NSNP went through a major consolidation on February 18, 2026 — ten former streams were collapsed into four: Nova Scotia: Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Nova Scotia Graduate, and Entrepreneur. Priority occupations are healthcare and skilled trades. We handle NSNP files end to end.
NSNP's February 18, 2026 consolidation rolled up ten older streams (Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry, Labour Market Priorities, Critical Construction Worker Pilot, Physician Stream, Skilled Worker, and others) into four clean streams. Eligibility criteria for occupation, work experience, education, and language largely carried over — but the application pathway is now simpler.
Most NSNP intake is EOI-based — you register an Expression of Interest, get scored, and wait for an invitation. Effective May 1, 2026, EOIs have a 12-month validity period, after which you must refresh or re-submit. The Nova Scotia: Express Entry stream is the Enhanced track (+600 CRS on nomination); Skilled Worker, Graduate, and Entrepreneur are Base PNP.
The four consolidated streams replaced ten former NSNP categories. Healthcare and skilled trades occupations at TEER 0 to 4 get top priority, and this is the only TEER range open to both international applicants and temporary residents already in NS.
For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. Consolidated from the former Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry, Labour Market Priorities, and Labour Market Priorities for Physicians streams. Nomination adds 600 CRS — effectively guarantees an ITA in the next federal draw.
For NS employers hiring foreign workers or international graduates for positions that can't be filled locally. Houses the former Skilled Worker, Critical Construction Worker Pilot, and Physician Streams. Requires an NS employer job offer.
For graduates of an eligible Nova Scotia post-secondary institution. Consolidated graduate pathway covering international students and PGWP holders working in NS.
For experienced business owners or senior managers planning to invest in and actively operate a business in Nova Scotia. Minimum net worth and investment thresholds; performance-based nomination.
Healthcare and skilled trades sit at the top of NSNP's 2026 priority list. Candidates in TEER 0–4 occupations within these sectors have the broadest access — both temporary residents already in NS and international applicants from abroad.
Every NSNP file is handled directly by Jugraj. The four steps below are the backbone — NS-specific details (sector targeting, employer registration, EOI refresh) slot in where needed.
We assess your work history, language scores, occupation (NOC/TEER), education, and any NS connection or job offer. We map you to one of the four consolidated NSNP streams and build the strongest EOI.
We register your EOI in the NSNP system. NSNP runs regular invitation rounds based on labour-market priorities — we monitor the cadence and respond to invitations within the deadline (and refresh EOIs before the 12-month expiry).
If invited and approved, NSNP issues a nomination. For Nova Scotia: Express Entry, +600 CRS is applied to your federal profile and an ITA follows in the next federal draw.
Full PR application to IRCC — medical exam, biometrics, supporting documents, security checks. We respond to procedural fairness letters and follow up on stalled files. You're walked through landing once approved.
The exact checklist depends on the stream and your family situation. This is the working inventory most NSNP files need — we customise it after the first consultation.
An NSNP file involves two sets of government fees: the NSNP application fee (modest compared to larger provinces), and IRCC's federal permanent-residence fees. The IRCC schedule below is the same fee structure that applies to every Express Entry and PNP-to-PR file.
IRCC fees as of April 30, 2026. Medical exam, language tests, ECA reports, translations, and police certificates are billed separately by their respective providers.
NSNP charges a modest provincial application fee per stream — Nova Scotia: Express Entry and Skilled Worker sit at one tier, Entrepreneur at a higher tier (plus a refundable deposit linked to business performance). Confirm the current amount at time of application.
Tell us about your work history, target NS occupation, language scores, and any Nova Scotia connection. We'll respond within one business day with the NSNP streams that fit and the next steps.