Nova Scotia PNP Points Calculator 2020
What is Nova Scotia – (PNP) Provincial Nomination Program 2020
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) has been launched to increase immigration of skilled workers in the province of aspirant immigrants of other countries who are interested in moving to Canada who have the precise skills needed in the local provincial economy.
Nova Scotia PNP Point System
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 | ||
| 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 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0 | 5 |
| Maximum | 24 | |
| Second Official Language | ||
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0 | 4 |
| Maximum Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing | 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 |
| 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. | ||
| 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 |
| 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. | ||
| 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 |
| The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
