{"product_id":"ns-pnp-worker-express-entry","title":"NSNP - (Worker) Express Entry","description":"\u003cp\u003e Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry is a stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), linked to IRCC's Express Entry system. This stream is for skilled workers who have at least one year of work experience in Nova Scotia and wish to settle permanently there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote regarding application acceptance: As of 12:00 PM ADT, April 17, 2024, NSNP has a large backlog of applications in the Accommodation and Food Services sector and is temporarily suspending applications for this sector while processing the remaining applications. (Based on the information you provided)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 1) What does “EOI” mean in this program?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eApplications submitted to the NSNP are considered Expressions of Interest (EOI) and are included in the EOI pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Nova Scotia will periodically select a number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to process based on factors such as provincial priority, remaining quota, the number of EOIs in the pool, and program integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You will only receive confirmation that your application has been selected for processing and moved to the next step; being selected for processing does not mean your application has been approved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 2) Main conditions for submission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You should consider applying if you meet all of the following criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWork experience in Nova Scotia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e I have a total of 1,560 hours of work experience in Nova Scotia in the 3 years prior to the application date:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Full-time: 30 hours\/week for 12 months (can be at one or more jobs), or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Part-time: 15 hours\/week for 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Experience is not counted if it is:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eself-employed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e I did this while I was a full-time student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e co-op work terms,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e unpaid internship,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e volunteer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOccupational groups (NOC\/TEER)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Experience must fall under NOC 2021 TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e During your employment, you must complete at least 51% of the main duties assigned to you by the NOC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge, employment status, education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 21–55 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Once you gain experience, you will be allowed to work legally in Canada (for example, with a work permit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Must have a high school diploma or post-secondary education certificate (from within or outside Canada).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForeign language (test results must be submitted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You must submit the results of one of the accepted tests, even if your native language is English or French: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General, PTE Core, TEF Canada, TCF Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e TEER 0–1: minimum 7 goals per club\/NCLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e TEER 2–3: Minimum Club\/National Team 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eThe exam results must be within 2 years of the submission date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinances \u0026amp; Intentions to Settle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Demonstrate the ability to support yourself and your family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Expressing an intention to live permanently in Nova Scotia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 3) Cases \u003cstrong\u003ewhere submission is not recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You should not apply if you fall into any of the \"Do NOT apply\" situations, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Your eligibility depends on the PGWP experience gained from studying outside of Nova Scotia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You plan to work in NOC TEER 4 or 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You are a student at a post-secondary institution in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You have received a nomination\/endorsement (NSNP or AIP) within the last 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e There have been misrepresentation issues in the last 5 years, a removal order is pending, or other situations listed in the guidelines exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 4) Application process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Create an Express Entry profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCreate an Express Entry profile on the IRCC system to receive:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Express Entry profile top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Job seeker validation code\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: Submit your NSNP application – Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Submit online and complete eNSNP Form 100 with the required documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e On the form, you must state your intention to settle in Nova Scotia in your own words (do not copy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStep 3: NSNP evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e It may take 3 months or more; an in-person interview may be required in Nova Scotia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The officer did not provide information on the case status over the phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStep 4: Results - Nomination or Refusal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e If nominated: the nomination certificate expires at the end of the month one year after the nomination date; you must accept the nomination in Express Entry within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e If rejected: the decision is final, no appeals allowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStep 5: Submit PR to IRCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eAfter your nomination is accepted, IRCC sends you an Invitation to Apply, and you have 60 days to submit your PR application through your IRCC account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSteps 6-7: IRCC reviews your application and notifies you when you receive your Permanent Residency (PR).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Once you have PR, you need to contact the NSNP within 30 days of arriving in Nova Scotia and submit the requested information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 5) Documents that usually need to be prepared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e According to the instructions, you need to prepare the following documents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Work experience: work permit, contract, pay stubs, reference letters (according to the requirements).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Education: qualifications + (if studied outside Canada) ECA as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Language: valid test result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Family \u0026amp; 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