1. Nova Scotia PNP Demand: Express Entry
Came into effect as January 1,2015 it is one of the newest entry in the program. This stream is designed for highly skilled individuals that have a post-secondary education and other qualifications that will help them successfully settle in province.

In order to qualify for this stream, you must attain a score of 67/100 on a point grid measuring:
Education 25
Work experience 15
Language ability(English or French) 28
Adaptability 10
Age 12
Employment Prospects 10

There are total 26 occupations that are categorised under this stream. Candidate must have at least one-year full time experience within 5 years in any of the eligible occupations. Also keep in mind occupation-in-demand can be changed by Canadian federal government in any instance of time.
Candidate have to show their language proficiency in either English or French language in order to accept in the program. They must have to pass certain language examination that are recognised by the Canadian government. Candidate must have achieved a Canadian Language Benchmark(CLB) level 7 in all aspects of the examination (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

There are also two sub-categories in the express stream:
• First, where candidate have a pre-job offer from the eligible employers in Nova Scotia province. It must also be supported by Labor Market Impact Assessment.
• Second, candidate must have a minimum of one-year continuous full-time work experience in last five years in any of occupation in-demand.

Some things are also to be check and candidate must not apply if they are any one of the following:

• Not a citizen of the current country of residence.
• Intends to work in jobs that is lower than NOC Level C or D.
• Grand-parent, Spouse, Parent, common-law, or conjugal partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent residence.
• Applicant under humanitarian and compassionate ground, a refugee claimant, or a failed refugee claimant.
• Living in Canada illegally.
• Working in a sales position based on commission.
• Seasonal, part-time, or casual worker.
• Unable to provide proof of the amount of funds required for application.

2. Nova Scotia PNP Experience: Express Entry
This stream allows skilled candidates that have worked for Nova Scotia employer for more than 12 months to become a Permanent Canadian Resident. There are some conditions that are to be met by the applicant and they are as follows:

• Age must be between 21 and 55 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year full-time work experience in Nova Scotia within last 3 years.
• Gained the work experience with proper provincial work permits and authorisation.
• Must have graduated from a Canadian high school or university, or a recognised educational institution abroad.(requires ECA)
• CLB 7 for NOC 0 and A, CLB 5 for NOC B.
• Must have demonstrated intention to live in the province and become economically settled in the province.

Now those candidates that should not submit their application under this stream are as follow:

• Not a citizen of the current country of residence.
• Intends to work in jobs that is lower than NOC Level C or D.
• Grand-parent, Spouse, Parent, common-law, or conjugal partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent residence.
• Applicant under humanitarian and compassionate ground, a refugee claimant, or a failed refugee claimant.
• Living in Canada illegally.
• Working in a sales position based on commission.
• Seasonal, part-time, or casual worker.
• Unable to provide proof of the amount of funds required for application.
• Self-employer person or anyone intending to start a business in the province.
• Individual living under the Caregiver Program.

3. Skilled Worker Stream:
This stream is the second most common stream in Nova Scotia PNP Program. This program allows employers to recruit from highly skilled and qualified foreign workers that are in limited supply in the province. There are also sub-categories based on the skills of the immigrants:

• Skilled worker: This stream is for skilled individuals with experience in NOC level o, A or B qualified occupations. Highest priority is given to these highly skilled workers.
• Semi-Skilled workers: For individuals with experience in NOC level C classified occupations. All eligibility criteria must be met and candidate must have worked for Nova Scotia employer for minimum 6 months to be considered eligible.
• Low-Skilled workers: For individuals with experience in NOC level D classified occupations. Same as above, they should have worked for Nova Scotia employer for minimum 6 months.

For all the above workers, there are some requirements that they all should met and they are as follows:

• Proof of legal status if living in Canada.
• Age between 21 and 55 years.
• Full-time, permanent job offer form the province employers.
• Completed at least high school level of education.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Should meet language requirements.
• Intention to live in the province.

There are some conditions for the employers also and they are as follows:

• Permanently established in Nova Scotia.
• Must be in operation in province for 2 years.
• Offered a full-time, permanent job to applicant.
• Job location must be in the province.
• Demonstrated efforts for to find qualified Canadian citizens for job position.
• Job should meet salary and conditions set by Nova Scotia employment standards.

4. Family Business Worker Stream
This stream allows Nova Scotia employers the ability to recruit workers that are close relatives. They must have specific skill set that are difficult to find in Canadian citizens. Now, eligible relation in this stream are as follows:
• Son or Daughter
• Brother or Sister
• Niece or Nephew
• Uncle or Aunt
• Grandchild

Step or half relatives of same degree are also accepted in this program.

Now, the requirements that are to be met by the applicant are as follows:

• Legal status in country of residence.
• Permanent, full-time job offers from Nova Scotia business that belongs to the family member.
• Necessary education, training, qualification, and licensing/accreditation needed to perform the job.
• Appropriate work experience for the job.
• Intent to settle in the province.

Requirements to be met by the family business owner are as follows:

• Canadian citizens or permanent residence.
• Lived in Nova Scotia for two or more years.
• Own at least 33.3% of business.
• Maintain a financially viable business.
• Job must not contravene bargaining agreements or labor disputes.
• Applicant must contact a provincial certification organisation if the job requires certification.
• Family business owner may not provide an application under the Family Business Worker stream more than once every two year.

5. Entrepreneur Stream:
This stream is one of the proposed stream that is under consideration and under development. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration is currently conducting consultations for the proposed criteria that correlates the stream. The requirements so far are used to ensure that the applicant has a personal net worth of at least CDN $400,000 or that they will make a minimum equity investment of CDN $150,000. They will also be required to enter Canada on a two-year work permit to demonstrate their genuine intention in both living in and developing a business in Nova Scotia. All of these traits must be demonstrated before the applicant is nominated for the program.

Nova Scotia Nominee Provincial Nominee Program Benefits:
The Nova Scotia PNP Program is designed to ensure that good people immigrant to the Canadian province. It helps fast track the immigration and employment of skilled workers that are desperately needed in key industries and employment sectors. By integrating with the new Citizenship and Immigration Canada online system, Express Entry Nova Scotia offers a fast and efficient method for people to immigrate to the province.

In fact, this is how the program most benefits individuals. It quickens the Permanent Resident process by more than half. Oftentimes, the first step, being nominated to the Provincial Nominee Program takes as little as three months. After this, the applicant must apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a Permanent Resident Visa. This second step generally takes about six months after receiving the nominee certificate. With the new Nova Scotia PNP Express Entry integration, immigrating to Canada’s “ocean playground” is more efficient than ever before.

The 2018 NSNP uses an EOI draw system to select the best qualified candidates and invite them to apply. Prospective immigrants who obtain a Nova Scotia nomination will then have a much better opportunity to be selected to apply for Canadian Permanent Resident Visas. Whether you are interested in Halifax immigration(Halifax is capital of Nova Scotia) or you would like to settle in a more quiet setting such as the Annapolis Valley, the Provincial Nominee Program Nova Scotia may be perfect for you.