Nova Scotia Targets Nurses in Latest PNP Draw

On February 8, Nova Scotia immigration conducted a new draw for nurses through the province’s Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream.

Candidates must have a primary occupation as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in order to be nominated. Their responsibilities should be in accordance with National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3012. They will need to provide letters of reference from employers to demonstrate that they have at least three years of experience in their occupation.

Candidates were also required to have a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 9 or higher in English or French, plus hold a bachelor’s degree or have completed a program of three or more years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or another institute.

(You must include copies of language tests and proof of education to meet a bachelor’s degree or higher with your application. Proof of education must include an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued by an organization designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada if your educational credential was obtained outside of Canada.)

The application deadline is March 10 at midnight. If their applications are accepted, they will be nominated for a provincial position in Nova Scotia. They will be considered PNP candidates in the Express Entry system, allowing them to apply for permanent residence if chosen in an Express Entry draw.

Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities – Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must receive a letter of interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system
• Candidates must meet draw-specific eligibility criteria outlined in the draw announcement posted by the NSOI
• Candidates need to demonstrate that they meet the work experience requirements for their Express Entry class (i.e. FSW, FSTC AND CEC) they have the required supporting documentation/letters of reference from employers to demonstrate work experience
• Candidates must demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish themselves and their family in Nova Scotia and to pay immigration costs and travel expenses. The NSOI will not approve an application if it seems likely that the family income (based on your job offer and any spousal income) will be below Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)
• Candidates must have legal status in their country of residence when applying for the stream.