Canada Immigration Programs for Self Employed Class

Federal Self-Employed Class  is probably one of the most, if not the most, unpopular immigration of Canada.  Like the Federal Skilled Workers Program, it accepts only a limited number of application annually.  This program is targeted to those with experience in farm management and self-employment in cultural activities or athletics.   

Self-employed person means a foreign national who has relevant experience and has the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada.

Federal Self-Employed Class applications are being assessed using the 5 Selection Criteria Points System.  An application will be assessed based on Education, Experience, Age, Language Proficiency and Adaptability. 

·         512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals

• 5121 Authors and writers
• 5122 Editors
• 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters

·         513 Creative and performing artists

• 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
• 5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers
• 5133 Musicians and singers
• 5134 Dancers
• 5135 Actors and comedians
• 5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

·         525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations

• 5251 Athletes
• 5252 Coaches
• 5253 Sports officials and referees
• 5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness