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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream

The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur stream is a component of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the Province of Nova Scotia. This stream is specifically tailored for recent graduates of universities or colleges located in Nova Scotia who have established and operated a business within the province for a minimum of one year.

Please note that entry into this program is by invitation only. Prospective candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), following which they will be evaluated based on the Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur points grid. The highest scoring applicants will be invited to formally apply for the program.

For more information on the requirements and application process for the Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur stream, please refer to the following information.

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Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur program requirements

Eligibility Requirements for the Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream:

Connection to Nova Scotia:

    • Graduated from a Nova Scotia university or community college with a degree or diploma after a minimum of two years of full-time study
    • Owned and managed a Nova Scotia business for at least 12 months, with one-third ownership of the business
    • Currently residing in Nova Scotia with a valid post-graduation work permit

Language Proficiency:

    • Official language test scores showing proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher

Level of Education:

    • Completed a minimum two-year diploma or degree from an eligible university or community college in Nova Scotia

Work Experience:

    • Owned and operated a business in Nova Scotia for at least one (1) year while on a valid post-graduation work permit.

Requirement

 

Express Entry Profile

No

Connection to Province

Study Experience

Job Offer

No

Language Proficiency

CLB 7

Level of Education

Post-secondary
2 years

Work Experience

Business ownership and management
In Nova Scotia
1 year

Investment Requirement

None

The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Application Process:

The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur stream follows a selective process based on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Eligible candidates are required to submit a profile to a pool of candidates, which will be evaluated based on the Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Ranking System. The candidates with the highest-ranking profiles will be invited to formally apply to the program during one of its periodic intakes.

As part of their application, candidates must provide an audit opinion and special purpose report attesting to the viability of their business. Upon successful demonstration of meeting the stream requirements, the candidate will be invited to participate in an interview with an immigration officer in Nova Scotia. If the interview outcome is positive, the candidate will receive a provincial nomination for permanent residency.

After receiving the provincial nomination, the candidate has a period of six months to submit a federal application for Canadian permanent residency. This program requires a paper-based application for permanent residency, which must be submitted by mail to the appropriate application center. The processing time for paper-based Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications for permanent residency is approximately 18 months.

 

Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Points Grid

The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur stream uses a ranking system to evaluate Expressions of Interest (EOIs) submitted by eligible candidates. While there is no minimum score required, only the most competitively ranked candidates will receive an invitation to formally apply to the program.

 

Selection factor

Points

Language

35

Education

25

Work experience

15

Adaptability

10

Age

10

Economic Priorities

5

Selection factor

Points

Language

35

Education

25

Work experience

15

Adaptability

10

Age

10

Economic Priorities

5

Language Ability

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

First official language

CLB level 9 or higher

7

7

7

7

CLB level 8

6

6

6

6

CLB level 7

5

5

5

5

Second official language

At least CLB 5 in all of the four abilities

7

Maximum

35

Education

Points

Completion of a Nova Scotia post-secondary diploma for a two- year program

12

Completion of a Nova Scotia post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer

15

Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas (at least one must be for a program of at least three years completed at a Nova Scotia institution)

17

Nova Scotia university degree at the Master’s level

22

Completion of a Nova Scotia university level entry-to-practice professional degree.
Occupation related to the degree must be:
– NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and
– Licensed by a provincial regulatory body

22

Nova Scotia university degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level

25

Maximum

25

Work Experience

Points

3 to 5 years of work experience in the last 10 years at NOC 0, A or B level

10

Greater than 5 years of work experience in the last 10 years at NOC 0, A or B level

15

Maximum

15

Adaptability

Points

Your spouse or partner’s language level
Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

5

Your spouse or partner’s past study in Nova Scotia
Your spouse or common-law partner finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Nova Scotia. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week, and must have remained in good academic standing (as defined by the school) during the period of full-time study in Nova Scotia.

5

Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Nova Scotia
Your spouse / partner did at least one year of full-time work in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada.

5

Relatives in Nova Scotia
You, or, if it applies, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative, either a parent, grandparent, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, who is living in Nova Scotia for at least one continuous year, 19 years or older, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

5

Maximum

10

Age

Points

21-39

10

40-44

7

45-55

5

56+

0

Maximum

10

 

Nova Scotia Economic Priorities

Points

Export-oriented business

5

Business location outside of Halifax County

5

Purchasing an Existing Business

5

Maximum

5

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