Self-Employed Persons Program
The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.
Requirements for self-employed programs
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Have relevant experience
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Be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
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Meet the program’s selection criteria and
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Meet medical, security and other conditions
Relevant Experience
Your experience is relevant if you have:
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taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or
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been a self-employed person in cultural activities or athletics
Relevant experience means at least two years of experience during the period starting 5 years before the day you apply and ending on the day a decision is made on your application. You can get more points if you have 3, 4, or 5 years of experience.
Cultural Activities include jobs generally seen as part of Canada’s artistic and cultural fields. Examples include:
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authors and writers,
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creative and performing artists,
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musicians,
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painters,
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sculptors and other visual artists,
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technical support and other jobs in motion pictures,
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creative designers and
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Craftspeople
Selection Criteria For Self Employed
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Experience
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Education
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Age
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Language abilities
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Adaptability
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Medical, Security Checks And Other Requirements
You and your family members must have a medical exam and get police certificates. You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada.
