Nova Scotia Immigration Nominee Program
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Nova Scotia modernized the NSNP in February 2026 and consolidated the former ten streams into four current streams. New Expressions of Interest use this structure.
Nova Scotia Graduate
For eligible recent graduates whose Nova Scotia education and occupation meet the stream's current criteria.
Skilled Worker
Employer-supported pathway that includes current skilled worker, construction, physician and occupations-in-demand sub-criteria.
Entrepreneur
For eligible business applicants, including the International Graduate Entrepreneur sub-criteria.
Nova Scotia: Express Entry
Current Express Entry-aligned stream incorporating the former Nova Scotia Experience and labour-market-priority pathways.
12 MonthsEOIs submitted on or after May 1, 2026 are valid for 12 months if not selected earlier.
EOI ≠ NominationMeeting stream eligibility only places a candidate in the pool. Nova Scotia selects according to available spaces and current priorities.
2026 selection: Nova Scotia continues to focus on priority occupations and, through a one-time 2026 expansion, certain candidates already living and working in the province, including workers supporting key sectors, Nova Scotia graduates and workers outside Halifax. Selection priorities can change.
New fees effective September 1, 2026: $1,000 for NSNP worker streams and $2,000 for the Entrepreneur stream. There is no fee to submit an EOI; the fee applies after selection for assessment. The Atlantic Immigration Program is separate and is not affected by this NSNP fee.
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