Self Employed Canada Program
Self-Employed Canada Program
The Self-employed Immigration Canada is a pathway to permanent residence in Canada for self-employed professionals in other countries. Self-employed persons should have relevant experience and be willing to make a “Significant Contribution” to Canada’s athletic or cultural industries.
To qualify under the Self-employed Canada program, you must score at least 35 points out of 100 based on the five factors mentioned and explained below.
The five main factors which determine the eligibility for this program are:
- Relevant Experience
- Age
- Education
- Language Proficiency
- Adaptability Factors
Relevant Experience
A self-employed person should have a minimum of 2 years of directly related self-employment experience in the past five years of submitting the application. The obtainable points can range from 20 to 35 under this category, starting from 2 to 5 years of experience.