Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Skilled Worker Stream

Application Guide

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................2

Criteria and Requirements for the Principal Applicant ............................................................................................6

Criteria and Requirements for the Employer ..........................................................................................................8

When Not to Apply ...............................................................................................................................................10

Application and Assessment Process ..................................................................................................................11

Appendix 1 – Documents Checklist ......................................................................................................................15

Appendix 2 – Forms and Supporting Documents .................................................................................................17

Contact Information ..............................................................................................................................................22

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Introduction
This guide explains how you can apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) through the Skilled
Worker 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 the provincial labour market and economic needs and who intend to establish
themselves in Nova Scotia. Nominees, along with their spouse and dependents, approved under this program
may become permanent residents of Canada following approval by the Canadian government.

The NSNP Skilled Worker stream assists employers in hiring workers whose skills are in limited supply in the
province. The stream helps employers recruit and/or retain foreign workers with the required skills for positions
that they have been unable to fill with a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.

Two Step Process

Step 1: Application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program Skilled Worker stream
If you are eligible to apply to the nominee program, you must submit a complete application package. The
processing time for a completed application eligible for consideration can take up to three months or more
depending on the time required for the verification of documents included in the application and on the volume of
applications received. Nomination under the NSNP is at the sole discretion of the Nova Scotia Office of
Immigration.

Step 2: Application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a permanent resident visa
If you are nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, you may then apply to the Government of Canada for a
permanent resident visa, through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), as a Nova Scotia Provincial
Nominee. In this case, you will send your application to the CIC Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova
Scotia, Canada. In your application, you must also select the visa office where you are requesting for your
application to be processed. It can be the Canadian visa office for your country of nationality, citizenship or legal
residence.
In some cases, you may be asked to go for an interview. You, your spouse and dependents must meet statutory
requirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility. CIC has the final authority to issue a permanent
resident visa.

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Job Offer
You must have a full-time, permanent job offer1 from a Nova Scotia employer before submitting an application
to the NSNP Skilled Worker stream. Provincial priorities may change as skills shortages are met by permanent
residents or Canadian citizens. Generally, the NSNP will not support nominations in occupations where labour
market information shows that there are individuals in Nova Scotia with the necessary skills and that there is no
indication of a skills shortage. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, however, will consider local labour market
conditions.

Occupations
The Office of Immigration does not have a specific occupation or skills shortage list. The Office of Immigration
uses the National Occupation Classification (NOC) to classify jobs according to duties, formal qualifications and
experience specified by the employer. The NOC helps determine whether a job meets the skill levels established
for skilled and semi-skilled worker occupations, and whether the candidate’s 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 details on NOC skill levels, please visit
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/AboutNOC.aspx.

The Office of Immigration differentiates between skilled workers, semi-skilled and low-skilled workers.

Skilled workers are defined as individuals with occupation within NOC skill levels O, A or B. Priority will be
awarded to these higher skilled occupations.

Semi-skilled workers have occupations that fall under the NOC skill level C. The Office of Immigration may
consider applications based on local labour market requirement and conditions, and six (6) months of work with
the Nova Scotia employer supporting the application.

Low-skilled workers have occupations that fall under the NOC skill level D. The Office of Immigration may
consider applications from individuals in these occupations only if all other eligibility criteria are met, the principal
applicant has worked for at least six (6) months2 with the Nova Scotia employer supporting the application,
there are indicators of success in the application, and there is strong employer support such as contribution to
the immigration fees, accommodation/housing, language training, career training plans, etc.

The Office of Immigration will not consider applications from individuals on a federal post-graduation work permit
whose occupations fall under NOC skill level D.

The Office of Immigration reserves the right to consider only certain types of jobs and occupations for
nomination. This decision will depend on the current economic situation of the Nova Scotia labour market needs.

For skilled, semi-skilled and low-skilled workers, priority will be given to workers whose employers:
- have made a genuine effort to recruit qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents and
- can demonstrate that they will provide additional supports to assist newcomers with their settlement needs.

1A permanent job has no pre-determined end date; it is a long-term job offer. Full-time employment means that the employee is expected to work
year round and, on average, at least 30 hours a week.
2In most cases, employers need to obtain a positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Service Canada to hire a temporary foreign worker in
Canada.

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Language Standards and Mandatory Testing
As of May 1st, 2013, all applicants in NOC skill levels C and D occupations must submit official language test
results with their application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. They must achieve a minimum standard of
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 across all four categories: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will only consider results from designated testing agencies. The
acceptable tests are:
 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information.aspx
 Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
http://www.celpiptest.ca/for-test-takers/registration-information
 Test d’évaluation de français (TEF)
http://www.francais.ccip.fr/etudiant

No other evidence of language proficiency will be accepted. Language tests have to be no more than two years
old at the date of application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.

CLB Level Listening Reading Writing Speaking

4 IELTS test results for each ability

4.5 3.5 4 4

NOC skill levels CELPIP test results for each ability

C and D 2H 2H 2H 2H
(mandatory language
testing) TEF test results for each ability

145 121 181 181

5 IELTS test results for each ability

5 4 5 5
NOC skill levels CELPIP test results for each ability
0, A & B
3L 3L 3L 3L
(non-mandatory
language testing) TEF test results for each ability

180 150 225 225

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Fees
There is no provincial application fee under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). You must, however, pay
all the required Government of Canada immigration fees when you submit your file to Citizenship and
Immigration Canada (CIC).

Disclaimer
The NSNP and its streams are dependent upon application volumes and labour market needs. NSNP and
stream criteria may change without notice. The NSNP reserves the right to close or suspend application intake
for any NSNP stream at any time, without notice. Regardless of when an application was submitted, the NSNP
may decline to consider applications in closed or suspended streams. If application criteria or forms are updated
or if there are changes to the NSNP or its streams including closure or suspension of a stream, you will find the
most current information at http://novascotiaimmigration.com/immigrate/. Applications may be assessed with the
most current criteria irrespective of the date of submission of an application. By submitting an application to the
NSNP, you agree and acknowledge that the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration is not obligated to assess or
process any application submitted. Applications to the NSNP are treated as an expression of interest, and may
be processed at the NSNP’s discretion, in a manner that will best support the goals of the NSNP. This can be
based on application volumes, quality of the application, labour market information, occupational supply and
demand forecasting, and/or any other factors as determined by the NSNP. By submitting an application to the
NSNP you agree and acknowledge the decision whether to assess or process any application, and the outcome
of that assessment or processing is at the NSNP’s sole discretion. You also agree and acknowledge that
meeting NSNP basic eligibility requirements does not guarantee nomination or that your application will be
assessed or processed.

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Criteria and Requirements for the Principal Applicant
The spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, and children, if applicable, can be included as
accompanying dependents.

Criteria Eligibility Requirements

Legal status in the If you are living in Canada, you must provide proof of your legal status as a temporary worker or
country of visitor.
residence
If you apply from outside Canada, you must provide proof that you have legal status in your
country of residence.

Age You are between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time the Office of Immigration receives your
application.

Full-time, Full time, permanent job offer from an established employer in Nova Scotia, preferably for a
permanent job NOC Level O, A or B occupation.
offer3
The job, located in Nova Scotia, must:
 have compensation in the form of salary and benefits package that meets Provincial
employment standards and prevailing wage rates (see
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/search_occupation-eng.do),
 be a position which has a shortage of qualified permanent residents or Canadian citizens to
fill the position, and
 not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes.
The NSNP will consider selected jobs defined as NOC Level C based on local labour market
requirements and conditions, and six (6) months of work with the Nova Scotia employer
supporting the application. Consideration for occupation NOC Level D is based on the criteria
listed on page 3 under the section “Occupations.”

Education & You have completed the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma with a minimum of 12
training years of education and/or training from a recognized institution or authority.
You have the appropriate education, training and qualifications, as well as licensing or
accreditation required for the position, or a suitable plan to obtain the necessary accreditation.
For occupations requiring licensing or certification in Nova Scotia, please contact the
appropriate provincial, national and/or industry regulatory association prior to applying to verify
that you meet licensing or certification requirements.4

3 A permanent job has no pre-determined end date; it is a long-term job offer. Full-time employment means that the employee is expected
to work year round and, on average, at least 30 hours a week.
4 For information on regulated and non-regulated occupations in Nova Scotia and Canada, contact the Canadian Information Centre for
International Credentials at www.cicic.ca

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Language ability NOC Skill Levels O, A and B
If your first language is not English or French, your written proof or explanation must clearly show
that you meet the criteria listed in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de
compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for at least CLB/NCLC level 5.
Your abilities are verified by one or more of the following:
 Educational transcripts or other documentation indicating English or French as the
principal language of instruction or communication.
 Employment history and references with English or French as the principal language of
communication.
 Internationally recognised test results to prove a CLB/NCLC level 5:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training;
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP); or
- Test d’évaluation de français (TEF), General Training.
NOC Skill Levels C and D
Even if your first language is English or French, you must submit internationally recognized test
results to prove a minimum CLB/NCL level 4.
 International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training;
 Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP); or
 Test d’évaluation de français (TEF), General Training.
See above section Language Standards and Mandatory Testing for more information.

Work experience At the time of submission, you must have work experience equivalent to 12 months (1,560 hours
or more) within the last 5 years, related to the position and skills for the job.
The evidence of work experience or transferable skills will be verified by certified education and
work experience via your résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting employment
documents.

Adaptability & You can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Province, your genuine intention and ability to live
intention to settle in Nova Scotia. Positive indicators may include employment, residence, visits, study, family
connections, community support, and business activities.

Financial and You can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement supports and financial resources,
settlement including transferable funds in your name or your spouse’s name, in order to pay your
supports immigration costs and travel expenses (if applicable) and to successfully establish yourself and
your family in Nova Scotia.
Federal guidelines generally recommend that immigrants arrive with a minimum of $11,000, plus
$2,000 for each dependent. This recommended amount is reduced in the case of a principal
applicant who is already living in Nova Scotia or has arranged employment. In all cases, proof of
some financial resources in your own name is required.
The Office of Immigration may not approve an application if it appears likely that your family
income (based on your job offer and any spousal income) will be below Statistics Canada’s
applicable Low-Income Cut-Off at Table 3.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5196ETOC.asp#5196E9

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Criteria and Requirements for the Employer

Criteria Eligibility Requirements

Registration status The business must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.5
The Office of Immigration accepts applications from workers with employers in the public
sector and not-for-profit organizations with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia. A
not-for-profit organization must be registered under the Societies Act and demonstrate
financial ability and stability to support the position on a long-term basis.

Operational status The employer’s business must have been in operation in Nova Scotia, under current
management, for at least two years.

Employment offer The employer must make a full time, permanent job offer6 for a job preferably for a NOC
Level O, A or B.
The job, located in Nova Scotia, must:
 have compensation in the form of salary and benefits package that meets Provincial
employment standards and prevailing wage rates (see
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/search_occupation-eng.do),
 be a position which has a shortage of qualified permanent residents or Canadian
citizens to fill the position,
 not contravene any existing bargaining unit agreements, labour agreements/standards
or involved in any employment disputes.
The NSNP will consider selected jobs defined as NOC Level C based on local labour
market requirements and conditions, and six (6) months of work with the Nova Scotia
employer supporting the application. Consideration for occupation NOC Level D is based
on the criteria listed on page 3 under the section “Occupations.”

Recruitment efforts The employer needs to satisfactorily demonstrate recruitment efforts to fill the position with
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Current job advertisement, Service Canada job bank posting(s), current Labour Market
Opinion (LMO), and industry reports on labour shortages can serve as proof.

5 “Permanent establishment” has the meaning contained in the Income Tax Act, Canada.
6A permanent job has no pre-determined end date; it is a long-term job offer. Full-time employment means that the employee is expected to work
year round and, on average, at least 30 hours a week.

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Support and Retention Plan
When reviewing an application, the Office of Immigration will consider the employer's support to the immigrant
employee. Supports may consist of financial or non-financial assistance such as covering or contributing to the
immigration fees, accommodation/housing, and referrals to settlement services agencies or language classes.
Examples of employer retention activities include settlement assistance, bonuses or incentives, career training
plans, benefits packages and advancement opportunities.

Workplace and Business Practices

The employer’s business must demonstrate good workplace and business practices, including compliance
with employment, immigration, health and safety standards and regulations. The Office of Immigration prohibits
employers from making deductions from wages or salaries for business costs such as bringing a foreign worker
to Canada.

Employment agencies and similar placement firms cannot act as an employer under the NSNP unless they are
establishing a full-time permanent employer-employee relationship with the applicant themselves.

Deviation or violation of these obligations may result in the Office of Immigration’s refusal to accept NSNP
applications by workers employed with such employers.

Employers who have applied successfully to the NSNP within the past 12 months, and have a satisfactory
record of retaining provincial nominees, may not need to provide this information for new applications.

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When Not to Apply
The Office of Immigration will not consider as principal applicants under this stream:

 Parents, spouses, common-law or conjugal partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

These individuals are encouraged to apply under the federal Family Class which exists for this purpose.

 Individuals who are living in Canada and are a refugee claimant, failed refugee claimant or an applicant
under humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

 Individuals who are in Canada illegally, are under a removal order in Canada, or are prohibited from
entering or being in Canada due to their inadmissibility.

 International students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education program.

 Individuals with a valid federal post-graduation work permit whose occupation falls under NOC skill level
D.

 International graduates who have studied in Canada, whose studies have been sponsored by an
agency or government and who are contractually obligated to return to their country of origin.

 Individuals whose spouses are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education program and not in
their last year of study.

 Individuals with unresolved custody or child support disputes affecting any dependent.

 Seasonal, part-time or casual workers.

 Sales positions that are based solely on commission for compensation.

 Individuals in Canada who are in the Live-In Caregiver Program.

 Jobs that are not based in Nova Scotia.

 Passive Investors – 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 and your employer meet all the eligibility criteria, you can prepare and submit a complete application
package to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).

Both you and your employer will be required to provide documents. You will submit a complete application
package with all documentation. You must notify the NSNP of any changes in your status or eligibility
criteria for this stream, including change of employer or loss of employment.

1. The principal applicant prepares an application

Carefully read the application guide. You must gather and prepare all your application materials, including:
 NSNP application forms
 Government of Canada forms (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
 Supporting Documents
Please refer to Appendix 1 – Documents Checklist.

Eligible family members included in the application are called “dependents” and include:
 Spouse (legal marriage),
 Common-law / conjugal partnership of at least one year,7 and
 Dependent children: Daughters and sons, including children adopted before the age of 18, who:
o are under the age of 22 and do not have a spouse or common-law partner;
o 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
o 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
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.

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.

2. The employer prepares an employer form

Your employer must prepare:
 Original NSNP 200 Employer Form
 Supporting documents
Please refer to Appendix 1 – Documents Checklist.

7 You are a common-law partner either of the opposite sex or same sex if you have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least one year
in a continuous, non-interrupted 12-month period. You are a conjugal partner if you have maintained a conjugal relationship for at least one year and
you have been prevented from living together or marrying if you can provide evidence there was a satisfactory reason you could not live together. You
will need to complete a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.PDF

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3. Submit the complete application to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
a. Combine the required documents for the principal applicant into a complete application package:
 Original NSNP 100 – Application Form for the Principal Applicant
 Original NSNP 200 – Employer Information
 Photocopies of all applicable Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) forms
 Photocopies of all applicable supporting documents
 If applicable, original NSNP 50 – Use of a Representative
 If applicable, original NSNP 60 - Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual

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 of the Immigration Consultants of
Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC); or
 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; or
 a notary public who is a member in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec or a
student-at-law under their supervision.

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-
authorized representatives.

b. Review and organize your completed forms and supporting documents according to Appendix 1 –
Documents Checklist. It is your responsibility to submit all requested documents. If documents are missing,
not translated by a certified translator, or are not clear, your application may not be assessed.

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, or
 send multiple copies of identical documents.

c. PHOTOCOPY all your completed forms and supporting documents and keep these copies for your records.

d. Mail or drop off your complete application package to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. The address can
be found at the end of this application guide.

4. The application is assessed by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration

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 will be returned.

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B. Assessment
The Office of Immigration will conduct a full review and evaluation of the complete application, subject to
application volumes and the possible circumstances set out above under “Disclaimer.” The Office of Immigration
reserves the right to request an interview with the applicant and/or to contact the employer to gather additional
information or to clarify information provided.

C. Decision
If an application is assessed, the Office of Immigration will communicate the decision in writing to the applicant
or their representative. If nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia:
 the applicant will receive a letter from the Office of Immigration to confirm that a Nomination has been
issued; and
 the Proof of Nomination will be sent directly to Citizenship and Immigration Canada by the Office of
Immigration. Please note: the Proof of Nomination expires 6 months after the date of issuance.

D. Refusal
If the application is being considered for refusal, the applicant or their representative will receive an initial letter
of Intent for Refusal from the Office of Immigration. The Intent for Refusal letter gives the opportunity to provide
additional information to be considered in the recommendation. The applicant has 14 days to submit additional
information.

After 14 days 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.
Applicants are encouraged to explore alternatives at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/).

5. Temporary work permit for provincial nominees

If you are not applying for a temporary work permit, please proceed to no 6.

If nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, it is possible to request a letter from the Office of Immigration to
support the application of a temporary work permit or the renewal of an existing work permit. This letter of
support replaces the labour market opinion (LMO) from Service Canada in applying for the new work permit.

This request should not be submitted until within three (3) months of the expiry of the current work permit, if
applicable. Also, Citizenship and Immigration Canada cannot authorize status documents (e.g. work permit) if
the individual’s passport will not be valid during the requested timeframe.

The work permit will enable the applicant to continue working in Nova Scotia while the application for a
permanent resident visa is being processed at the Canadian visa office. Please contact the Office of
Immigration.

6. If nominated, the applicant applies for a permanent resident visa

If nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, then you, the applicant, are responsible for submitting a complete
application for a permanent resident visa to the Centralized Intake Office as indicated in the Office of
Immigration’s Letter of Nomination, within 6 (six) months.

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To find out how to apply, please review the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp

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 your nomination at any time prior to the issuance of the permanent
resident visa and prior to landing in Canada if:
 You no longer meet minimum eligibility requirements of the NSNP such as changes in your employment;
 The Office of Immigration is advised by the Canadian visa office that any information provided in your
application for permanent residency is false or fraudulent; or
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada finds that you or a dependent is inadmissible as a result of medical,
criminality, security checks or valid passport.

7. Issuance of permanent resident visa

If approved by the visa office, you, your spouse and dependents will be issued a Confirmation of Permanent
Residence.

You must contact the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration within 30 days of your arrival.

You must provide the Office of Immigration with a copy of the Confirmation of Permanent Residence, as well as
a current Nova Scotia address and contact information such as phone number(s) and email address.

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Appendix 1 – Documents Checklist
A detailed explanation of all the forms and supporting documents can be found in Appendix 2 – Forms and Supporting
Documents.

If copies are requested, please 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. The Office of
Immigration reserves the right to request further information if required.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program forms – provide ORIGINALS

1 passport-sized colour photograph For the principal applicant and each dependent
NSNP 100 – Application Form For the principal applicant
NSNP 200 – Employer Form For the employer who has made the permanent job
offer
NSNP 50 – Use of a Representative (if applicable) For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18 or
older
NSNP 60 – Authority to Release Personal Information For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18 or
to a Designated Individual (if applicable) older
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 Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] For the principal applicant, if more than five (5)
dependents
Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] For the principal applicant, spouse and dependent
children aged 18 or older, whether they are
accompanying or not
Schedule 4 – Economic Classes Provincial Nominees For the principal applicant
[IMM 0008 Schedule 4]
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18 or
older who complete the Schedule A [IMM 5669]
Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562] For the principal applicant
Authority to Release Personal Information to a For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18 or
Designated Individual (if applicable) [IMM 5475] older
Use of a Representative (if applicable) [IMM 5476] For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18 or
older
Separation Declaration for Minors Travelling to Canada For the non-accompanying parent/guardian, former
(if applicable) [IMM 5604] spouse or former common-law partner and witnessed
by a notary public
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (if For the principal applicant and spouse (only if the latter
applicable) [IMM 5409] is a co-signer on the application), and signed by a
commissioner of oaths

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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 For the principal applicant and dependents
other than your country of nationality (e.g. work permit)
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 For the principal applicant and spouse
the child to come to Canada (if applicable) to
accompany form IMM 5604 Declaration from non-
accompanying parent/guardian for minors travelling to
Canada
Adoption papers (if applicable) For the principal applicant and spouse
Death certificate for former spouse (if applicable) For the principal applicant and spouse
Correspondence on previous immigration applications For the principal applicant and dependents
to Canada (if applicable)
Education certifications received (e.g. degrees, For the principal applicant and dependents aged 22 or
diplomas or certificates) 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 criteria section)
Supporting employment history and documents For the principal applicant
Certification with licensing bodies, regulatory agencies For the principal applicant
(if applicable)
Resume / Curriculum Vitae For the principal applicant
Financial information – proof of settlement supports and For the principal applicant and dependents
transferable funds (e.g. bank statements, property
ownership and appraisals, investments portfolio, etc.)
Police certificates (if applicable) For the principal applicant and dependents over the
aged 18 or older, only if they have been convicted
(found guilty) of an offence
Supporting Documents Related to the Employment – provide COPIES ONLY
Employment Offer For the principal applicant
Job Description For the principal applicant
Recruitment Activities For the employer

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Appendix 2 – Forms and Supporting Documents
The following is a detailed explanation of all the documents referred to in Appendix 1 – Documents Checklist.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Forms – Provide ORIGINALS

Submit one completed and signed original form (signature can be in native language).

NSNP 100 – Application Form This form must be completed by the principal applicant.
NSNP 200 – Employer Form This form must be completed by the Nova Scotia employer who is
making the permanent full-time job offer. It should be completed by
the authorized signing officer of the company that made the job offer.
The Office of Immigration reserves, at its sole discretion, the right to
not accept applications from employers who have failed to comply
with their requirements of the NSNP.

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 aged 18 or older listed in the Generic
Application Form for Canada.
NSNP 60 – Authority to Release Personal Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your application
Information to a Designated Individual 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 aged 18 or older listed in the Generic
Application Form for Canada.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Forms – Provide COPIES ONLY

www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp

Submit a copy of the completed and signed Citizenship and Immigration Canada forms + one passport-sized colour
photograph for each family member.

If you are nominated and apply for a permanent resident visa, then you will submit the original completed Citizenship and
Immigration Canada forms to the Centralized Intake Office.

Please read the application guide (Application for Permanent Residence: Guide for Provincial Nominees [IMM EP7000])
carefully to learn how to complete the Citizenship and Immigration Canada forms.

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Generic Application Form for Canada This form must be completed by the principal applicant.
[IMM 0008] 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.
- No1 Program under which you are applying. From the list, select
“Economic.”
- No2 Select “Provincial nominee.”
- No3 Write the total number of family members included in your
application. This includes yourself and any family members,
regardless of whether or not they intend to accompany you to
Canada. Family members are spouse or partner, and dependent
children.
- To add a new dependent to the application, click the “Add
Dependant” button.
- Once the application is completed, click on the “Validate” button.
Print all pages, sign and date.
Detailed instructions: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/EP7.pdf
Additional Dependants / Declaration This form must be completed by the principal applicant if you have more
[IMM 0008DEP] 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.
Schedule A – Background / This form must be completed by the principal applicant and, if applicable,
Declaration your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, and all dependent children
[IMM 5669] aged 18 years or older listed on the Generic Application Form for Canada
whether they are accompanying or not.
No6 If you answered “Yes” to one or more of the questions, you must write
an explanation of what happened in the space provided.
Schedule 4 – Economic Classes This form must be completed by the principal applicant.
Provincial Nominees You must indicate NOVA SCOTIA in the box asking “Which provincial
[IMM 0008 Schedule 4] government has nominated you?” You are applying under the Skilled
Worker Stream.
Additional Family Information This form must be completed by the principal applicant and, if applicable,
[IMM 5406] his or her spouse, common-law or conjugal partner; and all accompanying
dependent children aged 18 years or older listed in the Generic Application
Form for Canada.
It is very important that you list all children (even if they are already
permanent residents or Canadian citizens) that you or your spouse have
who are or are not included in your Generic Application Form for Canada.
Statutory Declaration of Common- This form must be completed and signed by the applicant and common-
Law Union (if applicable) law partner, only if the latter is a co-signer on the application.
[IMM 5409] Use this form to demonstrate and indicate your common-law relationship
and make a solemn declaration before a commissioner of oath.

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Separation Declaration for Minors This form must be filled out by the non-accompanying parent/guardian,
Travelling to Canada (if applicable) former spouse or former common-law partner and witnessed by a notary
public.
[IMM 5604]
A copy of this form must be completed for each child travelling to Canada.
Supplementary Information: Your This form must be completed by the principal applicant whether or not you
Travels have travelled outside your country of origin or of residence.
[IMM 5562] List all trips you, and if applicable, your family members have taken outside
your country of origin or of residence in the last ten years (or since your
18th birthday if this was less than ten years ago). Include all trips: tourism,
business, training, etc. If you or your family member did not travel outside
of your country during this period, check "did not travel."
Authority to Release Personal Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your application information sent
Information to a Designated to a designated individual other than yourself or your representative.
Individual The individual you designate will be able to obtain information on your case
[IMM 5475] 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 Optional. Use this form if you wish to designate an authorized
[IMM 5476] representative who has your permission to conduct business on your
behalf with the Canadian visa office. When you appoint a representative,
you also authorize the Canadian visa office to share information from your
case to this person.
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.

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 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.

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  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 passport-sized colour photograph for each family member.
 Birth certificates for the principal applicant, spouse, common-law or
conjugal partner.
If applicable:
 Marriage certificates.
 Final divorce, annulment or separation documents for you and your
spouse.
 Death certificate for a former spouse (for you or your current
spouse).
 Police certificates, if the applicant or any dependent family member
aged 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.
Children’s Information  Birth certificates indicating both parents.
If applicable:
 Adoption papers.
 Custody and maintenance documents for children under age 19 (0-
18) and
o if accompanying, proof that the children may accompany the
principal applicant to Canada;
o 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:
o a letter from each educational institution indicating that the
dependent child attended and the time period of attendance,
and
o copies of all certificates and diplomas received.
Education and Training You must provide a copy of any certification and training obtained by
the principal applicant and spouse, common-law or conjugal partner
and dependents aged 22 or older.
Language Ability NOC Skill Levels 0, A and B
You must demonstrate that you have sufficient English or French
language ability to be employable and functional in Nova Scotia based
on documentation of language ability which may include:
o Mother tongue, or
o Educational transcripts/diplomas or employment references
indicating English or French as the principal language of

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 instruction or communication, or
o Internationally recognized test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF).

NOC Skill Levels C and D

You must submit internationally recognized test results (IELTS,
CELPIP, TEF)
See section “Language Standards and Mandatory Testing” for more
information.
Supporting Employment History and  Letters of employment to support your employment history and
Documents work experience.
 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.
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.

Additional Supporting Documents Related to Employment – Provide COPIES ONLY

Job Description Detailed requirements of the position including the following

information:
 Duties and responsibilities
o  Education and credentials
 Work experience, knowledge and skills
Employment Offer An employment offer and related contracts on company letterhead
signed by the authorized signing officer of the company and the
principal applicant including:
o  Worker’s name
o  Position title and scope
o  Hourly wage rate/annual salary and benefits
 Number of hours of work per week

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Recruitment Activities Proof that the employer has tried to recruit for this position. Provide
supporting materials such as previous advertising in the local media
and/or on the internet, or correspondence identifying shortages or
industry surveys or reports.
If the Employer has previously received a labour market opinion
(LMO) confirmation from HRSDC - Service Canada for this position,
please attach a copy. Where there is already a positive LMO, no
recruitment documentation is required.

Contact Information
Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
1741 Brunswick Street, Suite 110A
PO Box 1535
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CANADA B3J 2Y3
Tel: (902) 424-5230 | Fax: (902) 424-7936 | nsnp@gov.ns.ca
www.novascotiaimmigration.ca

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