Getting the right immigration advice from the beginning is essential to establish yourself legally in Canada. Whether you’re looking to set up an office, migrate as a business owner or simply looking to start/acquire a business in Canada, it is important that you get off to the right start.
Not only the Federal government of Canada encourages new businesses to be started/acquired in Canada through different immigration options, but most provinces in Canada have designed their own Provincial Nominee Programs under which they nominate business persons for immigration to Canada. Different immigration categories are available under these programs for investors, business persons, entrepreneurs, and farmers. Some provinces have very dynamic immigration programs for business investors.
SELF-EMPLOYED ARTISTS & SPORTSPERSON:
Under the Federal Self-employed category, persons having artistic or athletic experience can get permanent residence in Canada if they are able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or sporting life of Canada. Relevant experience will mean at least two years of experience as a self-employed person or participation at a world-class level in art, culture, recreation, or sport-related activities. Salaried employees are excluded.
Other selection criteria include net worth, education, age, Language ability (English/French), and adaptability.
For example, a self-employed interior designer, a singer, a choreographer, and fashion columnist, a textile designer, etc. can immigrate to Canada under this category. In this case, the application for permanent residence in Canada is submitted by the applicant along with their spouse and dependent children up to 22 years of age.
If you are one of the self-employed persons mentioned below and would like to discuss your case, you may book a consultation session with our immigration lawyer. Our consultation fee is C$250 for a one-hour consultation. We do not provide free consultations.
To book a consultation please email: info@nadeemlaw.com.
The following occupations are eligible to apply under this category:
Business immigration programs attract individuals with business and/or managerial skills who will contribute to the development of the Canadian economy. If you are looking to make an investment in Canada, acquire a business in Canada, or establish yourself as a self-employed person in Canada, there may be several options you should consider. We can assist you to explore different Federal and provincial business immigration programs.
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