Nova Scotia - PNP

What is Nova Scotia Nominee Program  (NSNP)?
The NSNP is an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia allowing the Province to recruit immigrants who can help Nova Scotia meet its industrial, economic, and labour-market needs.

How long does it take to process an application?
Processing times will vary depending on applicants' individual circumstances. However, processing times are expected to be significantly shorter under the NSNP than through other Canadian immigration programs.

What are the next steps after an application is approved?
After an applicant is approved, the applicant will receive notice that a nominee certificate has been issued. The certificate itself is forwarded directly to a Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. A Nominee must submit his/her Citizenship and Immigration application within 180 days of having received notice that a nominee certificate has been issued.

What are the Right of Landing Fees paid?
Once an applicant has been approved as a Nominee, her/his application must be sent to a Canadian Visa Office abroad for security and medical checks. The Right of Landing and federal processing fees must be submitted along with the application.

Is a Nominee required to live in Nova Scotia for a minimum period of time?
There is no minimum period of residency required. However, acceptance will be based on a commitment to become a permanent resident of Nova Scotia.

Will a Nominee have any obligations to the program after landing?
Nominees agree to participate in the evaluation of the NSNP as part of the application process. This will enable the province to evaluate the program's success.

Are there any costs associated with making this application?
Yes. There will be a small, non-refundable provincial government processing fee (CD$ 1700 at the time of writing).

Must an applicant make an exploratory visit before submitting an application?
Each Nominee is required to make an exploratory visit to Nova Scotia, lasting a minimum of five full business days. If the exploratory visit were to be combined with the interview, the application may be submitted beforehand and the interview scheduled for the fourth or fifth business day of the visit.
 

Is there any return on the investment?
The economic contribution is a one-time payment and there will be nothing returned to applicants from this amount.

How do applicants receive an employment contract?
Upon visa issuance, nominees will be presented with a list of approved businesses from which to select. This list includes the name, location and type of business, as well as the job description, and the nominee could contact the company prior to making his/her selection. The investment will be made in the applicant’s chosen company, which will offer a six month employment contract and enable him/her to earn employment income.

Are applicants required to accept the employment under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program?
This employment contract will assist immigrants in becoming established in Nova Scotia. They are not required to accept this contract, and there will be no payment or other benefit to nominees in lieu of this contract.

Introduction

Nova Scotia has signed an agreement with the federal Government of Canada, allowing the Province to select and nominate persons interested in settling in Nova Scotia for the Canadian Permanent Residence Visas. 

Nova Scotia Facts

n        Population: approximately 1 million people

n         Has a 300 year maritime history

n         Located on Eastern Seaboard

n         Close to other major Canadian cities

–          Toronto - Montreal - Ottawa

n         Close to major cities in the United States

–          Boston, MA - New York, NY

n         Transportation: International airport with daily direct flights to US, Europe and Caribbean.  New York, Boston, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto are all less that 2 flight hours away

n         Culture: open society with 30 different cultural societies

n         Cost of Living: Housing and other costs are significantly cheaper than other major Canadian cities

n         Climate: Coastal location gives Nova Scotia a moderate climate with average temperatures of 20 to 30 C in summer and +5 to -5 in winters

n         Quality of Life: clean air, many open spaces, minimal traffic, friendly people

n         Education: 11 degree-granting institutions and 13 community college campuses in Nova Scotia, serving a population of less than 1 million people

Nova Scotia .. Economic Environment

n         Halifax, the capital city, is the 3rd largest shipping port on the east coast of North America after New York and Baltimore

n         North America’s new “Energy Capital” due to rich offshore oil and gas deposits

n         National leader per capital in advanced manufacturing, shipping over $16 billion per year

n         Halifax is the financial, business and research hub of Canada’s Atlantic Coast.

Nova Scotia … A Focus on Education

n         Nova Scotia’s average tuition fee costs for permanent residents and citizens are approximately CDN $5,000 per year

n         Australia: CDN $10,000 to $15,000 per year

n         United States (private): CDN $15,000 to $20,000 per year

n         United Kingdom: CDN $15,000 to $20,000 per year

Nova Scotia … A Focus on Economics

n         No inheritance tax

n         No taxes on personal residence

n        Business interest in your country may be retained

n        Easy access to United States and European markets

Advantages to Nominee

n        Interviews are available 30 days after receipt of completed applications

n         Nominees will be notified of results within 30 days of interview

n        Nominee receives Canadian Permanent Residence Visa for self, spouse, and all dependent children

n         Qualifying conditions are not onerous

n        No other additional or lingering conditions must be met

n        Upon landing in Nova Scotia, Nominees will be able to select, from a list of government approved employers, a 6 month - $20,000 middle management employment contract

Nominee Qualifications

n        Record of success in management or business ownership

n        Age between 25 and 60 years, and have basic skills in English

n        Minimum education of grade 12, with earned net worth of at least $300,000 CDN

n        Will make a one time Economic Contribution of $128,800 CDN.  These funds will eventually be gifted or granted to a government-approved Nova Scotia business or enterprise, that in turn issues the Nominee’s employment contract.

n        Must have completed an exploratory visit to Nova Scotia.  This visit may be combined with the interview visit and be a minimum of one week in duration.

n        At the time of the interview, the applicant must state his intention of settling in the Province of Nova Scotia.

Role of BACAD Consulting Group

n        Authorized representative of NSNP

n        Manages the Immigration Requirements and in-Province Criteria

n        One-on-One session with BACAD Consulting Group

n        Ensures all applicants are well suited and qualified for NSNP

n        Professionally prepares application packages to ensure quick and efficient processing by Province of Nova Scotia

n        BACAD Consulting Group will submit your completed application to the Nova Scotia authority, and arrange for an exploratory visit and interview

n        Regularly communicates with Nova Scotia Immigration Authorities on all aspects of the case including any special circumstances

n        Provides Nominee with interview preparation so that applicant will be more aware and confident

n        Upon passing the interview, you must transfer necessary funds to NSPNP for economic contribution

n        Receive a Certificate of Nomination under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program

n        At this time, an application is made for a federal visa for permanent residency and the visa issuance process at the Federal Level will be monitored.

Conclusion

Combined with the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia, that graciously greets new immigrants, BACAD Consulting Group offers each Nominee a welcoming hand for a secure and successful start in Nova Scotia.