SELF EMPLOYED PROGRAM

The Business Immigration Program is designed to encourage and facilitate the admission of these individuals. Both the federal and provincial/territorial governments welcome business immigrants and offer services to help immigrants start a business and settle in Canada

SELF-EMPLOYED PERSON

An immigrant is admitted to Canada because they have relevant experience in working for himself or herself. The person must intend and be able to become self-employed in Canada in the arts or athletics.

 

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

• meet the definition of a self-employed person

• get a minimum of 35 points after we grade you based on our five selection criteria and point system
   

Federal Self-Employed Program Requirements

In the five years before you submit an application for the business immigration, the candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in their field of expertise. Professional athletes and members of the arts and culture msust demonstrate:

• either 2 years of self-employment in their industry

• 2 years of involvement at the highest level possible

• or one year combination of all three
   

Self-Employment Program Selection Grid * Maximum 100 points *

• Education - 25 points

• Experience - 35 points

• Age - 10 points

• Language proficiencies - 24 points

• Adaptability - 6 points

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The minimum passing score to be selected is 35. Supporting documentation is required.