Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
The NSNP offers provincial nomination pathways for eligible people who intend to live in Nova Scotia. A nomination is a step toward a permanent residence application; IRCC makes the final permanent residence decision.
Four consolidated streams
For new expressions of interest submitted after February 18, 2026, the program uses four consolidated streams:
- Nova Scotia Graduate
- Skilled Worker
- Entrepreneur
- Nova Scotia: Express Entry
These streams include sub-criteria based on the former streams. The consolidation does not automatically change an applicant’s eligibility. Existing expressions of interest in the NSNP pool remain active under the published transition instructions. The Atlantic Immigration Program is separate and was not affected by this consolidation.
Check your pathway
Review the current stream guide, sub-criteria and intake instructions against your education, occupation, work experience, language results and plans to settle in Nova Scotia. Eligibility does not guarantee selection, nomination or a particular processing time.
English, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil support
Our Windsor office offers consultations in English, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. മലയാളത്തിൽ സേവനം ലഭ്യമാണ്. We can review your circumstances, explain the applicable requirements and discuss representation. Government authorities decide all immigration outcomes.
Official program information
Reviewed October 8, 2026. See the official NSNP stream consolidation update and program information.