Self-Employed Person – Swift Walk Immigration

Self-Employed Persons

This program is designed for individuals who have relevant experience in cultural activities, athletics or in managing a farm, and who intend to become self-employed in Canada in these areas.

This is a foreign national who:

Has relevant experience in his/her profession
Who intends and is able to be self-employed in Canada and
Who can contribute to Canada’s economy in one of the required areas indicated below.
Relevant experience for a self-employed person means at least two years of experience. It must be during the period starting five years before the day you apply and ending on the day we make a decision on your application.

The experience must be in the flowing:

Cultural Activities

Two one-year periods being self-employed in cultural activities, or two one-year periods participating at a world-class level in cultural activities, or a combination of a one-year period described in any of the mentioned activities.

Athletics Activities

Two one-year periods being self-employed in athletics, or two one-year periods participating at a world class level in athletics, or a combination of a one-year period described in any of the mentioned activities

Two One-Year Periods Managing a Farm

You will have to purchase and manage a farm in Canada

Professional Occupations in Art & Culture with NOC codes

• 5111 Librarians • 5112 Conservators and Curators • 5113 Archivists • 5121 Authors and Writers • 5122 Editors • 5123 Journalists • 5124 Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications • 5125 Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters • 5131 Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations • 5132 Conductors, Composers and Arrangers • 5133 Musicians and Singers • 5134 Dancers • 5135 Actors and Comedians • 5136 Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

Technical & Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation & Sport with NOC Codes

• 5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants • 5212 Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries • 5221 Photographers • 5222 Film and Video Camera Operators • 5223 Graphic Arts Technicians • 5224 Broadcast Technicians • 5225 Audio and Video Recording Technicians • 5226 Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts • 5227 Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts • 5231 Announcers and Other Broadcasters • 5232 Other Performers • 5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators • 5242 Interior Designers • 5243 Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers • 5244 Artisans and Crafts persons • 5245 Patternmakers – Textile, Leather and Fur Products • 5251 Athletes • 5252 Coaches • 5253 Sports Officials and Referees • 5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness

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Applications handled by authorized immigration consultants have higher approval rates due to their in-depth knowledge and extensive training in immigration procedures.

These consultants have passed a rigorous licensing program that tests their proficiency in immigration matters, allowing them to provide expert guidance and representation to clients.

CIC offers a basic list of required supporting evidence, but this may not always be sufficient. Even minor requests, such as for visitor visas or stay extensions, can lead to rejection and negatively impact your credibility in the government system. Additionally, certain contact information for government services may not be publicly available. As such, it is essential to use a professional to gather and communicate necessary information on your behalf for a successful immigration process.

It is advisable to view your immigration process as an investment and exercise caution when proceeding independently. Immigration procedures can be complex and navigating them alone can lead to unintended consequences. Seeking professional guidance and representation can increase the likelihood of success and prevent potential setbacks.

Don't be penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to your immigration application. Attempting to handle the process alone, without the assistance of a consultant, can result in significant mistakes that can cause lengthy delays or even a permanent ban on entering Canada for up to five years. Seeking professional guidance can help you avoid such pitfalls and increase your chances of success in the immigration process.