Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is the popular immigration program of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The candidates willing to immigrate to Nova Scotia, through NSNP can apply in any of the below NSNP streams, i.e.
The people applying under this stream must be registered in federal express entry system. The candidates, who meets the criteria of the this stream can apply directly to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). There are two sub-categories under Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream, i.e.
Under this category, an applicant requires having a LMIA approved skilled job offer (in NOC- 0, A, B occupation) from Nova Scotia.
Under this category, candidates require having full time skilled work experience of minimum one year or equal amount in part time in any of the targeted occupations in the new Nova Scotia Occupation List.
As an applicant of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry, you:
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The key selection factors of this stream are:
Selection Factors
An applicant must obtain a minimum 67 out of 100 points on a point grid based on his/her age, language ability, education, work experience, adaptability, as well as the, skilled employment offer from a Nova Scotia-based employer (if applicable).
Selection factor | Points |
Age | Maximum 12 points |
Education | Maximum 25 points |
Work experience | Maximum 15 points |
Ability in English and/or French | Maximum 28 points |
Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
Arranged employment in Nova Scotia | Maximum 10 points |
Total | Maximum 100 points |
Qualifying Marks | 67 Points |
This stream is basically for those candidates, who have worked at least for one year under a Nova Scotia employer. Candidates applying under this stream must be registered in federal express entry system. The registered candidates can apply directly to Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) to this stream.
Under this stream, Nova Scotia employers hire those overseas workers and international graduates, who have skills and experience matching the shortage occupations in the province. The international students, mostly apply under this stream. This stream is further divided into three sub-categories, i.e.
This stream is designed for recent graduates from Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions, who have already begun or purchased a business in the province. This stream is based on Expression of Interest (EOI) system
The Entrepreneur Stream has been designed to lure individuals, who wish to start or obtain a business and settle on a permanent basis in the province of Nova Scotia. The stream is open for experienced business owners and senior business managers willing to stay in Nova Scotia. Frequently asked questions Nova Scotia FAQs
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