Self Employed Category
The Self-Employed category is the only one that does not require a monetary investment or a minimum personal net worth. It is simply a fast-track option for those who have relevant experience in an occupation in art, culture, recreation, or sport, as listed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and have the ability to become self-employed in Canada. This category is also for who wish to purchase and run a farm in Canada.
Key Benefits
- Self-Employed visa holders are free to settle anywhere in Canada, work or pursue further study or invest in a business access
- Applicants will enjoy the same rights and privileges as that of the Canadian nationals with the exception of the right to vote
- Applicants and their dependents will have access to government-subsidized health care and subsidized education
- Applicants will have access to a highly trained workforce and will enjoy special taxation incentives for business investment
- After 3 years of stay in Canada applicants can apply for Canadian citizenship
You may apply under one of the following categories
- Farmer
- Librarians
- Conservators and Curators
- Archivists
- Authors and Writers
- Editors
- Journalists
- Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
- Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
- Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
- Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
- Musicians and Singers
- Dancers
- Actors and Comedians
- Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
- Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
- Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries
- Photographers
- Film and Video Camera Operators
- Graphic Arts Technicians
- Broadcast Technicians
- Audio and Video Recording Technicians
- Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures andBroadcasting
- Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
- Announcers and Other Broadcasters
- Other Performers
- Graphic Designers and Illustrators
- Interior Designers
- Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
- Artisans and Craftsperson
- Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products
- Athletes
- Coaches
- Sports Officials and Referees
- Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness