Canada’s Self-Employed Persons Program offers a unique path to permanent residency for individuals in cultural, artistic, athletic, or creative fields who can contribute meaningfully to the country’s cultural or sporting landscape through self-employment.
This program is ideal for professionals who have worked independently and want to continue their careers in Canada — without the need for a job offer or employer sponsorship.
To qualify as a self-employed professional, you must:
Medical and security clearance
You may qualify if you’ve:
Produced notable cultural or media work that has been publicly distributed
Police clearance and medical exam
We assist creative and athletic professionals by:
