For graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic:
The International Graduate Entrepreneur category is intended for graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic who have already started or bought a local business and maintained day-to-day operations for at least one continuous year. In order to receive nomination for permanent resident status, the graduate entrepreneur must fulfill certain criteria outlined by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.
To determine if you are eligible, we encourage you to carefully read the following Guide. Application-related forms are also available online.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to begin an Expression of Interest by clicking the button below. Successful expressions of interest will be followed with invitations to complete a formal application to the International Graduate Entrepreneur category.
The Expression of Interest system is currently open.
Begin an Expression of Interest
After submitting your EOI, if you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), complete the application form and include all supporting documents.
Application Guide and Forms
– Application Guide
– Changes to Application Guide
– Application Form (fillable form)
– Use of Representative Form
Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report
As part of your application, you must provide a Review Engagement and a Special Purpose Report.
The Review Engagement will consist of a review of the financial statements of the applicant’s business and include a conclusion (Review Report).
The Special Purpose Report will include an opinion regarding the following:
- The financial viability and sustainability of the business, discussing any relevant issues affecting the business’ ability to continue in the near future as a going concern;
- Recommendations for the business to improve its viability and sustainability;
- A determination of any issues, challenges or concerns pertaining to auditing the financial statements; and
- A business review which may for example include but not be limited to: market analysis, product analysis, competitive analysis, and financial
Both the Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report must be provided by an individual or firm (the verifier) that is licensed to provide such services under the Chartered Professional Accountants and Public Accountants Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. The proponent must hold a public accountant’s license allowing one to issue such reports in Newfoundland and Labrador.
You are responsible for submitting the required documents to your chosen verifier. They can also provide compilation services, if required.
Upon engaging the services of a verifier, you must provide written direction, including the ITA number, instructing them to forward any files and reports generated as a result of the analysis directly to OIM for inclusion with your application. Applicants may review and discuss the files with their verifier prior to submission, however, only those files submitted by the verifier directly to OIM will be considered in the application process. In order to ensure a prompt verification process and accuracy of reports, applicants shall ensure that all information provided to the individual or firm is accurate and up to date.
Any and all costs associated with the provision of services by the Audit Services Verifier are the responsibility of the applicant.
Contact Information
Postal Box Address
Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 CANADA
For courier services not delivering to PO Boxes:
Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
100 Prince Philip Dr.,
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6 CANADA
Tel: (709) 729-6607
Fax: (709) 729-7381
pnp@gov.nl.ca
www.nlimmigration.ca