This is one of the business class programs. To be eligible under the Self Employed class, the principal applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:

You must:
have at least two years of relevant experience that is gained during the period starting five years before the day you apply and ending on the day a decision on your application is made. The experience must be:

 for cultural activities:
a. two one-year periods of experience in self-employment in cultural activities, or
b. two one-year periods of experience in participation at a world class level in cultural activities, or

c. a combination of a one-year period of experience described in A above, and a one-year period of experience described in B above.

 for athletics:
a. two one-year periods of experience in self-employment in athletics, or
b. two one-year periods of experience in participation at a world class level in athletics, or
c. a combination of a one-year period of experience described in 1 above, and a one-year period of experience described in 2 above, and

 for buying and managing a farm, two one-year periods of experience managing a farm.
You must:
a. intend and be able to be self-employed in Canada, and
b. can contribute to Canada’s economy in one of the required areas.

If you meet all the conditions set out in the minimum requirements listed above, your application will be assessed based on the following factors:
 experience,
 education,
 age,
 language abilities, and
 adaptability.

Note:

Cultural activities include jobs generally seen as part of Canada’s artistic and cultural fields:
o 5111 Librarians
o 5112 Conservators and curators
o 5113 Archivists
o 5121 Authors and writers
o 5122 Editors
o 5123 Journalists
o 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
o 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
o 5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers
o 5133 Musicians and singers
o 5134 Dancers
o 5135 Actors and comedians
o 5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
o 5211 Library and public archive technicians
o 5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
o 5221 Photographers
o 5222 Film and video camera operators
o 5223 Graphic arts technicians
o 5224 Broadcast technicians
o 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
o 5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
o 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
o 5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
o 5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
o 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
o 5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
o 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
o 5244 Artisans and craftspersons
o 5245 Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products
o 5251 Athletes
o 5252 Coaches
o 5253 Sports officials and referees
o 5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport an

Note:
 A contribution to athletics or the arts, even at less than a national standard, may still be significant at the local level.
 Please note that you must contribute to economic activities in Canada. This does not mean you cannot contribute to some activities outside of Canada

Medical, security and other requirements
 You and your family members must have a medical exam done and get police certificates.
 You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada

Contact us and we would be happy to assess your eligibility and get started on Express Entry!