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Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Regional Labour Market Demand Stream Application Guide
Contents
Introduction
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Eligibility Criteria for the Principal Applicant
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When Not to Apply
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Application and Assessment Process
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Appendix 1 Forms and Supporting Documents Checklist
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Appendix 2 Forms and Supporting Documents Reference Sheet
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Appendix 3 Employment and Settlement Plan
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Introduction This guide explains how you can apply to the Nova
Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) through the Regional Labour Market
Demand stream to be nominated for permanent residence. The NSNP is
an immigration recruitment and selection program that allows the
Government of Nova Scotia to nominate to the Canadian government
individuals who can meet provincial labour market and economic
needs and who intend to establish themselves in Nova Scotia. A
Nominee, along with his or her spouse and dependents, approved
under this program may become permanent residents of Canada
following approval by the Canadian government. This stream is part
of an economic immigration program, and is not intended to be used
for family reunification, protected persons, or humanitarian or
compassionate reasons. The Regional Labour Market Demand stream is
aimed at selecting individuals who meet the labour market needs,
are destined to join the labour market with a full-time and
permanent position, and wish to live in the Province of Nova Scotia
permanently. Required Levels of Approval Applications under the
Regional Labour Market Demand stream require two levels of approval
before permanent residents status can be obtained. Level 1: Nova
Scotia Nominee Program If you meet all of the eligibility criteria,
you are eligible to apply to the Nominee Program by submitting a
complete application package. The processing time for completed
applications eligible for consideration can take up to one month or
more depending on the volume of applications received and the time
required for verifications of documents included in the
application. Nomination under the NSNP is at the sole discretion of
the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Level 2: Citizenship and
Immigration Canada If you are nominated by the Province of Nova
Scotia, you may then apply for a permanent resident visa to the
Government of Canada, through Citizenship and Immigration Canada
(CIC), as a Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee. Your letter of
nomination will contain important information about the federal
process. In some cases, you may be asked to go for an interview.
You, your spouse and dependents must meet requirements for medical,
security and criminal admissibility to CICs satisfaction. CIC has
the final authority to issue a permanent resident visa, thus there
is no guarantee that CIC will approve your permanent resident
application even if you are nominated by Nova Scotia.
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Fees There is no provincial application fee under the NSNP. You
must, however, pay all the required Government of Canada
immigration fees when you submit your file to CIC. Disclaimer There
is no deadline for applying to the NSNP. However, program criteria
may change without notice and your application will be assessed
according to the criteria in place at the time the Nova Scotia
Office of Immigration receives your complete application. The Nova
Scotia Office of Immigration will only nominate applicants who have
the best ability to attach to the local labour market. Attaching to
the labour market, however, is the responsibility of the applicant.
Nomination by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration does not
guarantee that an applicant will secure employment in the
community. Applicants are encouraged to check our website for the
most up-to-date eligibility criteria and forms. Visit
www.novascotiaimmigration.ca. Eligibility Criteria for the
Principal Applicant Applicants eligible for nomination must meet
all of the eligibility criteria below and not meet any of the
situations under the When Not to Apply section. Further information
on eligibility criteria can be found in subsequent sections of this
document (as identified below) and Appendix 2: Forms and Supporting
Documents Reference Sheet.
You are between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time the Nova
Scotia Office of Immigration receives your complete
application;
You have achieved a minimum language standard on the Canadian
Language Benchmark (CLB) scale or Niveaux de comptence linguistique
canadiens (NCLC) of at least CLB/NCLC Level 5 (see below in Further
Information on Language Standards and Testing);
Your intended occupation is a National Occupational
Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B and there is demonstrated
demand for this occupation in the regional labour market in the
community in which you intend to live (see below in Further
Information on Occupations and Assessing a Regions Labour Market
Needs);
You are a citizen of or hold a passport or other documentation
permitting you to legally reside in your current country of
residence;
You have the required amount of funds (see below in Further
Information on Required Funds);
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You have completed the equivalent of a Canadian high school
diploma with a minimum of twelve (12) years of education and/or
training from a recognized educational institution AND you have
completed and received a degree, diploma or certificate from a
recognized post-secondary educational institution or training
program. The post-secondary education or training program must have
been at least one academic year in length.
You have at least two (2) years of continuous full-time work
experience within the last five (5) years, in a field of work
related to your intended occupation in Nova Scotia;
You can demonstrate that you will become economically
established in Nova Scotia and that you intend to live in the
province permanently;
You have completed an Employment and Settlement Plan which
outlines your potential economic, labour market and social
contributions to the community;
Interview:
If required, you are able to attend an in-person interview in
Nova Scotia. Please note: You will be notified if such an interview
is required.
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Further Information on Language Standards and Testing If your
first language is not English or French, the Nova Scotia Office of
Immigration requires all applicants in the Regional Labour Market
Demand stream to submit written proof, explanation or language
testing results demonstrating that a minimum standard of CLB/NCLC
Level 5 has been met, which consists of meeting the minimum levels
for each competency listed below. Written proof or explanation may
be verified by one or more of the following:
Educational transcripts or other documentation indicating
English or French as the principal language of instruction.
Employment history and references indicating English or French
as the principal language of communication.
Language tests must not be more than two years old at the time
the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration receives your complete
application. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will only
consider results from the following designated testing
agencies:
the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
General Training;
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information.aspx
the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
(CELPIP-General);
http://www.celpiptest.ca/for-test-takers/regisration-information;
and
the Test dvaluation de franais (TEF);
http://www.francais.ccip.fr/etudiant.
CLB Level Listening Reading Writing Speaking 5 IELTS test
results for each ability
5 4 5 5 CELPIP test results for each ability
3L 3L 3L 3L
TEF test results for each ability
180 150 225 225
Please note: An officer may request a language test at any time
during the assessment period.
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Further Information on Occupations and Assessing a Regions
Labour Market Needs The NSNP uses the National Occupational
Classification 2011 (NOC) to classify jobs according to duties,
formal qualifications and experience specified by the industry. The
NOC helps determine whether a job meets the skill levels
established for skilled and semi-skilled occupations, and whether
the candidates qualifications and experience match the requirements
of the job. The NOC Matrix provides an overview of the entire
occupational classification structure based on skill levels and
skill types. For more information visit
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Matrix.aspx. The NSNP
will assess the labour market demand for your intended occupation
in the community/region in which you intend to live. In assessing
the labour market demand, the NSNP may consider the following:
labour market information provided by the Government of Canada and
the Government of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Occupation Projection
System (COPS) and other sources as necessary. The final decision
regarding labour market demand for your intended occupation rests
with the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. The Nova Scotia Office
of Immigration reserves both the right to consider only certain
types of jobs and occupations for nomination and to limit those
occupations which are eligible for the Regional Labour Market
Demand stream or to target specific occupations, groups of
occupations, occupations in specific industries or occupations in
specific sectors of the economy. As a Regional Labour Market Demand
applicant you do not need to have a formal job offer, but you must
declare an intended occupation for which you are qualified and have
work experience. This occupation must meet the labour market needs
of the community/region in which you intend to live. If you do have
a full-time and permanent job offer, please refer to the NSNP
Skilled Worker stream, which exists for this purpose. Please Note:
The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration is unable to nominate an
individual under the Regional Labour Market Demand stream on the
basis of their intention to start a business or invest in an
existing business in the Province or if self-employed. This stream
is exclusively for individuals who are destined for full time
employment in the Nova Scotia labour market. Individuals who intend
to work in an occupation classed at either Level C or D in the NOC
are not eligible for the Regional Labour Market Demand stream.
Further Information on Required Funds
You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself and
your dependents after you arrive in Nova Scotia. Funds must be in
your name alone or in the name of yourself and accompanying
dependents. You cannot borrow this money from an institution (e.g.
a bank) or from another person. You must be able to use this money
for settlement and to initially support the costs of living for you
and your family. The amount of money you need to support your
family is determined by the size of your family, as shown at the
table at the following link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp. This
table was developed for the Federal Skilled Worker program, but the
amounts also apply to the Nova Scotia Regional Labour Market Demand
stream.
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Further Information on Education
The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration reserves the right to
request that you have your education assessed by a third party,
such as the World Education Service (WES) or the International
Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS). You will be
notified by a nominee officer if such an assessment is
required.
Further Information on Employment and Settlement Plan All
applicants under the Regional Labour Market Demand stream are
required to complete an Employment and Settlement Plan. The
template for the Employment and Settlement Plan can be found in
Appendix 3: Employment and Settlement Plan of this document. The
Employment and Settlement Plan helps the officer determine your
plans for securing employment and settling in Nova Scotia. In
addition, this plan will strengthen your opportunity for success by
requiring you to think through many employment and settlement
issues before arriving in Nova Scotia.
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When Not to Apply
Do Not Apply for the Regional Labour Market Demand stream if you
are: eligible for any other stream in the NSNP;
intending to work in an occupation that is a National
Occupational Classification (NOC) level C or D;
a grand-parent, parent, spouse, common-law or conjugal partner
of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada, an
applicant under humanitarian and compassionate grounds, a refugee
claimant or a failed refugee claimant;
in Canada illegally, under a removal order, or are prohibited
from entering or being in Canada;
an international student who is currently in study at a Canadian
post-secondary institution;
an international graduate who has graduated from a Canadian
post-secondary institution and is eligible for the Canadian
Experience Class;
an international graduate who has a valid post-graduate work
permit in Canada;
an international students spouse, and your spouse is in study in
a Canadian post-secondary institution but is not in his/her last
academic year of studies;
an individual with unresolved custody or child support disputes
affecting any dependent;
an individual with a full-time permanent employment offer, a
seasonal, part-time or casual worker. Individuals with a full-time
permanent employment offer should apply under the NSNP Skilled
Worker stream;
in a sales position that is based solely on commission for
compensation;
a helper and/or labourer in construction, agriculture or primary
resources sectors;
a live-in caregiver;
intending to start a business and/or be self-employed in Nova
Scotia;
a passive investor (individuals who intend to invest in a Nova
Scotia business with very limited or no involvement in the
day-to-day management of the business).
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Application and Assessment Process If you meet all the
eligibility criteria, you can prepare and submit a complete
application package to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).
After submitting your application package, you must notify the
Office of Immigration of any changes in your status or eligibility
criteria for this stream. Please note: any misrepresentation in
your application package, no matter how small, is grounds for
refusal of your application. Step 1: Prepare and Submit your Nova
Scotia Nominee Program Application Package You must gather and
prepare all your application package materials. Appendix 1: Forms
and Supporting Documents Checklist and Appendix 2: Forms and
Supporting Documents Reference Sheet are developed to assist you in
preparing your NSNP application. Please read them and this guide
carefully and thoroughly. Helpful Hints:
Eligible family members to be included in your application are
called dependents and include: o Spouse (legal marriage) o
Common-law/conjugal partnership of at least one year o Dependent
children: daughters and sons, including children adopted before the
age of 18, who:
are under the age of 22 and do not have a spouse or common-law
partner; have been continuously enrolled as full-time students and
financially supported by
their parents since turning 22 (or from the date of becoming a
spouse or common-law partner if this happened before the age of
22); or
have substantially depended on the financial support of their
parents since before turning 22 and are unable to support
themselves due to a medical condition.
Supporting Documents o Where the documents are not in English or
in French, the principal applicant must submit a
photocopy of the original document and a photocopy of the
certified translation. Please Note: The Office of Immigration will
only accept translations prepared by certified translators.
Translators must be certified by a regulatory body and cannot be a
family member of the applicant or spouse, or common-law or conjugal
partner, or work for a paid consultant or representative who is
preparing the application. The applicant must also supply proof
from the translator describing their translation ability or
certification.
Use of a Representative o If you are using a paid immigration
representative to conduct business on your behalf with the
Province of Nova Scotia, that individual must be either: An
immigration consultant who is a member in good standing with the
Immigration
Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) (visit
http://www.iccrc-crcic.ca/home.cfm); OR
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a lawyer or paralegal who is a member in good standing of a
Canadian Law Society or a student-at-law under the supervision of a
recognized lawyer (visit
http://www.flsc.ca/en/canadas-law-societies/);OR
a notary public who is a member in good standing of the Chambre
des notaires du Qubec or a student-at-law under their supervision
(visit http://www.cdnq.org/).
WARNING: Payment to an individual who is not regulated as above
offers no legal opportunity for complaint and is strongly
discouraged by this office. The Office of Immigration will not deal
with non-regulated representatives.
Preparing your Applications
o When preparing your application package do not: send
double-sided copies, bind your application or put the pages in a
ring binder, enclose individual pages in plastic, envelopes or
folders, tie, sew, bolt, or glue the pages together, use multiple
staples on a page, send multiple copies of identical documents.
o When preparing your application package for submission to the
Office of Immigration include:
copies of CIC forms original NSNP forms and documents copies of
supporting documents
o When preparing your application package for submission to CIC
after being nominated by the Province include:
original CIC forms original signed Letter of Nomination copies
of NSNP forms and documents copies of supporting documents
o Photocopy all your completed forms and supporting documents
and keep these copies for your records.
Organize your completed forms and supporting documents according
to Appendix 1: Forms and Supporting Documents Checklist. It is your
responsibility to submit all requested documents. If documents are
missing, not signed, not translated by a certified translator, or
not clear, your application may not be assessed.
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Mail or drop off your complete application package to the Nova
Scotia Office of Immigration:
Nova Scotia Office of Immigration 1741 Brunswick St., Suite
110A
Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA B3J 2Y3 Tel: (902) 424-5230
Step 2: Nova Scotia Office of Immigration Assesses your
Application
A. Eligibility and completion check The Office of Immigration
will review your application to ensure that it is complete and
meets eligibility criteria before it is accepted for assessment. If
your application is not complete or if you do not meet basic
eligibility requirements, your application may be returned.
B. Assessment
The Office of Immigration will conduct a full review and
evaluation of your complete application. The Office of Immigration
will advise you in writing if an in-person interview is required.
If they are requested, the exploratory visit and in-person
interview are mandatory before the assessment of the application
will be completed.
C. Decision
The Office of Immigration will communicate the decision in
writing to you or your representative. This decision will be either
that you have been nominated or that you have been refused. All
decisions are final. There is no appeal process.
i. Nomination You will receive from the Office of Immigration an
email confirming that your
nomination has been issued. You will receive by mail an original
signed Letter of Nomination, plus a copy for your records. Please
note: Your nomination expires 6 months after issuance; and when
preparing your application package for submission to CIC, ensure
that you include the original signed Letter of Nomination.
The Office of Immigration will send proof of your nomination
directly to the CIC Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova
Scotia (Canada).
ii. Refusal If the application is being considered for refusal,
you or your representative will
receive an initial letter of Intent for Refusal from the Nova
Scotia Office of Immigration. The Intent for Refusal letter allows
you 30 days to submit additional information to be considered in
your application.
After 30 days, or earlier if sufficient documentation is
received, the file will be re-assessed, including any new
information submitted and a final decision made. This decision is
sent in writing. There is no appeal process. Nomination is at the
sole discretion of the Office of Immigration.
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program is only one means of applying
for permanent resident status in Canada. We encourage applicants to
explore alternative
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methods. To learn what they may be, visit the Citizenship and
Immigration Canada website: www.cic.gc.ca.
Please note: NSNP officers cannot divulge information over the
phone about whether or not your application has been nominated or
refused. You must wait to receive written correspondence from the
Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Step 3: Prepare and Submit your
Citizenship and Immigration Application Once nominated by the
Province you are responsible for submitting within 6 months a
complete application package for a permanent resident visa to the
CIC processing centre listed in your Letter of Nomination. To find
out how to apply, please review the Citizenship and Immigration
Canada website at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp. In brief, you
should:
o Review the instructions for submitting your application to the
Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada). Visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp.
o Determine and include the appropriate CIC fees with the
application. Visit
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-how.asp and
use the PDF form to conduct your calculations.
o Submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa to
the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada).
Visit
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-how.asp.
Please note:
A nomination by the Province of Nova Scotia does not guarantee
that a permanent resident visa will be issued.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes the final decision for
the granting of permanent resident visas after ensuring that all
legislative requirements are met, including medical, criminality
and security checks.
The Office of Immigration may withdraw the nomination at any
time prior to the issuance of the permanent resident visa and prior
to landing in Canada if: o Citizenship and Immigration Canada finds
that you or a dependent is inadmissible as a result of
medical, criminality, security checks or invalid passport; or o
The Office of Immigration determines that any information provided
in the application is false or
fraudulent. Step 4: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Assesses
your Application If approved by CIC, you, your spouse and
dependents will be issued a Confirmation of Permanent
Residence.
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In order to determine how long it may take for your application
to be processed, check the CIC processing times. Visit
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp. Step 5:
Provide contact information to Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
When you are granted permanent residence, you must contact the Nova
Scotia Office of Immigration within 30 days of your arrival in Nova
Scotia. You must provide the Office of Immigration with a copy of
the Confirmation of Permanent Residence, a copy of your passport
and your Nova Scotia contact information such as current address,
phone number(s) and email.
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Appendix 1 Forms and Supporting Documents Checklist A detailed
explanation of all the forms and supporting documents can be found
in Appendix 2: Forms and Supporting Documents Reference Sheet.
Consult Appendix 2 to ensure you have included all required
information/documentation. Do not send originals as they will not
be returned to you. Review and organize your completed forms and
supporting documents in the order below before submitting your
application. Citizenship and Immigration Canada forms provide
COPIES ONLY Forms and application guide(s) are available at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp
Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] For the principal
applicant
Additional Dependents/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP]
For the principal applicant, if you have more than five (5)
dependents
Schedule A - Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] For the principal
applicant, spouse and dependent children aged 18 or over, whether
they are accompanying or not.
Schedule 4 Economic Classes Provincial Nominees [IMM 0008
Schedule 4]
For the principal applicant
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] For the principal
applicant and dependents over the age of 18 who complete the
Schedule A [IMM 5669]
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable) [IMM
5409]
For the principal applicant if living in a common-law union
Supplementary Information: Your travels [IMM 5562]
For the principal applicant
Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated
Individual (if applicable) [IMM 5475]
For the principal applicant and dependents over the age of
18
Use of a Representative (if applicable) [IMM 5476] For the
principal applicant and dependents over the age of 18
Nova Scotia Nominee Program forms provide ORIGINALS
1 colour passport sized photograph For the principal applicant
and each dependent
NSNP 100 Application Form For the principal applicant
NSNP 50 Use of a Representative (if applicable) For the
principal applicant and dependents over the age of 18.
NSNP 60 Authority to Release Personal Information to a
Designated Individual (if
For the principal applicant and dependents over the age of
18.
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applicable) Supporting Documents provide COPIES ONLY
Valid passports and travel documents For the principal applicant
and dependents
Proof of legal status in your country of residence if other than
your country of nationality (e.g. work permit)
For the principal applicant and dependents
Birth certificates identifying both parents For the principal
applicant and dependents
Marriage certificate (if applicable) For the principal applicant
and spouse
Divorce and/or annulment certificate (if applicable) For the
principal applicant and spouse
Custody maintenance documents and permission for the child to
come to Canada (if applicable) Please complete Form IMM 5604
Declaration from non-accompanying parent/guardian for minors
travelling to Canada
For the principal applicant and spouse
Adoption papers (if applicable) For the principal applicant and
dependents
Death certificate for former spouse (if applicable) For the
principal applicant and spouse
Correspondence on previous immigration applications to Canada
(if applicable)
For the principal applicant and dependents
Education certifications received (e.g. degrees, diplomas or
certificates)
For the principal applicant and dependents aged 22 or older
Proof of full time study (if applicable) For dependent children
aged 22 or older
Proof of English or French language ability For the principal
applicant (see Language Standards and Testing section)
Employment and Settlement Plan For the principal applicant
Supporting employment history and documents For the principal
applicant
Resume / Curriculum Vitae For the principal applicant
Certification with licensing bodies, regulatory agencies (if
applicable)
For the principal applicant
Financial information - proof of the minimum amount of funds
For the principal applicant and dependents
Police certificates (if applicable) For the principal applicant
and dependents aged 18 or older, only if they have been convicted
(found guilty) of an offence.
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Appendix 2 Forms and Supporting Documents Reference Sheet The
following is a detailed explanation of all the documents referred
to in Appendix 1: Forms and Supporting Documents Checklist. Be sure
to read this section carefully to ensure you provide all required
information/documentation. Citizenship and Immigration Canada Forms
Provide COPIES ONLY with your NSNP Application
www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp
Please read the federal application guide carefully to learn how to
complete the CIC forms. Visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/prov-apply-application.asp
Please Note: Incorrectly completed application forms will slow
processing time for your application at both the NSNP and CIC
steps. Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant. -
Application Details, Section 1. Program under which you
are applying. From the list, select Economic - Application
Details, Section 2 Select Provincial
nominee - Application Details, Section 3 Write the total number
of
family members included in your application. This includes
yourself and any family members, regardless of whether they intend
to accompany you to Canada or not. Family members are spouse or
partner, and dependent children ONLY
- To add a new dependent to the application, click the Add
Dependent button
- Once the application is completed, click on the Validate
button. Print all pages, sign and date
You can download and fill out the application form on a
computer. You also have the option of saving your form and
completing it later. For more instructions visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/EP7.pdf
Additional Dependents / Declaration [IMM 0008DEP]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant if you
have more than five (5) family members (see above for definition).
All questions in this form are about the dependents. You can
download and fill out the application form on a computer. You also
have the option of saving your form and completing it later.
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Schedule A Background / Declaration [IMM 5669]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and, if
applicable, your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, and all
dependent children aged 18 years or older listed on the Generic
Application Form for Canada, whether they are accompanying or not.
Section 6: If you answered Yes to one or more of the questions, you
must write an explanation in the space provided.
Schedule 4 Economic Classes Provincial Nominees [IMM 0008
Schedule 4]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant. Section
3. You must indicate NOVA SCOTIA in the box asking Which provincial
government has nominated you? Section 3. You must indicate REGIONAL
LABOUR MARKET DEMAND STREAM in the box asking Provincial
stream/category.
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and, if
applicable, his or her spouse, common-law or conjugal partner; and
all dependent children aged 18 years or older, whether they are
accompanying you to Canada or not. It is very important that you
list all children (even if they are already permanent residents of
Canada or Canadian citizens) that you or your spouse have, whether
they are accompanying you to Canada or not.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409]
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and his
or her common-law partner.
Supplementary Information Your Travels [IMM 5562]
This form must be completed by the applicant, spouse or
common-law partner, and dependent children aged 18 years or older.
List all trips: tourism, business, training, etc. you and your
family members have taken outside your country of origin or
residence in the last 10 years.
Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated
Individual [IMM 5475]
Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your application
information sent to a designated individual other than yourself or
your representative. The individual you designate will be able to
obtain information on your case file, such as the status of your
application. However, he or she will not be a representative who
can conduct business on your behalf with Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. This form must be completed by the principal
applicant and by all accompanying family members aged 18 or older
listed in the Generic Application Form for Canada.
Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] Optional. Use this form if
you wish to designate an authorized
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representative who has your permission to conduct business on
your behalf with CIC. When you appoint a representative, you also
authorize CIC to share information from your case with this person.
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and by all
accompanying family members age 18 or older listed in the Generic
Application Form for Canada.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Forms Provide ORIGINALS
Submit one completed and signed original form (signature can be in
native script or calligraphy). NSNP 100 Application Form This form
must be completed by the principal applicant.
NSNP 50 Use of a Representative Optional. Use this form if you
wish to designate an authorized representative who has your
permission to conduct business on your behalf with the Nova Scotia
Office of Immigration. When you appoint a representative, you also
authorize the Province of Nova Scotia to share information from
your case to this person. This form must be completed by the
principal applicant and by all accompanying family members age 18
or older listed in the Generic Application Form for Canada.
NSNP 60 Authority to Release Personal Information to a
Designated Individual
Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your application
information sent to a designated individual other than yourself or
your representative. The individual you designate will be able to
obtain information on your case file, such as the status of your
application; however, he or she will not be a representative who
can conduct business on your behalf with Nova Scotia Office of
Immigration. This form must be completed by the principal applicant
and by all accompanying family members age 18 or older listed in
the Generic Application Form for Canada.
Supporting Documents Provide COPIES ONLY Where documents are not
in English or in French, the principal applicant must submit a copy
of the original document and a certified translation of the
document. Travel Documents, Passports and Visas
For the principal applicant, spouse, common-law or conjugal
partner, and all accompanying dependents. Valid regular passport.
Include only copies of pages showing the passport
number, date of issue and expiry, your photo, name, date and
place of birth, and any previous visas and/or visits to Canada. In
order to ensure successful immigration processing, it is
recommended that passports have
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an expiry date no less than two years from the date of your Nova
Scotia Nominee Program application.
If you live in a country other than your country of nationality,
include a photocopy of your visa for the country where you
currently live.
All previous temporary residence permits, if applicable and
available. Correspondence from previous attempts to immigrate to
Canada through
provincial or federal immigration categories. Please include
correspondence received from the provincial or Canadian government
associated with each previous application.
Identity and Civil Status Documents One colour passport sized
photograph for each family member. Birth certificates indicating
both parents, for the principal
applicant, spouse, common-law or conjugal partner. If
applicable: Marriage certificates for you and your dependants.
Final divorce, annulment or separation documents for you and
your spouse. Death certificate for a former spouse (for you
and/or your current
spouse). Police certificates, if the applicant or any dependent
family
member age 18 or older has committed an offence, has been
charged or been convicted of a crime. Please provide a copy of the
police report from the country or countries where the offence(s)
occurred. In addition to the police certificate, submit any proof
of rehabilitation or pardon.
Childrens Information Birth certificates indicating both
parents. If applicable: Adoption papers. Custody and maintenance
documents for children under age 19
(0-18) and if accompanying, proof that the children may
accompany
the principal applicant to Canada if not accompanying, proof
that you have fulfilled any
obligation stated in custody agreements. Proof of full-time
study for dependent children age 22 years or
more. Including: a letter from each educational institution
indicating that
the dependent child attended and the time period of attendance,
and
copy of all certificates and diplomas received. Education and
Training You must provide a copy of all certification and training
obtained
by the principal applicant and spouse, common-law or conjugal
partner and dependants aged 22 or older.
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Ability and Intent to Economically Establish in Nova Scotia
Letters of employment to support your employment history and
work experience for the past 5 years.
Resume or curriculum vitae. If applicable, proof of
certification for principal applicant with a
licensing or regulatory association or organization or any
permits required to hold an occupation abroad or in Canada.
Copies of communication/correspondence to show an established
network in your field in Nova Scotia.
Employment and Settlement Plan. Other information you feel is
relevant. Please Note: The Office of Immigration will consider
available labour market data and information from the mandated
organization to ensure your intended occupation meets the labour
market needs of the community.
Financial Information For the principal applicant or spouse,
common-law or conjugal partner, and all accompanying dependents.
You may provide one or a combination of the following: Letter from
financial institutions indicating the balance and
transactional history for the last three months. Financial
institutions statements demonstrating access to
transferable, liquid funds and assets. Investments portfolio.
Proof of property ownership and appraisal. Mortgage and other
loans. Do not include personal items such as jewelry, furniture and
vehicles as these items will not be considered.
Language Ability You may provide one or more of the following,
showing that you meet CLB/NCLC Level 5: Copies of test results from
one of the designated testing
agencies. Educational transcripts, documents, employment
history,
references indicating English or French as the principal
language of instruction or communication.
The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration reserves the right to
request further information throughout the assessment process.
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Appendix 3 Employment and Settlement Plan
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) requires that all
principal applicants in the Regional Labour Market Demand stream
complete the Nova Scotia Employment and Settlement Plan. This plan
will provide the NSNP with detail on your plans for employment and
settlement in Nova Scotia and will strengthen your opportunity for
success by requiring you to think through many employment and
settlement issues before arriving in Nova Scotia. The NSNP is
focused on the quality of your research not the length of your
Employment and Settlement Plan. Space is provided for all answers,
but should you wish to contribute more information, feel free to
submit additional pages.
1. Your intended occupation in Nova Scotia
Your intended occupation in Nova Scotia is based on your
education and work experience. Some occupations in Nova Scotia are
regulated and require that you have a license or certificate issued
by a regulatory body before you are able to work in the province.
To work in a regulated occupation you must apply to the provincial
regulatory body. The regulatory body will assess all of your
qualifications to see if they meet the licensing requirements.
Generally, regulated occupations require post-secondary education
or training, work experience, language ability, and/or licensing
exams. You can find out if your occupation is regulated in Nova
Scotia by visiting www.workingincanada.gc.ca and searching for your
occupation. The information below will describe your plan to find
skilled employment in Nova Scotia soon after you arrive. Your
intended occupation is: _________________ Your spouses intended
occupation is (if applicable): ___________________ a. Is your
occupation regulated in Nova Scotia? Yes No
b. If yes, what steps have you taken or will you take to meet
the requirements for working in this occupation in Nova Scotia? If
you have communicated with anyone about this, please provide copies
of your correspondence.
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c. If your occupation is regulated, can you start the licensing
process before you arrive? Please provide third party proof of this
information. Yes No
d. If yes, please explain what steps you have taken or will take
to start the licensing process before you arrive in Nova
Scotia.
e. If your occupation is regulated, in which related,
non-regulated occupations could you find skilled
employment in Nova Scotia based on your training and work
experience? What steps have you taken or will you take to secure
employment in these occupations? Please provide third party proof
of any communication with employers or anyone else you have
contacted.
f. If your occupation is not regulated, what steps have you
taken or will you take before you arrive in
Nova Scotia to ensure you find skilled employment soon after
your arrival? Please provide third party proof of any communication
with employers or anyone else you have contacted.
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g. Are you planning to upgrade your job skills before you arrive
in Nova Scotia? Yes No
h. If yes, please explain what steps you have taken or will take
to upgrade your job skills.
i. Some occupations require a certain language proficiency to be
employable in Nova Scotia. Do you
have the language ability required to start employment in your
intended occupation after you arrive in Nova Scotia? To find out,
contact the appropriate regulatory body. Yes No
j. If no, what steps have you taken or will you take to upgrade
your language proficiency? 2. Your reasons for choosing Nova
Scotia
Provide at least three reasons why you are choosing Nova Scotia
as your immigration destination in Canada. Be specific.
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3. Your destination in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has many different regions that offer diverse
opportunities for newcomers. Please name the city, town or region
in Nova Scotia in which you intend to live. Provide at least two
reasons for choosing this location.
4. Settlement in your Intended Community
a. If you are currently living outside of Canada, have you
familiarized yourself with the pre-landing services available
through Nova Scotia Start, which will be available to you if you
are nominated by the Province? Visit: www.novascotiastart.ca Yes
No
b. Have you investigated services available in your intended
community/region which will be beneficial and/or necessary for your
family (i.e.: schools, recreational facilities, shopping, etc.)?
Yes No
c. Based on your answers above, explain what services are
available or what steps you have taken or will take to become
settled in your intended community.
IntroductionEligibility Criteria for the Principal ApplicantWhen
Not to ApplyApplication and Assessment ProcessAppendix 1 Forms and
Supporting Documents ChecklistAppendix 2 Forms and Supporting
Documents Reference SheetAppendix 3 Employment and Settlement
Plan