Nova Scotia Business PNP

Nova Scotia  is an eastern province on Canada’s coast. It has some special programs to help people come and live there. The province has some programs to bring people to the province if they are good for the economy. They are designed to attract people and retain them to fill the gaps in the workforce and contribute to the local communities and economies.

Nova Scotia Business PNP

1. Nova Scotia Entrepreneur – Nova Scotia Business PNP

The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners and senior business managers. They need to have a good amount of money and be willing to start or buy a new business in Nova Scotia. After a year, you might get permanent residence.

Language Proficiency

To qualify for the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream, you need to have a language test that shows that you can speak English as well as a Canadian who is at CLB level 5 or higher.

Work Experience

This is a business immigration stream. To be eligible, you must have experience running your own business or managing someone else’s. You will need to demonstrate that you have at least three years of running your own business or five years of managing someone else’s.

Investment Requirement For Nova Scotia Business

Candidates should have a personal net worth of CAD 600,000. Also, the successful applicants have to invest a minimum of CAD 150,000 in any Nova Scotia business they will establish and manage.

Requirement
Express Entry ProfileNo
Connection to ProvinceNo
Job OfferNo
Language ProficiencyCLB 5
Level of EducationNo minimum
Work Experience3 years business ownership or 5 years senior business management
Investment RequirementInvestment: CAD 150,000
Personal Net Worth: CAD 600,000

Qualifying Conditions for Nova Scotia’s Business Owner Path

  • Attaining a minimum age of 21.
  • Possessing a verified net worth of at least CAD 600,000 in both personal and business assets, confirmed by NSOI-designated professionals.
  • Validating the accumulation of claimed net worth through lawful means, as verified by NSOI-designated professionals.
  • Holding either a minimum of three years in business ownership with at least 33.33 percent ownership or over five years of senior business managerial experience in the last decade.
  • Committing to a minimum capital investment of CAD 150,000 for establishing or buying a business in Nova Scotia.
  • Demonstrating proficient language skills in English or French, rated at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 across all language components.
  • Taking language tests within two years before the Expression of Interest (EOI) submission date.
  • Holding a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential, authenticated by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) within five years before the EOI submission date.
  • Drafting a comprehensive Business Establishment Plan and exhibiting a profound understanding of the plan.
  • Consenting to reside in Nova Scotia.

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2. Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur – Nova Scotia Business PNP

Suppose you are a recent graduate of a Nova Scotia university or college who has started or bought a business in the province and operated it for at least one year. In that case, you might be eligible for nomination to immigrate to Nova Scotia.

To join this program, you have to submit an expression of interest. The Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur points grid will help assign a score. The people with the most competitive scores will be invited to submit an official application.

Language Proficiency

To qualify for the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream, you need to have a language test that shows that you can speak English and a CLB level 5 or higher.

Work Experience

In order to qualify, candidates must have been the owner or manager of a business in Nova Scotia for at least one year while holding an active work permit from Immigration Canada.

Level of Education

You must have completed a minimum two-year diploma or degree from an eligible university/college (DLI) in Nova Scotia apply for this position.

Requirement
Express Entry ProfileNo
Connection to ProvinceStudy Experience
Job OfferNo
Language ProficiencyCLB 7
Level of EducationPost-secondary
2 years
Work ExperienceBusiness ownership and management
In Nova Scotia
1 year
Investment RequirementNone

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