Self-Employed Person

Introduction:

The Self-Employed Program seeks to bring people who will become self-employed in Canada. They must have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and intend and be able to make a significant contribution to the cultural athletic life of Canada. Their education background, employment experience, age, language proficiency and adaptability will be assessed, and they may apply with a score exceeding 35. There is no regulated minimum net worth requirement for this Program. However, self-employed applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to settle in Canada along with their dependents and finance the work for which their selection is based.

Self-Employed Program Eligibility:

1. Have taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level or been self-employed in cultural activities or athletics
2. Get a minimum of 35 points on point system
3. Intend and be able to be self-employed in Canada
4. Meet medical, security and other conditions

Selection criteria:

IRCC will assess the applicant on selection criteria that include their:

1. experience
2. education
3. age
4. language abilities
5. adaptability

Eligible occupations Under the Self-Employed Persons Program include:

• 5111 Librarians
• 5112 Conservators and curators
• 5113 Archivists
• 5121 Authors and writers
• 5122 Editors
• 5123 Journalists
• 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
• 5211 Library and public archive technicians
• 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
• 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
• 5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
• 5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
• 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
• 5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
• 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