Nova Scotia business immigration draw sends 2 invites

Nova Scotia immigration held a business immigration draw on May 3, 2021. It targeted candidates from the International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream.

The draw had 2 invitations issued via the NSNP. Candidates needed 44 points to qualify.

Here are the detailed requirements for the stream:

About Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur stream

This stream is aimed at recent graduates from a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College. They had to have started or bought a business in Nova Scotia and run it for a year on a PGWP.

Candidates are nominated for Canada PR if they wish to settle in Nova Scotia. The stream works on an EOI format that has a similarity to the Entrepreneur stream.

Steps required for International Graduate Entrepreneur stream

1. EOI
2. ITA
3. In-person Interview and nomination
4. Apply for a Canada PR visa

Candidate requirements for International Graduate Entrepreneur stream

The candidate must:

• Want to live in Nova Scotia permanently while having ownership of and managing a business actively in Nova Scotia
• Have a continuous experience of not less than a year of owning and managing his/her current business actively in Nova Scotia
• Have completed a diploma or degree including at least 2 academic years of a full-time study done in-person at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College.
• Have a valid PGWP.
• Have a minimum score of 7 on the CLB in listening, speaking, writing, and reading in English/French.

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Note:

PR – Permanent Residence/Permanent Resident

EOI – Expression of Interest

ITA – Invitation to Apply

PGWP – Post Graduate Work Permit

CLB – Canadian Language Benchmark

NSNP – Nova Scotia Nominee Program