Canada Self-Employed Immigration
Immigration under the Self-Employed category is provided to individuals who are self-employed in certain industries by both, the Federal Government and the Government of the province of Quebec.
- Federal Self-Employed Persons Program In order to qualify for business immigration to Canada under the Self-Employed Persons Program, an applicant must demonstrate that he or she has a 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 their field.
- Quebec Self-Employed Category The Quebec Self-Employed category of immigration is designed to allow qualified individuals the opportunity to obtain permanent residence in Canada, provided that they can effectively establish themselves in the Province of Quebec by practising a trade or profession.
The Self-Employed Persons Program is for individuals with self-employed experience as farmers, athletes (at an international level), or artisans.
To qualify the Self-Employed Persons Program, an applicant must demonstrate that he or she has a 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 their field.
Relevant experience consists of at least two years of experience either as self-employed or participating at a world-class level in art, culture, recreation, or sports activities designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (See below List).
Applicants who intend to purchase a farm must have at least two years of farm management experience.
Applicants are also assessed based on their education, experience, age, English/French language ability, and adaptability.
Professional Occupations in Art and Culture
5111 Librarians
5112 Conservators and Curators
5113 Archivists
5121 Authors and Writers
5122 Editors
5123 Journalists
5124 Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
5125 Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
5131 Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
5132 Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
5133 Musicians and Singers
5134 Dancers
5135 Actors and Comedians
5136 Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
5212 Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries
5221 Photographers
5222 Film and Video Camera Operators
5223 Graphic Arts Technicians
5224 Broadcast Technicians
5225 Audio and Video Recording Technicians
5226 Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
5227 Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
5231 Announcers and Other Broadcasters
5232 Other Performers
5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators
5242 Interior Designers
5243 Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
5244 Artisans and Craftspersons
5245 Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products
5251 Athletes
5252 Coaches
5253 Sports Officials and Referees
5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
.
The Quebec Self-Employed category was designed to allow qualified individuals the opportunity to obtain a Canada Permanent Resident Visa, provided that they establish themselves in the Province of Quebec by practising a trade or profession for their own account.
Note: The Quebec Self-Employed category is currently open for new applications. A total of up to 50 applications will be accepted during the current application cycle, which will end when 50 applications have been received. All applications must be sent by regular mail or by courier service.
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Intended destination | Quebec |
| Minimum Net Worth | Have legally acquired a minimum of CAD$100,000 in net worth, alone or with the help of their spouse or common-law partner in the event that the spouse or common-law partner is accompanying. |
| Qualifying Experience | Have acquired a minimum of two years experience in the profession or trade that they intend to practice after establishing themselves in the Province of Quebec. |
| Miscellaneous | Medical examination and a security background check. |