9,025 new permanent residents moved to Nova Scotia in 2021, a record high that was 19% more than the previous high in 2019. The province continues to make significant investments in immigration programs to promote economic growth.
Nova Scotia has confirmed the allocations for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) for 2022. In addition to adding 1,173 extra endorsement places to the AIP, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has boosted the number of province nominations to 5,340, a 75% increase from 2021. The number of allocations each year is determined by the IRCC using the Immigration Levels Plan.
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
The target audience for this Express Entry stream is high-skilled individuals who can boost Nova Scotia’s economy. To qualify, candidates must either have a job offer from a Nova Scotia company or employment experience in one of the province’s in-demand professions. Due to this program’s connection to the federal Express Entry immigration system, successful applicants can expect a quicker processing time for their immigration petitions.
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Highly skilled individuals who wish to reside and work permanently in Nova Scotia should apply for this program. For consideration, applicants must possess at least one year of service in a high-skilled job in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Skilled worker
Employers in Nova Scotia can use the Nova Scotia Skilled Worker program to recruit recently graduated international students and workers from other countries whose skills are in demand in the province. A skilled worker could be capable of applying through this stream to hasten their immigration process if they obtain a job offer from a Nova Scotian company.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur
For senior executives or seasoned business owners who desire to invest in and operate a company in Nova Scotia, there is the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream. To be eligible, candidates must possess a significant net worth and be willing to apply their business management skills to launch a new company or acquire an existing one in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur
Recent university and college graduates from Nova Scotia who have founded or acquired a Nova Scotia company and managed it for at minimum one year are eligible for the International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream. An applicant might qualify for a provincial nomination under this stream if they meet these requirements and want to live permanently in Nova Scotia.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Nova Scotia is a part of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). A federal-provincial partnership called the AIPP attempts to accelerate economic growth in Canada’s Atlantic regions. AIPP streamlines the immigration process for immigrants who have obtained a work offer from a recognized employer in the Atlantic area.
