gtvisa2020 said:
Thank you adrscuds. I read the PDF thoroughly couple of times. The PDF doesn't have anything about CIC forms but the program website has Step 2: Fill out CIC forms. I am confused and the same with the address where the application should be sent. Could you please help me. I appreciate it.
Why are you confused?
It's quite simple.
1st - You fill out your Express Entry profile.
2nd - You fill out Nova Scotia's provincial form, attach all supporting documents and send it.
3rd - Wait for nomination.
Those 3 steps are related to
STEP 1 on NS's web site.
STEP 2 on NS's web site (CIC's forms) will only be made available to you in case you are nominated and receive and ITA, via express entry.
Once you're nominated and invited to apply, CIC will let you know (via messages on your MyCIC profile) of the next steps (which most likely will only involve filling out the federal forms, attaching the supporting documents to the application and submitting it all to their new online system).
The address at which you should submit you application is at the last page of the application form (the form itself, not the guidelines).
Notice that, at step 2, you'll find a link to CIC's web site, in which you will find the federal forms. Those forms were the ones used last year, for applicants which got nominated by provinces. With express entry those forms will be filled out on their online platform (most likely within your MyCIC profile). No need to send FEDERAL FORMS by regular mail (physical forms, in paper) anymore. Everything will be online.
I'm not sure on WHY Nova Scotia insists on using paper applications. Why won't they create an online tool, like the Saskatchewan government one, and make our lives easier?