- Receive an invitation of interest from the NSNP in the EE system, which requires the applicant to:
- Have a valid EE account;
- meet the specific requirements of the NS Labour Market Priority Category, and;
- In the EE system, select NS province as the immigration destination;
- Based on the needs of the labor market, the criteria for each screening will vary, and applicants must meet specific criteria for each screening;
- Meet the minimum work experience requirements for entry into the EE system;
- Legal status in the current country of residence;
- Prove sufficient funds to settle in NS and pay immigration and travel expenses.
NSNP Labour Market Priority Category Application Process
- Create an EE account and get an EE file number;
- Obtain the NSOI Invitation of Intent in the EE online system;
- Submit an application for the NS Labour Market Priority Category through the Nova Scotia online system within 30 days of receiving the Invitation of Intent;
- Obtain a new provincial nomination letter in the EE system, and the applicant needs to accept the nomination within 30 days;
- After accepting the NS provincial nomination, IRCC issues an invitation to apply for a PR visa;
- The applicant submits a PR visa application to IRCC;
- Approved to sign.