Atlantic Immigration Program Application Guide Changes

As of April 27, 2023

Nova Scotia Business Inc. has been renamed Invest Nova Scotia.

As of November 16, 2022

 We’re switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This
means that:
o The NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced
with a 6-category system representing the training, education, experience and
responsibilities (TEER) needed to work in an occupation.
o 4-digit occupation codes will become 5-digit codes
 No longer eligible:

NOC 2016 NOC 2021

6513 Food and beverage servers 65200 Food and beverage servers
6563 Pet groomers and animal care workers 65220 Pet groomers and animal care workers
6564 Other personal service occupations 65229 Other support occupations in personal
services
7451 Longshore workers 75100 Longshore workers
7452 Material handlers 75101 Material handlers
7513 Taxi and limousine drivers and 75200 Taxi and limousine drivers and
chauffeurs chauffeurs
7514 Delivery and courier service drivers 75201 Delivery service drivers and door-to-
door distributors
7533 Boat and cable ferry operators and 75210 Boat and cable ferry operators and
related occupations related occupations
8431 General farm workers 85100 Livestock labourers
8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers 85103 Nursery and greenhouse labourers
8442 Trappers and hunters 85104 Trappers and hunters
9445 Fabric, fur and leather cutters 95105 Labourers in textile processing and
cutting