporting documents must be provided as portable document format (PDF) files.
If your application is complete, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your NSNP file number.
An NSNP officer will contact you if information is needed to assess your application and will tell you how to send the information
You will receive a decision on your application by email. If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and get a nomination package by email.
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
| NSNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/NSIG-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/NSIG-Guide | |
| NSNP Application Fee: | |
| None | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/NS-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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| Contact: | |
| 902-424-5230 | |
| nsnp@novascotia.ca | |
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
After you have been nominated by the province of Nova Scotia, you will also receive a work permit support letter so you can apply for work permit or to renew your existing work permit with IRCC (➨Page) and start living and working in Canada while your application for permanent residence is in process.
If you are in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit and your PR application is still not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
You may apply for BOWP only if your PR application is approved in principle meaning you have passed the eligibility stage and still have to pass the medical, security and background checks.
Step 4: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven't already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨Page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
WELCOME TO NOVA SCOTIA!
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