You might qualify for Canadian immigration pathways even if you’re self-employed. Most economic immigration streams demand proof of at least one year of work experience. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), assesses if a candidate’s work experience aligns with program criteria. If applying for a skilled worker program, your overseas self-employed work could count towards eligibility. IRCC accepts evidence like incorporation documents, self-employment income proof, and third-party documents showing services and payments.
For dedicated self-employed immigration, options are available, such as the Federal Self-Employed Persons Program. This program enables self-employed foreign nationals with cultural or athletic expertise to become permanent residents. Eligibility requires significant contribution potential in Canada’s cultural or sports scene, with at least two years’ self-employed or world-class experience as defined by IRCC.
Quebec’s Self-Employed Worker Immigration Program offers permanent residence for those establishing themselves as independent tradespeople or professionals. Eligibility entails fulfilling program requirements and undertaking various responsibilities related to work.
Physicians now have easier access to Canada through IRCC’s exemption for fee-for-service doctors. In 2022, IRCC allowed physicians in this model access to permanent residence programs, aiding healthcare sector vacancies.
Temporary work permits are a common entry route for self-employed individuals. These permits can support permanent residency applications, as Canadian work experience is often required. Certain work permit options exist for self-employed entrepreneurs, exempt from labor market tests.
Regarding taxes, self-employed individuals in Canada file taxes by June 15th, with income reported on forms like T2125 and T1 General. Those earning over $30,000 in a quarter register for GST/HST. Form T2125 allows deductions of allowable expenses to lower taxable income.
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