The self-employed business stream is a prescribed class of persons who may become permanent resident based on their ability to become economically established in Canada by contributing to certain specified economic activities:
Cultural (artistic) activities
Exceptional athletic abilities
Purchase and management of a farm
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Eligibility Requirement
To qualify for the self-employed business stream, an applicant must meet the minimum eligibility requirement. To demonstrate this, applicant must:
Have at least two years relevant experience
Demonstrate their intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada.
Meet the selection criteria by obtaining at least 35 points out of 100 in the selection grid designed for this immigration stream.
Meet the medical, security checks and other requirements.
Note that an experience is counted as relevant when it’s at least two years’ experience and if an applicant:
1) Participated in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or have been self-employed in cultural activities or athletics.
2) This two years relevant experience must be during the period beginning 5 years before the date you apply for permanent residence in one of the specified activities.
3) Cultural activities: 2 one-year period of experience in self-employment in cultural activities, OR a 2 one-year period of experience participating at a world-class level in cultural activities OR a combination of one year experience in self-employment in cultural activities and a one-year experience participating at a world-class level in cultural activities.
4) Athletic activities: 2 one-year period of experience in self-employment in athletic activities, OR a 2 one-year period of experience participating at a world-class level in athletic activities OR a combination of one year experience in self-employment in athletic activities and a one-year experience participating at a world-class level in athletic activities.
What are cultural activities and athletics?
These are some of the specified economic activities that qualify for the self-employed stream, they are occupations that constitute Canada’s artistic and cultural fields. They include – but are not restricted to – the following:
1) authors and writers, freelance journalist
2) creative and performing artists, theatrical directors,
3) musicians, music teachers, choreographers, music directors
4) painters,
5) sculptors and other visual artists,
6) technical support and other jobs in motion pictures (set designers, illustrators, filmmakers),
7) creative designers and
8) craftspeople
9) coaches and trainers
Selection Criteria
Your application is assessed using the stream’s selection criteria. This is based on:
1) Age
2) Education
3) Experience
4) Language skills
5) Adaptability
Self-Employed Persons Point System
Intent to Reside in the Province
The applicant must demonstrate intention and ability to settle in Canada as a self-employed business immigrant.
3) While there is no regulated minimum net worth requirement, you need to provide proof that you have enough money to finance the work which your selection was based on and support yourself and your dependents when you arrive in Canada.
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS STREAM
The self-employed business stream is a prescribed class of persons who may become permanent resident based on their ability to become economically established in Canada by contributing to certain specified economic activities:
Cultural (artistic) activities
Exceptional athletic abilities
Purchase and management of a farm
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Eligibility Requirement
To qualify for the self-employed business stream, an applicant must meet the minimum eligibility requirement. To demonstrate this, applicant must:
Have at least two years relevant experience
Demonstrate their intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada.
Meet the selection criteria by obtaining at least 35 points out of 100 in the selection grid designed for this immigration stream.
Meet the medical, security checks and other requirements.
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Relevant Experience
Note that an experience is counted as relevant when it’s at least two years’ experience and if an applicant:
What are cultural activities and athletics?
These are some of the specified economic activities that qualify for the self-employed stream, they are occupations that constitute Canada’s artistic and cultural fields. They include – but are not restricted to – the following:
Selection Criteria
Your application is assessed using the stream’s selection criteria. This is based on:
Self-Employed Persons Point System
Intent to Reside in the Province
The applicant must demonstrate intention and ability to settle in Canada as a self-employed business immigrant.
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Medical, Security Checks & Other Requirement
You and your family members must: