• 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

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1. Create an EE account and get an EE file number;
   
2. Obtain the NSOI Invitation of Intent in the EE online system;
   
3. 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;
   
4. Obtain a new provincial nomination letter in the EE system, and the applicant needs to accept the nomination within 30 days;
   
5. After accepting the NS provincial nomination, IRCC issues an invitation to apply for a PR visa;
   
6. The applicant submits a PR visa application to IRCC;
   
7. Approved to sign.