Self-Employed Program
The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.
If you’re interested in this program, you must:
– have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and
– be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.
Who can apply
To be eligible for the Self-Employed Program, you must :
Relevant experience for a self-employed person means at least two years of experience.
It must be during the period starting 5 years before the day you apply and ending on the day we make a decision on your application.
You can get more points if you have 3, 4, or 5 years of experience.
At a minimum, your experience must be:
- for cultural activities:
a. 2 one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities, or
b. 2 one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, or
c. a combination of a one-year period described in (a), and a one-year period described in (b)
- for athletics:
a. 2 one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, or
b. 2 one-year periods participating at a world class level in athletics, or
c. a combination of a one-year period described in (a) above, and a one-year period described in (b) above
You must show that you are both able and willing to be self-employed in Canada.
You will be assessed on selection criteria that include your:
- experience
- education
- age
- language abilities
- adaptability
You and your family members must have a medical exam and get police certificates.
You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada.
If you wish to apply through this program, please fill out our evaluation form. We will contact you shortly.
How can we help you?
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We have the skills and understanding to help you reach your goals, whether you are a student, a skilled worker trying to navigate Express Entry, a Canadian sponsor of a family member, or a temporary resident seeking a Work Permit.
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Please fill out the evaluation form. We will contact you in 3 business days.