Self employed

This category is for those who have the intention and ability and the relevant experience to create employment for themselves in an area where they will also make a significant contribution to the cultural, sporting, or agricultural development of Canada.

The self-employed person must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Possess relevant experience that will allow you to contribute significantly to cultural life or sport in Canada;

  • Possess experience in the agricultural area and have the intention and ability to acquire and operate a farm or farm in Canada.

  • The applicant's experience is very important; You will be required to have a minimum of two years of experience in the course of the 5 years immediately preceding the application date.

  • The practice of any of the following activities is considered experience:

  • Participation in cultural or sports activities at the international level;

  • The career as a self-employed worker in activities of an artistic, cultural, and sports nature, such as library science, artistic curatorship, public relations, literature, artistic and choreographic production, music, singing, dance, acting, painting, sculpture, graphics, photography, broadcasting, speech, athletics, athlete training, and refereeing.

  • Typical examples of freelance arts and culture workers are the following professionals: writers, painters, sculptors, visual artists, playwrights and theater people, musicians, designers, artisans, film professionals, and industry technical support workers cinematographic.

In addition, the candidate must comply with other requirements, such as taking medical examinations, presenting proof that they comply with the security controls of the Canadian government, and showing that they have sufficient savings to cover their financial needs and those of their family members during their stay in Canada.

  • Likewise, he must demonstrate that he has the necessary money to develop the economic activities of his area of expertise.

  • The candidate must be evaluated using the points system for business people. You will be required to score at least 35 points.

Athletes

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada as an athlete, you are lucky! There is a huge demand for Athletes across Canada and you can easily obtain a Canadian permanent residence visa without or with a job offer. If you are an athlete and have been working as an athlete, you may qualify to immigrate to Canada.

The Self-employed Persons Program for Athletes allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as self-employed persons.
They must :

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  • Have relevant experience in athletics and

  • Be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the athletic life of Canada.

If a person has five years of self-employment experience, they will receive the required minimum of 35 points and will not require points from the other categories.

Regarding proficiency in English and French, any request from an individual regarding their level of proficiency must be accompanied by acceptable test results, such as IELTS General or CELPIP for the English language and TEF for the French language.

Selection Points:

Applicants must meet the following three criteria to immigrate to Canada as self-employed in athletics. If the applicant does not meet any of the following requirements, they will not receive Canadian permanent residence

  1. They must meet all the requirements of a self-employed applicant (i.e. relevant experience, intention and ability, and elements of significant contribution).

  2. They must acquire at least 35 points out of 100 points. (See below)

  3. Must not be inadmissible to Canada due to safety, criminality, financial issues, or medical problems (both the applicant and dependent family members).

The following points apply to this group of applicants:

  • Education: up to 25 points.

  • Work experience: up to 35 points.

  • Age: up to 10 points

  • Proficiency in English or French: up to 24 points

  • Adaptability: up to 6 points.

Musician(s)

Canada welcomes musicians and artists as they are in high demand in Canada and so you can secure a Canadian Permanent Residency Visa with or without a job offer.

If you’re a musician or working as a musician, you may easily qualify to immigrate to Canada.

Musicians from around the world can apply for a self-employed PR Program if they have the experience, qualifications, and the right skills in their home country.

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Music professionals may be selected under work titles including:

  • Accompanist

  • Accordion teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Alto

  • Back-up musician

  • Baritone

  • Bass

  • Bass drum teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Bass player

  • Bassoon teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Blues Musician

  • Bugler

  • Carillonneur

  • Cellist

  • Cello teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Chorister

  • Church organist

  • Concert Musician

  • Cornetist

  • Drummer

  • Flutist

  • Folk Musician

  • Gospel Musician

  • Guitar player

  • Harpist

  • Horn player

  • Horn teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Instrumental music teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Instrumental musician

  • Instrumentalist

  • Keyboardist

  • Lied Musician

  • Mezzo-soprano

  • Music teacher – musicians

  • Music teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Musical interpreter

  • Musician

  • Opera Musician

  • Organ teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Organist

  • Percussionist

  • Pianist

  • Piano teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Pop Musician

  • Recital Musician

  • Recording artist

  • Rehearsal musician

  • Rock Musician

  • Session musician

  • Soloist

  • Soprano

  • Street musician

  • Tenor

  • Trombonist

  • Trumpeter

  • Tuba player

  • Viola teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Violin teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Violinist

  • Vocal music teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

  • Vocal soloist

  • Vocalist

  • Voice teacher – music

  • Voice teacher – private, conservatory, or studio lessons

What are the qualifications required to immigrate to Canada as a Musician?

  • If you are trained in the musical field from any college or university or through any private instruction is required usually.

  • Orchestra members and other professional classical musicians require usually a university degree in music

  • Musical ability and talent, as expressed during an audition, are important hiring criteria.

  • Membership in a union or guide related to the occupation or performance type may be required.

Film Maker(s)

Canada is one of the booming movie-making hubs in the world. They welcome and support filmmakers into their country. There are several talented people in the film and TV industry that are outside of Canada and especially from India and the USA that would love to live and work in Canada.

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Eligibility for PR in Canada for persons who work in the Film Industry

If you are in the field of Film Making, then you’ll be relieved from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to get a work permit.

Under the International Mobility Program, Global Skills Strategy permits an individual with unionized and highly paid occupations to be LMIA exempt.

Such highly skilled workers to be considered to bring economic benefits and opportunities for Canadians and Permanent Residents. If you want to know if you are eligible or not, you must have a letter of support from your movie or TV production company that can provide specifications like participants' names and production locations.

The letter of support should also emphasize how it can help the Canadian labor market. If your occupation is unionized, a letter from the concerned guild or union will be needed.

Know about the options for PR for the Film Maker:

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You can be eligible for PR even if you have an LMIA exempt work permit.

Also, you can apply under the Provincial Nominee Program or the Federal Skilled Worker Program to immigrate to Canada as a professional working in the film and TV industry.

PR Program is one of the best options for individuals who are working in skilled jobs like visual effects or animation.

Options for the temporary Work for the Film Industry:

If you are visiting Canada as a business visitor for the film or TV industry, you won’t require a work permit. As a performing artist, film producer, or essential accompanying personnel, you can apply for a Visitor Visa as a business visitor that allows you to work without a work permit or any LMIA requirement.

Thus, key movie-making hubs in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are looking to get maximum benefits from highly skilled workers who are already in Canada.

If you are an international student and graduated from film-related subjects could also find it much easier to qualify through PR Program.
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