Self-employed

This Federal Immigration Program allows people who have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada, and meet the program’s selection criteria to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.

Eligibility

01/ Relevant Experience - cultural activities or athletics

At least two years of experience in the past five years.

For culture 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

02/ Selection Criteria

Get a minimum of 35 points based on five parts of selection criteria in Education, Experience, Age, Language, and Adaptability.

03/ Contribution to Canada

Be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada as a self-employed person.

Application Process

Assess eligibility

5 days business-related visit

1-2 weeks

Prepare Business Plan and

application documents

Submit Full Application

In-person Interview

Receive Permanent Residency

2-4 months

18-20 months