Once you are ready to move to beautiful Nova Scotia you will want to apply to a Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) stream.
Apr 05, 2018 The Nova Scotia PNP or Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program is the official program made for the Nova Scotia immigration. The Nova Scotia immigration program is based on the skilled workers demand of the province. Nova Scotia is a well-known province of Canada which has a wide scope for skilled professionals. Nova Scotia Nominee Program is the visa program that gives PR.
Through the NSNP, prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia may be nominated to immigrate. Review the different NSNP streams to determine if you qualify:
See our Guide for Candidates for an overview of the application process. The process depends on the NSNP stream you qualify for. The guide for each stream outlines the process in detail. Answers to some common immigration questions are provided in our Did You Know? document.
The processing time for eligible applications can be three (3) months or more.
Within six (6) months of receiving your nominee certificate, apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for your permanent resident visa. You, your spouse and your dependents must meet all requirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility. In some cases you may be asked to go for an interview. CIC has the final authority to issue a permanent resident visa.
NOTE: there are additional forms to submit with your federal application as seen on the CIC provincial nominee program document checklist.