Federal Self-Employed Program

Self-employed international, professional athletes, or individuals in the arts and culture industry who can prove that they have the potential to be gainfully self-employed in Canada are eligible for a business immigration visa, provided they meet the selection criteria for the Federal Self-Employed Persons Program.

In comparison to other streams of business immigration, where applicants are required to invest a sum of their own funds into a company or government, or acquire funding from a private organization, eligible applicants are instead only asked to provide proof of their experience within their industry as well as evidence supporting their claims to being successfully self-employed.

Federal Self-Employed Program Requirements

At least two years of relevant work experience in the applicant’s professional industry are required within the five years that precede their business immigration application. Professional athletes and individuals in the arts and culture industry must either provide proof of:

• Two years of being self-employed within their industry, or
• Two years of participating at a world-class level within their domain, or
• A combination of one year of each of the above.

All those applying to the Federal Self-Employed Program must intend to settle in any Canadian province or territory except for Quebec, who has its own self-employed immigration program.

If you need more information about this program, please do not hesitate to get in touch today at info@dhunnaimmigration.ca