Last Updated on February 6, 2020

2019-09-20 – Nova Scotia immigration exceeded the all-time record for the most invitations issued in a single draw under its Entrepreneur Stream.

The September 6 draw saw 46 invitations issued, two higher than the previous record of 44 set in October 2018.

The lowest-ranked candidate scored 113 points, three higher than the 110 required in the previous draw.

Detailed requirement for the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream are below.

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Invitations Issued Under Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream

Draw date	Number of invitations	Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
06-Sept-19	46	113

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This was the fifth Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream draw of 2019.

The previous draw happened on June 24, and saw 43 invitations issued, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 110. 

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream June 24 Draw

Draw date	Number of invitations	Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
24-Jun-19	43	110

Meanwhile, the province also conducted a draw through its International Graduate Entrepreneur stream on September 6.

The draw saw one invitation issued with a score of 54 points, meaning a total of three invitations have been issued through the stream during 2019.

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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.

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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.