Self-employed Persons Program
The Federal Self-Employed Persons Program targets people who are outstanding in cultural activities or athletics. Qualified applicants are allowed to immigrate to Canada on the condition of self-employment and not utilize local employment resources. Applicants must have the ability to create employment for themselves as well as make contribution to the economic, cultural and athletic fields in Canada.
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3 Fields
Art
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Painter, photographer, illustrator
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Musician, singer, composer
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Writer, calligrapher
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Director, actor, screenwriter
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Model, dancer
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Sound technician, editor
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Announcer, magician, etc.
Culture
Athletics
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Athlete, coach
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Major sporting events referee
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Occupations related to entertainment, sports and fitness
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Reporter, editor, translator
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Writer, producer
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Technical occupations related to museums or galleries
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Technical occupations related to libraries and public archives
Requirements for
Self-Employment Persons Program
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Must have relevant experience of self-employment.
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Must be willing to and capable of continuing with self-employment after immigrating to Canada.
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Meet the minimum requirements, including work experience, education, age, language proficiency, adaptability, etc.
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Pass the medical examination and criminal record screening.
Relevant experience:
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the past 5 years.
--Cultural activities:
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Two years of self-employment experience in cultural activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years), or
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Two years of experience participating world-class cultural activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years), or
One year of self-employment experience and one year of participation in world-class cultural activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years)
--Athletic activities:
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Two years of self-employment experience in athletic activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years), or
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Two years of experience participating world-class athletic activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years), or
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One year of self-employment experience and one year of participation in world-class athletic activities (does not have to be 2 consecutive years)
Why Self-employed Persons Program?
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Zero Investment and One Stop to Permanence Residency
Applicants and their family members can obtain permanent residencies without any investment requirement. No restrictions in language, occupation, education and age. Applicants must have higher achievements in their fields.
Less Strict Requirements and Restrictions
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The Self-Employed Persons Program has less strict requirements compared to EB-1 A because it only requires the applicant to have relevant experience and proof of participating and winning any awards or prizes.
Suitable for Cultural and Athletic Talents in Various Areas
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The Federal Self-Employed Persons Program apply to people from a wide range of fields. Anyone who is outstanding in a certain field can apply. Among our successful cases, there had been a movie director, photographer, dancer and other various talents.
Successful Cases
Independent Music Producer Received Approval in 18 months
Mr. Z was an independent music producer operating his own music studio for over 5 years in one of the biggest cities in China. The business was performing well with positive cash flow every year. Also, Mr. Z. graduated from a renowned Chinese music school majoring in musical composition and arrangement, and received many domestic awards and participated in many international exchange activities.
My Visa Services Vancouver team conducted a comprehensive evaluation on Mr. Z’s case. Despite lack of achievement at any international level, as well as a relatively low net worth, Mr. Z had published many portfolios, performed in many domestic and international events, and had recommendation letters from celebrities in the music field. The above conditions made Mr. Z qualified for the Self-Employment Persons Program.
Our team assisted Mr. Z with collecting documents and submitting the application. After about one year and five months, Mr. Z successfully passed the interview and obtained permanent residency.
Photography Business Owner Successfully Approved for the Self-Employed Persons Program
Mr. S owned and ran a photography company in China for 8 years with stable income. His works had won multiple domestic awards and were displayed in photography exhibitions in different cities. In addition, Mr. S had good English proficiency since he studied in Australia, which made it easier for his immigration application.
After thorough evaluation and consultation, My Visa Services Vancouver team decided that Mr. S was completely qualified for the Self-Employed Persons Program. Despite a relatively low net worth and lack of any international awards, Mr. S successfully obtained permanent residency in 1 year and 9 months under our team’s step-by-step guidance.
Fencing Coach Successfully Obtained Permanence Residency
Mr. W was a fencer for 10 years in a Chinese provincial team. Following his retirement, Mr. W served as a fencing coach for another 3 years. After leaving the provincial team, Mr. W and his friend opened a fencing club together with Mr. W possessing 45% of the ownership. The club run well and had a stable student base.
My Visa Services Vancouver team evaluated the case and decided that Mr. W was qualified for the Self-Employed Persons Program, because his fencing club was in good status and Mr. W had been titled national first-class athlete and top-notch player, as well as won multiple domestic competitions.
Mr. W’s application was quickly prepared and successfully approved in 18 months. His family are now settling into a new life in Canada.
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