Nova Scotia immigration has conducted a new draw aimed at French-speaking candidates through the province’s Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream.
The April 27 draw saw Letters of Interest sent to candidates scoring Canadian Language Benchmark level 8 or higher for French in all language abilities.
Candidates were also required to have CLB 6 or higher in all language abilities for English.
Those receiving a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program have 30 calendar days to submit a complete application.
Requirements for September 4 Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Draw
Candidates must:
- Have selected French as their first official language and have a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 8 or higher in French in all language abilities.
- Have English as a second official language with a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 6 or higher in English in all language abilities.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree OR have completed a program of three or more years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute.
- Have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC criteria for the Express Entry pool.
What Are The General Requirements For Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities?
Candidates must:
- Receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.
- Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified.
- Demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses.
- Have legal status in your current country of residence.
- Meet eligibility criteria in place at the time you are issued a Letter of Interest.
The Labour Market Priorities stream was launched in August 2018 to give Nova Scotia the flexibility to target certain occupations and candidates through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.
Previously, draws have also been conducted aimed at:
- Registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012).
- Advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123).
- Carpenters (NOC 7271).
- Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111).
- Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214).
- Social and community service workers (NOC 4212)
