November 19, 2018 – Nova Scotia immigration opened the popular Category B of the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream on Saturday, November 17.
The stream opened for 225 applications for the first time in seven months.
The category does not require a job offer. Candidates need a year of experience in one of the province’s targeted occupations.
The category was closed again hours later, according to the Nova Scotia immigration website.
Nova Scotia Target Occupations
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 |
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 |
Category B was last open on April 28, 2018 for 350 applications.
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 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)
Category A of the stream does require a job offer and is kept open indefinitely.
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.
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