How many CRS points is a Nova Scotia nomination worth?

A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score, which puts you above every cutoff IRCC has ever set in a provincial-nominee round.

Can you apply to a Nova Scotia stream without a job offer?

Yes — Nova Scotia Nominee Program — Labour Market Priorities does not require one, though other conditions apply.

What CRS score do PNP rounds cut off at?

Provincial-nominee rounds cut off far higher than general ones because everyone in them already has the 600-point nomination. The most recent, on 4 August 2026, cut off at CRS 768.

Provincial Nominee Program

Nova Scotia PNP streams

A nomination from Nova Scotia adds 600 points to your CRS — more than every other factor on the grid combined.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program — Labour Market Priorities

Express Entry aligned · No job offer required

Typical threshold: Varies enormously by draw; some have reached the low 300s

· Nova Scotia draws directly from the Express Entry pool for specific occupations or French ability.
· No job offer required, but draws are infrequent and narrow.

Official stream page and current intake status

Common questions

How many CRS points is a Nova Scotia nomination worth?: A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score, which puts you above every cutoff IRCC has ever set in a provincial-nominee round.
Can you apply to a Nova Scotia stream without a job offer?: Yes — Nova Scotia Nominee Program — Labour Market Priorities does not require one, though other conditions apply.
What CRS score do PNP rounds cut off at?: Provincial-nominee rounds cut off far higher than general ones because everyone in them already has the 600-point nomination. The most recent, on 4 August 2026, cut off at CRS 768.

Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. This page was last checked on 2026-08-10 — confirm intake status with the province before acting.

Source: Nova Scotia Nominee Program — Labour Market Priorities. Data current as of 2026-08-10. Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm with the province before acting.