International Graduate Entrepreneur
A route for graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College who have already owned and operated a business in the province for at least one year and now want to settle permanently. It appears on the official site as part of the Entrepreneur stream following the 2026 consolidation.
Invitation only
Published as a sub-category of the Entrepreneur stream on the official site; expression of interest followed by an invitation to apply.
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Education | Degree or diploma from a Nova Scotia university or Nova Scotia Community College, completed after at least 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study in Nova Scotia |
| Language | CLB 7 in English or French (minimum CLB 7) |
| Work experience | At least 1 year of continuous experience actively managing and owning the current Nova Scotia business, with at least 33.33% ownership |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Ties to the province | Must hold a valid post-graduation work permit and intend to live permanently in Nova Scotia |
| How you apply | Expression of Interest (EOI) — you register a profile and wait to be invited |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | No minimum net worth published on the official page; must own at least 33.33% of the operating Nova Scotia business |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://liveinnovascotia.com/entrepreneur (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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