Canada routes beyond Express Entry and study permits.
Self-Employed Persons Program — Artists, Athletes, Cultural Workers
PR for people who have made a living from culture or sport for two of the last five years.
Tell us where you are in Canada and what expires when. We call back the same day.
Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST
Who this is for
- Musicians, singers, dancers, writers, filmmakers and designers with paid work history
- Coaches, athletes and referees who competed or trained at a high level
- Anyone who can show the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada
How it works
- 01Points check — experience, education, age, language, adaptability (35 of 100 needed)
- 02Portfolio and income evidence assembled
- 03Intake status confirmed — IRCC paused new applications in 2025 and said it would review by end of 2026
- 04Application filed when the intake reopens, or an alternative chosen now
Documents
- Contracts, invoices and tax returns showing self-employment income
- Awards, press, performance and competition records
- Language test
- Proof of funds
Questions we get on this
As of September 2026 the federal intake remains paused and IRCC has not announced a reopening date. Check the IRCC page for the current position before paying anyone to prepare a file.
Not any more. Farm management was removed from the programme in 2018.
Programme facts checked 2026-09-11. IRCC rules change without notice — confirm the live IRCC page before relying on a date or fee.
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