Immigrate to Canada through the self-employment program

Immigrate through Canada’s self-employed program (Self-Employed)

Immigration through self-employment is in the group of business immigration program (business class). There are two migration methods in this program: Self-employed and starting a start-up business. The self-employment immigration program requires certain conditions to be met, and generally, currently, artists and athletes can take advantage of it if they have specialized conditions.

Fields of work related to the self-employment immigration program:

1- Cultural and artistic fields

Cultural and artistic activities must be in one of these two ways:

• Activity in the field of cultural and artistic affairs as self-employed (employer) for at least two years
• Participation in cultural and artistic activities at the global level for at least two years. Cultural and artistic activities include many artistic disciplines: Music, visual arts (design, painting, sculpture), film and cinema, journalism, illustration, performing arts (ballerinas, theater), specialized work related to behind the scenes such as the work of managers and designers, stage preparation, concerts, Decorators etc…

2 – Sports activities

Sports activities are divided into two categories:

• Specialized sports activity with the ownership and management of a sports club for at least 2 years
• Participation in sports activities professionally and at the world level for at least 2 years

The following are the recommendations that can be a factor of success in the self-employment immigration program:

1- Showing executive activities in each of the mentioned cases.

As an employer, you must have earned income from cultural/sports work at least 2 years prior to immigration and be able to provide relevant tax and insurance records. It is also effective to present contracts with clients or other key matters that a skilled lawyer will guide you in this field.

2- Providing documents and employment contracts of your employees

3 – Company, cooperation and implementation at the global level

Working as a professional at the international level will show that you have the ability to work outside your country. One of the best ways to show your capabilities is to provide documentation and evidence and activities in cyberspace, news, etc.

4 – Showing the ability and financial circulation

Although no financial minimum has been set for self-employed investment in this immigration program, it is obvious that significant financial resources and turnover can indicate the possibility of creating conditions for your work in Canada.

5- Knowledge of cultural, artistic and sports life in Canada and communication with it

Participating in the mentioned activities and following them can be effective points in your case, among these things, it is possible to mention joining Facebook, Instagram and related virtual networks and following these activities in Canada.

6- Having a business plan

Providing a justification plan in accordance with Canadian standards and based on market research data in Canada is one of the key factors in the success of your case. Obviously, this work requires specialized knowledge in the field of art and sports. Immigration consultants with expertise in these fields are the way forward.

Meeting the above requirements is necessary, but not sufficient, and only immigration consultants or lawyers with experience and knowledge in related fields can guide you in arranging and presenting documents.

Indicators for calculating points in the self-employed immigration program