Self-Employed Immigration Program to Canada

Self-Employed Immigration Program

Unique immigration opportunity for people with relevant experience in Cultural Activities or Athletics

In order to be qualified for the program the applicant must have at least 2 years of “Relevant experience” within 5 years before the application is submitted.

What is “Relevant experience”?

Self-employment or freelancing in cultural activities or athletics; or
Participation, at the world-class level, in cultural activities or athletics.

The applicant will be assessed in terms of the willingness and ability to make a significant contribution to Canada's cultural or athletic life. This is one of the factors influencing the outcome, and at the same time, it is the biggest "struggle" for those who are not familiar with how to satisfy this requirement.

Personal financial assets may also measure intent and ability to establish economically in Canada. There is no minimum investment level for a self-employed person. The capital required depends on the nature of the business. Freelancers must have sufficient funds to create an employment opportunity for themselves and maintain themselves and their family members. As a rule of thumb, the applicant must demonstrate that he or she has been able to support themselves and their family through their talents and would be likely to continue to do so in Canada. This includes the ability to be self-efficient until self-employment has been created.

We, at Anyvisa, help you with the preparation of the personalized Settlement and Business Plan as a part of the "Self-Employed" package.

What Self-Employment Activities are Qualified under this Program?

Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts;
Announcers and other performers;
Creative designers and craftspersons;
Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations;
Writing, translating and related communications professionals;
Creative and performing artists;
Etc.

Is there a Net Worth or Investment requirement?

There is no minimum investment level for a self-employed person;
There is no regulated minimum net worth requirement;
The capital required depends on the nature of the business;
Applicants must have sufficient funds to create an employment opportunity for themselves;
Applicant must demonstrate that he or she has been able to support themselves and their family through their talents and would be likely to continue to do so in Canada.

Pre-Assessment Business Consultation