The government of Nova Scotia has announced that it will accept up to 300 more applications through the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry immigration stream, starting at 9 a.m. local time (8 a.m. EST) on Wednesday, October 11. These applications will be accepted under Category B of the stream. A job offer is not required, but eligible Express Entry candidates must have work experience in an eligible occupation.
Through this stream, eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool may apply for a provincial nomination through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Since this is an enhanced Express Entry-aligned stream, successful applicants receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a subsequent draw from the pool.
Category B of Nova Scotia’s Express Entry aligned stream has proven to be popular, with the intake often reaching its limit quickly, sometimes within a day. Therefore, it is important for candidates who are interested in applying to be prepared by reviewing eligibility across all criteria and ensuring all documentation is gathered and up-to-date. This stream may reopen again at some stage in the future, benefiting potential applicants in the pool who prepare in advance.
The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream is one of the few economic immigration streams in Canada that function on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of the following ‘opportunity’ occupations may submit an application.
| OCCUPATION | NOC CODE |
|---|---|
| Financial Auditors and Accountants | 1111 |
| Other financial officers | 1114 |
| Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1123 |
| Administrative assistants | 1241 |
| Accounting and related clerks | 1311 |
| Civil engineers | 2131 |
| Information systems analysts and consultants | 2171 |
| Computer programmers and interactive media development | 2174 |
| Computer network technicians | 2281 |
| User support technicians | 2282 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 3012 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 3233 |
| College and other vocational instructors | 4021 |
| Paralegal and related occupations | 4211 |
| Social and community service workers | 4212 |
| Financial sales representatives | 6235 |