Mireille FisetNova Scotia Office of ImmigrationApril 9, 2019

• You made it through the winter!

• Thank you for choosing Nova Scotia

• Make the most of your student experience

• Consider working while you are a student

• Practice your English

• Explore Nova Scotia

• Stay after you graduate

Hello!

Work Temporarily• Post-graduation work permitImmigration Pathways • Federal • Provincial / Federal

• Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) • Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)

Living Here After Graduation

I have a job offer from a Nova Scotian employer• NSNP Skilled Worker stream• AIP International Graduate streamI have high skilled work experience in NS• NSNP Nova Scotia Experience: Express EntryI want to open or purchase a business in NS• NSNP International Graduate Entrepreneur

Immigration to Nova ScotiaThe province selects and nominates people that will contribute to the labour market and economy.

• Permanent full-time job offer from a NS employer

• Position offered can be skilled (NOC 0, A, B) or semi-skilled (NOC C)

• 1 year of related work experience

• Paid work experience during studies is considered

• Age 21 to 55

• High school certificate

• English or French language ability

• Sufficient funds to pay fees and living expenses

• Intention to reside in NS

• Legal status if in Canada

NSNP Skilled Worker

• No job offer required

• 1 year of skilled work experience (NOC 0, A, B)in NS

• Work experience gained AFTER graduation

• Age 21 to 55

• At least Canadian high school equivalent

• Minimum language test scores

• Intention to reside in NS

• Legal status if in Canada

• Express Entry profile

NSNP NS Experience: Express Entry

• Started/bought a NS business (100%)

• Age 21 or more

• Graduated from a NS university or Nova Scotia Community College

• Operated the business for at least 1 year

• Viable business with 1 full-time employee

• Minimum language test scores

• Intention to reside in NS

NSNPInternational Graduate Entrepreneur

Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Candidate Application

NS Officeof Immigration

(NSOI)

Candidate ApplicationImmigration

Refugees and Citizenship Canada

(IRCC)

• Meet stream eligibility • Submit complete application

• Meet medical, security and criminality admissibility

• Submit complete application

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

• 5-year immigration pilot until December 2021• Employer driven • Innovative criteria through 3 programs • Settlement plans

3 Programs1. High-Skilled Program 2. Intermediate-Skilled Program3. International Graduate Program

(no work experience required)

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

Work Permit approval (optional)

Permanent residence approval

Employer Designation

NSOI

Employer Endorsement

NSOI

Candidate Immigration

IRCC

• Full-time or contract job offer from a designated employer in NS

• Job offer can be skilled (NOC 0, A, B) or semi-skilled position (NOC C)

• Minimum 2-year degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized publicly-funded institution in Atlantic Canada

• Graduated from the institution in the 24 monthsbefore federal immigration receives your PR application

• Lived in Atlantic Canada for at least 16 months prior to getting education credential

• Minimum language test scores

Atlantic Immigration PilotInternational Graduate Program

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https://novascotiaimmigration.com/nsnp@novascotia.ca(902) 424-5230 | 1-877-292-9597