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Occupations in demand stream
Summary:
The Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand Stream is a targeted immigration pathway for individuals with a job offer in select intermediate-skilled occupations that are considered to be in high labour demand in the province.
Launched in May 2019 as a three-year pilot (and extended since), this stream continues to evolve as Nova Scotia adjusts its priority occupations to meet labour market needs.
Currently, the stream accepts candidates with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in one of the following occupations (NOC Skill Level C):
NOC 3413 — Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
NOC 6513 — Food and beverage servers
NOC 6711 — Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support roles
NOC 6731 — Light duty cleaners
NOC 7511 — Transport truck drivers
NOC 7521 — Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
NOC 7611 — Construction trades helpers and labourers
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify under the Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand Stream, candidates must:
Be 21 to 55 years old
Have at least 1 year of work experience related to the job
Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent)
Possess relevant training, skills, or certification for the position
Demonstrate language ability at CLB 4 or higher (via approved test results)
Show proof of sufficient financial resources to settle successfully in Nova Scotia
Work history and transferable skills must be supported by reference letters and employment documents.
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Application Process
Apply Online
Submit your application through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). Complete the eNSNP 100 form and provide all required documents. On this form, you must explain your:Intent to settle in Nova Scotia permanently
Reasons for choosing Nova Scotia for yourself and your family
Settlement plans (where you will live, work, study, access childcare, integrate into the community, etc.)
Important: All responses must be written in your own words. Copy-pasting from external sources is not accepted.
Nomination or Refusal
If approved, you will receive a nomination certificate by email (valid for 12 months). IRCC will also be notified directly.
If refused, you will be informed by email. Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Extension: You may request one extension (6 months) if you applied for PR before the expiry date but were refused by IRCC after. Extensions cannot go beyond 18 months from the original nomination date.
Letter of Support for Work Permit
If your work permit is expiring, you may request a Letter of Support from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. This allows you to apply for a temporary work permit while IRCC processes your PR application.Apply for Permanent Residence
Within 12 months of nomination, submit your complete PR application to IRCC. Further instructions will be included with your nomination certificate.Confirm Permanent Residence
After landing in Nova Scotia as a permanent resident, contact the NSOI within 30 days and provide:Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
Copy of your passport
Nova Scotia contact details (address, phone, email)
You must also report any status changes before PR approval (e.g., marriage, divorce, job loss, change of employer).
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I’m Rashid Ali, a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant, having a designation of RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) from the College of Citizenship & Immigration Consultants of Canada or CICC (Previously known as ICCRC). CICC is the official regulator of immigration consultants in Canada. I’m also a member of the Canadian Association for Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
