SELF EMPLOYED

Self-Employed Persons Program allows foreign nationals with relevant experience in cultural activities, athletics or farm management to immigrate to Canada permanently as self-employed.

The program targets those who have the experience, intention and ability to establish a business which can make a significant contribution to Canada’s cultural life or sports.

In order to be self-employed, applicants must meet both the eligibility requirements and meet the minimum passing mark under the program’s selection criteria.

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Are you Eligible for Self-Employed Persons Program?

To be eligible to the self-employed person program, you must meet the following main requirements:

  • at least two years experience of participation in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level;
  • at least two years experience of self-employment in cultural activities of athletics; or
  • at least two years of farm management experience
  • meet the selection’s criteria assessed depending on experience, education, age, language abilities and adaptability
  • must get a minimum of 35 points out of a 100
  • applicants and family members have to undergo medical tests, and provide police certificates for countries where they lived.
  • must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family to settle in Canada

Do you want to make a significant contribution to the cultural, athletics and sports life in Canada? Contact us and find out if you are eligible!