If you have at least 2 years (out of the last 5) of relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, intend and ability to become self-employed in Canada, and make a significant contribution to the specified economic activities in Canada; you may be eligible to immigrate under this category.
Your experience and intended occupation must be one of the following:
- Self-employed in cultural activities or athletics
- Participation at a “world-class level” in cultural activities or athletics
- Intend and ability to buy and manage a farm in Canada
There are no minimum financial requirements however the applicant must demonstrate their intention and ability to establish economically in Canada.
Eligible Self-Employed Occupations:
511 Librarians, Archivists, Conservators, and Curators
5111 Librarians
5112 Conservators and Curators
5113 Archivists
512 Writing, Translating, and Public Relations Professionals
5121 Authors and Writers
5122 Editors
5123 Journalists
5125 Translators, Terminologists, and Interpreters
513 Creative and Performing Artists
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
521 Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Art Galleries
5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
5212 Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries
522 Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians, and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Performing Arts
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 & Performing Arts
523 Announcers and Other Performers, N.E.C.
5231 Announcers and Other Broadcasters
5232 Other Performers
524 Creative Designers and Craftspersons
5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators
5242 Interior Designers and Interior Decorators
5243 Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit, and other Creative Designers
5244 Artisans and Craftspersons
5245 Patternmakers – Textile, Leather, and Fur Products
525 Athletes, Coaches, Referees, and Related Occupations
5251 Athletes
5252 Coaches
5253 Sports Officials and Referees
5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport, and Fitness
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