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Canada Self-Employed Program
As a Self-Employed professional, business immigration to Canada can be possible under a unique Immigration pathway without any worry of minimum investment or net-worth requirements. You must be able to demonstrate how you will be able to contribute to Canada’s artistic cultural and lifestyle.
- Upon selection, unconditional Canada Business PR Visa will be granted for the applicants and dependents along with the world class and highly rewarded PR benefits.
- No minimum investment and net-worth requirement is the primary benefit of this program
- Canada provides rewarding opportunities for being a self-employed to expand your business activities in the most business friendly nation in the world
- Under this program, you are not required to acquire any job offer and there are no conditions on your PR status in Canada.
Importance Of Self Employed In Canada:
- According to statistics, around 3 million people are self-employed in Canada, accounting for 15% of total employment.
- British Columbia witnessed the highest self-employment rate in Canada with Saskatchewan and Alberta coming second and third respectively.
- Self-employment rate radically improved in the sectors of professional, scientific and technical services
- Being a self-employed professional, your name is your brand and you must continue in your domain or you may start a franchise similar to your domain in any province.
- Provincial offices and departments are helpful and provide complete support to the new self-employed professionals in Canada.
- Rapid technological advancements and presence of creative platforms in Canada, have impacted the labor force and made it easier to become self-employed in the country.
Canada Self-Employed Program Settlement Funds Requirements
Under this Canada business immigration entrepreneur program for Self-employed, there is no minimum requirement of Investment, but one must have settlement funds to support your initial stay in Canada:
- Single Applicant – CAD 12,960
- Family of 2 – CAD 16,135
- Family of 3 – CAD 19,836
- Family of 4 – CAD 24,083
- Family of 5 – CAD 27,315
- Family of 6 – CAD 30,806
- Family of 7 – CAD 34,299
- For each additional family member – CAD 3,492
Who Can Apply For Canada Self-Employed Program
Under this program, your experience must fall under the categories of Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport, Below is the detailed list of eligible Occupation and their corresponding NOC Codes:
| Occupations & NOC selected under Canada Self-Employed Program (Professional Occupations) | Occupations & NOC selected under Canada Self-Employed Program (Technical Occupations) |
| 5111 – Librarians | 5211 – Library & Public Archive Technicians |
| 5112 – Conservators and Curators | 5212 – Occupations in Museums and Art Galleries |
| 5113 – Archivists | 5221 – Photographers |
| 5121 – Authors and Writers | 5222 – Film and Video Camera Operators |
| 5122 – Editors | 5223 – Graphic Arts Technicians |
| 5123 – Journalists | 5224 – Broadcast Technicians |
| 5124 – Public Relations and Communications | 5225 – Audio & Video Recording Technicians |
| 5125 – Translators, Terminologists & Interpreters | 5226 – Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts Professionals |
| 5131- Producers, Directors, Choreographer | 5227 – Support in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts |
| 5132 – Conductors, Composers & Arrangers | 5231 – Announcers and Other Broadcasters |
| 5133 – Musicians & Singers | 5232 – Other Performers |
| 5134 – Dancers | 5241 – Graphic Designers and Illustrators |
| 5135 – Actors and Comedians | 5242 – Interior Designers & Interior Decorators |
| 5136 – Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists | 5243 -Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Creative Designers |
| 5244 – Artisans and Craftspersons | |
| 5245 – Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products | |
| 5251 – Athletes | |
| 5252 – Coaches | |
| 5253 – Sports Officials and Referees | |
| 5254 – Program Instructor in recreation Sport & Fitness |
Canada Self-Employed Permanent Residence Program – Application Process
First Stage - Gather All The Documents
- Must arrange all the supporting documents listed in the Document Check list of Canada self-employed visa process.
Second Stage - Fill the Application Form
- Must understand fields of the Canada business visa application form for Self Employed professionals.
- Complete the Generic Application form for Canada [IMM 0008] with utmost dexterity.
- Mention all the supporting documents required for Canada Self-employed Application Process.
Third Stage - Application Fees
- Upon completing the application form, you must pay the application fees along with the biometric fee or third party fees (if, applicable) on the Govt. online portal
Fourth Stage - Submit the Application
- Answer all the fields in the application form and sign digitally (wherever asked)
- Attach the copy of the application fees payment receipt to your application
- Enclose all the supporting documents mentioned in the Document Checklist
- Mail the complete application to the address of:
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Self-employed Class, Centralized Intake Office
P.O. Box 7200, Sydney, NS, B1P 0E9
Canada
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada Self-Employed Program Eligibility Requirements
- Must score minimum points of 35 on the point assessment grid of the program based on the factor of Age, education, experience, language and adaptability.
- Applicant must possess minimum two years of relevant work experience or demonstrate two years of participation in a Global level Event in claimed field of self-employment. Farm operating professionals must also prove two years of farm management experience.
- Applicants must maintain sufficient settlement funds to support their initial stay in Canada
- They must demonstrate their lawful intention to establish a business or make significant contribution to the artistic, cultural, athletic or farming life of Canada.
Canada Self-Employed Documents Requirement
- Proof of earned educational credentials (Certificates, Diplomas, Degree, transcripts, etc.)
- Language Proficiency Test Results Copy (not older than 2 years) – IELTS or CELPIP, TEF for French
- Proof of relevant experience in your domain in the last 5 years
- If applicable, proof of spouse’s documents (studies and employment)
- Travel Documents and passports of Self and spouse
- Police Certificates or other clearances
- Marriage Certificates
- Child’s birth certificates
- Joint bank account statements and utility bills
- 2 passport size photos for each applicant and dependents
Canada Self-Employed Program Processing Fee & Processing Time
Application Fees:
- Primary Applicant – Processing Fee (CAD 1050) + Right of permanent residence fee (CAD 490) = 1,540 (Total)
- Spouse – Processing Fee (CAD 550) + Right of permanent residence fee (CAD 490) = 1,040 (Total)
- Dependent Child – CAD 150 per child
Biometric Fees:
- Single Applicant – CAD 85
- Family of 2 or more people – CAD 170
Additional Fees for Medical Examination, PCC and Language Examination
The processing time for the program depends on various factors and complexity of the application. However, as per the recent trends Canada Self Employed Processing time takes up to 24-36 months. For faster process, it is advisable to hire the services of a registered Canada business visa consultant.
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