The Skilled Worker Stream is designed for workers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. This stream targets skilled workers in TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 occupations who can contribute to the province's economic growth.
All Skilled Worker Stream applications must now go through the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Submit your EOI profile and wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) based on your ranking score. Factors include education, work experience, language proficiency, and connection to Nova Scotia.
Having a higher CLB score (7+) and post-secondary education significantly improves your EOI ranking and increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply. Consider improving your language scores before submitting your EOI.
Obtain a full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a TEER 0-4 occupation. The employer must be willing to support your nomination application and demonstrate genuine recruitment efforts.
Create an EOI profile in the Nova Scotia immigration portal. Your profile will be scored based on factors like age, education, work experience, language skills, and connection to Nova Scotia.
If your EOI score is competitive, you will receive an ITA from Nova Scotia. Invitations are issued through regular draws based on provincial labour market needs.
Once invited, submit your complete application with all supporting documents within the specified deadline (typically 60-90 days). Ensure all documents are accurate and complete.
If approved, you'll receive a provincial nomination certificate. This adds 600 points to your Express Entry CRS score or allows you to apply for PR through the paper-based PNP stream.
Submit your PR application to IRCC within 6 months of receiving your nomination. Processing typically takes 6-12 months depending on the stream chosen.
All foreign documents must be accompanied by certified English or French translations. Ensure your employment reference letters include job title, duties, hours worked, and salary on company letterhead.
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