Nova Scotia invites nurses to participate in Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia has issued Notifications of Interest to nurses to participate in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot of the province. The NOI letters were sent to the Express Entry profiles of the selected candidates on April 11, 2023. Those who have received the letter and interested to proceed may contact the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. They must also submit an Expression of Interest before 11:59 pm ADT, May 11. The candidates who have a valid job offer from Nova Scotia Health Authority may apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: Skilled Worker stream or the Atlantic Immigration Program. 

The Express Entry profiles of those who have received the Notifications of Interest will continue to remain in the Express Entry pool. However, if they participate in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot and are nominated under the Skilled Worker Stream or endorsed under the Atlantic Immigration Program, they will not receive the 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score points. The reason is that only non-Express Entry pathways are used in the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot. 

Nova Scotia Skilled Worker Stream

The Skilled Worker Stream under Nova Scotia Nominee Program allows employers in the province to recruit skilled foreign workers. 

Eligibility requirements:

• A valid job offer
• Language proficiency equal to CLB 7
• Educational qualification equal to Canadian high school diploma
• At least one year of work experience in an occupation related to the job offer they have received
• Proof of settlement funds
• Intention to settle in Nova Scotia permanently

Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program helps employers in the Atlantic provinces of Canada hire skilled foreign workers and international graduates to fill their vacancies. As Nova Scotia is an Atlantic Province, one can apply for Canada PR through Atlantic Immigration Program

To be eligible under the Atlantic Immigration Program, one must meet the following requirements:

• A job offer from an employer designated under the Atlantic Immigration Program
• Valid passport or travel document
• Educational qualification equal to Canadian high school diploma
• Language proficiency equal to a minimum of CLB 5 in English or French
• At least one year of work experience in healthcare field
• Intention to settle in Nova Scotia permanently.