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Nova Scotia Conducts Largest Entrepreneur Draw of 2018

Nova Scotia Draw Targets International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Candidates

Last Updated on February 7, 2020

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 date Number of invitations Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
07-Aug-18 32 116
26-Jun-18 22 120
21-May-18 18 123
27-Mar-18 22 108
20-Feb-18 22 100
16-Jan-18 27 91
19-Dec-17 27 91
15-Nov-17 24 91
10-Oct-17 12 97
15-Sep-17 28 91
09-Aug-17 25 94
11-Jul-17 20 97
13-Jun-17 30 95
09-May-17 35 98
07-Mar-17 26 100
18-Jan-17 28 90
22-Dec-16 36 97
18-Nov-16 35 104
03-Oct-16 9 110
11-Aug-16 12 111
28-Jun-16 8 115
21-Apr-16 11 108
31-Mar-16 8 113
10-Mar-16 8 117
19-Feb-16 6 122

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?

  • 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.

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 date Number of invitations Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
07-Aug-18 1 47
21-Jun-18 1 64
21-May-18 2 60
27-Mar-18 1 67
20-Feb-18 2 47
15-Nov-17 2 62
10-Oct-17 1 57
13-Jun-17 1 81
08-Mar-17 2 52
22-Dec-16 1 56

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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