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 for number of years, and be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Have relevant experience | In the past 5 years, applicants must have at least 2-year experience in the following two fields: - 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 |
| Be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada | Applicants must demonstrate that they have enough funds and adequate ability to support themselves in Canada as a self-employed person and contribute to Canadian cultural and athletic development. |
| Meet the program’s selection criteria | Applicants must score at least a total of 35 points out of 100 in 5 selection criteria: - experience (maximum 35 points) - education (maximum 25 points) - age (maximum 10 points) - language abilities (maximum 10 points) - adaptability (maximum 6 points) |
| Meet medical, security and other conditions | - Applicants and their family members must have a medical exam and get police certificates. - Applicants must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family after they get to Canada |
