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Business Permit for Immigration to Canada as a Self-Employed Person

The self-employed business permit is limited to world class athletes and artists or farmers.

Self-employed business permit applicants will need to be able to proof relevant experience such as participation in world class events or farming management experience.


Application Criteria for the Self-Employed Permit for Canada

Aside from the above requirements self-employed persons will need to demonstrate the following:
  • Suitable medical and security clearances
  • 2 years business experience
    • Either as an equity owner or managing at least 5 staff.
  • Be able to support themselves and family on arrival in Canada
    Number of Family Members Funds Required
    1 $11,115
    2 $13,837
    3 $17,011
    4 $20,654
    5 $23,425
    6 $26,419
    7 or more $29,414

Education scoring


Educational level Score
Did not complete high school 0
Completed high school 5
Completed a 1 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship  with at least 12 years full-time or full-time equivalent study 12
Completed a 1 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship t s with at least 13 years full-time or equivalent study 12
Completed a 1 year university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 15
Completed a 2 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 20
Completed a 2 year university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 20
Completed a 3 year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 22
Completed 2 or more  university degrees  at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 22
Completed a masters or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 25

Business Experience

Points are only scored for business experience within 5 years of application date
Years of Business Experience Score
2 20
3 25
4 30
5 35

Age

Age Score
16 and under 0
17 2
18 4
19 6
20 8
21 - 49 10
50 8
51 6
52 4
53 2
54 and older 0

Ability in English or French

First language
(maximum of 4 points per language skill area) Listen Speak Read Write Total
High          
Moderate          
Basic          
None          

Second Language
(maximum of 2 points per language skill area) Listen Speak Read Write Total
High          
Moderate          
Basic          
None          

Adaptability

Adaptability
 Points
Spouse or common laws partner level of education
  • Secondary school (high school) diploma or less: 0 poins
  • A one year diploma, trade certificate, apprenticeship or university degree and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 3 points
  • A two or three year diploma, trade certificate, apprenticeship or university degree and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 4 points
  • A master's degree or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 5 points
 3 - 5 points
You, your spouse, your common law partner have a relative (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, child of a parent, sibling, child of a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or grandchild of a parent, niece or nephew) who is residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.  5 points
You, your spouse, your common law partner have completed at least two years study in Canada at a post secondary institution and were over 17 years of age 5 points
You, your spouse, your common law partner have completed at least one years work in Canada 5 points