Self-Employed Persons
talent · Canada
Self-Employed Persons grants PR to those with relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics at world-class or self-employed level, who intend to be self-employed in Canada in the same field. ≥ 2 years of relevant self-employment or world-class participation in the 5 years before applying (extendable to date of decision; up to 5 yrs counted). Separate 100-point selection grid; pass mark 35/100. Intake paused since 30 April 2024; only previously submitted applications continue to process.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Permanent residence
- Processing time
- Paused / not published
- Official source
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed.html
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] ≥ 2 yrs relevant experience in cultural activities / athletics (last 5 yrs)
- [Mandatory] Cultural or athletic field
- [Mandatory] Selection grid ≥ 35/100