Nova Scotia Announces Remaining Immigration Slots for 2025

Nova Scotia has announced that there are 1,312 spaces left for immigration through its provincial programs for the year 2025. As of August 6, 2025, the province has already utilized at least 1,838 of its allocated slots through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and its share of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), as confirmed by a provincial representative in correspondence with CIC News. The overall allocation for Nova Scotia in 2025 is 3,150 spots across both programs, indicating a significant 50% reduction imposed by the federal government compared to the previous year.

Interest in the province’s immigration pathways remains robust, with 9,774 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) pending processing as of early August. The breakdown of the immigration spaces for 2025 is as follows: 1,765 are allocated for the NSNP and 1,365 for the AIP.

The total number of EOIs awaiting processing is distributed among various streams within the NSNP, including:

• Skilled Worker: 3,588 EOIs
• Experience: Express Entry: 1,734 EOIs
• Occupations in Demand: 1,267 EOIs
• Critical Construction Worker: 434 EOIs
• International Graduates in Demand: 103 EOIs
• Labour Market Priorities for Physicians: 3 EOIs
• Entrepreneur: 8 EOIs
• International Graduate Entrepreneur: 1 EOI
• AIP: 2,633 EOIs

No specific numbers for the general Labour Market Priorities Stream or the Healthcare Professionals Immigration Pilot have been released. The Government has indicated that decisions regarding immigration applications will rely on various factors, including labor market needs in sectors like healthcare and construction, as well as application quality and timing.

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) offers foreign nationals a route to Canadian permanent residency (PR) through 11 distinct streams, with different eligibility criteria focusing on work experience, education, language skills, and settlement funds. Most streams require candidates to have a job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia.

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) facilitates PR for skilled workers and international graduates planning to settle in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces. This program mandates a job offer from a designated employer, and qualified candidates may receive a settlement plan as a federal requirement.

In July, Nova Scotia prioritized work permit holders whose permits expire in 2025, especially those in the healthcare and construction fields.

Conclusion

Nova Scotia presents a valuable opportunity for prospective immigrants, but with a limited number of spaces and high demand, it is essential to remain informed and prepared. If you’re considering applying for immigration to Nova Scotia, staying updated on the available programs and their specific requirements will be crucial for your success.

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