Permanent Residence

Categories: Self-employed persons

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have either:

    • relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada, or,

    • experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase andage a farm in Canada.

    Who can apply?

    To be eligible as a self-employed person, you must meet the following criteria:

    Relevant experience

    Relevant experience is defined as:

    • participation at a world-class level in cultural activities or athletics
    • farm management experience or
    • self-employment in cultural activities or athletics. Please consult the Related Links section at the bottom of this page for a list of activities that qualify. You will also find a link to definitions of terms that apply to self-employed persons.

    Selection criteria

    You will be assessed on selection criteria that include your experience, education, age, language abilities and adaptability. You can find out more about the selection criteria in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

    Medical, security and other requirements

    You and your family members must pass a medical examination and security and criminal checks. You can find more information on both of these topics in the I Need To… section on the right-hand side of this page.

    You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. You can find more information under Proof of funds in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

    You must also meet any other requirements of Canadian and provincial or territorial immigration regulations.

     

     

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