Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia uses the federal government's Express Entry immigration selection system in order to select candidates for this stream.
- Opportunity Occupations
Minimum Requirements
- Have a foreign diploma, certificate, or credential and its educational credential equivalency assessment by a designated body or a Canadian educational credential;
- Have one year of full-time, or part-time equivalent, paid work experience in the last 10 years in an NOC Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B occupation; and
- Meet the minimum language proficiency threshold – currently Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four language components (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in either English or French demonstrated by language test results from a designated agency: IELTS (General Training Test only) for english; CELPIP (General test only) for english; or TEF for french.
Selection Factors
Selection factor | Points |
---|---|
Education | Maximum 25 points |
Ability in English and/or French | Maximum 28 points |
Work experience | Maximum 15 points |
Age | Maximum 12 points |
Arranged employment in Nova Scotia | Maximum 10 points |
Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
Total | Maximum 100 points |
Pass mark: | 67 Points |
Factor 1: Education
Education | Points |
---|---|
Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
University-level credential at the Master’s level OR an entry-to-practice professional degree | 23 |
Two or more post-secondary credentials (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 |
Post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer | 21 |
Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 |
One-year post-secondary credential | 15 |
Secondary school education credential (also called high school) | 5 |
Less than secondary school | Ineligible |
Factor 2: Ability in English and/or French
- English:
- CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (General test only)
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System (General Training test only)
- French:
- TEF: Test d’évaluation de français
First official language | Points | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
CLB level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
CLB level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
5CLB level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Below CLB level 7 | Not eligible to apply |
Second official language | Points |
---|---|
At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities | 4 |
CLB 4 or less in any of the four abilities | 0 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
- At least one year (1,560 hours), full-time or an equal amount in part-time;
- Paid work (volunteer work and unpaid internships do not count);
- In the same occupation;
- Within the last 10 years before your application to NSOI and at application for permanent residence to CIC; and
- In NOC 2011 Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B.
Experience | Points |
---|---|
Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
1 year | 9 |
2-3 years | 11 |
4-5 years | 13 |
6 or more years | 15 |
Factor 4: Age
Age | Points |
---|---|
Younger than 22 | 0 |
22-35 | 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 older | 0 |
Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Nova Scotia
- for permanent full-time work in Nova Scotia; and
- in an occupation in Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B of NOC.
- have compensation in the form of salary and benefits package that meets Provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates;
- be a position which has a shortage of qualified permanent residents or Canadian citizens to fill the position; and
- not contravene any existing bargaining unit agreements or be in any employment disputes.
- The applicant is currently working in Canada on a work permit that was issued based on a positive Service Canada LMIA with respect to employment in an occupation listed in Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B of the NOC;
- the work permit is valid at the time the application for permanent residence is made;
- the applicant is currently working for an employer specified on the work permit; and
- the current employer has made an offer to employ the applicant on a full-time, non-seasonal, indeterminate basis in a NOC Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B occupation in Nova Scotia once a permanent resident visa, if any, is issued.
Factor 6: Adaptability
Adaptability | Points |
---|---|
Arranged employment (principal applicant only) You earned points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment. | 5 |
Your previous study in Nova Scotia You completed at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program of at least two years in duration) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and you must have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
Your spouse or common-law partner’s previous study in Nova Scotia Your spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program of at least two years in duration) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or common-law partner must have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
Your previous work in Nova Scotia You completed a minimum of one year of authorized, full-time work in Nova Scotia:
| 10 |
Your spouse or common-law partner’s previous work in Nova Scotia Your spouse or common-law partner completed a minimum of one year of authorized, full-time work in Nova Scotia. | 5 |
Relatives in Nova Scotia You or, if applicable, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Nova Scotia and is 18 years or older. Acceptable forms of relatives include:
| 5 |
Your spouse or common-law partner’s level of language proficiency Your spouse or common-law partner’s level of language proficiency in either English or French is at the CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). To receive these points, you must submit a copy of the language test results from a designated testing agency with your application. Results must not be more than two years old on the date that your application is received. | 5 |
Interview
When Not To Apply
- not a citizen of or hold a passport or other documentation permitting him or her to legally reside in his or her currentcountry of residence;
- intending to work in an occupation that is a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level C or D;
- a grand-parent, parent, spouse, common-law or conjugal partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada, an applicant under humanitarian and compassionate grounds, a refugee claimant or a failed refugee claimant;
- in Canada illegally, under a removal order, or are prohibited from entering or being in Canada;
- not legally present in his or her country of residence;
- an international student who is currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution;
- an international graduate who has studied in Canada, whose studies have been sponsored by an agency or government and who is contractually obligated to return to their country of origin;
- on a valid federal post-graduation work permit whose occupation falls under NOC skill level C or D;
- the spouse of an international student at a Canadian post-secondary institution who is not in his or her last academic year of studies;
- an individual with unresolved custody or child support disputes affecting any dependent;
- in a sales position that is based solely on commission for compensation;
- a seasonal, part-time or casual worker;
- an individual whose job is not based in Nova Scotia;
- a helper and/or labourer in construction, agriculture or primary resources sectors;
- an individual in Canada who is in the Caregiver Program;
- intending to start a business and/or be self-employed in Nova Scotia;
- a passive investor (individuals who intend to invest in a Nova Scotia business with very limited or no involvement in the day-to-day management of the business);
- unable to provide proof of required amount of funds.
Category 2: Opportunity Occupations
- performed the actions described in the lead statements for the occupation as set out in the occupational description of the NOC; and
- performed a substantial number of the main duties, including all of the essential duties, of the occupation as set out in the occupational description of NOC.
Occupation title | NOC | Skill level |
---|---|---|
Financial Auditors and Accountants | 1111 | A |
Financial and Investment Analysts | 1112 | A |
Human Resources Professionals | 1121 | A |
Purchasing Agents and Officers | 1225 | B |
Geoscientists and Oceanographers | 2113 | A |
Civil Engineers | 2131 | A |
Mechanical Engineers | 2132 | A |
Electrical and Electronic Engineers | 2133 | A |
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers | 2141 | A |
Computer Engineers | 2147 | A |
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants | 2171 | A |
Database Analysts and Data Administrators | 2172 | A |
Software Engineers | 2173 | A |
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers | 2174 | A |
Web Designers and Developers | 2175 | A |
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2231 | B |
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2232 | B |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2241 | B |
Drafting Technologists and Technicians | 2253 | B |
Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers | 2262 | B |
User Support Technicians | 2282 | B |
Registered Nurses | 3012 | A |
Physiotherapists | 3142 | A |
Occupational Therapists | 3143 | A |
Medical Laboratory Technologists | 3211 | B |
Licensed Practical Nurses | 3233 | B |
Psychologists | 4151 | A |
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors | 4153 | A |
Financial Sales Representatives | 6235 | B |
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