| Stream / Category | Type | Eligibility Focus | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities | Express Entry-aligned | Targeted draws for in-demand occupations | Skilled workers abroad |
| Labour Market Priorities for Physicians | Express Entry-aligned | Doctors with job offers in NS | Medical professionals |
| Skilled Worker Stream | Employer-driven | Job offer in NS; work experience | Employers filling positions |
| Occupations In Demand | Employer-driven | Specific TEER 4–5 roles | Semi-skilled workers |
| International Graduates in Demand | Employer-driven | Recent NS grads in healthcare & early childhood | Local graduates |
| Entrepreneur Stream | Business | Start/buy business; experience required | Entrepreneurs |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | Business | NS graduates operating a business | Student entrepreneurs |