Self employed visa Canada
Self-employed Persons Program
To qualify for business immigration to Canada under the Self-employed Persons Program, an applicant must demonstrate that they have the relevant artistic or athletic experience that has allowed them to be self-employed while living in their country of origin. The candidate must furthermore be able to make a reasonably significant contribution to one of these fields through their relevant experience and skills in Canada in order to be successful in their application.
Requirements for the applicant
At least two years of relevant work experience in the applicant’s professional industry are required within the five years that precede their business immigration application. Professional athletes and individuals in the arts and culture industry must either provide proof of:
Two years of being self-employed within their industry, or
Two years of participating at a world-class level within their domain, or
A combination of one year of each of the above.
Selection Criteria
In addition to meeting the definition of a self-employed person as defined above applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 35 points out of a possible 100 points on a point system used to better assess their eligibility for a Self-Employed Visa. Applicants are awarded points for their education (25),experience (35), age (10), language proficiencies (24), and adaptability (6), for a total score of 100 points.
Advantages of the Self-employed Persons Program
The candidate must be able to make a significant contribution in Canada to one of these fields through their experience and skills in order to be successful in their application. instead they are only asked to provide proof of their experience within their industry as well as evidence supporting their claims to being successfully self-employed.
How can a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Help?
In addition to making sure the application is complete there are three main areas where an RCIC can help.
Immigration Strategy and Option: An RCIC can advise you on the different options that are available to you to obtain permanent residence in Canada and explain the pros and cons of each option. It is important you choose the best immigration program from the start as this will likely save you time and money in the long run.
Professional Representation: If you do not have a representative assisting you then you will probably only submit the required documentation listed on the IRCC document checklist. Submitting only these documents may be enough to result in a favorable decision. However, submitting only those documents sometimes is not enough to make your case and to satisfy the visa officer you meet the requirements of the visa. Generally, it is wise to submit as much evidence as you can above and beyond the minimum required by IRCC. Your representative can assist you in preparing and submitting a strong application to IRCC by identifying the weaknesses in your application and advising you how to strengthen your application.
Submission letter: An RCIC will prepare and submit a submission letter on behalf of the applicant along with the application. The submission letter is an important part of the application which summarizes and more importantly demonstrates why you meet the requirements of the visa.
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