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Nova Scotia, a province in Canada, has its own points-based immigration system known as the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). The NSNP has several streams through which individuals can apply for nomination if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Here’s how the points system might work in Nova Scotia:

  1. Age: Points are typically awarded based on your age, with younger applicants receiving more points. For example, applicants aged 20-29 might receive the maximum points, and the points decrease as you get older.

  2. Education: Points are awarded based on your level of education. Higher degrees and diplomas from recognized institutions often result in more points.

  3. Work Experience: Points can be awarded for your work experience, with more points given for longer and more relevant work experience in your field.

  4. Language Proficiency: Points can be awarded based on your language skills, typically in English or French. You may need to provide language test results like IELTS or CELPIP.

  5. Connection to Nova Scotia: Some streams may award points for having a job offer in Nova Scotia, family connections in the province, or previous work or study experience in Nova Scotia.

  6. Adaptability: Points may be given for adaptability factors like having a spouse or common-law partner with Canadian work experience, or having studied in Canada.

  7. Job Offer: If you have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer, you may receive additional points.

Minimum Points Required For Nova Scotia PNP

The selection factors for Nova Scotia PNP are:

FactorPoints
EducationMaximum 25 Points
Ability in English and/or FrenchMaximum 28 Points
Work ExperienceMaximum 15 Points
AgeMaximum 12 Points
Arranged employment in Nova ScotiaMaximum 10 Points
AdaptabilityMaximum 10 Points
TotalMaximum 100 Points
Minimum Passing Points67 Points
Factor 1: Education
Level of EducationPoints
Doctoral level25
Master`s level or professional degree23
Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential22
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential21
Two-year post-secondary credential19
Secondary school5
One-year post-seondary credential15
Factor 2: Language Skills
ProficiencyLevelPoints
First Official Language  
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingIntermediate IELTS 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.04 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingHigh intermediate
IELTS 6.5 / 7.5 / 6.5/6.5
5 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingAdvanced
IELTS 7.0 / 8.0 / 7.0 / 7.0
6 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingSpouse/partner’s official language (CLB4)
IELTS 4.0 / 4.5 / 3.5 / 5.0
5
Maximum 24
Second Official Language  
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingCLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities
IELTS 5.0 / 5.0 / 4.0 / 5.0
4
Maximum 4
Factor 3: Work Experience
Work ExperiencePoints
1 year (Minimum threshold)9
2-3 years11
4-5 years13
6 years or more15
Factor 4: Age of Applicant
Age of ApplicantPoints
18 to 3512
3611
3710
389
398
407
416
425
434
443
452
461
47 and over0
Factor 5: Arranged Employment
The ApplicantAndPoints
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 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 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
  • 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
AdaptabilityPoints
PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0,A,B)10
Previous study in Canada5
Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner5
Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner5
Arranged employment in Canada5
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older5
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0)5

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