Nova Scotia Physician Stream (NSP)
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SUMMARY
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Approved Opportunity
| NOC Code | Occupation | TEER |
| 31102 | General practitioner and family physician | 1 |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 1 |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery | 1 |
2- Education
Candidates with a foreign education must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (➨Appendix 3) for their foreign education.
3- Language Ability
You must have the ability to perform the job in one of Canada’s official languages as evidenced by an employment offer from the NSHA or the IWK.
4- Ineligibility
- 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 are an individual with unresolved custody or child support disputes affecting any dependent
- 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: Find an Approved Opportunity
Before you can submit your application under the Nova Scotia Physician Stream, you must have received a written approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (➨immilib.com/NSHA) or the IWK Health Centre (➨immilib.com/IWK) as
a General practitioner and family physician (NOC 31102) or Specialists physician (NOC 31100 and 31101).
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/NSP-Apply).
| NSNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/NSP-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/NSP-Guide | |
| NSNP Application Fee: | |
| None | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/NS-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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(page 18) |
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| Contact: | |
| 902-424-5230 | |
| nsnp@novascotia.ca | |
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the province of Nova Scotia, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within twelve (12) months to the end of the month (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
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 Bridging Open Work Permit (if applicable)
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).
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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