{"id":54779,"date":"2018-12-01T02:29:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T07:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/?p=54779"},"modified":"2018-12-01T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2018-12-01T19:51:30","slug":"two-new-business-draws-conducted-by-nova-scotia-nominee-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/two-new-business-draws-conducted-by-nova-scotia-nominee-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Business Draws Conducted By Nova Scotia Nominee Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nova Scotia immigration has conducted two new draws targeting business candidates under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program streams for Entrepreneurs and International Graduate Entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

The November 14 draws saw a total of 31 candidates invited to apply for Nova Scotia immigration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Under the Entrepreneur Stream draw, 30 candidates were issued with invitations to apply, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 112 points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


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The previous Nova Scotia Entrepreneur draw, on October 9, was the largest on record with 44 Invitations to Apply issued. The lowest-ranked candidate scored 109 points.<\/p>\n


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Invitations Issued Under The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Draw date<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of invitations<\/b><\/td>\nScore of lowest-ranked candidate invited<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
14-Nov-18<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Meanwhile, the International Graduate Entrepreneur stream draw saw one candidate issued with an Invitation to Apply, scoring 68 points.<\/p>\n

It was the 12th draw under the stream, with a total of 16 candidates invited to apply so far.<\/p>\n


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Invitations Issued Under The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Draw date<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of invitations<\/b><\/td>\nScore of lowest-ranked candidate invited<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
14-Nov-18<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n


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How Do I Qualify For The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream?<\/h3>\n
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  • Expression of Interest<\/li>\n
  • Invitation to Apply<\/li>\n
  • In Person Interview and Business Performance Agreement<\/li>\n
  • Work Permit and Business Establishment in Nova Scotia<\/li>\n
  • Request for Nomination<\/li>\n
  • Apply for Permanent Residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Be aged 21 or older.<\/li>\n
    • Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.<\/li>\n
    • Minimum net worth of $600,000.<\/li>\n
    • Minimum investment of $150,000 to establish or purchase a business in Nova Scotia.<\/li>\n
    • 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.<\/li>\n
    • Score minimum of 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream<\/h3>\n

      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.<\/p>\n

      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.<\/p>\n


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      How Do I Qualify For The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream?<\/h3>\n
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      1. Expression of Interest<\/li>\n
      2. Invitation to Apply<\/li>\n
      3. In-Person Interview and Nomination<\/li>\n
      4. Apply for Permanent Residence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.<\/li>\n
        • Minimum one year of continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (100 per cent ownership).<\/li>\n
        • 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.<\/li>\n
        • Valid post-graduation work permit.<\/li>\n
        • Minimum score of 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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