Self-Employed

Relevant Experience: Applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience in cultural activities, or athletics.

Selection Criteria: Individuals are assessed based on their experience, age, education, language abilities, and adaptability factors.

Intent to Be Self-Employed: Applicants must demonstrate an intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada in their chosen field.

Cultural Activities: This category includes individuals involved in activities such as artists, writers, journalists, designers, and performers.

Athletics: Individuals engaged in athletics, coaching, or training may qualify under this category.

• Applicants are assessed on a points-based system, and a minimum number of points is required for eligibility.
• Factors considered include age, education, experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.
• Individuals are also assessed on their ability to be self-employed in Canada and contribute to the economy.

• Applicants must submit a complete application to the immigration authorities, including supporting documents.
• A thorough review of the application, including an assessment of the applicant’s ability to become self-employed in Canada, is conducted.

Applicants may be asked to submit a detailed business plan outlining their proposed self-employed activities in Canada.

Successful applicants and their accompanying family members are granted permanent resident status in Canada.

Some individuals may be subject to conditional permanent residence, requiring them to meet certain conditions within a specified period after arriving in Canada.