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The Self-Employed Persons Program is designed for individuals who have relevant experience and can contribute to Canada’s cultural or athletic sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the key eligibility requirements and selection criteria:
Eligibility Requirements
1. Experience: Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, either as a self-employed individual or in a managerial role in a relevant field.
2. Intention and Ability: Applicants must demonstrate the intention and ability to make a significant contribution to the cultural or sports life in Canada.
3. Financial Capacity: While there is no specific minimum net worth, candidates must show they have enough funds to settle in Canada and support themselves and any dependents.
Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed based on several factors, including:
Experience: Relevant work experience in the cultural or sports fields.
Age: Points awarded based on age, with preference given to younger applicants.
Education: Educational qualifications and relevance to the proposed work.
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English or French (CLB level).
Adaptability: Factors that might help candidates settle successfully in Canada, such as previous work or study in Canada.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their applications along with the required documentation that supports their eligibility and experience claims. The application is then evaluated against the selection criteria, and only those who achieve the minimum passing mark will be considered.
If you’re interested in pursuing this pathway, feel free to ask for more details or assistance with the application process!
Under the Self-Employed Persons Program, eligible occupations within Canada’s artistic, cultural, and athletic fields include a variety of roles. Here are some key examples:
Eligible Occupations
1. Artists: This can include visual artists, musicians, dancers, and actors who have been self-employed or have performed at a world-class level.
2. Cultural Workers: Individuals involved in cultural activities such as writers, filmmakers, and producers.
3. Athletes: Professional athletes or those with significant experience in sports at a competitive level.
4. Coaches and Trainers: Individuals providing coaching or training in sports, particularly at a competitive level.
5. Cultural Managers: Those managing cultural organizations or projects, contributing to the development of cultural activities.
6. Performing Arts Professionals: Roles in theatre, music, dance, and other performing arts that demonstrate significant self-employment experience.
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must demonstrate:
At least two years of relevant self-employed experience.
Participation at a world-class level in their field, showcasing their skills and contributions to Canadian cultural or athletic life.
This program encourages individuals who can enhance Canada’s cultural diversity and contribute to the nation’s athletic achievements. If you need further details or assistance, feel free to ask!
Professional Occupations in Art and Culture | |
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5111 | Librarians |
5112 | Conservators and Curators |
5113 | Archivists |
5121 | Authors and Writers |
5122 | Editors |
5123 | Journalists |
5124 | Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications |
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 |
Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport | |
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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 and the Performing Arts |
5231 | Announcers and Other Broadcasters |
5232 | Other Performers |
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 |
Applications from interested candidates are assessed against the points assessment for self-employed business immigration to Canada. The pass mark for the self-employed persons program is 35 points out of 100.
Selection Factors | Points |
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Experience | Maximum 35 points |
Age | Maximum 10 points |
Education | Maximum 25 points |
Ability in English or French | Maximum 24 points |
Adaptability | Maximum 6 points |
Total | Maximum 100 points |
Pass Mark | 35 points |
Relevant experience must have been obtained within the five-year period before an application is signed and ends when a decision is made on an application. Applicants may obtain up to 35 points under the experience factor.
Years of experience | Points |
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Two years of relevant experience | 20 |
Three years of relevant experience | 25 |
Four years of relevant experience | 30 |
Five years of relevant experience | 35 |
Applicants will be awarded selection points based on their age at the time of application.
Age | Points |
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16 or under | 0 |
17 | 2 |
18 | 4 |
19 | 6 |
20 | 8 |
21-49 | 10 |
50 | 8 |
51 | 6 |
52 | 4 |
53 | 2 |
54+ | 0 |
Self-employed applicants can be awarded up to 25 points under the education factor.
Education | Points |
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Master’s Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 25 |
Two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 22 |
Three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 22 |
University degree of two years or more at the bachelor’s level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 20 |
Two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 20 |
One-year university degree at the bachelor’s level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 15 |
One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 15 |
One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | 12 |
High school diploma | 5 |
Self-employed persons may be awarded up to 24 points depending on their proficiency in English or French.
Proficiency Level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
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HIGH: Individual can communicate effectively in most social and work situations. | Speaking: High | Listening: High | Reading: High | Writing: High |
MODERATE: Individual can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work situations. | Speaking: Moderate | Listening: Moderate | Reading: Moderate | Writing: Moderate |
BASIC: Individual can communicate in predictable contexts and on familiar topics, but with some difficulty. | Speaking: Basic | Listening: Basic | Reading: Basic | Writing: Basic |
NO: Individual does not meet the above criteria for basic proficiency. | Does not meet Basic Level | Does not meet Basic Level | Does not meet Basic Level | Does not meet Basic Level |
Self-employed individuals may obtain up to six (6) points for adaptability based on the following:
Adaptability | Points |
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Spouse or common-law partner’s level of education
| 3-5 |
Previous work in Canada Applicant or the accompanying spouse or common-law partner has completed a minimum of one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit. | 5 |
Previous study in Canada Applicant or the accompanying spouse or common-law partner has completed a program of full-time study of at least two years’ duration at a post-secondary institution in Canada. Applicant must have done this after 17 years of age and with a valid study permit. Note: There’s no need to have obtained a degree or diploma for these two years of study to earn these points. | 5 |
Relatives in Canada Applicant or the accompanying spouse or common-law partner has a relative (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, child of a parent, sibling, child of a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or grandchild of a parent, niece or nephew) who is residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 5 |
Individuals interested in immigrating to Quebec should note that the province has a separate selection system for self-employed persons.
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