The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.

If you’re interested in this program, you must:

• have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and
• be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

Selection criteria

We assess you on selection criteria that include your:

• experience
• education
• age
• language abilities
• adaptability

Do you want to live in Quebec?

The province of Quebec runs its own business immigration program. If you want to live in Quebec, visit Quebec’s immigration website.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed.html