The province of Nova Scotia, located in the southeastern part of Canada, consists of the Nova Scotia Peninsula and Cape Breton Island. It has an area of 55,491 square kilometers and is one of the "Atlantic Provinces" commonly referred to as the "Maritime Provinces." Nova Scotia has a pleasant climate throughout the four seasons and is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the world, as recognized by various geographical magazines. Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities (NSNP LMNP) The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities (NSNP LMNP) is a category within the federal Express Entry system that selects applicants who meet the province's labor market needs. Only applicants who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration can proceed with the nomination application. This category was established to flexibly meet the complex labor market demands of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry (NSNP Category B) The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry category (NSNP Category B) aims to assist Nova Scotia employers in recruiting foreign workers and recent graduates whose skills are in demand in the province. Employers need to demonstrate that there are no qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the job vacancies in the local labor market. Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (NSNP Category C) The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry category (NSNP Category C) is primarily for individuals who already have at least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia. Physician Stream - Labour Market Priorities (NSNP Physician Stream) The Physician Stream - Labour Market Priorities (NSNP Physician Stream) selects eligible candidates through the federal Express Entry system. Only candidates approved by the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre and who receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration can apply. This stream is for individuals in NOC 3112 (General Practitioners and Family Physicians) and NOC 3111 (Specialist Physicians) occupations. Occupations in Demand (NSNP Category D) The Occupations in Demand category (NSNP Category D) targets specific C-level occupations that are in high demand in the Nova Scotia labor market. The immigration office determines the occupations in demand based on labor market information, and the list of eligible occupations may change. Currently, this category is a three-year pilot program. International Graduates in Demand (NSNP International Graduate Stream) Nova Scotia introduced a new immigration category in May 2021 called the International Graduates in Demand stream (NSNP International Graduate Stream). This category is designed for international students whose skills and qualifications align with the recent in-demand occupations in Nova Scotia. The list of occupations in demand may change, and the candidate pool for this category will also vary accordingly. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will provide updates on this immigration category, including any changes to the list of occupations in demand, on the NSOI website.