Nova Scotia.
NSNP, decoded.
On February 18, 2026 Nova Scotia consolidated ten pathways into four clear streams and moved to an Expression-of-Interest model. The province also participates in the Atlantic Immigration Program. Recruitment is strongest in construction and healthcare; hospitality (NAICS 72) has been paused.
How the NSNP works.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program, run by Nova Scotia Dept. of Labour, Skills & Immigration with IRCC. You qualify under a stream, get selected or nominated, then IRCC decides your PR. Official site →
EOI
A formalised Expression-of-Interest process across four consolidated streams (effective Feb 18, 2026).
Allocation & fees
Consolidated to four streams on Feb 18, 2026; hospitality (NAICS 72) paused. Figures change — verify on the official site. Data checked 2026-07-21.
NSNP streams.
Choose the stream that fits your profile. Criteria and open/closed status change often — we confirm what’s live before you file.
Skilled Worker
For workers with a Nova Scotia job offer whose skills match provincial needs.
Nova Scotia Graduate
For graduates of Nova Scotia institutions transitioning to permanent residence.
Nova Scotia: Express Entry
Enhanced, Express-Entry-aligned route — +600 CRS on nomination.
Entrepreneur
For business owners and international graduate entrepreneurs establishing in N.S.
Critical Construction Worker Pilot
For NAICS-23 construction employers filling approved in-demand roles.
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Employer-driven federal pathway with a designated Nova Scotia job offer.
Where Nova Scotia selection turns.
Just modernised
Ten streams became four on Feb 18, 2026 — confirm the current stream before filing.
Sector focus
Construction and healthcare are prioritised; hospitality is paused since 2024.
+600 via EE
Nova Scotia: Express Entry adds 600 CRS in the federal pool.
From interest to PR.
Register / submit an EOI
Create a profile in the NSNP pool; you’re scored and ranked on EOI.
Get selected / invited
Nova Scotia invites or approves candidates who meet its priorities, then issues a nomination.
Provincial nomination
Add 600 CRS in Express Entry (enhanced) or apply on paper (base), depending on your stream.
Apply to IRCC for PR
Submit your permanent-residence application; IRCC makes the final decision.
A NSNP nomination = +600 CRS
Through the Nova Scotia: Express Entry, an enhanced nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score — in practice, a guaranteed invitation to apply in the next Express Entry round.
NSNP FAQ.
Does a NSNP nomination guarantee permanent residence?
How does the NSNP connect to Express Entry?
What is the NSNP scoring system?
Can CHK Immigration help if I'm not in Ontario?
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