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Immigration to Canada via Self-Employed Program
Self-Employed Program Objective The Self-Employed program was developed to encourage the entry of experienced business persons to Canada who are able to make a substantial investment and thereby create employment and contribute to the economic well-being of Canada. In order to be approved as Self-Employed, the applicant must first meet the regulatory definition of a Self-Employed and then comply with the selection criteria for that category of immigrant.
Who is a Self-Employed Immigrant The following aspects of the regulatory definition should be factored into assessment of a Self-Employed Immigrant: (1) intends and has ability to do business in Canada; (2) able to establish or purchase a business in Canada; (3) will create an employment opportunity for himself; (4) will make a significant contribution to the economy or the cultural or artistic life of Canada.
Selection Applicants are accessed on a point system. Eight factors are taken into consideration. Self-Employed applicants are required to achieve 35 points out of possible total of 100, in order to qualify. Applicants are accessed on the following factors: (1) Education; (2) Business Experience; (3) Age; (4) Knowledge of English and French; and (5) Adaptability.
Features of the Self-Employed Program
(1)
No
immigration "terms and conditions" are imposed
requiring the applicant to set up his/her business; (2) self-employed
immigrants must have the ability to establish a business
that will at a minimum create an employment for themselves
which will make a significant contribution to the economy or
to Canada's artistic or cultural life.
There
is no minimum investment level for a self-employed person. The capital
required depends on the character of the business. The applicant must
have a sufficient amount to create an employment for himself and support
his/her family. The applicant must show that he/she has been able to
support himself and family through his talents and would be likely to
continue to do so in Canada. This includes the ability to be
self-supporting until his employment will be created. One
year of work experience (or equivalent) is required, previous
self-employment is not a pre-requisite. A person's experience or past
success in business may be strong indicators of ability to establish a
business in Canada. Hands on experience in management may also be an
excellent measure of ability. A
professional may quality as a self-employed person if he/she intends to
practice his/her profession in Canada as a business. Registration
or licensing may be necessary to demonstrate an ability to operate a
professional practice in Canada. The application would not be approved
until the applicant has complied with the registration or licensing
requirements in effect in the area of destination. There
is no specific determination of significant contribution for a
self-employed person. The business should contribute in ongoing fashion
to the economy or the cultural and artistic life of one of Canada's
communities, provinces or territories.
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