If
you are a craftsperson or artisan who uses manual and artistic
approaches to create products like pottery, jewelry, blankets, and
carpets, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada and become a
permanent resident.
To
be a good candidate for immigration to Canada as an artisan or
craftsperson under the self-employed visa program and get permanent
residency, you need to prove that you have at least two years of
relevant experience as a self-employed person in your relevant field in
the last five years.
Furthermore,
you are required to prove that you intend to become self-employed in
Canada and have the skills to succeed as a self-employed person. While
many people ignore this factor, it is the most important element of
immigrating to Canada as an independent individual. The immigration
officers will take a look at your financial resources in order to check
whether you can succeed as a self-employed person in Canada.
Besides
your experience and skills, your education, age, language skills, and
the flexibility to adjust to the Canadian way of life will be assessed.
You would be required to get certain tests of skills and experience and
meet the regulatory definition of self-employment in Canada. The tests
are designed to reject unskilled and inexperienced applicants.
Keep
in mind that you do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada as a
self-employed artisan or craftsperson. Also, there will be no conditions
on your status, and you are not required to start a business in Canada
prior to your entry into the country. If your application is approved,
you and your family members will get permanent residency in Canada.
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