This Canadian immigration Self-Employed Program is designed to attract those applicants who intend and are able to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons who intend to live in Quebec are not eligible under this program and should apply under the Quebec Self-Employed Program.

To qualify for this program, applicants must have the relevant experience, intention and ability to either:

• make a significant contribution to the cultural or sporting life in Canada as artisans or as athletes at an international level; or
• purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Relevant Experience is defined as:

• 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

Selection Factors

Once applicants are found to meet the definition of “Self-Employed Persons”, applicants will then be assessed based on the selection criteria found in the table below. Applicants must earn a minimum of 35 point out of 100 potential points if they want to immigrate to Canada as a self-employed person.

Medical exams, security risk assessments, and sufficient settlement funds

Like most other Canadian immigration programs, the applicant and the applicant’s immediate family members must undergo medical exams and security risk assessments, as well as be able to demonstrate that they will have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family once they arrive in Canada.

Qualifying Activities for Self-Employed Persons

Professional Occupations in Art and Culture

Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport

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