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Self Employed

The government of Canada, as well as the government of the province of Quebec, provide immigration programs for individuals who are self-employed in certain industries.

Self-employed person means a foreign national who:

• Has relevant experience
• Intends and is able to be self-employed in Canada and
• Can contribute to Canada’s economy in one of the required areas.

Relevant experience for a self-employed person means at least two years of experience.

It must be during the period starting five years before the day you apply and ending on the day we make a decision on your application. The experience must be:

• For cultural activities:
  • Two one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities, or
  • Two one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, or
  • A combination of a one-year period described in A above, and a one-year period described in B above.

• For athletics:
  • Two one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, or
  • Two one-year periods participating at a world class level in athletics, or
  • A combination of a one-year period described in A above, and a one-year period described in B above, and

• For buying and managing a farm, two one-year periods managing a farm.

Immigration programs under this stream:

• Federal Self-Employed Persons Program

To qualify for business immigration to Canada under the Self-Employed Persons Program, an applicant must demonstrate that he or she has relevant agricultural, artistic, or athletic experience that will allow the applicant to be successfully self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to his or her field.

• Quebec Self-Employed Category

The Quebec Self-Employed category of Canadian immigration was designed to allow qualified individuals the opportunity to obtain Canadian permanent residence provided that they can effectively establish themselves in the Province of Quebec by practicing a trade or profession for their own account.

Selection factors – Self-employed people

To qualify as a self-employed immigrant, you must:

• Meet the definition of a self-employed person
• Get a minimum of 35 points out of the five selection factors

The maximum possible score is 100. The pass mark is currently 35 points but it may change.

Get started exploring your options by using our free assessment  service, and we will be pleased to discuss your Business Class immigration options with you.