Self-employed Class
This is one of the popular federal programs for people who are self-employed in the cultural or athletics field. Professionals such as authors, journalists, musicians, actors, photographers etc. can apply under this program. Below is a list of eligible occupations considered under this program:
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Librarians
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Conservators and Curators
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Archivists
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Authors and Writers
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Editors
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Journalists
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Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
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Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
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Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
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Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
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Musicians and Singers
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Dancers
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Actors and Comedians
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Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
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Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
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Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries
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Photographers
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Film and Video Camera Operators
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Graphic Arts Technicians
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Broadcast Technicians
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Audio and Video Recording Technicians
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Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
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Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
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Announcers and Other Broadcasters
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Other Performers
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Graphic Designers and Illustrators
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Interior Designers
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Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
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Artisans and Craftspersons
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Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products
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Athletes
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Coaches
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Sports Officials and Referees
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Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
Requisites for the Self-employed Program:
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Intention and ability to make a Significant Contribution to Specific Economic Activities
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Need a minimum of 35 points out of 100 in the scoring grid
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Minimum experience in cultural activities or athletics which can be 2 one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities/athletics, or 2 one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities/athletics, or a combination of a one-year period as self-employed and a one-year period at a world-class level in cultural activities/athletics
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Must be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
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Must have a Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate qualification as applicable to the respective field
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In the age group of 17-53 years
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Fluency in English/ French or both
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Must not be ‘inadmissible’ to Canada
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Must have Patience – due to longer processing times
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Get your profile assessed from our RCIC to understand your eligibility under the self-employed class of program.
