Nova Scotia immigration has targeted business immigration candidates in a new draw under its Entrepreneur Stream.
The November 12 draw saw 20 invitations issued through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.
The lowest-ranked candidate scored 118 points, five higher than the 113 required in the previous draw.
Detailed requirement for the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream are below.
Invitations Issued Under Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream
| Draw date | Number of invitations | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| 12-Nov-19 | 20 | 118 |
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This was the seventh Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream draw of 2019.
The previous draw happened on September 6, with 46 invitations issued and the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 113.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream September 6 Draw
| Draw date | Number of invitations | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| 06-Sept-19 | 46 | 113 |
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.
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.