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Self-Employed Persons

Self-Employed Program is designed to attract those applicants who intend and are able to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons who intend to live in Quebec are not eligible under this program and should apply under the Quebec Self-Employed Program.

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If you are an entrepreneur or an investor, we can help you immigrate to Canada. Simply contact us for business immigration and we will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your options.

Who is a Self-Employed Person ?

​A self-employed person is a foreign national who has:

  • Relevant experience in cultural/athletics activities

  • intention and ability to either:

    • make a significant contribution to the cultural or sporting life in Canada as artisans or as athletes at an international level; or

    • purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

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What is considered Relevant Experience ?

  1. At least two years experience of participation in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level;

  2. At least two years experience of self-employment in cultural activities of athletics; or

  3. At least two years of farm management experience

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Note: Experience must have been completed 5 years before date of application and ending on the day a determination is made on the application

What is the difference B/W Self-employment and World Class Level ?

World class level:​

  • Those who are known internationally

  • Perform at highest levels of the cultural activity or sport

  • Possible to be not well-known, but must be at highest levels of cultural activity or sport

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Self-employed:

  • Generally those who work in occupations is some of the art, recreation and sport (NOC Major Group 51 Professional occupations in art and culture)

  • Often 'behind the scenes'- trainers, coaches, editors, etc.

  • The majority of Self-Employed applicants fall under this rather than World-Class level

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

General requirements:​

  • Must meet the definition of “Self-Employed Persons”

  • Have a business plan

  • Must not intend to live in Quebec

  • Have sufficient settlement funds to create employment opportunity for themselves

  • Score a minimum of 35 out of 100 points based on five selection factors

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Note: For farmers, the financial requirement may be larger amount of money since they are required to purchase and manage a farm 

Selection Factors

Once applicants are found to meet the definition of “Self-Employed Persons”, applicants will then be assessed based on the selection criteria found in the table below. Applicants must earn a minimum of 35 point out of 100 potential points if they want to immigrate to Canada as a self-employed person.

Eligible Occupations under 'Self-Employed Persons' Program
Where our expertise helps

Our experts at Kingfisher Immigration can help you by:

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  • Conducting a FREE Assessment and determining your eligibility for Self-Employed Program

  • Providing you advice on the different immigration programs available to you under the Canadian Business Immigration

  • Completing your Visa Application formalities if you are invited to apply under any of the programs

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