Self-Employed Persons Program

Self-Employed Persons Program

Self-Employed Persons Program is one of Canada’s federal business programs. This program is intended for the self-employed foreign nationals who possess relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and are able to establish themselves as permanent residents in Canada. 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as a self-employed person, you must have two years of relevant experience within the five years and show that you intend to become self-employed in Canada. You can get more points if you have more than two years (3, 4, or 5 years) of experience. At a minimum, your experience must be:

  • For cultural activities:
  1. 2 one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities, or
  2. 2 one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, or
  3. A combination of a one-year period described in (a), and a one-year period described in (b)
  • For athletics:
  1. 2 one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, or 
  2. 2 one-year periods participating at a world class level in athletics, or
  3. A combination of a one-year period described in (a) above, and a one-year period described in (b) above.

Selection Criteria

 Applicants are assessed against the points assessment for self-employed business immigration to Canada and the pass mark is 35 points out of 100. 

Selection Factors

Points

Experience

Max. 35 points

Education

Max. 25 points

Ability in English or French

Max. 24 points

Age

Max. 10 points

Adaptability

Max. 6 points

Total

Max. 100 points

Pass Mark

35 points

 



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