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Nova Scotia Nominee Program
Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
Application Guide

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................2
Eligibility Criteria for the Principal Applicant ...........................................................................................................3
When Not to Apply .................................................................................................................................................8
Application and Assessment Process ....................................................................................................................9
Appendix 1 Forms and Supporting Documents Checklist ................................................................................. 14
Appendix 2 Forms and Supporting Documents Reference Sheet ..................................................................... 16
Appendix 3 Employment and Settlement Plan .................................................................................................. 21

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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;
the spouse of an international graduate who has a valid post-graduate work permit in Canada.
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]
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)
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)
Financial information - proof of the minimum
amount of funds
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.
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.
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.

Supporting Documents Provide COPIES ONLY

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.

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.

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