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Once you are ready to immigrate to Nova Scotia, you have to apply to its Provincial Nominee Program, Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). The province is a perfect immigration destination for individuals who are looking for a vibrant and economically stable place. NSNP allows the entry of skilled immigrants with skills and experience as Permanent Residents in Nova Scotia through any of its immigration streams including,
As the name indicates, this immigration category is directly linked to the Federal Express Entry program to nominate skilled workers who can contribute to the growth of the economy of the province. It has two sub-categories – Category A and Category B, which help skilled labors around the world in finding better-paid jobs quickly in the province.
Category I: It is for professionals with a full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
Category II: It is for those immigration candidates who have at least 1 year of working experience preferably in Nova Scotia (but it can be anywhere) within the last 10 years.
As Nova Scotia Demand Express entry stream is linked to Federal Express Entry So it requires a minimum of 67 points out of 100 in the point assessment grid based on the six fundamental factors including, age, work experience, level of education, language proficiency, adaptability and arranged employment in Nova Scotia.
Age (in years) | Points |
18-35 | 12 |
36 | 11 |
37 | 10 |
38 | 09 |
39 | 08 |
40 | 07 |
41 | 06 |
42 | 05 |
43 | 04 |
44 | 03 |
45 | 02 |
46 | 01 |
Maximum points: 12
Level of education | Points |
University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal | 25 |
University degree at the Master’s level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal). Occupation related to the degree must be:
NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
23 |
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 21 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 19 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 15 |
Canadian high school diploma, or equal | 05 |
Maximum points: 25
Work Experience (in years) | Points |
1 year | 9 |
2-3 years | 11 |
4-5 years | 13 |
6 or more years | 15 |
1 year | 9 |
Maximum Points: 15
Your spouse or partner’s language level:
Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all 4 language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). To get these points, you must submit your spouse or common-law partner’s test results from an approved agency when you apply. The language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence. |
5 |
Your past studies in Canada
You completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week. You must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada
Your spouse or common-law partner completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or partner must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
Your past work in Canada
You did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada: In a job listed in Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). And, with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada.
|
10 |
Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
Your spouse or partner did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. |
5 |
Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 5 |
Maximum Points: 10
First official language: 24 points
CLB level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
CLB level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
CLB level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Below CLB level 7 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Second official Language: Maximum 04 Points
At least CLB level 5 in all four language abilities | 04 |
CLB 4 in any language ability | 00 |
Maximum points: 24 + 4 = 28
Factor 6: Arranged Employment
Applicant is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered “skilled” (NOC 0, A, or B level).
The work permit is valid when a permanent residency application is made* and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. *At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 |
Applicant is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement.
The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made* and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. *At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 |
Applicant holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios.
The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA |
10 |
Maximum Points: 10