Canada Federal Self-employed Persons Program
Canada Federal Self-employed Persons Program
The Canadian Self-employment program is a shortcut for cultural, sports and artistic workers to apply for the Canadian Permanent Residence. Mainly suitable for those who have at least two years of self-employment experience in the fields of culture, art, sports, etc., willingness and ability to continue to work in related fields in Canada, and can make certain contributions to Canadian culture, art, and sport.
Time to residency
Direct PR
Visa-free travel
185 countries and regions
Passport rank
8th in the world
Residency requirement
2 years in every 5 years
Taxation
Worldwide taxation
Established time
Program launched in 1976
Application requirements
To match the official occupation list, the NOC code must start with the number 5;
Meet the official rating of 35 points (out of 100);
Work experience: at least two years of self-employment experience in culture, art or sports related fields within the last five years and as the main source of income, the annual self-employment income in the last two years is not less than CAD 50,000 or the average annual self-employment income in the last five years is not less than CAD 50,000;
Personal ability: Outstanding expertise in culture, art, or sports.
Program Benefits
1. It is a direct route to Canadian Permanent Residence status.
2. Compared with other Canadian immigration routes,
the Federal Self-employed Persons program has lower threshold and faster processing time.
