May 8, 2017 – The Nova Scotia immigration office opened both Canada Express Entry categories of its provincial nominee program on May 8, 2017.
Category A of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry, for candidates with Canada job offers, will stay open indefinitely.
Category B, which does not require a job offer, will accept 250 new applicants in the current window, with plans to open and close throughout the year.
Status of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Categories
Category | Status |
A (job offer required) | Open indefinitely (May 8, 2017) |
B (no job offer required) | Open for 250 applications (May 8, 2017 |
Source: http://novascotiaimmigration.com
The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream scores applicants based on six broad factors:
- Education
- Language ability
- Work experience
- Age
- Arranged employment in Nova Scotia
- Adaptability (including spouse/partner’s credentials)
The stream includes two categories. Category A requires a job offer, Category B requires experience in Nova Scotia’s targeted Canada jobs.
Category A Requirements: Nova Scotia Express Entry
- Full-time permanent skilled job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
- One year of skilled work experience related to the job.
- Canadian high school credential or equivalent.
- Proven language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7.
- Score 67 points or more on six selection factors.
- Have the financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia;
- Have a Canada Express Entry profile registered.
Category B Requirements: Nova Scotia Express Entry
- One year of skilled work experience in one of the target occupations.
- Canadian high school credential or equivalent.
- Proven language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7.
- Score 67 points or more on six selection factors.
- Have the financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia;
- Have a Canada Express Entry profile registered.
The Nova Scotia immigration office recently update its list of Canada jobs in demand, which are the focus of its Express Entry stream.
Financial experts, computers programmers and nurses are among the in-demand occupations on the new list.
Nova Scotia Jobs In Demand
Occupation | NOC | Skill |
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 and related clerks | 1311 | B |
Civil engineers | 2131 | A |
Information systems analysts and consultants | 2171 | A |
Computer programmers and interactive media development | 2174 | A |
Computer network technicians | 2281 | B |
User support technicians | 2282 | B |
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 |
Financial sales representatives | 6235 | B |
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