Self-employed Persons
Self-employed Persons
The self-employed person’s class is a permanent residence program designed for persons who have shown excellence in cultural activities or athletics. The program brings into Canada people with considerable talents in both areas. Such persons are expected to remain self-employed in Canada as well as enrich the cultural diversity and athletic potential of the country (IRPR 88).
Excellence in an area is defined by:
- Participation at the world-class level in cultural activities or athletics
- Self-employment in cultural activities or athletics
Note: This is a business class application and MUST be handled as such. Though the program requirements may seem easy on the first look, they are complex and require extensive proof to satisfy. Oftentimes, we are approached by applicants with failed applications who even though they meet program criteria failed in their submission to provide the exhaustive evidence needed to satisfy program selection criteria
Program Requirements
Program Requirements for Cultural Activities:
- 2 years experience in cultural activities at a world-class level, or
- 2 years experience as a self-employed person in cultural activities, or
- A combination of world-class activity and self-employment lasting at least one year each, and
- Obtain at least 35 points from the selection factors
Program Requirements for Athletics:
- 2 years experience participating in athletic activities at a world-class level, or
- 2 years experience as a self-employed person in athletics, or
- A combination of world-class activity and self-employment lasting at least one year each, and
- Obtain at least 35 points from the selection factors
These are the selection factors for the self-employed person’s class. A minimum of 35 points is needed to be eligible.
| NOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Education | 25 |
| Experience | 35 |
| Age | 10 |
| Language Ability | 24 |
| Adaptability Factors | 6 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Experience gained in any of the areas below is relevant experience for the program. Take a look to see if your experience qualifies.
Professional Occupations in Art and Culture
| NOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 51110 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and Curators |
| 51103 | Archivists |
| 51111 | Authors and writers |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 5133 | Musicians and singers |
| 5134 | Dancers |
| 5135 | Actors and comedians |
| 5136 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
| NOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 5211 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 5212 | Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries |
| 5221 | Photographers |
| 5222 | Film and video camera operators |
| 5223 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technician |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5231 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 5232 | Other performers - circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 5243 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 5244 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 5245 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 5251 | Athletes |
| 5252 | Coaches |
| 5253 | Sports officials and referees |
| 5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sports and fitness |
