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    Nova Scotia PNP 67 Points Calculator

    Nova Scotia PNP has an enhanced stream – Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry Stream that allows the province to nominate skilled immigrants from the express entry pool to live in the province as a permanent resident.

    Through the NSNP, potential immigrants who have the skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia can be nominated to immigrate. Following are the immigration streams under NSNP:

     

    • Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream
    • Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream
    • Skilled Worker Stream

    Nova Scotia PNP Points Calculator

    To become eligible for Nova Scotia PNP, the minimum points required is 67 points out of 100. These points are calculated based on the factors such as age, work experience, language proficiency, etc.

    Selection factors for Nova Scotia PNP are:

    Factors Maximum Points Awarded
    Education 25
    Work Experience 15
    Language Proficiency 28
    Adaptability 10
    Age 12
    Arranged Employment 10

    Factor 1: Education

    Level of Education Points
    Doctoral level 25
    Master’s level or professional degree 23
    Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential 22
    Three-year or longer post-secondary credential 21
    Two-year post-secondary credential 19
    One-year post-secondary credential 15
    Secondary school 5

    Factor 2: Language Skills

    Proficiency Level Points
    First Official Language
    Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Intermediate IELTS 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 4 / ability
    Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing High intermediate
    IELTS 6.5 / 7.5 / 6.5/6.5
    5 / ability
    Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Advanced
    IELTS 7.0 / 8.0 / 7.0 / 7.0
    6 / ability
    Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4)
    IELTS 4.0 / 4.5 / 3.5 / 5.0
    5
    Maximum 24
    Second Official Language
    Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities
    4
    24
    Maximum
    Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
    4

    Factor 3: Work Experience

    Work Experience Points
    1 year (Minimum threshold) 9
    2-3 years 11
    4-5 years 13
    6 years or more 15

    Factor 4: Age

    Age of Applicant Points
    18 – 35 12
    36 11
    37 10
    38 9
    39 8
    40 7
    41 6
    42 5
    43 4
    44 3
    45 2
    46 1
    47 and over 0

    Factor 5: Arranged Employment

    The Applicant And Points
    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
    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 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
    does not hold a valid work permit and is not otherwise authorized to work in Canada.
    • 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
    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

    Factor 6: Adaptability

    Adaptability Points
    PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0, A, B) 10
    A previous study in Canada 5
    A previous study in Canada  accompanying spouse/partner 5
    Previous work in Canada  accompanying spouse/partner 5
    Arranged employment in Canada 5
    Relative in Canada 18 years or older 5
    Language ability CLB 4 or above  accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/ 4.5/ 3.5/ 4.0) 5

    Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination get 600 CRS points, effectively guaranteeing an ITA for Canada PR Visa to the IRCC in the next express entry draw.

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