For individuals who plan to become self-employed in Canada and contribute significantly to the cultural, artistic, or athletic life of Canada (such as with a high level of expertise), this category is for you. This immigration category is designed to attract outstanding individuals who want to represent Canada as professional athletes or world-class artists. You must demonstrate that you intend to become self-employed in Canada.

Eligibility requirements under the Self-Employed Persons Program

People interested in working as self-employed individuals in Canada should apply to the Self-Employed Program. An applicant may be accepted into this program if:

– Have work experience that is relevant (starting five years before the application’s filing date and continuing through the day a decision is made on the application), which is defined as At least two years of experience participating in cultural or athletic activities at a World-class level; At least two years of self-employment in cultural activities or athletics

– You must fulfill the criteria for self-employed individuals

– Passing medical and security screenings

– Demonstrate a high level of financial reserves

Work experience for Self-Employed Persons Program

For a self-employed applicant, two years of relevant experience is required. It must be during the five-year span preceding the day you submit your application and ending on the day CIC makes its ultimate decision on it. The experience should date back at least two years before the day you apply to IRCC.

Work experience for artists

  • Two one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activity, OR
  • Two one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, OR
  • A combination of a one-year period described in A and a one-year period described in B

Work experience for athletes

  • Two one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, OR
  • Two one-year periods participating at a world-class level in athletics, OR
  • A combination of a one-year period described in A and one-year period described in B

To be considered for this program, you must have relevant experience and intend to work as a self-employed professional in one of these areas:

  1. Athletes, Sportsmen and Sportswomen (5251)
  2. Coaches (NOC 5252)
  3. Sports Officials and Referees (NOC 5253)
  4. Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (NOC 5254)
  5. Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters (NOC 5125)
  6. Graphic Designers and Illustrators (NOC 5241)
  7. Photographers (NOC 5221)
  8. Artisans and Craftspersons (NOC 5244)
  9. Authors and Writers (NOC 5121)
  10. Journalists (NOC 5123)
  11. Musicians and Singers (NOC 5133)
  12. Interior Designers (NOC 5242)
  13. Dancers (NOC 5134)
  14. Actors and Comedians (NOC 5135)
  15. Editors (NOC 5122)
  16. Librarians (NOC 5111)
  17. Conservators and Curators (NOC 5112)
  18. Archivists (NOC 5113)
  19. Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (NOC 5131)
  20. Conductors, Composers and Arrangers (NOC 5132)
  21. Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists (NOC 5136)
  22. Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants (NOC 5211)
  23. Film and Video Camera Operators (NOC 5222)
  24. Graphic Arts Technicians (NOC 5223)
  25. Broadcast Technicians (NOC 5224)
  26. Audio and Video Recording Technicians (NOC 5225)
  27. Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts (NOC 5226)
  28. Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries (NOC 5212)
  29. Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts (NOC 5227)
  30. Announcers and Other Broadcasters (NOC 5231)
  31. Other Performers (NOC 5232)
  32. Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers (NOC 5243)
  33. Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products (NOC 5245)
  34. Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications (NOC 5124)

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