East coast provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have both opened Express Entry Immigration Selection System which offers six month duration for application process. None of these immigration programs need a job offer from a Canadian employer and application can be submitted without any arrange of employment.
However, candidates must keep in mind that they must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the following programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream
This program is based on EOI submission. Candidates who want to apply under New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form within the first 15 days of each month.
These forms will be evaluated and a score will be assigned to each. And the highest scored candidates will receive an invitation to apply for New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum required point for this program will be 67 out of 100.
Selection factors are:
- Language ability in English and/or French
- Level of education
- Work experience
- Age
- Job offer
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Eligibility requirements of Nova Scotia Experience – Express Entry program are listed below:
- Age
- Work experience
- Previous work Experience in Nova Scotia
- Education
- Language ability in English and/or French
- Adaptability & intention to settle
