The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to 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.
- Meet the selection criteria for self-employed persons and
- Meet medical, security and other requirements
Relevant experience
Relevant experience is defined as:
- participation at a world-class level in cultural activities or athletics
- farm management experience or
- self-employment in cultural activities or athletics.
Selection criteria
You will be assessed on selection criteria that include your experience, education, age, language abilities and adaptability.
Medical, security and other requirements
You and your family members must pass a medical examination and security and criminal checks.
You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada.
You must also meet any other requirements of Canadian and provincial or territorial immigration regulations.
