Nova Scotia invited applicants to participate in immigration pilot

Nova Scotia sent out letters of interest to candidates registered under the Express Entry system on Nov. 3. Provincial officials specifically emphasize that this is NOT a draw on the Labour Market Priorities stream.

All those who received letters on November 3 (and only those!) are invited to participate in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot (HPIP).

Please note that if you are participating in this project and are nominated through the Skilled Worker stream or are in the Atlantic Immigration Program, you will NOT receive 600 points in your Express Entry profile. Only non Express Entry immigration pathways are being used in the Health Professionals Immigration Pilot.

Candidates who wish to continue the immigration process through the Health Worker Pilot should contact the provincial health department. The profiles of all candidates who have received letters of interest will continue to remain in the federal Express Entry pool.

Skilled Worker requirements:

• job offer in Nova Scotia;
• valid passport and legal status in the country of residence;
• school education document;
• proof of language proficiency (English or French) at CLB 5 level;
• reference letter verifying one year of experience in a health-related position;
• intention to permanently settle and reside in Nova Scotia.

Atlantic Immigration Program requirements:

• job offer from an organization designated under the Atlantic Immigration Program;
• valid passport and legal status in the country of residence;
• canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent;
• language test with a score of at least CLB 5 (English or French);
• reference letter verifying one year of experience in a health-related position;
• intention to permanently settle and reside in Nova Scotia.

There is a particular demand in Nova Scotia for pharmacy technicians and nurses. Beyond these, however, the province is experiencing severe shortages in many health professions.