Immigration to Nova Scotia through the Labour Market Priorities stream
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream offers permanent residency to professionals in high demand within the province.
The Labour Market Priorities stream of Nova Scotia's provincial program allows immigration for candidates who are in demand in the local job market. A unique feature of this program is that candidates cannot apply directly. Instead, Nova Scotia selects potential immigrants and sends them a letter of interest.
Requirements
To be eligible for immigration through the Labour Market Priorities stream, you must meet the following requirements:
- have an active profile in the Express Entry system and meet the criteria for one of the federal immigration programs;
- receive a letter of interest from Nova Scotia representatives in the Express Entry system;
- apply for immigration through this stream within 30 days of receiving the letter of interest;
- demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully settle yourself and your family in Nova Scotia, as well as cover immigration and transportation costs;
- have legal status in your current country of residence at the time of application;
- meet the program criteria in effect at the time you receive the letter of interest.
Program Features
Nova Scotia selects candidates from the Express Entry pool who best match current labour market needs. In each selection round, the province sets different criteria for language skills, education, work experience, job offers, and other factors.
How to Apply
Please note: Only candidates who have received a letter of interest from Nova Scotia can apply through the Labour Market Priorities stream. After receiving the letter, you need to create an account on the official provincial website.
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To learn about other streams of Nova Scotia's provincial program, check out the article "Immigration to Nova Scotia — Canada's Provincial Program".
