Selection Criteria for Self Employed People

Selection criteria are assessed on these five factors:

  • Experience
  • Education
  • Age
  • Language abilities
  • Adaptability

The assessment against these five selection criteria is rated on a point system with a maximum of 100 points. In order to immigrate to Canada as a business immigrant, you need to obtain a minimum of 35 points of that 100 to qualify.

Education

Education has a maximum of 25 points out of the total 100. In order to measure potential success for self-employed persons, education is a critical factor looked at. The more education you have and the higher the level of degree or diploma earned, the more likely you will be successful. Education is vital for success of a self-employed person in Canada.

Experience

Relevant experience must be obtained within the five-year period beginning with five years before you sign your application and ends when a decision is made on your application. Relevant is described as a self-employed person with at least two years’ experience within a specific category. The experience must be for cultural activities, for athletes or for buying and managing a farm. Any one of these three requires a certain amount of time to be considered relevant to help find you to be a self-employed individual.

Age

Your age is taken into consideration when determining how many points you would receive towards your self-employment application. Age ranges from 16 and younger, to 54 and older. Your age plays a part in how successful you will be when coming into Canada as self-employed persons.

Language Ability in English and French

One of the five selection factors that are considered are your proficiency in English or French, when looking at your application. Your proficiency in one language is good. However, to be proficient in both languages is impressive and that will help you score high points in this category.

They look at your ability to:

  • Listen
  • Read
  • Write and
  • SpeakIf you are able to do all the above in both languages, you will receive the maximum of 24 points within the language ability section.

    Adaptability

    Adaptability is done differently than the previous four factors stated. You can receive a range of points for different levels of adaptability, reaching a maximum of six points. Adaptability can range from getting points for previous study in Canada to previous work experience in Canada. You can even get points depending on your spouse’s or common-law partner’s level of education. You can also get points for having relatives in Canada. These issues factor in on your ability to adapt once you are in Canada.

    Contact Akrami & Associates

    As a self-employed person, there are many different ways to achieve points to help you become eligible to enter Canada and succeed here. With the right legal team behind you, success is possible. If you have any further questions, comments, concerns or you are ready to talk to a member in our legal team about your application, we will be happy to help. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!

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