April 27, 2018 – The Nova Scotia immigration office has announced it will open the most popular category of its Canada Express Entry stream at 9am ADT (8am Eastern) on Saturday, April 28, 2017.
Category B of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry will be open to up to 350 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. The list has been revised for this application window, with the follow occupations removed:
NOC Code | Job Description |
NOC 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
NOC 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
NOC 2281 | Computer network technicians |
NOC 2282 | User support technicians |
NOC 6235 | Financial sales representatives |
Source: novascotiaimmigration.com
A Nova Scotia Immigration statement said: “Category B will open on Saturday, April 28, at approximately 9am ADT to accept up to 350 applications.”
Category B was last open for 300 applications in October 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 |
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 |
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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