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7 Programs Foundin Permanent Residence

Express Entry

2026-02-15

Express Entry & Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Canada’s primary points-based system for Federal Skilled Workers, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.

Job Offer:Conditional / Optional

Language:Minimum CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French for FSW/CEC (TEER 0/1/2/3). CLB 5 for FST in speaking/listening and CLB 4 in reading/writing.

Experience:FSW: Minimum 1 year continuous paid skilled work (TEER 0, 1, 2, 3) inside or outside Canada in past 10 years. CEC: 1 year Canadian skilled experience in past 3 years.

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Express Entry

2026-02-15

French-Language & Category-Based Express Entry

Targeted Express Entry rounds for French-speakers outside Quebec with significantly lower CRS cut-offs.

Job Offer:No

Language:Minimum NCLC 7 in all four abilities (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) on TEF Canada or TCF Canada.

Experience:1 year of continuous skilled work experience meeting FSW, CEC, or FST requirements.

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Regional / Atlantic

2026-02-15

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Employer-driven pathway to permanent residence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and NL.

Job Offer:Yes

Language:CLB/NCLC 5 for TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 job offers. CLB/NCLC 4 for TEER 4 job offers.

Experience:1,560 hours worked in past 5 years (TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4). Exempt for Atlantic Canada international graduates with 2-year full-time study.

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Provincial Nominee

2026-02-12

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

Provincial immigration streams tailored to Nova Scotia’s economic needs, skilled workers, healthcare, and graduates.

Job Offer:Conditional / Optional

Language:CLB 5 for TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations; CLB 4 for TEER 4 and 5 occupations.

Experience:12 months continuous relevant work experience in past 5 years (or 1 year Nova Scotia experience for NS Experience stream).

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Provincial Nominee

2026-11-07

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

Provincial nomination pathways for New Brunswick workers, graduates, French-speaking applicants, and business owners.

Job Offer:Conditional / Optional

Language:CLB 4 for Skilled Worker and Business; CLB 7 for the Express Entry stream. French-language testing required for the Strategic Initiative stream.

Experience:Varies by stream — from six months with a supporting employer (Experience) to one year within the past 10 years (Express Entry).

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Study & Family

2026-02-12

Family & Spousal Sponsorship

Reunite with your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, or grandparents.

Job Offer:No

Language:No language test required for sponsored family members.

Experience:No work experience requirement.

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Regional / Atlantic

2026-02-15

Settlement & Preparing for Life in Nova Scotia

Practical guidance for newcomer orientation, housing, health cards, SIN, and community integration.

Job Offer:No

Language:Free language assessment & classes (LINC) available to PR holders.

Experience:N/A

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