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              Nova Scotia Conducts Largest Entrepreneur Draw of 2018

              by Colin R. Singer / Tuesday, 14 August 2018 / Published in 2018, 2018, Canada Immigration News Articles, Nova Scotia
              Nova Scotia Conducts Largest Entrepreneur Draw of 2018

              August 13, 2018 – New draws under Nova Scotia’s Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur streams took place on August 7, 2018.

              The Entrepreneur draw saw 32 candidates issued with Invitations to Apply for Nova Scotia immigration, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 116 points.

              The previous draw, on June 26 2018, saw 22 Invitations to Apply issued and a minimum score of 120 for the lowest-ranked candidate.

              Historically, the highest number of invitations from a monthly draw is 36, while the lowest minimum score is 90.


              How Many Invites Issued Under The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream?

              Draw dateNumber of invitationsScore of lowest-ranked candidate invited
              07-Aug-1832116
              26-Jun-1822120
              21-May-1818123
              27-Mar-1822108
              20-Feb-1822100
              16-Jan-182791
              19-Dec-172791
              15-Nov-172491
              10-Oct-171297
              15-Sep-172891
              09-Aug-172594
              11-Jul-172097
              13-Jun-173095
              09-May-173598
              07-Mar-1726100
              18-Jan-172890
              22-Dec-163697
              18-Nov-1635104
              03-Oct-169110
              11-Aug-1612111
              28-Jun-168115
              21-Apr-1611108
              31-Mar-168113
              10-Mar-168117
              19-Feb-166122

              Source: novascotiaimmigration.com


              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?

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              • In Person Interview and Business Performance Agreement
              • Work Permit and Business Establishment in Nova Scotia
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              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.

              Meanwhile, the province also conducted a draw for its International Graduate Entrepreneur stream on August 7 2018.

              This draw saw one candidate issued with an Invitation to Apply, scoring 47 points.

              It was the 10th draw under the stream, with a total of 14 candidates invited to apply so far.


              How Many Invites Issued Under The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream?

              Draw dateNumber of invitationsScore of lowest-ranked candidate invited
              07-Aug-18147
              21-Jun-18164
              21-May-18260
              27-Mar-18167
              20-Feb-18247
              15-Nov-17262
              10-Oct-17157
              13-Jun-17181
              08-Mar-17252
              22-Dec-16156

              Source: novascotiaimmigration.com


              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.


              How Do I Qualify For The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream?

              1. Expression of Interest
              2. Invitation to Apply
              3. In-Person Interview and Nomination
              4. 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.

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