Nova Scotia PNP Points Calculator

Skilled Worker — requirements Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer NOC TEER category of the job Lowest Canadian Language Benchmark across your four abilities

TEER 0–3 need CLB 5; TEER 4–5 need CLB 4 and must provide test results even if your first language is English or French.

1 year of work experience related to the job (TEER 4–5: at least 6 months with this employer) Your age High school diploma Appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job Enough financial resources to settle in Nova Scotia You are NOT a Post-Graduate Work Permit holder working in a TEER 5 position

PGWP holders in TEER 5 positions are not eligible.

Skilled Worker — Construction — requirements Full-time permanent job offer in the construction sector (NAICS 23) in an eligible NOC

Eligible NOCs include 70010, 70011, 72011, 72014, 72020, 72102, 72106, 72200, 72201, 72310, 72320, 72401, 72402, 72500, 73100, 73102, 73110, 73200, 73400, 75101, 75110, 75119.

NOC TEER category of the job Lowest Canadian Language Benchmark across your four abilities

Test results are required even if your first language is English or French.

1 year of work experience related to the job Your age High school diploma OR completion of a construction-specific industry training program Enough financial resources to settle in Nova Scotia

Skilled Worker — Physician — requirements Approved opportunity from NSHA or IWK as NOC 31102 (family physician) or NOC 31100 / 31101 (specialist) The opportunity is on official NSHA or IWK letterhead Signed and dated by a person authorized to offer opportunities to physicians Signed and dated by you, accepting the opportunity Indicates eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia Indicates you are eligible to apply for privileges and credentials with NSHA and IWK

Nova Scotia Graduate — requirements Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a listed job category matching your field of study Your age High school diploma Completed a program at an eligible Nova Scotia designated learning institution within the last 3 years

At least 30 weeks long (24 weeks for NOC 33102), with at least 50% completed in Nova Scotia. NOC 32102/32124 require a diploma; NOC 33102 a certificate, diploma or degree; NOC 42202 a diploma or degree.

Certifications issued by Nova Scotia regulatory bodies required for the job Lowest Canadian Language Benchmark across your four abilities Enough financial resources to settle in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia: Express Entry — requirements At least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation

If claiming experience gained on a Post-Graduation Work Permit, you must have graduated from an institution located in Nova Scotia.

NOC TEER category of that work Lowest Canadian Language Benchmark across your four abilities

CLB 7 for TEER 0 and 1; CLB 5 for TEER 2 and 3.

Your age Canadian high school credential or equivalent You have a profile registered in IRCC’s Express Entry system

Nova Scotia: Express Entry — Physician — requirements Approved opportunity from NSHA or IWK as NOC 31102, 31100 or 31101 Signed Return for Service Agreement committing to live and work in Nova Scotia for at least 2 years Received a Letter of Interest from the NSNP within the Express Entry system You can submit your EOI within 30 calendar days of the Letter of Interest date You meet the minimum work experience of the Express Entry stream you qualified for Sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family, and to pay immigration and travel costs You have legal status in your current country of residence

Entrepreneur — requirements Your age You intend to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business Where will the business be located? Personal net worth (CAD)

$600,000 inside Halifax Regional Municipality, $400,000 outside.

Amount of your own money you can invest (CAD)

$150,000 inside Halifax Regional Municipality, $100,000 outside.

At least 3 years actively managing and owning a business (minimum 1/3 ownership), OR more than 5 years in a senior business management role Canadian Language Benchmark in all four abilities You will complete an online Expression of Interest

International Graduate Entrepreneur — requirements You intend to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business At least 1 year of continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (minimum 33.33% ownership) Completed a degree or diploma after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a Nova Scotia university or NSCC You hold a valid post-graduation work permit Canadian Language Benchmark in all four abilities You will complete an online Expression of Interest

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