One of the most popular Canada Express Entry categories was closed by the Nova Scotia’s immigration office in less than a day’s time.
The stream was opened in the morning of 8th May 2017, with 250 spaces under category B of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry that were occupied up in double the quick time
With only requirement of an experience in one of the Nova Scotia’s targeted employment areas the applicants do not need any job offers to qualify.
To monitor the flow of applications the Nova Scotia’s Immigration officers will reopen the stream periodically throughout 2017.
Job offer is required by Category B which will be open indefinitely.
Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Categories current Status,
| Category | Job offer requirement | Status | Dates |
| A | Yes | Open indefinitely | May 8, 2017 |
| B | No | Paused | May 9, 2017 |
Source: http:www.novascotiaimmigration.com
There are 6 broad factors on which the applicants will be scored for the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream. The factors are as listed below,
- Education qualifications
- Language ability
- Work experience
- Age
- Arranged employment in Nova Scotia
- Adaptability (including spouse/partner’s credentials)
Here there are primarily two categories this streams in which Category A needs a job offer while category B does not require a job offer.
Nova Scotia Express Entry requirements for: Category A
- A full time skilled job offer from a Nova Scotia employer
- One year of skilled job experience related to the job
- A Canadian high school credentials or equivalent certifications
- Proven language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7
- Six selection factor need to have a score of 67 points
- The financial resources should be equivalent to settle successfully in Nova Scotia
- Have registered profile in the Canada Express Entry
Nova Scotia Express Entry requirements for: Category B
- One year of skilled work experience in one of the targeted occupations
- A Canadian high school credentials or equivalent certifications
- Proven language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7
- Six selection factor need to have a score of 67 points
- The financial resources should be equivalent to settle successfully in Nova Scotia
- Have registered profile in the Canada Express Entry
Financial experts, computer programmers and nurses are the in demand occupations as per the new list that is updated by the Nova Scoria Immigration office. This list of jobs in Canada are of in demand and are focused on in its Express Entry Stream
List of Nova Scotia jobs in demand:
| Occupation | NOC | Skill |
| Financial auditors and accountants | 1111 | A |
| Other Financial officers | 1114 | A |
| Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1123 | A |
| Administrative assistants | 1241 | B |
| Accounting and related clerks | 1311 | B |
| Civil engineers | 2131 | A |
| Information system analytics and consultants | 2171 | A |
| Computer programmers and interactive media development | 2174 | A |
| Computer network technicians | 2281 | B |
| User support technicians | 2282 | B |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 3012 | A |
| Licensed practical nurses | 3233 | B |
| College and other vocational instructors | 4021 | A |
| Paralegal and related occupations | 4211 | B |
| Social and community service workers | 4212 | B |
| Financial sales representatives | 6235 | B |
Interested applicants may contact ImmigrationXperts.com at https://immigrationxperts.com/ and book a consultation with our experience representatives.
