Self-Employed
Self–employed immigrants must establish or purchase a business in Canada that will keep them employed and contribute significantly to Canada’s economy or cultural or artistic life.
Professional athletes, artists, actors, farmers, writers can be accepted.
Self–employed persons are not required to provide jobs for others;
The applicant must present documentation proving ability to establish a business that will contribute significantly to the economy or Canada’s artistic or cultural life.
No conditions are imposed upon admission;
Self–employed persons need enough money to realize employment plans that contribute substantially to Canada’s economy or its artistic and cultural life. They must also have enough money to support themselves and any accompanying family until their self–employment income is adequate for this purpose. As well, visa officers assess applicants’ qualifications, experience and business plans to ensure they can establish a business that contributes substantially to Canada’s economy or its artistic or cultural life.
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