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Am I Eligible for PNP with Line Cook Experience in Nova Scotia?

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yatrikatdal

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I worked as a line cook in Nova Scotia, starting January 2023 while on a study permit. I’ve been on a work permit since May 2024. I’ve accumulated over 1560 hours, including my part-time work during my study permit. I know PNP for the food industry is currently paused, but when it resumes, will I qualify under the skilled worker stream?

Recently, an immigration consultant mentioned I could count my study permit work experience and even work as a line cook in a different industry (like a college) to apply for PNP in just one month.

I’m a bit confused and need help verifying this information. Any guidance or helpful resources would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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yatrikatdal said:
I worked as a line cook in Nova Scotia, starting January 2023 while on a study permit. I’ve been on a work permit since May 2024. I’ve accumulated over 1560 hours, including my part-time work during my study permit. I know PNP for the food industry is currently paused, but when it resumes, will I qualify?

Recently, an immigration consultant mentioned I could count my study permit work experience and even work as a line cook in a different industry (like a college) to apply for PNP in just one month.

I’m a bit confused and need help verifying this information. Any guidance or helpful resources would be greatly appreciated.
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Which Nova Scotia stream? Is your employer designated and willing to support your nomination?
 
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yatrikatdal

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May 1, 2024
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To be honest I had no idea there are 10 pathways under NSNP Skilled worker stream as well. My NOC code is 63220 (TEER 3) as a line cook. And I believed gaining one year experience under any employer qualifies me for PNP. Am i getting something wrong?
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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yatrikatdal said:
To be honest I had no idea there are 10 pathways under NSNP Skilled worker stream as well. My NOC code is 63220 (TEER 3) as a line cook. And I believed gaining one year experience under any employer qualifies me for PNP. Am i getting something wrong?
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Is your employer designated, eligible and willing to support the nomination. Go on the NS PNP site and read the requirements for each pathway.
 
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yatrikatdal

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May 1, 2024
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Yes they are designated to support PNPs and also they have supported a couple employees earlier. Additionally, they are designated under the Atlantic immigration program but they are not willing to give me AIP, they said yes for PNP only.
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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yatrikatdal said:
Yes they are designated to support PNPs and also they have supported a couple employees earlier. Additionally, they are designated under the Atlantic immigration program but they are not willing to give me AIP, they said yes for PNP only.
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Ok. So read through the NS requirements and see if you are eligible. I can’t tell you that by just knowing that you are a line cook. There are other requirements. PR through PNPs are not easy and based on quotas and NOCs.
 
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