The scenic province of Nova Scotia offers a provincial program called NSPNP (Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Program) which accepts applications based on a point gradation system.
Any skilled individual with proficiency in factors such as age, education, experience and language abilities is welcomed by the province provided:
- Such applicant is scoring 67 points out of 100 on Nova Scotia’s Point assessment grid
- Such applicant is having a full-time, permanent Job offer letter (LMIA approved) from a Nova Scotian employer operating inside Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia’s Point Assessment grid gives points on the following factors:
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-seondary credential |
15 |
|
Secondary school |
5 |
Factor 2: Language Skills
| Proficiency | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
|
First Official Language |
Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 |
4 /ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/ Reading/Writing |
High intermediate |
5 /ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/ Reading/Writing |
Advanced |
6/ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/ Reading/Writing |
Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) |
5 |
|
Maximum |
|
24 |
|
Second Official Language |
|
|
|
Speaking/Listening/ Reading/Writing |
CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities |
4 |
|
Maximum |
|
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 to 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 |
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 residence application is made* and |
10 points |
|
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 |
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; |
10 |
Factor 6: Adaptability
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
|
PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0,A,B) |
10 |
|
Previous study in Canada |
5 |
|
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 |
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