Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry | Nova Scotia PNP

Experience: Express Entry

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry is a stream of the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that targets individuals who have already worked and lived in Nova Scotia. This stream is specifically designed for candidates who have gained valuable work experience in the province and have demonstrated their ability to integrate into the local community. To be eligible for this stream, candidates must have at least one year of full-time work experience in Nova Scotia, in a skilled occupation that is in demand in the province. They must also have completed their education or training while living in Nova Scotia and have valid language test results in English or French.

The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream is aligned with the federal government’s Express Entry system, which is an online system that manages applications for permanent residence in Canada. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements of the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream can apply through the Express Entry system and receive an additional 600 points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which significantly increases their chances of being selected in the federal government’s draw for permanent residence.

Eligibility Requirements

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Work experience	You have a total of 1,560 hours of work experience in Nova Scotia in the 3 years before you submit your application. This work experience can be one of the following: Full-time: 30 hours per week for 12 months at one or more jobs Part-time: 15 hours per week for 24 months Your work experience does NOT include any of the following: work done when you were self-employed work done while you were a full-time student co-op work terms unpaid internships volunteer work Your work experience meets the criteria described in NOC 2021 for categories 0, 1, 2, or 3. During your work experience, you did at least 51% of the main duties described in NOC 2021. You were authorized to work in Canada when you gained your work experience. You are between the ages of 21 and 55. You have proof that you graduated from high school or a post-secondary institution in Canada or abroad. You have proof that you meet our requirements for communicating in English or French. You intend to live in Nova Scotia. You can show that you will be able to support yourself and your family.
Language	CLB 7 NOC 0 or 1, CLB 5 for NOC 2, 3
Education	High school or above
Age	Between the ages of 21 and 55.
Connection to NS	Work Experience in NS

How to Apply

Candidates can apply for Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream through the online portal. Applicants are able to apply for this stream at any time. Candidates who are chosen will be nominated by Nova Scotia and awarded 600 additional points for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, ensuring that they will be offered an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.