
Federal Self-Employed Persons Program
Program | Self-Employed Person Program |
Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
Minimum Investment | Not required |
Experience | At least 2 years of relevant cultural or athletic experience in the past 5 years |
EOI System | No |
Managerial Role | Required |
Business Plan | None |
Exploratory Visit | Not required |
Interview | Upon request by IRCC |
Refundable Deposit | Not required |
PR/Work permit | PR immediately |
Additional Requirements |
English/French ability and work experience in a designated occupation.All self-employed persons must establish that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members for at least one year after they arrive in Canada. Self-employed immigrants must obtain a minimum of 35 points out of 100 based on the five selection criteria and the program’s unique point system. |