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Dedication .................................................................................. iiiPreface ....................................................................................... vAbout the Authors ...................................................................... vii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PROVINCIALNOMINEE PROGRAMS

1.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1-11.2 Why Have Provincial Nominee Programs? ...................... 1-41.3 The Constitutional Authority ........................................... 1-51.4 Quebec Leads the Way .................................................... 1-61.5 The Legislative Authority ................................................ 1-71.6 The Federal Government’s Role in Assessing Provincial

Nominations ..................................................................... 1-71.7 The Growth of the Provincial Nominee Programs ........... 1-131.8 Provincial Nominees Must Still Be Admissible to

Canada ............................................................................. 1-181.9 Business Immigrants as Provincial Nominees .................. 1-231.10 Language Requirements ................................................... 1-251.11 Processing ........................................................................ 1-261.12 Conclusion ....................................................................... 1-27

CHAPTER 1 APPENDICES

Appendix 1.1 Federal-Provincial/Territorial AgreementsCurrently in Force .......................................... 1-29

Appendix 1.2 Provincial (Immigration) NomineePrograms ........................................................ 1-31

Appendix 1.3 Provincial (Immigration) Nominee BusinessPrograms ........................................................ 1-33

CHAPTER 2 ALBERTA IMMIGRANT NOMINEEPROGRAM

2.1 Alberta ............................................................................. 2-1(a) History of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee

Program .................................................................... 2-1(b) Employer-Driven Stream .......................................... 2-3

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(i) Skilled Worker Category ................................ 2-3i. Required Forms and Documents .................... 2-5

(A) Early Childhood Educators and Child CareStaff .......................................................... 2-6

(ii) International Graduates Category ................... 2-7i. Required Forms and Documents .................... 2-7(iii) Semi-Skilled Workers Category ..................... 2-8i. Required Forms and Documents .................... 2-9

(A) Food and Beverage ProcessingIndustry....................................................... 2-10

(B) Hotel and Lodging Industry ..................... 2-11(C) Manufacturing Industry ............................ 2-12(D) Long-Haul Trucking Industry ................... 2-13(E) Food Services Industry Pilot Project ........ 2-14

(c) Strategic Recruitment Stream ................................... 2-16(i) Compulsory and Optional Trades Category ... 2-16i. Required Forms and Documents .................... 2-17(ii) Engineering Occupations Category ................. 2-17i. Required Forms and Documents .................... 2-18(iii) Post-Graduate Worker .................................... 2-18(iv) U.S. Visa Holder Category ............................. 2-19

(d) Family Stream .......................................................... 2-19(e) Self-Employed Farmer Stream .................................. 2-19(f) Business Stream ....................................................... 2-20(g) Practical Tips ............................................................ 2-21

(i) Address and Contact Information ................... 2-21(ii) Web-site ......................................................... 2-21(iii) Estimated Processing Times ........................... 2-21(iv) Processing Statistics ....................................... 2-22(v) Use of Representative Forms .......................... 2-22(vi) Certified Translations and Supporting

Documentation ............................................... 2-23(h) Policy Issues and Recommendations ........................ 2-23

(i) Strategic Planning and Low-SkilledWorkers .......................................................... 2-23


Appendix A Certificates Issued and Number of Nominees(including dependents) ................................... 2-26

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CHAPTER 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL(IMMIGRATION) NOMINEE PROGRAM

3.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 3-13.2 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC

PNP) ................................................................................ 3-23.3 BC PNP Skills Immigration ............................................. 3-3

Definitions of Classifications(a) BC PNP Skilled Workers ......................................... 3-5(b) BC PNP Heath Care Professionals ........................... 3-5

(i) Registered Nurses and Registered PsychiatricNurses ............................................................... 3-5

(ii) Physicians ....................................................... 3-6(iii) Midwives ........................................................ 3-6

(c) BC PNP International Graduates .............................. 3-6(i) Introduction .................................................... 3-6(ii) Who Can Apply ............................................. 3-7(iii) Requirements and Important Information ....... 3-7(iv) Education ....................................................... 3-7(v) Degree ............................................................ 3-7(vi) Diploma .......................................................... 3-8(vii) Occupation ..................................................... 3-9(viii) Wage .............................................................. 3-9(ix) Qualifications ................................................. 3-9(x) Offer of Employment ..................................... 3-10(xi) Eligible Employer ........................................... 3-11

(d) BC PNP - Skills Immigration - EligibleEmployers ................................................................... 3-11(i) Private Sector Employers ............................... 3-11(ii) Public Sector and Non-Profit Employers ........ 3-12(iii) Ability to Become Economically Established

in BC ................................................................ 3-13(iv) Income Thresholds ......................................... 3-13

(e) BC PNP International Post-Graduates Pilot Project .. 3-14(i) Introduction .................................................... 3-14(ii) Who can Apply .............................................. 3-15(iii) Requirements and Important Information ....... 3-15(iv) Education ....................................................... 3-15(v) Eligible Graduate Degree Programs ............... 3-15(vi) Eligible Post Secondary Institution ................. 3-16(vii) Intention to Reside in BC ............................... 3-16(viii) Ability to Become Economically Established

in BC .............................................................. 3-17

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(ix) Information on Work Permits under this PilotProject............................................................... 3-17

(f) BC PNP Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Category .... 3-18(i) Basic Requirements ........................................ 3-19(ii) Eligible Occupations in Tourism/Hospitality .. 3-19(iii) Eligible Occupations in Trucking ................... 3-20(iv) Specific Employment Requirements for Long

Haul Truck Drivers ........................................ 3-20(v) Food Processing ............................................. 3-20(vi) Employment Requirements ............................. 3-21

(A) Offer of Employment ............................... 3-21(i) Tourism and Hospitality ..................... 3-21(ii) Food Processing Applications ............ 3-21(iii)Long Haul Trucking ........................... 3-21

(B) Specific Key Points Concerning Job Offerand Employer Assistance ......................... 3-22

(C) Other Points to Note ................................ 3-22(vii) Employer’s History and Operations ................ 3-23

(A) Private Sector Employers ......................... 3-23(B) Public Sector and Non-Profit Employers .. 3-23(C) Wage ........................................................ 3-24

(viii) Educational Requirements .............................. 3-24(ix) English Language Proficiency ........................ 3-25(x) Economic Benefits to BC ............................... 3-25(xi) BC PNP Northeast Pilot Project ..................... 3-26

3.4 BC PNP Business ............................................................ 3-26(a) Introduction .............................................................. 3-26(b) Business Categories .................................................. 3-27(c) Business Skills ......................................................... 3-27(d) Regional Business .................................................... 3-28(e) Strategic Projects ...................................................... 3-29(f) Eligible Business ...................................................... 3-30(g) Ineligible Business ................................................... 3-30(h) Investment in the Business ....................................... 3-31(i) Application Process - Business Skills and Regional

Business ................................................................... 3-32(j) Fast Track Nomination [Suspended] ........................ 3-33(k) Regular Nomination ................................................. 3-33(l) Strategic Projects ...................................................... 3-33(m) Processing Time - Business Category ...................... 3-34(n) Contact Information .................................................. 3-34(o) Web-sites .................................................................. 3-35

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CHAPTER 4 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEEPROGRAM

4.1 History of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program .... 4-1(a) Numbers ................................................................... 4-3

4.2 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program For SkilledWorkers ........................................................................... 4-5(a) Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program For Applicants

Currently Working In Manitoba ............................... 4-5(b) Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program For Skilled

Workers Overseas ..................................................... 4-6(i) Points Assessment Grid .................................. 4-8

(A) Language Proficiency ............................... 4-9(B) Age ........................................................... 4-10(C) Work Experience ...................................... 4-10(D) Education ................................................. 4-11(E) Adaptability .............................................. 4-12

(c) General Procedures and Requirements of the MPNPfor Skilled Workers .................................................. 4-13(i) Legal Status .................................................... 4-13(ii) Settlement Funds ............................................ 4-13(iii) Additional Language Requirements for

Lower Skilled Applicants ............................... 4-13(iv) Online Application Process ............................ 4-14(v) Settlement Plan ............................................... 4-15(vi) Certificate of Nomination ............................... 4-16(vii) Manitoba Employment Standards Certificate

of Registration ................................................ 4-16(viii) Work Permit Letter of Support ....................... 4-16(ix) Negative Decision based on “Intention to

Reside” ........................................................... 4-17(x) Negative Decision based on “Use of an

Unauthorized Representative” and “Failure toDisclose a Use of a Paid Representative” ...... 4-17

(xi) A Negative Decision and Review Process ..... 4-18(d) Forms and Documents Required for the Skilled

Worker Program Forms ............................................ 4-19(i) Forms ............................................................. 4-19(ii) Documents ...................................................... 4-19

(A) Additional Documents for TemporaryForeign Workers in Manitoba .................. 4-21

(B) Additional Documents for InternationalGraduates ................................................. 4-22

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(C) Additional Documents for OverseasApplicants with Manitoba Support ........... 4-22

(D) Additional Documents for OverseasApplicants with Manitoba Experience ...... 4-23

(E) Additional Documents for OverseasApplicants with Invitation to Apply ......... 4-23

4.3 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for BusinessApplicants ........................................................................ 4-23(a) Business Immigration ............................................... 4-24

(i) Net Worth Investment .................................... 4-24(ii) Business Experience or Experience in Senior

Management ................................................... 4-25(iii) Adaptability Matrix ........................................ 4-26

(A) Age ........................................................... 4-26(B) Business Knowledge ................................ 4-26.1(C) Business Experience ................................. 4-26.1(D) Net Worth ................................................ 4-26.1(E) English and/or French Language

Proficiency ............................................... 4-26.1(F) Enhanced Settlement Factors .................... 4-26.2

(iv) Expression of Interest ..................................... 4-26.3(v) Proposed Business Venture in Manitoba ........ 4-26.4(vi) Business Intent ............................................... 4-26.4(vii) Deposit ........................................................... 4-26.5

(b) Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative ....................... 4-26.5(c) General Procedures and Requirements of the

MPNP-B ................................................................... 4-26.7(i) Adaptability .................................................... 4-26.7(ii) Legal Status .................................................... 4-26.7(iii) Application Process ........................................ 4-26.7(iv) Certificate of Nomination ............................... 4-26.8(v) Work Permit ................................................... 4-26.8(vi) Negative Decision Based on “Intention to

Reside” ........................................................... 4-26.9(vii) Negative Decision based on “Use of an

Unauthorized Representative” and “Failure toDisclose a Use of a Paid Representative” ...... 4-26.9

(viii) A Negative Decision and REveiw Process ..... 4-26.9(d) Forms and Documents required for the MPNP-B

Application (Business Immigration and FSRI) ......... 4-26.10(i) Forms ............................................................. 4-26.10(ii) Documents ...................................................... 4-26.11

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(A) Additional Documents for Applicantswith a Manitoba Relative ......................... 4-26.14

4.4 Processing Times and Fees .............................................. 4-26.144.5 Contact with the MPNP ................................................... 4-26.154.6 Chapter 4 List of Appendices .......................................... 4-26.15


Appendix 4.1 MPNP Self-Assessment PointsWorksheet [Appendix to follow]

Appendix 4.2 Language Test Results Conversation Chart .... 4-27Appendix 4.3 Printout of the MPNP Online Application

Tool ................................................................ 4-29Appendix 4.4 Printout of the MPNP Online Review

& Submit Window, Submit application tab[Appendix to follow]

Appendix 4.5 MPNP Online generated PDF Document [Appendix tofollow]

Appendix 4.6 MPNP Settlement Plan Part 1 Form [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.7 MPNP Settlement Plan Part 2 Form [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.8 MPNP Letter of Approval .............................. 4-71Appendix 4.9 MPNP Certificate of Registration ................... 4-73Appendix 4.10 MPNP Work Permit Letter of Support ........... 4-75Appendix 4.11 MPNP Refusal Letter ..................................... 4-77Appendix 4.12 MPNP Request for Review Decision ............. 4-79Appendix 4.13 MPNP Request for Review Form [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.14 MAPP Schedule 2: Code of Conduct [Appendix to

follow]Appendix 4.15 MPNP for Business - Application Kit ............ 4-85Appendix 4.16 Manitoba Farms Strategic Recruitment Initiative

Application Kit [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.17 PNP - Business Application Approval

Letter .............................................................. 4-137Appendix 4.18 Deposit Agreement and Cash Deposit

Receipt Letter ................................................. 4-145Appendix 4.19 PNP - Business Application Assessment

Completion Letter ........................................... 4-147

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Appendix 4.20 Generic Application Form - Business [Appendix tofollow]

Appendix 4.21 Generic Application Form - FSRI [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.22 Information Release Form [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.23 Consent to Indirect Collection and Disclosure

of Personal Information [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.24 Code of Conduct for Immigration

Representatives [Appendix to follow]Appendix 4.25 Declaration of Intent [Appendix to follow]

CHAPTER 5 NEW BRUNSWICK PROVINCIAL NOMINEEPROGRAM

5.1 History of the Provincial Nominee Program .................... 5-15.2 Application Process ......................................................... 5-25.3 Application Categories ..................................................... 5-35.4 Skilled Worker ................................................................. 5-3

(a) Settlement Funds ...................................................... 5-3(b) Fees .......................................................................... 5-3(c) Skilled Worker with Employer Support ................... 5-4

(i) Work Experience ............................................ 5-4(d) Skilled Worker with Family Support ........................ 5-5

(i) Required Forms and Documents .................... 5-6(e) Skilled Worker with Community Support ................ 5-7(f) Work Permits - Skilled Worker ................................ 5-7

5.5 Business Applicant [Suspended] ...................................... 5-85.6 Immigrant Retention ........................................................ 5-85.7 Commitment to New Brunswick ...................................... 5-85.8 Practical Tips ................................................................... 5-9

(a) Contact Information .................................................. 5-9(b) Estimated Processing Time ....................................... 5-9(c) Statistical Information for New Brunswick

Immigration .............................................................. 5-10


Appendix 5.1 Canada-New Brunswick Agreement onProvincial Nominees ...................................... 5-19

Appendix 5.2 Selection Factors - Skilled Worker withEmployer Support .......................................... 5-29

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Selection Factors - Business Applicants Only ................. 5-32Appendix 5.3 Skilled Worker - Information ......................... 5-35

Information Release Form ............................................... 5-40Declaration of Commitment ............................................ 5-41Skilled Worker - Employer Information .......................... 5-42Document Checklist: Skilled Worker Applicants withEmployer Support ........................................................... 5-48Skilled Worker - Family Support .................................... 5-51Family Supporter Declaration .......................................... 5-52Settlement Plan ................................................................ 5-55Document Checklist: Skilled Worker Applicants withFamily Support ................................................................ 5-56.3NBPNP Fee Payment Form - Skilled Workers ............... 5-56.7

Appendix 5.4 Web-sites which Contain Information aboutFinding a Job in New Brunswick, NewBrunswick’s Economy, History, Culture andPolitics ............................................................ 5-57

Appendix 5.5 Business Applicant - ApplicantInformation ..................................................... 5-59

Information Release Form ............................................... 5-63Declaration of Commitment ............................................ 5-64Request an Exploratory Visit — Business ApplicantsOnly ................................................................................ 5-65Document Checklist: Exploratory Visit ........................... 5-73

Appendix 5.5.1 Business Plan ................................................. 5-75Appendix 5.5.2 Document Checklist for Business

Applicants ...................................................... 5-87Appendix 5.5.3 Request a Business Trip to New Brunswick

....................................................................... 5-91Appendix 5.5.4 Personal Net Worth Statement ....................... 5-101Appendix 5.5.5 Accumulation of Assets Statement ................. 5-104Appendix 5.5.6 Busness Trip Report ....................................... 5-108Appendix 5.5.7 Fee Payment Business Plan Applicants .......... 5-110Appendix 5.6 Economic Development Agencies in New

Brunswick ...................................................... 5-111Appendix 5.7 Directory for Multicultural Associations and

Settlement Agencies in New Brunswick ........ 5-117

CHAPTER 6 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR’SPROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

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6.1 History of the Provincial Nominee Program .................... 6-16.2 Application Process ......................................................... 6-26.3 Application Streams ......................................................... 6-3

(a) Occupational/Skilled Worker Category .................... 6-3(i) Job Offer/Work Experience ............................ 6-3(ii) Recruitment Efforts ........................................ 6-4(iii) Fees ................................................................ 6-5(iv) Required Forms and Documents .................... 6-5(v) Work Permits ................................................. 6-5

(b) Immigrant Entrepreneur Category ............................ 6-5(c) Family Connections Category .................................. 6-6(d) International Graduate Category ............................... 6-6

(i) Required Forms and Documents .................... 6-7(ii) Fees ................................................................ 6-7

6.4 Immigration Retention ..................................................... 6-86.5 Practical Tips ................................................................... 6-8

(a) Address and Contact Information ............................. 6-8(b) Web-sites .................................................................. 6-9

6.6 Estimated Processing Times ............................................. 6-96.7 Statistical Information for Newfoundland

Immigration ..................................................................... 6-9


Appendix 6.1 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreementon Provincial Nominees 2006 ........................ 6-13

Appendix 6.2 Document Checklist ....................................... 6-21Appendix 6.3 Application ..................................................... 6-25

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Appendix 6.4 Employment Offer (To be completed byEmployer) ....................................................... 6-33

Appendix 6.5 Declaration of Personal Net Worth ................ 6-37Appendix 6.6 Employer Information and Declaration .......... 6-39Appendix 6.7 Relative Application Family Connection

Category ......................................................... 6-41Appendix 6.8 Sponsor Declaration and Affidavit of Support

Family Connection Category .......................... 6-45Appendix 6.9 Employer Affidavit of English/French Language

Ability Family Connection Category .............. 6-49Appendix 6.10 Affidavit of Translator Family Connection

Category ......................................................... 6-51Appendix 6.11 Family Connection Chart (To be completed by

Sponsor) ......................................................... 6-53Appendix 6.12 Listing of Multicultural and Settlement

Agencies in Newfoundland andLabrador ......................................................... 6-55

CHAPTER 7 NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM

7.1 The History of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program ......... 7-17.2 Nova Scotia Nominee Program ........................................ 7-10

(a) General Requirements for all Streams ...................... 7-12(i) Legal Status .................................................... 7-12(ii) Age ................................................................. 7-12(iii) Intention to Settle in Nova Scotia .................. 7-13(iv) Financial and Settlement Support ................... 7-13(v) Language ........................................................ 7-14(vi) Education ....................................................... 7-15(vii) Membership in the Family Class .................... 7-15

7.3 The Skilled Worker Stream ............................................. 7-16(a) General Information ................................................. 7-16(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-17

(i) Applicants ...................................................... 7-17(ii) Employers ...................................................... 7-18

(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-19(i) Skilled Worker ............................................... 7-19(ii) Employer ........................................................ 7-21

7.4 The Family Business Worker Stream .............................. 7-21(a) General Information ................................................. 7-21

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(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-22(i) Applicants ...................................................... 7-22(ii) Family Business Owner .................................. 7-23

(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-24(i) Family Business Worker ................................ 7-24(ii) Family Business Employer ............................. 7-26

7.5 The International Graduate System .................................. 7-27(a) General Information ................................................. 7-27(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-27(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-29

(i) International Graduate .................................... 7-29(ii) Employer ........................................................ 7-31

7.6 The Community Identified Stream ................................... 7-31(a) General Information ................................................. 7-31(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-33(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-34

7.7 Non-Dependent Child of Nova Scotia NomineeStream .............................................................................. 7-36(a) General Information ................................................. 7-36(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-37

(i) Principal Applicant (Non-DependentChild) ............................................................. 7-37

(ii) Parent ............................................................. 7-38(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-38

(i) Non-Dependent Child ..................................... 7-39(ii) Parent ............................................................. 7-41

7.8 The Agri-Food Sector Stream .......................................... 7-41(a) General Information ................................................. 7-41(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 7-42(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documentation ...... 7-43

7.9 Practical Tips ................................................................... 7-46(a) Practice Tips to Bear in Mind .................................. 7-46(b) Address and Contact Information ............................. 7-46(c) Web-site ................................................................... 7-47(d) Estimated Processing Times ..................................... 7-47(e) Number of Applications Approved to Date .............. 7-47(f) NSNP Forms ............................................................ 7-48


Appendix 7.1 Skilled Worker Stream Application Guide ..... 7-51

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Appendix 7.2 NSNP 100 - Nova Scotia Nominee ProgramApplication Form ........................................... 7-71

Appendix 7.3 NSNP 200 - Employer Application SkilledWorker Stream ............................................... 7-79

Appendix 7.3-1 NSNP Skilled Worker Stream ApplicationGuide .............................................................. 7-84(1)

Appendix 7.3-2 NSNP Skilled Worker StreamNSNP 200 - Employer Information ................ 7-84(23)

Appendix 7.4 NSNP 50 - Use of a Representative ............... 7-84.1Appendix 7.5 NSNP 60 - Authority to Release Personal

Information to a Designated Individual .......... 7-84.3Appendix 7.6 NSNP Family Business Worker Application

Guide .............................................................. 7-85Appendix 7.7 NSNP 300 - Employer Application Family

Business Worker Stream ................................ 7-105Appendix 7.8 International Graduate Stream Application

Guide .............................................................. 7-113Appendix 7.9 NSNP 400 — Employer Application International

Graduate Stream ............................................. 7-131Appendix 7.10 Community Identified Stream Application

Guide .............................................................. 7-139Appendix 7.11 Non-Dependent Child of Nova Scotia Nominee

Application Guide .......................................... 7-159Appendix 7.12 Non-Dependent Child of Nova Scotia

Nominee — NSNP 120 — Principle ApplicantForm ............................................................... 7-179

Appendix 7.13 Non-Dependent Child of Nova ScotiaNominee — NSNP 500 — Parent ApplicantForm ............................................................... 7-187

Appendix 7.14 Agri-Food Sector Stream ApplicationGuide .............................................................. 7-195

Appendix 7.15 NSNP 130 — Agri-Food Sector StreamApplication Form ........................................... 7-215

CHAPTER 8 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NOMINEEPROGRAM

8.1 The History of the Northwest Territories NomineeProgram ........................................................................... 8-1

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8.2 Skilled Worker ................................................................. 8-2(a) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 8-3

8.3 Critical Impact Worker .................................................... 8-4(a) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 8-5

8.4 The Business Category .................................................... 8-5(a) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 8-7

8.5 Practical Tips - The Application Process ......................... 8-7(a) Acceleration Process ................................................. 8-7

(i) Skilled Workers and Critical ImpactWorkers .......................................................... 8-7

(ii) Entrepreneur Business and Self-EmployedBusiness ......................................................... 8-8

(b) Contact Information .................................................. 8-9(c) Web-sites .................................................................. 8-11(d) Estimated Processing Times ..................................... 8-11


Appendix 8.1 Skilled Worker — Application Form ............. 8-13Appendix 8.2 Memorandum of Understanding for the NWT

Nominee Program — Skilled Worker ............ 8-23Appendix 8.3 NWT Nominee Program — Critical Impact

Worker Application Form .............................. 8-27Appendix 8.4 Memorandum of Understanding for the NWT

Nominee Program — Critical ImpactWorker ........................................................... 8-37

Appendix 8.5 NWT Nominee Program Authorizing orCancelling a Representative ........................... 8-41

CHAPTER 9 ONTARIO’S NOMINEE PROGRAM

9.1 History of the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program ....... 9-1(a) Overview of Ontario’s Provincial Nominee

Program .................................................................... 9-19.2 General Category — Workers ......................................... 9-2

(a) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 9-39.3 Investors .......................................................................... 9-49.4 International Student Category ......................................... 9-5

(a) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 9-79.5 Practical Tips — The Application Process ...................... 9-10

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(a) The Application Process ........................................... 9-10(i) General Category — Workers ........................ 9-10(ii) General Category — Investors ....................... 9-11(iii) International Student Category ....................... 9-12

(b) Contact Information .................................................. 9-13(c) Web-site ................................................................... 9-13(d) Estimated Processing Times ..................................... 9-13(e) Process for Reconsideration ..................................... 9-14(f) Updates on Proposed Legislative Changes to Ontario

Immigration Act ....................................................... 9-14


Appendix 9.1 General and International Student Categories —Employer Pre-screen Application[Appendix to follow] ...................................... 9-15

Appendix 9.2 Nominee Application with Job Offer[Appendix to follow] ...................................... 9-17

Appendix 9.3 Multiple Nominations ..................................... 9-19Appendix 9.4 Investment Referral ........................................ 9-21Appendix 9.5 Eligible Canadian Colleges and

Universities [Appendix to follow] .................. 9-25Appendix 9.6 Minimum Savings for Masters Stream.............. 9-27Appendix 9.7 Authorizing or Cancelling a

Representative ................................................ 9-29Appendix 9.8 Joint Verification ............................................ 9-31Appendix 9.9 Nominee Application for International

Graduates (PhD and Masters)[Appendix to follow] ...................................... 9-33

Appendix 9.10 International Student Categories Applicationfor Previously Approved Employers[Appendix to follow] ...................................... 9-35

CHAPTER 10 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCIALNOMINEE PROGRAM

10.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 10-110.2 History of the Program .................................................... 10-210.3 Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program ........ 10-8

(a) General Requirements for All Streams ..................... 10-10

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(i) Legal Status .................................................... 10-10(ii) Assessment Points .......................................... 10-10(iii) Language ........................................................ 10-10(iv) Age ................................................................. 10-11(v) Education ....................................................... 10-11(vi) Interview ........................................................ 10-12(vii) Intention to Settle in PEI .................................. 10-12(viii) Financial and Settlement Support...................... 10-13(ix) Outstanding Federal Application....................... 10-13

10.4 Labour Impact Category .................................................. 10-1410.5 Skilled Worker Category ................................................. 10-14

(a) General Information ................................................. 10-14(b) Eligibility Criteria ....................................................... 10-14

(i) Applicants ...................................................... 10-15(ii) Employers ...................................................... 10-15

(c) Application Fees ....................................................... 10-15(d) Required Forms and Supporting

Documentation ......................................................... 10-16(i) Applicant ........................................................ 10-16(ii) Employer ........................................................ 10-18

10.6 Critical Worker Stream .................................................... 10-18(a) General Information ................................................. 10-18(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 10-19

(i) Applicant ........................................................ 10-19(ii) Employer ........................................................ 10-20



10.7 International Graduate Stream .......................................... 10-23(a) General Information ................................................. 10-23(b) Eligibility Criteria ....................................................... 10-24

(i) Applicant ........................................................ 10-24(ii) Employer ........................................................ 10-25



10.8 Family Connection Stream ............................................... 10-27(a) General Information ................................................. 10-27(a) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 10-25

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(i) Champions ..................................................... 10-25(ii) Applicants ...................................................... 10-24


Documentation ......................................................... 10-25(i) Applicants ...................................................... 10-25(ii) Champions ..................................................... 10-24

10.9 Business Impact Category ................................................ 10-33(a) General Information ................................................. 10-33(a) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 10-36

(i) Applicant ........................................................ 10-36(ii) Business ......................................................... 10-37(ii) Inland Agents ................................................. 10-38


Documentation ......................................................... 10-4010.10 Practical Tips ................................................................... 10-43

(a) Practice Tips to Bear in Mind .................................. 10-43(b) Address and Contact Information ............................. 10-44(c) Web-site ................................................................... 10-44(d) Estimated Processing Times ..................................... 10-45(d) Number of Applications Approved to Date .............. 10-45(d) PEI PNP Forms ........................................................ 10-46


10.1 Business Impact Checklist ............................................... 10-4910.2 Business Impact Self-Assessment Form ........................... 10-5910.3 Business Impact Application Form .................................. 10-6110.4 Business Impact Information Release Form

for Applicant .................................................................... 10-6510.5 Business Impact Information Release Form for

Applicant’s Spouse .......................................................... 10-6710.6 Business Impact Information Release Form for

Applicant and Spouse ...................................................... 10-6910.7 Business Impact Statutory Declaration Form ................... 10-7110.8 Business Impact Language Deposit Agreement ............... 10-7310.9 Business Impact Declaration of Exploratory Visit ........... 10-7510.10 Business Impact Acknowledgement of IRPA

Reg. 87 Requirements for Applicant ................................ 10-7710.11 Business Impact Acknowledgement and Indemnity

for Applicant .................................................................... 10-79

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10.12 Business Impact Settlement Form .................................... 10-8110.13 Business Impact Performance Agreement ........................ 10-8310.14 Business Impact Escrow Agreement ................................ 10-9710.15 Business Impact Acknowledgement of IRPA

Reg. 87 Requirements for Business ................................. 10-11310.16 Business Impact Acknowledgement and Indemnity

for Business ..................................................................... 10-11510.17 Labour Impact Checklist .................................................. 10-12910.18 Labour Impact Self-Assessment Form ............................. 10-13510.19 Labour Impact Application Form ..................................... 10-13710.20 Labour Impact Information Release Form

for Applicant .................................................................... 10-14110.21 Labour Impact Information Release Form for

Applicant’s Spouse .......................................................... 10-14310.22 Labour Impact Information Release Form for

Applicant and Spouse ...................................................... 10-14510.23 Labour Impact Statutory Declaration Form ...................... 10-14710.24 Labour Impact Agent Registration Form ......................... 10-14910.25 Labour Impact Net Worth Form ...................................... 10-15310.26 Labour Impact Job Offer Form ........................................ 10-15710.27 Labour Impact Employer Language Declaration

Form ................................................................................ 10-16110.28 Labour Impact Champion Form ....................................... 10-163

CHAPTER 11 IMMIGRATION TO QUEBEC

11.1 Immigration in the Province of Quebec ........................... 11-1(a) The History of Immigration in Quebec .................... 11-1(b) The Legislative Background ..................................... 11-2

11.2 Temporary Status in the Province of Quebec .................. 11-311.3 Permanent Status in the Province of Quebec ................... 11-411.4 The Business Categories .................................................. 11-7

(a) Self-Employed .......................................................... 11-7(i) General Information ....................................... 11-7(ii) Eligibility Criteria ........................................... 11-8(iii) Required Forms and Supporting

Documents ...................................................... 11-8(A) Essential Documents ................................ 11-8(B) Identification of Accompanying Family

Members ................................................... 11-9(C) Representatives ......................................... 11-9

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(D) Education ................................................. 11-9(E) Short-term Net Assets (Savings, Investments,

Stocks, etc) and Property .......................... 11-10(F) Financial Documents ................................ 11-11

(b) Entrepreneur ............................................................. 11-12(i) General Information ....................................... 11-12(ii) Eligibility Criteria ........................................... 11-12(iii) Required Forms and Supporting

Documents ...................................................... 11-13(A) Essential Documents ................................ 11-13(B) Identification of Accompanying Family

Members ................................................... 11-14(C) Representatives ......................................... 11-14(D) Education ................................................. 11-14(E) Short-term Net Assets (Savings, Investments,

Stocks, etc) and Property .......................... 11-15(F) Business Project ....................................... 11-16(G) Financial Documents ................................ 11-16

(c) Investors ................................................................... 11-18(i) General Information ....................................... 11-18(ii) Eligibility Criteria ........................................... 11-19(iii) Required Forms and Supporting

Documents ...................................................... 11-20(A) Compulsory Documents ........................... 11-20(B) Documents to Submit when the MICC asks

for it in writing ......................................... 11-2111.5 Skilled Worker Category ................................................. 11-29

(a) General Information ................................................. 11-29(b) Eligibility Criteria ..................................................... 11-29

(i) Training .......................................................... 11-30(A) Education Level ....................................... 11-30(B) Areas of Training ..................................... 11-31

(ii) Experience ...................................................... 11-32(iii) Age ................................................................. 11-32(iv) Language Proficiency ..................................... 11-33(v) Stay & Family in Quebec ............................... 11-35

(A) Stay in Quebec ......................................... 11-35(B) Family in Quebec ..................................... 11-36

(vi) Characteristics of the Accompanying Spouseor Common Law Spouse ................................ 11-36(A) Education Level ....................................... 11-37(B) Areas of Training ..................................... 11-37(C) Professional Experience ............................ 11-38

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(D) Age ........................................................... 11-38(E) Language Proficiency ............................... 11-39

(vii) Validated Employment Offer .......................... 11-39(viii) Children .......................................................... 11-40(ix) Financial Self-sufficiency ............................... 11-41(x) Adaptability .................................................... 11-41(xi) Passing Mark .................................................. 11-42

(c) Required Forms and Supporting Documents ............ 11-42(i) Essential Documents ...................................... 11-43(ii) Identification of Accompanying Family

Members ......................................................... 11-43(iii) Representative ................................................ 11-44(iv) Education ....................................................... 11-44(v) Work Experience ............................................ 11-44(vi) Knowledge of Languages ............................... 11-44.1(vii) Declarations .................................................... 11-44.1

11.6 Quebec Experience Class ................................................. 11-44.1(a) The Quebec Graduate ............................................... 11-44.2

(i) Eligibility Criteria ........................................... 11-44.2(ii) Required Forms and Supporting

Documents ...................................................... 11-44.2(A) Essential Documents ................................ 11-44.2(B) Identification of Accompanying Family

Members ................................................... 11-44.2(C) Representative .......................................... 11-44.3(D) Education ................................................. 11-44.3(E) Knowledge of Language .......................... 11-44.4

(b) Foreign Worker Category ......................................... 11-44.4(i) Eligibility Criteria ........................................... 11-44.4(ii) Required Forms and Supporting

Documents ...................................................... 11-44.5(A) Essential Documents ................................ 11-44.5(B) Identification of Accompanying Family

Members ................................................... 11-44.5(C) Representative .......................................... 11-44.5(D)Work in Quebec ....................................... 11-44.6(E) Knowledge of Languages ......................... 11-44.6

11.7 Practical Tips ................................................................... 11-44.7(a) Address and Contact Information ............................. 11-44.7(b) Web-site ................................................................... 11-44.7(c) Estimated Processing Times ..................................... 11-44.7(d) Number of Applications Approved .......................... 11-44.7(e) Forms ....................................................................... 11-44.8

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Chapter 11 Appendices

Appendix 11.1 Appendix to follow ......................................... 11-45Appendix 11.2 Application for Selection Certificate

Appendix – Self-Employed Worker ............... 11-55Appendix 11.3 Application for Selection Certificate

Appendix – Entrepreneur ............................... 11-61Appendix 11.4 [Appendix to follow]Appendix 11.5 [Appendix to follow]Appendix 11.6 [Appendix to follow]Appendix 11.7 Declaration by spouse or

defacto spouse ................................................ 11-103Appendix 11.8 Contract Respecting Financial

Self-Sufficiency .............................................. 11-105Appendix 11.9 Declaration by a Graduate of a

Medical School Outside of Canada andthe United States ............................................ 11-107

Appendix 11.10 Declaration by a Candidate Practicing aRegulated Trade in Quebec ............................ 11-109

Appendix 11.11 Declaration by a Candidate in a ProfessionGoverned by a Professional Orderin Quebec ....................................................... 11-111

Appendix 11.12 Declaration by a Candidate Practicing theTeaching Profession in Pre-School,Elementary School or SecondarySchool ............................................................ 11-113

Appendix 11.13 Declaration of a Relative in Quebec .............. 11-115

CHAPTER 12 SASKATCHEWAN IMMIGRANT NOMINEEPROGRAM

12.1 Introduction ........................................................................ 12-112.2 History of the SINP............................................................ 12-212.3 Key Considerations in Relation to the SINP ...................... 12-2

(a) Impact of the Foreign Worker Recruitment andImmigration Services Act ........................................... 12-2

(b) Intake Thresholds........................................................ 12-3(c) Employer and Job Offer Screening............................. 12-4(d) Limit on Applications without a Job Offer ................. 12-5

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12.4 Documentation ................................................................... 12-5(a) Letter of Offer for Full-Time Permanent

Employment in a Skilled Position............................... 12-6(b) The SINP Job Approval Letter ................................... 12-6(c) Identity and Civil Status ............................................. 12-7(d) Language Credentials.................................................. 12-8(e) Education and/or Training Credentials........................ 12-8(f) Work Experience Credentials...................................... 12-9(g) Regulatory or Licensing Credentials ........................... 12-9(h) Passports and Immigration Documents ....................... 12-9(i) Police Reports............................................................. 12-10(j) Funds .......................................................................... 12-10

12.5 Application Procedure ........................................................ 12-10(a) Nomination Limit and Intake Threshold ..................... 12-10(b) Procedural Guidelines ................................................. 12-10(c) Information Verification.............................................. 12-11(d) Criteria Assessment..................................................... 12-11(e) Decision by SINP Manager ........................................ 12-12(f) Procedure upon Successful Nomination...................... 12-12(g) Work Permit Applications........................................... 12-12(h) The Permanent Residency Application ....................... 12-12(i) Ineligible Applications ................................................ 12-13(j) Secondary Review ...................................................... 12-13

12.6 SINP Categories ................................................................. 12-14(a) International Skilled Worker Category........................ 12-14(b) Applications without an SINP Job

Approval Letter........................................................... 12-15(c) Assessment Rating ...................................................... 12-15(d) Required Documentation — International

Skilled Worker Category ............................................ 12-16(e) Additional Required Documentation if

Applying without SINP Job Approval Letter.............. 12-16(f) Documents Required Where Claiming

Points for a Close Saskatchewan Relative .................. 12-17(g) Documents Required Where Claiming

Previous Saskatchewan Work Experience................... 12-18(h) Documents Required Where Claiming

Prior Study in Saskatchewan ...................................... 12-1812.7 Saskatchewan Experience Category.................................... 12-18

(a) Existing Work Permit Subcategory ............................. 12-19(b) Required Documentation - Existing Work Permit

Subcategory ................................................................ 12-19

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12.8 Saskatchewan Experience — Health ProfessionsSubcategory........................................................................ 12-20(a) Required Documentation-Health Profession

Subcategory ................................................................ 12-2112.9 Saskatchewan Experience - Hospitality Sector Pilot

Project Subcategory............................................................ 12-22(a) Requirements for Hospitality Sector Pilot Project

Employers ................................................................... 12-22(b) Document Requirements — Hospitality Sector

Pilot Project Subcategory............................................ 12-22.112.10 Saskatchewan Experience - Long Haul Truck Driver

Subcategory........................................................................ 12-22.2(a) Requirements for Saskatchewan Trucking Firms ........ 12-22.2

12.11 Saskatchewan Experience - Student Subcategory ............... 12-22.4(a) Documentary Requirements - Student Subcategory .... 12-22.5

12.12 Entrepreneur and Farm Category........................................ 12-22.5(a) Documentary Requirements - Entrepreneur

Category...................................................................... 12-22.6(b) Third-party Review of Finances.................................. 12-22.6(c) Intent to Reside and the Business Exploratory Visit... 12-22.6(d) Work Permits .............................................................. 12-22.7(e) Refund of Good Faith Deposit.................................... 12-22.7

12.13 Farm Owners/Operators...................................................... 12-22.7(a) Young Farmer Stream of the Farm Owner/Operator

Category...................................................................... 12-22.8(b) Documentary Requirements - Farm Owner/

Operators..................................................................... 12-22.912.14 Web-site ............................................................................. 12-22.912.15 Processing times ................................................................. 12-22.912.16 Contact Information............................................................ 12-22.10

(a) General Inquiries......................................................... 12-22.11(b) Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator Category...... 12-22.11(c) For Submission of Documents.................................... 12-22.11


Appendix 12.1 SINP Nominations .......................................... 12-23Appendix 12.2 SINP Nomination Top Ten Source Countries

and Occupations ............................................. 12-25Appendix 12.3 Category Specific Processing Times ............... 12-27

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Appendix 12.4 Application Guide for the Skilled WorkersCategory [Appendix to follow] ...................... 12-29

Appendix 12.5 Skilled Worker Application Form .................. 12-49Appendix 12.6 SINP Skilled Workers Category Checklist ..... 12-55Appendix 12.7 Net Worth ...................................................... 12-59Appendix 12.8 Assessment Rating – Skilled

Workers/Professionals .................................... 12-61Appendix 12.9 Former Appendix 12.9, titled Employer

Information, Confirmation and Release Form,has been withdrawn without replacement ....... 12-69

Appendix 12.10 Code of Conduct for Representatives andApplicant Declaration to the SaskatchewanImmigrant Nominee Program ......................... 12-71

Appendix 12.11 Former Appendix 12.11, titled Translation of aDocument Form, has been withdrawnwithout replacement ....................................... 12-73

Appendix 12.12 Former Appendix 12.12, titled Confirmation ofEnglish/French Language Ability, has beenwithdrawn without replacement ...................... 12-75

Appendix 12.13 Former Appendix 12.13, titled Application forthe Entrepreneur Category, has beenwithdrawn without replacement ...................... 12-77

Appendix 12.14 Confirmation of Language Skills .................... 12-79Appendix 12.15 Application Guide for the Entrepreneur

Category [Appendix to follow] ...................... 12-81Appendix 12.16 Entrepreneur Application Form ...................... 12-115Appendix 12.17 Entrepreneur Category Checklist .................... 12-127Appendix 12.18 Accumulation of Funds Form ......................... 12-133Appendix 12.19 Application Guide for the Family Referral

Category ......................................................... 12-137Appendix 12.20 SINP Family Referral Category Checklist ...... 12-165Appendix 12.21 Family Referral Application Form .................. 12-171Appendix 12.22 Family Referral Category Affidavit of

Support ........................................................... 12-177Appendix 12.23 Application Guide for the Health Professions

Category ......................................................... 12-181Appendix 12.24 SINP Health Professions Category

Checklist ......................................................... 12-203

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Appendix 12.25 Health Professional Application Form ............ 12-207Appendix 12.26 Application Guide for Long Haul Truck

Drivers ............................................................ 12-213Appendix 12.27 SINP Long Haul Truck Drivers Checklist ...... 12-231Appendix 12.28 Long Haul Trucker Pilot Project

Employee Application Form ........................... 12-235Appendix 12.29 Application Guide for Saskatchewan Trucking

Firms .............................................................. 12-241Appendix 12.30 SINP Long Haul Truck Driver Recruitment

and Settlement Plan Guide ............................. 12-247Appendix 12.31 Application Guide for Students Category ....... 12-253Appendix 12.32 SINP Students Category Checklist: Post-

Graduation Work Permit Stream .................... 12-275Appendix 12.33 SINP Students Category Checklist: Master’s

and PhD Graduates Stream ............................ 12-279Appendix 12.34 Foreign Student Category Application Form .. 12-283Appendix 12.35 Farm Owner/Operator Application ................. 12-289Appendix 12.36 Personal/Business Net Worth ......................... 12-295Appendix 12.37 Family or Accompanying Farm Employee

Category Application Form ............................ 12-303Appendix 12.38 Farm Owner/Operator & Young Farmer Stream

Checklist ......................................................... 12-307

Appendix 12.39 Application Guide for the Hospitality SectorProject ............................................................ 12-309

Appendix 12.40 Hospitality Sector Project EmployeeApplication Form ........................................... 12-327

Appendix 12.41 Hospitality Sector Project Checklist ............... 12-333Appendix 12.42 SINP Hospitality Sector Project Recruitment

and Settlement Plan ........................................ 12-337

CHAPTER 13 YUKON

13.1 The History of the Provincial Nominee Program ............. 13-113.2 Skilled Worker Category ................................................. 13-1

(a) Skilled Worker Program ........................................... 13-2(b) Critical Impact Worker Program .............................. 13-2(c) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 13-3

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(i) Skilled Worker ............................................... 13-3(ii) Critical Impact Worker ................................... 13-4

(d) Process for Skilled Workers and Critical ImpactWorkers .................................................................... 13-5

13.3 The Business Category .................................................... 13-6(a) Business Nominee Program ...................................... 13-6(b) Required Forms and Documents .............................. 13-8

(i) Entrepreneur ................................................... 13-813.4 The International Student Category ................................. 13-813.5 Practical Tips ................................................................... 13-9

(a) Address and Contact Information ............................. 13-9(b) Web-site ................................................................... 13-10

13.6 Estimated Processing Times ............................................. 13-1013.7 Forms ............................................................................... 13-11


Appendix 13.1 Use of a Representative .................................. 13-13Appendix 13.2 Memorandum of Understanding ..................... 13-15Appendix 13.3 Application Form – Critical Impact

Worker ........................................................... 13-21Appendix 13.4 Application Form – Skilled Worker ............... 13-33Appendix 13.5 Nominee Employment Contract ..................... 13-45Appendix 13.6 Affidavit of Support ....................................... 13-49Appendix 13.7 Business Net Worth Statement ....................... 13-53

APPENDIX

FORMS TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................... F-i

FEDERAL FORMS

F1 Schedule 4 Economic Classes – Provincial Nominees(IMM 0008 Schedule 4) .................................................. F1-1

F2 Schedule 4A Economic Classes – Provincial Nominees– Business Nominees (IMM 0008 Schedule 4A) ............. F2-1

INDEX ....................................................................................... I-1

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