The most invitations of 2019 were issued in the latest draw through the Nova Scotia immigration Entrepreneur stream.
The June 24 draw also saw the lowest minimum draw of any draw so far this year, at 110.
Invitations were issued to 43 candidates, just one fewer than the all-time record of 44 for the stream, set in October 2018.
Detailed requirements 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 |
| 24-Jun-19 | 43 | 110 |
This was the fourth Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream draw of 2019.
The previous draw happened on May 17, and saw 27 invitations issued and a lowest score of 112.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream May 17 Draw
| Draw date | Number of invitations | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| 17-May-19 | 27 | 112 |
Meanwhile, the province also conducted a draw through its International Graduate Entrepreneur stream on June 24.
The draw saw one invitation issued with a score of 74 points, meaning a total of two invitations have been issued through the stream during 2019.
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.