For applicants who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently, the
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
("NSE:EE") is a great stream to apply
for permanent residence.
General Requirements
To qualify for NSE:EE, an applicant must be between 21 and 55
years old, have the required work experience, demonstrate they have
graduated high school or have the equivalent of a secondary school
education in Canada or abroad, prove they can communicate in French
or English, intend to live in Nova Scotia and demonstrate that they
can support themselves and their family.
Work Experience
An applicant must have one year of work experience in Nova
Scotia, or a total of 1,560 hours of work experience in the 3 years
before they submit the application. This could be 30 hours per week
for 12 months at one or more jobs, or 15 hours per week for 24
months.
