- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
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- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
Approved applicants must operate a business in Nova Scotia on a Work Permit (WP) for at least one continuous year.
Establish Your Business & Settle in Canada
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program for Entrepreneurs is your path to Canada if you are seeking to settle as an investor. Designed to attract entrepreneurs, businesspersons, senior business executives and HNIs to Canada, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is a by invitation program that can lead to a Permanent Residency in Canada after one year of running your business in Nova Scotia. Y-Axis can assist you in evaluating your options and creating an application package to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program which has the highest chances of success.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program Details
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program allows you to live, work and settle in Nova Scotia, Canada. You must invest in and establish your business in Nova Scotia. The Program details are:
- Applicants must submit an online Expression of Interest in the program
- If your EOI is evaluated positively you need to submit your application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program
- Applicants will be called for an in-person interview
- If your application is approved you need to establish your business in Nova Scotia and actively manage it
- One year after establishing and running your business you can request for nomination for a Canadian Permanent Residency
- You must then create your Canadian PR application and apply
Eligibility for Nova Scotia Nominee Program:
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program is aimed at business people with the track record and ability to set up and run a business in Nova Scotia, Canada. As such, the minimum eligibility requirements for this program are that applicants:
- Must be at least 21 years old at the time of applying
- Must have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD
- Must invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia.
- Must have 3+ years of experience managing and owning a business or must have 5+ years of experience in a senior management role
- Must demonstrate language proficiency in English/French
Nova Scotia Immigration Program and Express Entry system:
The Nova Scotia Immigration Program is aligned with the Express Entry system. Candidates with an active Express Entry profile are eligible to apply for this program. Nova Scotia’s PNP offers two categories.
Category A which requires candidates to have a job offer from an employer in the province. This could be a challenge for applicants from outside Canada.
Category B does not have such a condition. The candidates are only required to have experience in any of the in-demand occupations in the province.
Eligibility requirements:
The applicant must register his profile with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system
Applicant must be in one of the target occupations as identified in the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry guide
He must score a minimum of 67 points or more in the eligibility criteria
He must have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer for full-time work with a validity of at least one year after your PR visa is issued
He must have at least one year of skilled work experience related to the job
He must have completed education equivalent to Canadian high school credentials
He must prove his proficiency in either English or French based on the Canadian Language Benchmark
He must have financial resources to help him settle in the province
How Y-Axis Can Help?
With one of the best Canadian immigration teams in the world, Y-Axis can ensure your application meets all the documentation standards and has the highest chance of success. Our teams will help you assess your chances and assist you at every step of your Nova Scotia Nominee Program application.