Nova Scotia Immigration Issues 43 Invitations In New Business Immigration Draw

Colin Singer
September 23, 2021

Nova Scotia immigration has conducted a new business immigration draw targeting Entrepreneur Stream candidates.

The draw, which took place on February 24, saw 43 invitations issued through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 118 points.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Draw Details

Draw date	Stream	Number of invitations	Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
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.