self-employed
Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person. A candidate must demonstrate that they have the relevant artistic or athletic experience that has allowed them to be self-employed while living in their country of origin.
Program eligibility:
To immigrate as a self-employed person, you must:
  • Have relevant experience (taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or been a self-employed person in cultural activities or athletics)
  • Be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
  • Meet the program’s selection criteria
  • Meet medical, security and other conditions
Note:The candidate must be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.