Nova Scotia PNP 67 Points Calculator

Nova Scotia PNP has an enhanced stream – Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry Stream that allows the province to nominate skilled immigrants from the express entry pool to live in the province as a permanent resident.

Through the NSNP, potential immigrants who have the skills and experience targeted by Nova Scotia can be nominated to immigrate. Following are the immigration streams under NSNP:

  • Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream

  • Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream

  • Skilled Worker Stream


Nova Scotia PNP Points Calculator

To become eligible for Nova Scotia PNP, the minimum points required is 67 points out of 100. These points are calculated based on the factors such as age, work experience, language proficiency, etc.

Selection factors for Nova Scotia PNP are:

Factors Maximum Points Awarded
Education 25
Work Experience 15
Language Proficiency 28
Adaptability 10
Age 12
Arranged Employment 10

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-secondary credential 15
Secondary school 5

Factor 2: Language Skills

Proficiency Level Points
First Official Language
Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Intermediate IELTS 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 4 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing High intermediate IELTS 6.5 / 7.5 / 6.5/6.5 5 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Advanced IELTS 7.0 / 8.0 / 7.0 / 7.0 6 / ability
Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0 / 4.5 / 3.5 / 5.0 5
Maximum 24
Second Official Language
Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities 4 24
Maximum Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing 4

Factor 3: Work Experience

Proficiency Level
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 – 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
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 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
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

Adaptability Points
PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0, A, B) 10
A previous study in Canada 5
A 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

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination get 600 CRS points, effectively guaranteeing an ITA for Canada PR Visa to the IRCC in the next express entry draw.

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