Nova Scotia PNP Calculator: Check Your NSNP Eligibility
Nova Scotia doesn't score candidates with points. Instead, this checker tests your situation against the published requirements of its 2026 worker streams and tells you exactly what's missing.
- Nova Scotia's 2026 stream rules
- 4 worker streams checked
- Free, no sign-up
- Answers stay on your device
The four Nova Scotia Nominee Program streams (from 18 February 2026)
| Stream | Who it's for | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | Workers with a Nova Scotia job offer | Full-time permanent job offer; 1 year of related experience (TEER 4–5: 6 months with the employer); CLB 5 for TEER 0–3, CLB 4 for TEER 4–5; high school; age 21–55; settlement funds. PGWP holders in TEER 5 jobs aren't eligible. |
| Skilled Worker: construction criteria | Construction workers | Job offer from a construction employer (NAICS 23) in a listed occupation, such as carpenters (72310) or electricians (72200); high school or a construction industry training program; otherwise as above. |
| Skilled Worker: physician criteria | Doctors | GPs and family physicians (31102) or specialists (31100, 31101) with an approved opportunity from the NSHA or IWK. |
| Nova Scotia Graduate | Recent Nova Scotia graduates | Graduated within 3 years from an eligible Nova Scotia institution (program of 30+ weeks, at least half in Nova Scotia); job offer in NOC 32102, 32124, 33102 or 42202 matching your studies; CLB 5; age 19–55; settlement funds. |
| Nova Scotia: Express Entry | Express Entry candidates working in Nova Scotia | 1 year of work in Nova Scotia in a TEER 0–3 job (PGWP work only if you graduated in Nova Scotia); CLB 7 for TEER 0–1, CLB 5 for TEER 2–3; high school; age 21–55; Express Entry profile. |
| Entrepreneur | Business owners | Separate business criteria, not covered by this checker. |
Sources: Live in Nova Scotia, NSNP update: four consolidated streams and the Skilled Worker, Nova Scotia Graduate and Nova Scotia: Express Entry stream pages, checked 24 October 2026.
How Nova Scotia selects candidates
You submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with your documents. Nova Scotia doesn't publish a points grid or draw scores. It selects from the pool according to its priorities, which in 2026 are previously published priority occupations, with international recruitment focused on healthcare, skilled trades and critical community services.
In July 2026, Nova Scotia announced a one-time expansion for active EOIs submitted on or before 30 June 2026, for people already working in the province with a work permit expiring in 2026 or earlier who meet one of these conditions:
- a TEER 0–4 job in a key sector, such as professional and scientific services, manufacturing, construction, health, natural resources, agriculture or transportation
- graduated from a Nova Scotia designated learning institution, in a TEER 0–5 job
- living outside the Halifax Regional Municipality, in a TEER 0–5 job
- a TEER 0–2 sales and service job paying at least $20 an hour
- any job paying at least $27 an hour
Source: Live in Nova Scotia, 2026 selection priorities (14 July 2026).
Nova Scotia and Express Entry
A nomination through Nova Scotia: Express Entry adds 600 points to your CRS score. See what it does to your score in the CRS calculator. Need to check your language level first? Use the CLB calculator.
Comparing provinces that do use points? Try the Alberta, BC PNP, Manitoba and Ontario calculators.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nova Scotia have a points system?
No published one. You submit an Expression of Interest, and Nova Scotia selects candidates from the pool based on its priorities. Any website showing a "Nova Scotia points score" is guessing. This checker only uses the published minimum requirements.
What are the Nova Scotia PNP streams in 2026?
Since 18 February 2026 there are four - Nova Scotia Graduate, Skilled Worker (with construction and physician criteria), Entrepreneur (with international graduate criteria) and Nova Scotia - Express Entry. They replaced ten former streams. The Atlantic Immigration Program is separate.
Who does Nova Scotia prioritize in 2026?
Candidates in previously published priority occupations, with international recruitment focused on healthcare, skilled trades and occupations supporting critical community services. In July 2026 Nova Scotia also made a one-time expansion for active EOIs submitted by 30 June 2026 from people already working in the province.
Do I need a job offer for Nova Scotia?
For Skilled Worker and Nova Scotia Graduate, yes - a full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. Nova Scotia - Express Entry instead requires 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia in a TEER 0 to 3 job, plus an Express Entry profile.
How long do I have to apply for permanent residence after nomination?
For Skilled Worker nominees, Nova Scotia says to apply to IRCC within 12 months of receiving your nominee certificate.
Are there fees for the NSNP?
Yes. Nova Scotia announced application fees for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program starting 1 September 2026. Check the current amount on liveinnovascotia.com before you apply.