“Nova Scotia” means “New Scotland” which is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, including numerous bays and estuaries. It is one of the key provinces of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia, also known as the center of art and culture as well as famous for its high quality of life and low-cost living. The aspirant who intended to settle in the province through the Nova Scotia PNP; must have skills, education, work experience, and language ability as defined by the Government of Nova Scotia.
Eligibility Criteria for Nova Scotia PNP:
- The age limit is between 21 to 55 for the candidate.
- Minimum language ability required on the basis of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is CLB 5
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A or B is required.
- Applicant requires a passport or documents identifying you as a legal residence in the country
- Applicant has completed high school (at least 12th) equivalent to Canadian education, the post-secondary qualification or training must be completed in one academic year in length.
- The applicant should have minimum 2 years of experience in the field they are applying and have to demonstrate that you are financially established and want to live in Nova Scotia permanently.
Application Process For Nova Scotia PNP
- Fill the application form with the required documents attached to that application. The processing time required is three months or more
- After receiving your nominee certificate, a candidate can apply for Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for permanent residence within 6 months, CIC has all the rights to issue a Permanent Residence Visa.
- Candidate and dependent family have to pass the medical exam, police verification, an interview.
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FACTOR1: LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
FACTOR2: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| Education | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent | 25 |
| Master’s level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and 2.Licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 19 |
| One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 5 |
FACTOR3: WORK EXPERIENCE
| Duration of work experience | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
FACTOR4: AGE
| AGE (in years) | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 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 or Older | 0 |
FACTOR 5 : ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA
| IF | ANd | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit | A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer | 10 |
| Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under:- 1.An international agreement or 2.A federal-provincial agreement |
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer | 10 |
|
Applicant currently do not: · Have a work permit, or · Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa OR Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job; OR Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement |
The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA |
10 |
FACTOR 6 : ADAPTABILITY FOR NOVA SCOTIA PNP
| ADAPTABILITY FACTORs | Points awarded |
|---|---|
|
Arranged employment (principal applicant only) Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment |
5 |
|
Candidate’s previous study in Ontario Candidate completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s previous study in the province Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario |
5 |
|
Candidate’s Previous work in Ontario Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province: · In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A or B; and · With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s previous work in Ontario Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province |
5 |
|
Relatives in Ontario Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older |
5 |
|
Spouse or common-law partner’s language proficiency Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing) |
5 |
NOVA SCOTIA PNP OCCUPATION LIST 2022
| OCCUPATION IN-DEMAND LIST | NOC |
|---|---|
| Financial auditors and accountants | 1111 |
| Other financial officers | 1114 |
| Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1123 |
| Administrative assistants | 1241 |
| Accounting and related clerks | 1311 |
| Civil engineers | 2131 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 3012 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 3233 |
| College and other vocational instructors | 4021 |
| Paralegal and related occupations | 4211 |
| Social and community service workers | 4212 |