ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL LABOUR MARKET DEMAND STREAM
Q: I hear there’s a cap. Have you reached it yet?
A: We’re still accepting applications for all of our streams. We have received a huge number of applications for the Regional Labour Market Demand stream, though, and we will only be nominating 150 of those this year. The successful applicants – the ones who are nominated – will meet all of the qualifications listed in our guidelines, will have included all of the information and documents that are required, and show a sincere intention to live in Nova Scotia.
Q: What will happen to my application after you reach 150?
A: We’ll give you the option of withdrawing your application or keeping it in the queue for next year.
Q: When will I hear whether I’ve made it in or not?
A: We’ll send you a letter once we’ve had an initial look at your application to see if it is complete. We call this “pre-screening.” Because of the large number of applications we’re been receiving under the Regional Labour Market Demand stream, it will take us longer than our normal three months (or less). Please don’t contact us to ask about the status of your application – if you haven’t heard from us, we haven’t reviewed your application yet, and answering calls takes time away from processing your file.
Page 11 of the RLMD guidelines outline the assessment process.
Q: I forgot something in my application – can I send it now, or should I resubmit my application?
A: We’re not able to accept missing documents at this point, and preference is given to complete applications. Wait until you hear from us before sending anything else.
Q: Can I apply to your Nominee Program if I don’t yet have a job lined up?
A: If you have training and experience in an occupation that needs workers, you may qualify for our Regional Labour Market Demand stream, even before you have a permanent job lined up. Read the qualifications and the list of occupations in demand in Nova Scotia carefully on this web site.
Q: My job isn’t included on the In Demand list on your web site. Can I still apply through the Regional Labour Market Demand stream?
A: You will only be eligible if your occupation is listed on the In Demand list, or on the Working In Canada list.
Q: Do I need to take the IELTS General test if I’ve already passed the IELTS Academic?
A: No, you don’t. You need to prove that you have good ability in English or French, and the IELTS Academic will do that. The different ways that you can prove language competence are outlined in the application guide.
Q: I’ve put in an application to the Nominee Program in another province and not heard anything. Can I apply to your program?
A: You can, if you really want to make a life in Nova Scotia. In order to receive a nomination through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, you need to meet all of the requirements listed in our guidelines (which you can read on this website), submit a complete application and show that you have a sincere intention to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
Q: Do I need a consultant or a lawyer to apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program?
A: No, you don’t, but you may make use of a consultant or lawyer if you wish.
Q: I’ve called your office or sent a question to your NSNP@gov.ns.ca email address and haven’t heard back. When will I?
A: We’ve been getting hundreds of calls and emails asking for information that is available on this web site. Please click on the Provincial Nominee Program link and read the guidelines carefully.
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