Nova Scotia Immigration Issues 30 Invitations Through Two Entrepreneur Streams

Colin R. Singer
September 23, 2021

Nova Scotia immigration has conducted a new business immigration draw, issuing 30 invitations through two streams of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.

The September 13 draw saw 28 invitations issued through the Entrepreneur stream, with a minimum score of 120.

It also saw two invitations issued through the International Graduate Entrepreneur stream, this time with a minimum score of 57 points.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur 2021 Draws

Draw date	Stream	Number of invitations	Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
13-Sep-21	Entrepreneur	28	120
13-Sep-21	International Graduate Entrepreneur	2	57
03-May-21	International Graduate Entrepreneur	2	44
24-Feb-21	Entrepreneur	43	118

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream

The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream targets candidates with business ownership or senior management experience. They must live in Nova Scotia, either start a new business or buy an existing business, and actively participate in the day-to-day management of that business.

Under the Entrepreneur stream, candidates are first issued a temporary work permit before applying for permanent residence after operating the business for a year. The stream uses an Expression of Interest format, where candidates in a pool are invited to apply.

How Do I Qualify For The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream?

Expression of Interest
Invitation to Apply
In Person Interview and Business Performance Agreement
Work Permit and Business Establishment in Nova Scotia
Request for Nomination
Apply for Permanent Residence

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements

Be aged 21 or older.
Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.
Minimum net worth of $600,000.
Minimum investment of $150,000 to establish or purchase a business in Nova Scotia.
Minimum 3 years of experience actively managing and owning a business (33 per cent ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years of experience in a senior business management role.
Score minimum of 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.

Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

The International Graduate Entrepreneur stream is similar to the Entrepreneur stream, only aimed at recent graduates from a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. They must have started or purchased a Nova Scotia business and operated it for a year on a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Candidates are nominated for permanent residence if they intend to settle in the province. The stream works on an Expression of Interest format similar to the Entrepreneur stream.

International Graduate Entrepreneur: Steps

Expression of Interest
Invitation to Apply
In-Person Interview and Nomination
Apply for Permanent Residence

International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements

Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.
Minimum one year of continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (100 per cent ownership).
Have completed a degree or diploma including minimum 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College.
Valid post-graduation work permit.
Minimum score of 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.