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Nova Scotia Immigration
Programs Priorities Chart

A one-page summary of the current NSNP and AIP priority sectors with NOC / TEER eligibility for both domestic and international applicants — sourced from Live in Nova Scotia and updated as the program shifts.

Summary · For info purposes only NS PNP & AIP Priority Sectors & NOC/TEER Eligibility

# Broad Category Dom. Int'l

—Physicians & French Speakers✓✓

3Health Occupations✓✓

7Trades, Transport & Equip.✓✓

2Natural & Applied Sciences✓✗

4Education, Law, Gov't✓✗

8Natural Resources, Agriculture✓✗

9Manufacturing & Utilities✓✗

1Business, Finance & Admin.T0–2✗

5Art, Culture, Recreation & SportT0–2✗

6Sales & Service OccupationsT0–2✗

AllTEER 5 Occupations✗✗

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A print-ready PDF summarizing the current NSNP and AIP priority sectors.

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Last updated May 11, 2026

Use it for

Quick eligibility triage

Glance at the chart before any deeper TEER analysis — confirm whether your candidate's category is on the priority list right now.

Pair it with

The TEER Match Tool

Once you've found the category, use the TEER Match Tool to confirm the exact NOC code from role details and compensation.

Keep current

Re-issued on every change

The chart is regenerated whenever Nova Scotia updates the priority sectors — bookmark this page and re-download monthly.

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