The International Graduate stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program lets the province’s employers hire and retain the international graduates who have been studying or living the Nova Scotia. In other words, this stream is meant for international graduates who are living and working in the province and have the intention to establish their careers in Nova Scotia.

Here are the basic eligibility criteria for the applicants of this stream:

• International graduates must have graduated within the last two years. They must have pursued the degree/certificate/diploma from a provincially-accredited post-secondary institution in Canada.
• They must be legal residents in Canada on a temporary work permit.
• They must have a permanent, full-time employment offer from a Nova Scotia employer in their field of study. They must have been working in a regular position for minimum 3 months.
• Job offers for international graduates must require them to be in positions which fulfill the requirements of the NSNP, pertaining to the skill level.
• Graduates must have the required skills, qualifications, and training for the job.
• They must have the intention and ability to settle in Nova Scotia, permanently.
• They must posses the adequate settlement supports.
• They must fulfill the criteria pertaining to age, language proficiency and education set for the International Graduate Stream.

To more about this stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, contact an Immigration and Visa Consultant!