One of the methods of obtaining permanent residence in Canada is the self-employment program. Through this immigration method, people will be able to expand their activities in Canada. It means that working in the mentioned profession is one of the requirements of this program. Applicants must be able to convince the Canadian immigration authorities that they have good capabilities and relevant work experience.
Of course, it is necessary to provide sufficient reasons and documentation to receive a self-employment visa in Canada, a profitable business, as well as the necessary financial capacity for this work.
Requirements for applicants for permanent residence in Canada through self-employment program
1- Two years of self-employed work experience in the field of artistic and sports activities (in the last five years)
2- Two years of experience competing in cultural and sports fields at the global level (in the last five years)
3- A combination of one year of experience competing at the global level and one year of self-employment work experience in cultural or sports fields (in the last five years)
4- Readiness to start your own business and have a positive impact on the Canadian economy
5- Proof of sufficient financial ability to start your own business and create a job opportunity in Canada
6- Score at least 35 points in the program’s scoring system
The process of applying in the Canadian self-employment program, the first step: checking the applicant’s conditions
In the first stage, the field of the applicant is examined and analyzed. The Canadian government has provided a list of desired jobs and professions for the self-employment program. Therefore, if the profession matches, it gives people the opportunity to apply for Canadian residency.
Second step: Calculation of required points and determination of eligibility
Applicants for Canada’s Self-Employment Program must score at least 35 points out of 100 points.
- Work experience (maximum 35 points)
- Age (maximum 10 points)
- Education (maximum 25 points)
- Language certificates, both French and English (maximum 24 points)
- Versatility (up to 6 points)
You can estimate your total points in the following factors in the link below.
Third step: Send the request
After preparing and arranging the documents, the applicant’s file is submitted. Fortunately, from September 2021, this program will be converted from paperwork to online, and after the applicant’s profile is created, both the applicant’s advisor and official representative and the applicant himself will be informed of the status of the file at the same time by accessing his profile. After the checks are made by the Canadian government, the file number is issued. Issuing a file number means acceptance into the self-employment program.
Fourth step: providing additional documents and medical examination procedures and issuance of residence visa
The duration of the Canadian self-employment process
According to the duration of the review of the files of this immigration program, the period of the Canadian self-employment program is considered to be 35 months (September 2021). Therefore, knowing the time frame, take a step in this direction.
Advantages of this immigration method
- Less points are required compared to other immigration methods
- Obtaining residence after accepting the applicant is the first step
- The possibility of obtaining residence for family members, including spouses and children under 22 years of age
- The possibility of receiving accommodation with the lowest amount of capital
- No need to have a job offer certificate
- No need to set up a business before entering Canada