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The following provincial nominee programsare available in Atlantic Canada:Nova Scotia Nominee Program (“NSNP”)At the time of writing the NSNP has threestreams:1. The Skilled Worker Stream acceptsapplications from individualssupported by a full-time permanentjob offer from an established NovaScotia employer. Applicants areassessed on education, language,work experience, adaptability andfinancial settlement support.2. The Family Business Worker Streamis designed for individuals who havea full-time permanent job offer froman established Nova Scotiacompany that is owned by a closerelative.3. The Regional Labour MarketDemand Stream does not requireapplicants to have a job offer from aNova Scotian employer; however,they must meet labour market needsby pursuing employment in an indemandoccupation in Nova Scotia.New Brunswick Provincial NomineeProgram (“NB PNP”)At the time of writing the NB PNP has onlyone active stream because applicants underthe Business Stream stopped beingaccepted as of September 6, 2013 untilfurther notice.1. The Skilled Worker Stream is forapplicants with either employer orfamily support. Both categoriesrequire applicants to have a full-timepermanent job offer from anestablished New Brunswickemployer. Applicants with employersupport must earn enough pointsunder five selection criteria to beeligible. Applicants with familysupport must have a job offer froman established New Brunswickbusiness operated by a close familyrelative.Newfoundland and Labrador ProvincialNominee Program (“NL PNP”)The NL PNP currently has two categories:2. The Skilled Worker category is forapplicants with a full-time permanentjob offer from an establishedNewfoundland and Labradoremployer. Applicants are assessedon various factors including workexperience, language, andsettlement ability.3. The International Graduate categoryis for international graduates of arecognized post-secondaryeducational institution in Canadawho have a full-time permanent joboffer from an establishedNewfoundland and Labradoremployer in their field of study.Applicants are eligible to apply forthis program within two years ofcompleting their studies.Prince Edward Island Provincial NomineeProgram (“PEI PNP”)The PEI PNP currently has two categories:1. The Labour Impact category isdivided into two streams, the SkilledBusiness Travel to Canada, Work Permits and Immigration Law 35