Nova Scotia Office of Immigration

June 3, 2019

Selection programs that are strong and responsive

Key areas of focus

Leadership at the local and national levels

Promoting Nova Scotia as an attractive place to live

Integrating newcomers into communities and the workplace

Selection programs

Streams

Programs

Classes Economic

Federal

Express Entry

Provincial

Nominee

Program

Atlantic

Immigration

Pilot

Humanitarian & Protected

Persons Family

Skilled Worker

Canadian Experience Class

Skilled Trades

High Skilled

Intermediate

Int’l Graduate

International Gad Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur

Demand EE

Experience EE

Skilled Worker

Physician

Labour Market Priority

Occupations in Demand

Occupations in Demand Pilot

New Pilot:• 3 year pilot of stream for NOC C occupations • Targets high labour market demand• First occupations will be

• Continuing Care Assistants • Truck Drivers

• Applicants must have full-time permanent job offer• At least one year of work experience • Do not require work experience with a NS employer

Rationale: • This innovative pilot will provide flexible options for employers with labour market

gaps in in-demand intermediate skilled occupations.

- Navigate the “system” – explain

criteria and help point you in the

right direction

- Make connections with

settlement services

- Support employers in

international recruitment

- Contact a member of our

employer support team:

902-424-5230, immigration@novascotia.ca

Support for employers is keyWe can help: