The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) has introduced a new pilot program to address the growing labor shortages for continuing care assistants and early childhood educators in the province.
The NSNP launched the International Graduates In-Demand stream in April 2021 for international students who have recently graduated from designated learning institutions (DLI) in Nova Scotia. This program is expected to run for 3 years to help many international graduates obtain permanent residency and reside in Nova Scotia.
Who Is Eligible for the International Graduates In-Demand Stream?
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the International Graduates In-Demand stream:
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Be between the ages of 21 to 55 years
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Have at least a high school diploma
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Be a recent graduate with a valid job offer from an employer in the province for an eligible occupation. The job offer must be related to your field of study
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Complete at least 50% of your study program in Nova Scotia
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Be employed in one of the following occupations classified as:
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NOC 3413: nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
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NOC 4214: early childhood educators and assistants
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Have the required license and certification from the regulatory bodies in Nova Scotia to perform your job
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Demonstrate language proficiency with at least a level 5 on the Canadian language Benchmark (CLB) for English or French
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Have sufficient financial resources to settle in Nova Scotia