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 Self-employed person

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An immigrant admitted to Canada because they have relevant experience in working for himself or herself. The person must intend and be able to become self-employed in Canada in the arts, athletics or farm management.

 

Relevant experienceWhen applying to immigrate as a self-employed person, relevant experience means:

  • at least two one-year periods of experience in the period from five years before the application date to the day a decision is made on the application.

Experience must be in one of these areas:

  • self-employment in cultural activities or athletics,
  • participating in cultural activities or athletics at the world-class level or
  • farm management.