Self-Employed Person

To qualify under the self-employed immigrant program you must have specific business experience related to cultural or athletic industries or farm management.

Following are the requirements for a self-employed immigrant and how to apply. The information is brought to you directly from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Self-employed persons

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who intend and are able to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons must have either:

  • relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or
  • experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

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