The Self-employed program is designed to attract foreign nationals who have the ability to employ themselves and make significant contributions to cultural activities, athletics (sports) or farming in Canada. You need to meet the following requirements:
Relevant Experience:
Intention and ability to be self-employed that will create employment for your self
Intention to make a significant contribution in specified economic activities:
self-employment in cultural activities or in athletics or;
participation at a world-class level in cultural activities or athletics or;
purchase of farming land and manage a farm
Relevant Experience:
A self-employed applicant must have self-employment experience in the fields of culture, athletics or farm management for more than two years within the last five years. In addition, those who have participated at a world-class level in cultural or athletics activities for more than two years within the last five years, also qualify.
If you are a Music teachers, artists, illustrators, film makers, freelance journalists, choreographers, set designers, coaches/trainers, theatrical/musical directors, impresarios or farmers and want to know more please fill out our assessment form.
Note: You and your family members must pass a medical examination and security clearance.
