Self-Employed Visa

 

If you are self-employed and interested in immigrating to Canada, there are dedicated self-employed programs available. To apply for most Canadian immigration streams, it’s crucial to provide evidence of your self-employment. Accepted forms of evidence include articles of incorporation, proof of self-employment income, and documents from third parties indicating the services provided and payment details. To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria:

 

1- Have relevant experience: Possess relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics. In order for your experience to be considered relevant for the Self-employed Persons Program, you must meet the following criteria:

 

Cultural Activities:

Two one-year periods of self-employment in cultural activities, or

Two one-year periods of participation at a world-class level in cultural activities, or

A combination of one-year period of self-employment and one-year period of participation at a world-class level.

 

Athletics:

Two one-year periods of self-employment in athletics, or

Two one-year periods of participation at a world-class level in athletics, or

A combination of one-year period of self-employment and one-year period of participation at a world-class level.

 

The relevant experience must span at least two years, occurring within the five-year period prior to your application and ending on the day the decision is made on your application. Additional points can be awarded for 3, 4, or 5 years of experience in either cultural activities or athletics.

 

 

2- Be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada

 

3- meet the program’s selection criteria to assess your eligibility including your relevant experience, particularly in the context of the specific immigration program, your educational background and qualifications, consideration of your age as a factor in the overall assessment, proficiency in the required language(s) and your adaptability, which may include factors such as work experience, education, and language proficiency.

 

4- meet medical, security and other conditions

 

To proceed with your immigration application to Canada, both you and your family members must undergo a medical examination and obtain police certificates. Additionally, you need to demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family upon arrival in Canada. Meeting these requirements is essential to ensure a smooth processing of your application and to establish your ability to maintain financial stability in Canada.

 

 

Source :https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed.html

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/heres-how-you-can-stay-self-employed-and-get-canadas-pr/articleshow/102283125.cms