- Upon selection, unconditional Canada Business PR Visa will be granted for the applicants and dependents along with the world class and highly rewarded PR benefits.
- No minimum investment and net-worth requirement is the primary benefit of this program
- Canada provides rewarding opportunities for being a self-employed to expand your business activities in the most business friendly nation in the world
- Under this program, you are not required to acquire any job offer and there are no conditions on your PR status in Canada.
- Canada Self-Employed Program Settlement Funds Requirements
Under this Canada business immigration entrepreneur program for Self-employed, there is no minimum requirement of Investment, but one must have settlement funds to support your initial stay in Canada:
- Single Applicant – CAD 12,960
- Family of 2 – CAD 16,135
- Family of 3 – CAD 19,836
- Family of 4 – CAD 24,083
- Family of 5 – CAD 27,315
- Family of 6 – CAD 30,806
- Family of 7 – CAD 34,299
- For each additional family member – CAD 3,492
Who Can Apply For Canada Self-Employed Program
Under this program, your experience must fall under the categories of Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport, Below is the detailed list of eligible Occupation and their corresponding NOC Codes:
Occupations & NOC selected under Canada Self-Employed Program (Professional Occupations) |
Occupations & NOC selected under Canada Self-Employed Program (Technical Occupations) |
5111 – Librarians |
5211 – Library & Public Archive Technicians |
5112 – Conservators and Curators |
5212 – Occupations in Museums and Art Galleries |
5113 – Archivists |
5221 – Photographers |
5121 – Authors and Writers |
5222 – Film and Video Camera Operators |
5122 – Editors |
5223 – Graphic Arts Technicians |
5123 – Journalists |
5224 – Broadcast Technicians |
5124 – Public Relations and Communications |
5225 – Audio & Video Recording Technicians |
5125 – Translators, Terminologists & Interpreters |
5226 – Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts Professionals |
5131- Producers, Directors, Choreographer |
5227 – Support in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts |
5132 – Conductors, Composers & Arrangers |
5231 – Announcers and Other Broadcasters |
5133 – Musicians & Singers |
5232 – Other Performers |
5134 – Dancers |
5241 – Graphic Designers and Illustrators |
5135 – Actors and Comedians |
5242 – Interior Designers & Interior Decorators |
5136 – Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists |
5243 -Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Creative Designers |
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5244 – Artisans and Craftspersons |
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5245 – Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products |
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5251 – Athletes |
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5252 – Coaches |
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5253 – Sports Officials and Referees |
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5254 – Program Instructor in recreation Sport & Fitness |
Canada Self-Employed Permanent Residence Program – Application Process
- Must arrange all the supporting documents listed in the Document Check list of Canada self-employed visa process.
- Must score minimum points of 35 on the point assessment grid of the program based on the factor of Age, education, experience, language and adaptability.
- Applicant must possess minimum two years of relevant work experience or demonstrate two years of participation in a Global level Event in claimed field of self-employment. Farm operating professionals must also prove two years of farm management experience.
- Applicants must maintain sufficient settlement funds to support their initial stay in Canada
- They must demonstrate their lawful intention to establish a business or make significant contribution to the artistic, cultural, athletic or farming life of Canada.
- Proof of earned educational credentials (Certificates, Diplomas, Degree, transcripts, etc.)
- Language Proficiency Test Results Copy (not older than 2 years) – IELTS or CELPIP, TEF for French
- Proof of relevant experience in your domain in the last 5 years
- If applicable, proof of spouse’s documents (studies and employment)
- Travel Documents and passports of Self and spouse
- Police Certificates or other clearances
- Marriage Certificates
- Child’s birth certificates
- Joint bank account statements and utility bills
- 2 passport size photos for each applicant and dependents
Application Fees:
- Primary Applicant – Processing Fee (CAD 1050) + Right of permanent residence fee (CAD 490) = 1,540 (Total)
- Spouse – Processing Fee (CAD 550) + Right of permanent residence fee (CAD 490) = 1,040 (Total)
- Dependent Child – CAD 150 per child
Biometric Fees:
- Single Applicant – CAD 85
- Family of 2 or more people – CAD 170
Additional Fees for Medical Examination, PCC and Language Examination
The processing time for the program depends on various factors and complexity of the application. However, as per the recent trends Canada Self Employed Processing time takes up to 24-36 months. For faster process, it is advisable to hire the services of a registered Canada business visa consultant.
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