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Nova Scotia Nominee ProgramCommunity Identified Stream

Application Guide

Contents

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................2Criteria and Requirements for the Principal Applicant .....................................................................................5When Not to Apply ...............................................................................................................................................7Application and Assessment Process ...............................................................................................................8Appendix 1 Documents Checklist ................................................................................................................. 12Appendix 2 Forms and Supporting Documents ........................................................................................... 14


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Introduction

This guide explains how you can apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) through the CommunityIdentified stream to be nominated for permanent residence. The NSNP is an immigration recruitment andselection program that allows the Government of Nova Scotia to nominate to the Canadian governmentindividuals who can meet the provincial labour market and economic needs and who intend to establishthemselves in Nova Scotia. A Nominee, along with his or her spouse and dependents, approved under thisprogram may become permanent residents of Canada following approval by the Canadian government. Thisstream is part of an economic immigration program, and is not intended to be used for family reunification.

The Community Identified stream is aimed at selecting individuals who have strong, established connections toa Nova Scotia community and wish to live there permanently. They are employable and can contribute to thelabour market and economy of that specific community.

Two Step Process

Step 1: Application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program

If you are eligible to apply to the nominee program, you must submit a complete application package. Theprocessing time for a completed application eligible for consideration can take up to three months or moredepending on the time required for verification of documents included in the application and volume ofapplications received. Nomination under the NSNP is at the sole discretion of the Nova Scotia Office ofImmigration.

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 for a permanent resident visa to theGovernment of Canada, through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), as a Nova Scotia ProvincialNominee. In this case, you will send your application to the CICCentralized Intake Office in Sydney, NovaScotia, Canada. In your application, you must also select the visa office where you are requesting for yourapplication to be processed. It can be the Canadian visa office for your country of nationality, citizenship or legalresidence.

In some cases, you may be asked to go for an interview. You, your spouse and dependents must meet statutoryrequirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility. CIC has the final authority to issue a permanentresident visa.
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Occupations

The Office of Immigration does not have a specific occupation or skill shortage list. The Office of Immigrationuses 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 establishedfor skilled and semi-skilled worker occupations, and whether the candidates qualifications and experiencematch the requirements of the job. The NOC Matrix provides an overview of the entire occupational classificationstructure based on skill levels and skill types. For more details on NOC skill levels, please visithttp://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 beawarded to these higher skilled occupations.

Semi-skilled workers have occupations that fall under the NOC skill level C occupations. The Office ofImmigration 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.

At this time, under the Community Identified stream, the Office of Immigration will not considerlow-skilledoccupations that fall under the NOC skill level D.

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

Language Standards and Mandatory Testing

As of May 1st, 2013, all applicants in NOC skill levels C occupations must submit official language test resultswith their application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. They must achieve a minimum standard ofCanadian 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 agency. The acceptabletests are:

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/registration-information

the Test dvaluation de franais (TEF) http://www.francais.ccip.fr/etudiantNo other evidence of language proficiency will be accepted. Language tests have to be no more than two yearsold at the date of application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.


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CLB Level Listening Reading Writing Speaking

4

NOC skill level C

(mandatory languagetesting)

IELTS test results for each ability

4.5 3.5 4 4

CELPIPtest results for each ability

2H 2H 2H 2H

TEFtest results for each ability

145 121 181 181

5

NOC skill levels

0, A & B

(non-mandatorylanguage testing)

IELTS test results for each ability

5 4 5 5

CELPIPtest results for each ability

3L 3L 3L 3L

TEFtest results for each ability

180 150 225 225

Fees

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

Disclaimer

There is no deadline for applying to the NSNP. However, program criteria may change without notice and yourapplication will be assessed according to the criteria in place at the time we receive your complete application.

If application criteria and forms have been updated since the publication of this guide, you will find the mostcurrent information on our website at www.novascotiaimmigration.ca.


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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 thecountry ofresidence

If you are living in Canada, you must provide proof of your legal status as a temporary worker orvisitor.

If you apply from outside Canada, you must provide proof that you have legal status in yourcountry of residence.

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

Work experience

and employability

You have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience within the past five (5) years from the

date of application in an area of employment or sector required by the community. This workexperience does not have to be in Canada. The evidence of work experience or transferableskills will be verified by certified education documents and/or work experience via your resume orcurriculum vitae (CV) and supporting employment documents.

Education &training

You have completed the equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma with a minimum of 12years of education and/or training from a recognized institution and/or authority, PLUS havecompleted a minimum of one year post-secondary education or training program at a post-secondary level (tertiary) AND have received a diploma, certificate or degree; and

You have relevant skills and training for your future employment in a field or sector required bythe community.

For occupations requiring licensing or certification in Nova Scotia, please contact theappropriate provincial, national and/or industry regulatory association prior to applying to verifythat you meet licensing or certification requirements.1

The Office of Immigration may require you to obtain, at your own cost, an evaluation of youreducation and training from an authorized Canadian organization specializing in credentialassessment.

Language ability For NOC Skill Levels O, A and B

If your first language is not English or French, your written proof or explanation must clearly showthat you meet the criteria listed in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux decomptence 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 theprincipal language of instruction or communication.

Employment history and references with English or French as the principal language of1 For information on regulated and non-regulated occupations in Nova Scotia and Canada, contact the Canadian Information Centre for InternationalCredentials athttp://www.cicic.ca/
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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 dvaluation de franais (TEF), General Training.

For NOC Skill Level CEven if your first language is English or French, you must submit an internationally recognizedtest results to prove a CLB/NCL level 4.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training; Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP); or Test dvaluation de franais (TEF), General Training.

See above section Language Standards and Mandatory Testing for more information.

Adaptability,including strong,establishedconnection andemployability

The NSNP Officer must be satisfied that you have both a strong, established connection to thecommunity, and you have strong employability potential in Nova Scotia which will allow you tosettle successfully and permanently in the province. You can satisfactorily demonstrate to theProvince your genuine intention and ability to settle permanently in Nova Scotia. You must alsoprovide a Letter of Intent which outlines your employability and your potential social, economicand labour market contributions to that community. You must also demonstrate your longestablished association to the Nova Scotia community by a combination of the following:

have close family relations in the community have resided in the community for extended periods in the past have business connections and activities in the community have significant community connections

When assessing an applicants adaptability and employability, the Office of Immigration will

consider the current Nova Scotia labour market conditions and requirements for job prospects.You need to demonstrate your efforts to secure employment by providing, for example:

Identification of your current and future occupation Identification of your future business plans Information about your research in the community Contacts with professional organizations regarding the recognition of your credentials Other relevant information

The Office of Immigration may request additional information and evidence from you, mayrequire an in person interview, and may conduct interviews with third parties during the

assessment process.

Financial andsettlementsupports

You can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement supports and financial resources,including transferable funds in your name or your spouses, in order to pay your immigrationcosts and travel expenses (if applicable) and to successfully establish yourself and your family.

The Office of Immigration recommends for an individual without arranged employment to meetthe Statistics Canada Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum requirements for their net worth. SeeTable 3 atLow-Income Cut-Off.
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When Not to Apply

To apply under the Community Identified stream, the applicant cannot be eligible for any other NSNP

streams.

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 applicantunder humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

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

International students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education program. Individuals with a post-graduate work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 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. Positions classified under National Occupational Classification as Level D. Helpers and labourers in construction, agriculture and primary resources sectors. 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 meet all the eligibility criteria, you can prepare and submit a complete application package to the Nova

Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). You must notify the Office of Immigration of any changes in your statusor eligibility criteria for this stream.

1. The principal applicant prepares an applicationCarefully read the application guide. You must gather and prepare all your application materials.

NSNP application formsGovernment of Canada forms (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)Supporting Documents

Please refer to Appendix 1 Document 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,2Dependent 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 happenedbefore the age of 22); or

o have substantially depended on the financial support of their parents since before turning 22 andare 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 originaldocument and a photocopy of the certified translation.

The Office of Immigration will only accept translations prepared by certified translators. Translators must be certified by aregulatory body and cannot be a family member of the applicant or spouse, or common-law or conjugal partner, or work fora paid consultant or representative who is preparing the application. The applicant must also supply proof from thetranslator describing their translation ability or certification.

2. Submit the complete application to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration1. Combine the required documents for the principal applicant into a complete application package:

- Original NSNP 100 Application Form2 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 yearin a continuous, non-interrupted 12-month period. You are a conjugal partner if you have maintained a conjugal relationship for at least one year andyou have been prevented from living together or marrying if you can provide evidence there was a satisfactory reason you could not live together. Youwill 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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- Photocopies of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) forms- Photocopies of supporting documents- If applicable, one original NSNP 50 Use of a Representative- If applicable, one original NSNP 60 Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated IndividualIf you are using a paid immigration representative to conduct business on your behalf with the Province of NovaScotia, that individual must be either:

an immigration consultant who is a member in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of CanadaRegulatory Council (ICCRC); or

a lawyer or paralegal who is a member in good standing of aCanadian Law Societyor a student-at-lawunder the supervision of a recognized lawyer; or

a notary public who is a member in good standing of theChambre des notaires du Qubecand astudent-at-law under their supervision.

WARNING: Payment to an individual who is not regulated as above offers no legal opportunity for complaint and is stronglydiscouraged by this office. The Office of Immigration will not deal with non-authorized representatives.

2. Review and organize your completed forms and supporting documents according to Appendix 1 DocumentsChecklist. It is your responsibility to submit all requested documents. If documents are missing, not translated by acertified 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,- send multiple copies of identical documents.

3. PHOTOCOPY all your completed forms and supporting documents and keep these copies for your records.4. 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 checkThe Office of Immigration will review your application to ensure that it is complete and meets eligibility criteria before it isaccepted for assessment. If your application is not complete or if you do not meet basic eligibility requirements, yourapplication will be returned.

B. AssessmentThe Office of Immigration will conduct a full review and evaluation of the complete application. The Office of Immigrationreserves the right to request an interview with the applicant to gather additional information or to clarify informationprovided.

C. DecisionThe Office of Immigration will communicate the decision in writing to the applicant or their representative. If nominated bythe Province of Nova Scotia:

the applicant will receive a letter from the Office of Immigration to confirm that a Nomination has been issued;and
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the Proof of Nomination will be sent directly to the appropriate Canadian visa office by the Office of Immigration.Please note: the Proof of Nomination expires 6 months after the date of issuance.

D. RefusalIf the application is being considered for refusal, the applicant or their representative will receive an initial letter of Intent forRefusal from the Office of Immigration. The Intent for Refusal letter gives the opportunity to provide additional informationto be considered in the recommendation. The applicant has 30 days to submit additional information.

After 30 days, the file will be re-assessed, including any new information submitted and a final decision made. Thisdecision 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. Weencourage applicants to explore alternatives at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website www.cic.gc.ca

5. Temporary work permit for provincial nomineesPlease note: 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 theapplication of a work permit or the renewal of an existing temporary work permit. This letter of support replaces the labourmarket 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 individualspassport will not be valid during the requested time frame.

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

6. If nominated, the applicant applies for a permanent resident visaIf nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, then you, the applicant, are responsible for submitting a complete applicationfor a permanent resident visa to the Centralized Intake Office as indicated in the Office of Immigrations Letter ofNomination, within 6 (six) months.

To find out how to apply, please review the Citizenship and Immigration Canada websitewww.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 ensuringthat 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 visaand prior to landing in Canada if:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada finds that you or a dependent is inadmissible as a result of medical,criminality, security checks or valid passport; or

The Office of Immigration is advised by the Canadian visa office that any information provided in the application isfalse or fraudulent.

The applicant does not meet minimum eligibility requirements of the NSNP anymore.


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7. Issuance of permanent resident visaIf 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 currentNova 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 SupportingDocuments.

If copies are requested, please do not send originals as they will not be returned to you. Review and organize yourcompleted forms and supporting documents in the order below before submitting your application. The Office ofImmigration reserves the right to request further information if required.

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 dependentchildren aged 18 or older, whether they areaccompanying 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 aged 18 orolder who complete the Schedule A [IMM 5669]

Supplementary Information Your Travels [IMM 5562] For the principal applicant

Authority to Release Personal Information to aDesignated Individual (if applicable) [IMM 5475]

For the principal applicant and dependents over theage of 18

Use of a Representative (if applicable) [IMM 5476] For the principal applicant and dependents over theage 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 aged 18

and older.NSNP 60 Authority to Release Personal Informationto a Designated Individual (if applicable)

For the principal applicant and dependents aged 18and older.


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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 ifother 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

Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM5409] (if applicable)

For the principal applicant and partner (only if the latteris a co-signer on the application)

Divorce and/or annulment certificate (if applicable) For the principal applicant and spouse

Custody maintenance documents and permission forthe child to come to Canada (if applicable)

Please complete Form IMM 5604 Declaration from non-

accompanying parent/guardian for minors travelling toCanada

For the principal applicant and spouse

IMM 5604 for the non-accompanying parent/guardian,former spouse or former common-law partner AND

witnessed by a notary public.

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 applicationsto Canada (if applicable)


Letter of Intent For the principal applicant

Education certifications received (e.g. degrees,diplomas or certificates)

For the principal applicant and dependents aged 22 orolder

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(if applicable)

For the principal applicant

Resume / Curriculum Vitae For the principal applicant

Financial information - proof of settlement supports andtransferable funds (e.g. bank statements, property

ownership and appraisals, investments portfolio, etc.)


Police certificates (if applicable) For the principal applicant and dependents over theaged 18 or older, only if they have been convicted(found guilty) of an offence.


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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.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Forms Provide COPIES ONLYwww.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp

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

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

Please read carefully the application guide to learn how to complete the Citizenship and Immigration Canada forms.http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EP7TOC.asp#ep74

Generic Application Form for Canada

[IMM 0008]

This form must be completed by the principal applicant.

You can download and fill out the application form on a computer. You alsohave the option of saving your form and completing it later.

- No1 Program under which you are applying. From the list, selectEconomic

- 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 they intend to accompany you to Canada or

not. 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. Printall pages, sign and date.

More instructions are available athttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/EP7.pdf

Additional Dependants / Declaration

[IMM 0008DEP]

This form must be completed by the principal applicant if you have morethan five (5) family members (see above for definition). All questions in thisform are about the dependents.

You can download and fill out the application form on a computer. You alsohave the option of saving your form and completing it later.

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 childrenaged 18 years or older listed on the Generic Application Form for Canadawhether they are accompanying or not.

No6 Ifyou answered Yes to one or more of the questions, you must writean explanation of what happened in the space provided.
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Schedule 4 Economic ClassesProvincial Nominees

[IMM 0008 Schedule 4]

This form must be completed by the principal applicant.

You must indicate NOVA SCOTIA in the box asking Which provincialgovernment has nominated you? You are applying under the CommunityIdentified Stream.

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 accompanyingdependent children aged 18 years or older listed in the Generic ApplicationForm for Canada.

It is very important that you list all children (even if they are alreadypermanent residents or Canadian citizens) that you or your spouse havewho are or are not included in your Generic Application Form for Canada.

Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable) [IMM 5409]

This form must be completed and signed by the applicant and common-law partner, only if the latter is a co-signer on the application.

Use this form is to demonstrate and indicate your common-law relationshipand make a solemn declaration before a commissioner of oath.

Supplementary Information: YourTravels [IMM 5562] This form must be completed by the principal applicant whether or not youhave travelled outside your country of origin or of residence.

List all trips you, and if applicable, your family members have taken outsideyour country of origin or of residence in the last ten years (or since your18th 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 outsideof your country during this period, check "did not travel".

Authority to Release PersonalInformation to a DesignatedIndividual [IMM 5475]

Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your application information sentto a designated individual other than yourself or your representative.

The individual you designate will be able to obtain information on your casefile, such as the status of your application. However, he or she will not be a

representative who can conduct business on your behalf with Citizenshipand Immigration Canada.

This form must be completed by the principal applicant and by allaccompanying family members age 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 authorizedrepresentative who has your permission to conduct business on yourbehalf with the Canadian visa office. When you appoint a representative,you also authorize the Canadian visa office to share information from yourcase to this person.

This form must be completed by the principal applicant and by all

accompanying family members age 18 or older listed in the GenericApplication Form for Canada.


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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 50 Use of a Representative Optional. Use this form if you wish to designate an authorizedrepresentative who has your permission to conduct business on yourbehalf with the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. When you appointa representative, you also authorize the Province of Nova Scotia toshare information from your case to this person.



NSNP 60 Authority to Release PersonalInformation to a Designated Individual

Optional. Use this form if you wish to have your applicationinformation sent to a designated individual other than yourself or yourrepresentative.

The individual you designate will be able to obtain information on yourcase file, such as the status of your application. However, he or shewill not be a representative who can conduct business on your behalfwith Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.




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Supporting Documents Provide COPIES ONLY

Where documents are not in English or in French, the principal applicant must submit a copy of the original document anda certified translation of the document.

Travel Documents, Passports and Visas For the principal applicant, spouse, common-law or conjugal partner,and all accompanying dependents.

Valid regularpassport. Include only copies of pages showing thepassport number, date of issue and expiry, your photo, name, dateand place of birth, and any previous visas and/or visits to Canada.In order to ensure successful immigration processing, it isrecommended that passports have an expiry date no less than twoyears from the date of your Nova Scotia Nominee Programapplication.

If you live in a country other than your country of nationality,include a photocopy of your visa for the country where youcurrently live.

All previous temporary residence permits, if applicable andavailable.

Correspondence from previous attempts to immigrate to Canadathrough provincial or federal immigration categories. Please includecorrespondence received from the provincial or Canadiangovernment associated with each previous application.

Identity and Civil Status Documents One colourpassport sized 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 yourspouse.

Death certificate for a former spouse (for you or your currentspouse).

Police certificates, if the applicant or any dependent family memberaged 18 or older has committed an offence, has been charged orbeen convicted of a crime. Please provide a copy of the policereport from the country or countries where the offence(s) occurred.In addition to the police certificate, submit any proof ofrehabilitation 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

o if accompanying, proof that the children may accompany theprincipal applicant to Canada

o if not accompanying, proof that you have fulfilled any obligation


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stated in custody agreements.

Proof of full-time study for dependent children age 22 years ormore. Including:

o a letter from each educational institution indicating that thedependent child attended and the time period of attendance,and

o copy of all certificates and diplomas received.Community Connections You must provide documentation to demonstrate your community

connections:

o Original Letter of Intent to the Office of Immigration to outlinehow you meet the eligibility criteria for adaptability andintention to settle.

Education and Training You must provide a copy of all certification and training obtained by theprincipal applicant and spouse, common-law or conjugal partner anddependents aged 22 or older.

Language Ability NOC Skill Levels 0, A and B

You must demonstrate that you have sufficient English or Frenchlanguage ability to be employable and functional in Nova Scotia basedon documentation of language ability which may include:

o Mother tongue, oro Educational transcripts/diplomas or employment references

indicating English or French as the principal language ofinstruction or communication, or

o Internationally recognized test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF)NOC Skill Level C

You must submit internationally recognized test results (IELTS,CELPIP, TEF)

See section Language Standards and Mandatory Testing for moreinformation.

Supporting Employment History andDocuments

Letters of employment to support your employment history andwork experience.

Resume or curriculum vitae If applicable, proof of certification for principal applicant with a

licensing or regulatory association or organization or any permitsrequired 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 acombination of the following:

Letter from financial institutions indicating the balance andtransactional history for the last three months.

Financial institutions statements demonstrating access totransferable, liquid funds and assets.

Investments portfolio.


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Proof of property ownership and appraisal.Mortgage and other loans.Do not include personal items such as jewelry, furniture and vehicles.

Contact Information

Nova Scotia Office of Immigration1741 Brunswick Street, Suite 110APO Box 1535Halifax, Nova ScotiaCANADA B3J 2Y3Tel: (902) 424-5230 | Fax: (902) 424-7936 | [email protected]

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