Program

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — Entrepreneur Stream

Minimum Net Worth

CAD 600,000

Minimum Investment

CAD 150,000

Experience

At least 3-years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR
5-years as a senior manager in the last 10 years.

EOI System

Yes (province publishes information on previous draws)

Managerial Role

Required

Business Plan

Required

Exploratory Visit

Required for business succession only

Interview

Required

Refundable Deposit

Not required

PR/Work permit

Must operate a business for at least a year on work permit following nomination; PR on meeting program requirements

Additional Requirements

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI),
The business must fulfill additional criteria,
English/French minimum CLB 5

Program

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

Minimum Net Worth

N/A

Minimum Investment

100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business

Experience

At least a continuous 1-year of business ownership experience in Nova Scotia before EOI submission, 
Graduation of at least 2-years duration from a university/college in Nova Scotia.

EOI System

Yes (province may publish information on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on a valid work permit.

Managerial Role

Required

Business Plan

None

Exploratory Visit

Required

Interview

Required

Refundable Deposit

Not required

PR/Work permit

PR after obtaining provincial nomination certificate

Additional Requirements

The business must fulfill additional criteria,
English/French minimum CLB 7