Self-Employed Immigration Visa

Self Employed Immigration is a shining proof that Canada not only respects diversity but also nurtures and rewards those people around the world who have established their mark as artists or athletes.

An applicant is eligible for Self Employed Immigration Visa if he/she has relevant experience and has the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada. Self Employed Immigration Visa has two major sub-classifications, people who have participated at a world class level in cultural activities or athletics and people with farm management experience that are involved in modern farming.

Following are the occupations that fall under Cultural Activities and Athletics and may qualify for Self Employed Immigration Visa:

  • Librarians
  • Conservators and Curators
  • Archivists
  • Authors and Writers
  • Editors
  • Journalists
  • Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
  • Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
  • Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
  • Musicians and Singers
  • Dancers
  •  Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
  • Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
  • Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries
  • Photographers
  • Film and Video Camera Operators
  • Graphic Arts Technicians
  • Broadcast Technicians
  • Audio and Video Recording Technicians
  • Other Technical and Co-coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
  • Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
  • Announcers and Other Broadcasters
  • Other Performers
  • Graphic Designers and Illustrators
  • Interior Designers
  • Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
  • Artisans and Crafts-persons
  • Pattern makers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products
  • Athletes
  • Sports Officials and Referees
  • Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness