How to use Nova Scotia’s PNP for Immigrating without a Job Offer

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There are a variety of reasons why Nova Scotia is a popular immigration location.

Nova Scotia is located on Canada’s east coast and is one of the country’s Maritime provinces. The province is noted for its breathtaking rocky landscapes, seascapes, and stunning wildness.

Nova Scotia’s economy has traditionally relied on its plentiful natural resources, particularly its fisheries. This is still true today, but the province’s economy has diversified since then. It is currently also sustained by trade, new technology, and tourism, which is powered by cruise ship passengers passing through Halifax’s port.

Nova Scotia has relied on immigration for years to deal with a demographic challenge brought on by an aging population and low birth rate. The province’s efforts to attract people have been successful, allowing the population to rise in recent years. In July, the province’s population was predicted to have hit a new high of 992,055. According to the Nova Scotia government, the increase is largely due to increased immigration into the province.

According to recent polls, Atlantic Canadians, including Nova Scotians, are among the most welcoming to immigrants, outnumbering the national average.

Canada’s major economic immigration streams are the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Express Entry.

Express Entry employs the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which awards points based on human capital variables like age, education, and language competency. While most Express Entry applicants do not require a job offer, having one adds 600 points to your application, increasing your chances of being called to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

The PNP in Canada is unique in that it is effectively a huge network of immigration streams, each with its own set of requirements.

The PNP was established in the 1990s to ensure a more equitable distribution of immigration benefits across the country. The initiative allows provinces and territories to create immigration streams that will assist them in identifying and attracting the economic immigrants they require. PNPs range from province to province, with each deciding its own nomination standards and the federal government setting its own allocation limits.

You must first obtain a nomination from the province or territory in order to move to Canada through a PNP.

At least one “improved” nomination stream, which is linked to the federal Express Entry system, is available in Canadian provinces and territories with a PNP. One of these is the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSPN).

Is It Possible to Immigrate to Nova Scotia Without a Job Offer?

CIC News has reported a number of Express Entry-linked PNPs that don’t require a job offer in the last four weeks, including ones run by Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Nova Scotia offers a variety of immigration options to suit a wide range of candidate profiles. The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream is one of these options for persons who want to migrate to the province but don’t have a work offer yet.

To be considered for a nomination in this category, you must:

have a valid Express Entry profile number;

specified in your Express Entry profile that you plan to relocate to Nova Scotia;

got a Letter of Interest from Nova Scotia;

meet the criteria in force at the time you receive the Nova Scotia Letter of Interest (these criteria vary depending on the invitation round);

meet the work experience requirements for the Express Entry stream for which you qualify (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class);

have the required supporting documents to demonstrate your work experience;

have proof of your immigration status in the country where you currently reside;

and be able to demonstrate that you have the financial means to support yourself and your family.

The first step is to ensure that you meet all of the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream’s eligibility requirements.

The next step is to create a profile for Express Entry. There are various advantages to creating an Express Entry Profile. If you fulfill the CRS standards, it not only allows Nova Scotia to select you from a pool of candidates under its provincial stream, but it also puts you in a position to get an Invitation to Apply directly from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under federal programs.

Once you’ve been accepted into the Express Entry pool, the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) may send you a Letter of Interest encouraging you to apply for a provincial nomination. You will have 60 days from the date you get this letter to submit your nomination application to the province.

You will receive your nomination certificate if your application is successful. Your nomination will be sent to the Express Entry system as well. Through the Express Entry procedure, you’ll have 30 days to accept your nomination.

Accepting the nomination will add 600 CRS points to your account. Obtaining the additional CRS points virtually ensures that you will be invited to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry round.

The nomination certificate is valid for six months from the date of issuing. During this time, you must apply for permanent residence at IRCC.

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