October 10, 2017 – The Nova Scotia immigration office has announced it will open the most popular category of its Canada Express Entry stream at 9am on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
Category B of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry will be open to up to 300 applications and will close once the target figure is reached.
The category does not require a job offer. Candidates need a year of experience in one of the province’s targeted occupations, listed below.
A Nova Scotia Immigration statement said: “Beginning at 9am on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Category B will be accepting between 250-300 applications. We will be closing the application portal once the number has been reached. We thank you in advance for your interest.”
Category B was last open for 250 applications in July 2017, when the available places were taken within hours.
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.
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 |
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 |
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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