Demand Express Entry
Nova Scotia Express Entry is one of the programs of the NSNP, determined by the province. This program is intended to point out new applicants capable of filling deficiencies in the labour force by easily integrating into the company force.
Arranged with the governmental EE policy, successful candidates to the provincial EE program get 600 CRS points aid to their EE profiles, ensuring an ITA for permanent residency in Canada.
What are the program categories?
Category A: Arranged Employment in Nova Scotia
- This category necessitates candidates to secure an arranged job offer supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment from a Nova Scotia employer.
- The job offer must be for a position classified under the 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill Type/Level 0, A, or B.
- Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration mandates that the job offer is for full-time employment lasting a minimum of one year after the candidate becomes a permanent resident.
Category B: Paid Work Experience in an Opportunity Occupation (CLOSED)
- This category required candidates to have at least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent in part-time) paid work experience in one of the opportunity occupations within the last six years.
- Opportunity occupations were defined based on specific criteria and included various professions with potential employment opportunities in Nova Scotia.
Note: Both Category A and Category B have been permanently closed, indicating that applications under these categories are no longer accepted.
Eligibility Requirements For Demand Express Entry
To get eligible for this stream, you must follow these requirements for applying quickly:
- Express Entry Profile: Candidates must have a profile created with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry immigration selection system.
- Educational Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a minimum educational credential equivalent to a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma.
- Alternatively, they must have a foreign diploma, certificate, or credential evaluated by a designated body or a Canadian educational credential.
- Work Experience: Candidates must have at least one year of full-time, or part-time equivalent, paid work experience in the last six years in an NOC Skill Type 0, Skill Level A, or Skill Level B occupation.
- Job Offer: A job offer for full-time work lasting at least one year after becoming a permanent resident is required.
- Language Proficiency:
- Candidates must meet the minimum language proficiency threshold, currently Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four language components (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in either English or French.
- Language proficiency can be demonstrated by test results from designated agencies:
- IELTS (General Training Test only) for English.
- CELPIP (General test only) for English.
- TEF for French.
Minimum Requirements for Demand Express Entry Categories
| Requirements | Category A | Category B |
|---|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile | Yes | Yes |
| Work Experience | NOC 0, A, B(1 year) | Demand job(1 year) |
| Language Ability | CLB 7 | CLB 7 |
| Education Level | High School | High School |
| Investment | None | None |
| Job Offer | Yes | No |
| Connection to the Province | No | No |
Application Procedure for Category A & B
Category A receives applications at all times, and there is no particular intake time. If a candidate is passed, they can present their application using the online emigration portal of the province. Successful candidates will receive an appointment from Nova Scotia. After receiving the nomination, the CRS score of candidates will rise by 600 points, ensuring to receive an ITA for permanent residency. After obtaining an ITA, the candidate has 90 days to develop and submit an official appeal for permanent residency. Applications are generally treated within 6 months.
Category B of the Express Entry program only receives requests during regular admissions. Suitable applicants must wait for the stream to begin before they can present an application. Submitted forms are processed based on come and get served first. When the category begins, qualified candidates can fulfill applications online. Successful applicants will get a nomination. After gaining the provincial nomination, the CRS score of the candidate will increase by 600 points, ensuring ITA for permanent residency. After obtaining an ITA, applications are processed. Applications are generally treated within 6 months.
Settlement Requirements for Nova Scotia Immigration
Proof of Funds
- Candidates must demonstrate sufficient funds to establish themselves and their family in Nova Scotia.
- The required amount varies based on family size.
- Funds must be in the candidate’s or accompanying spouse’s name, unencumbered by debts, and liquid (not real estate).
- Borrowed funds are not acceptable.
- Proof of funds is waived if the candidate has a valid job offer in Nova Scotia or is currently authorized to work in the province.
Arranged Employment Income
Applications will not be approved if the family income falls below Statistics Canada’s Low-Income Cut-off, based on the offer of employment and any spousal income.
Settlement Plan
- Candidates must provide a detailed settlement plan demonstrating a genuine intention to settle in Nova Scotia.
- The plan should explain why Nova Scotia was chosen as a permanent settlement and outline how the province can fulfill the candidate’s and their family’s needs.
- Components of the plan can include accommodation, transportation, employment, education, language training, and community integration.
Application Process for Demand Express Entry Stream in Nova Scotia
In the following, we will discuss the application process steps to apply for the Demand Express Entry stream:
Step 1: Profile Creation
- Candidates must create a profile with IRCC’s online Express Entry system.
- The Express Entry profile number and job seeker code are essential for the application.
Step 2: Document Submission
- Candidates must electronically submit all requested documents through Nova Scotia’s online service.
- Documents must be completed, signed, and translated by a certified translator if necessary.
- Some candidates may need to attend an in-person interview in Nova Scotia.
Step 3: Application Review
- Upon receiving the application, NSOI conducts a completion check.
- A full review and evaluation of the application are performed.
- NSOI communicates the decision of nomination or refusal to the candidate via email.
Step 4: Nomination Process
- If nominated, candidates have 30 days to accept the nomination in their Express Entry profile.
- Candidates under consideration for refusal receive an Intent to Refuse letter and have 10 business days to provide additional information.
Step 5: Permanent Residence Application
- Nominees receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence from IRCC.
- Nominees have 90 days to submit an electronic application for permanent residence and provide supporting documents to the federal government.
Step 6: Confirmation of Permanent Residence
- Upon approval for permanent residence, applicants and their dependents receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
- This document must be submitted to NSOI within 30 days of arrival in Nova Scotia, along with other required documents.
Opportunity Occupations in Nova Scotia
- The following list comprises professions with potential employment opportunities in Nova Scotia.
- Occupations are categorized based on Canada’s 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
- NOC codes and occupation titles help determine the skill levels and requirements for skilled and semi-skilled occupations.
Application Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Performance of actions described in the lead statements for the occupation as outlined in the NOC’s occupational description.
- A substantial number of the main duties, including all essential duties, of the occupation as set out in the NOC’s occupational description.
Note: This list is subject to change.
| Occupation Title | NOC | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Auditors and Accountants | 1111 | A |
| Other financial officers | 1114 | A |
| Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1123 | A |
| Administrative assistants | 1241 | B |
| Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | 1311 | B |
| Civil engineers | 2131 | A |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 3012 | A |
| Licensed practical nurses | 3233 | B |
| College and other vocational instructors | 4021 | A |
| Paralegal and related occupations | 4211 | B |
| Social and community service workers | 4212 | B |
Ineligibility for Demand Express Entry in Nova Scotia
Candidates should not apply if they are:
- Recent Nominees: Received a nomination under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the last 12 months.
- Occupational Restrictions: Intending to work in an occupation categorized as NOC skill level C or D.
- Family Relations: Grandparent, parent, spouse, common-law or conjugal partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
- Immigration Status:
- Applicant under humanitarian and compassionate grounds, a refugee claimant, or a failed refugee claimant.
- In Canada illegally, under a removal order, or prohibited from entering or being in Canada.
- Lack legal status in Canada (eligible only after status restoration).
- Educational Status:
- International student currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- International graduate sponsored by an agency or government with contractual obligation to return to their country of origin.
- Work Permit Restrictions: Holder of a valid federal post-graduation work permit with occupation falling under NOC skill level C or D.
- Legal Issues: Individual with unresolved custody or child support disputes affecting any dependent.
- Employment Type:
- In a sales position based solely on commission for compensation.
- Seasonal, part-time, or casual worker.
- Job not based in Nova Scotia.
- Labourer and Helper Roles: Helper and/or labourer in construction, agriculture, or primary resources sectors.
- Caregiver Program Participants: Individual in Canada under the Caregiver Program.
- Business Intentions: Intending to start a business and/or be self-employed in Nova Scotia.
- Investment Category: Passive investor with limited or no involvement in the day-to-day management of a Nova Scotia business.
- Financial Requirements: Unable to provide proof of the required amount of funds.
