One of the federal business immigration in Canada – Self-Employed Persons Program (SEPP) stream is getting a lot of traction these days. This program focuses on talent in the flow of fine arts and sports. Self-Employed Persons Program (SEPP) is created specifically for professionals who do not fit in the regular 9-5 jobs. The main reason why this program is attractive as it has very relaxed criteria, especially on education, assets, language proficiency, investment amount and age. As part of the application, they need to prove that they can sustain themselves as self-employed professionals in Canada. Applicants don’t need to limit themselves to a particular province or territory, and this program is applicable all across Canada. The professionals from creative and sports backgrounds are being recognized in Canada as they can help elevate influence in the community and stimulate economic growth in the future. If the job description meets some of the outlined requirements, then the individual may qualify to apply through the self-employed immigration stream. The processing time for SEPP is now 21 months. As of September 30, 2019, Canada granted PR to 725 self-employed persons. You can check if you fit in one of the 33 occupations that the Canadian government has outlined under this program.
1) Librarians
2) Conservators and Curators
3) Archivists
4) Authors and Writers
5) Editors
6) Journalists
7) Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
8) Producers, Directors, Choreographers and related occupations
9) Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
10) Musicians and Singers
11) Dancers
12) Actors and Comedians
13) Painters, Sculptors and other visual artists
14) Library and Public Archive Technicians
15) Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
16) Photographers
17) Film and Video Camera operators
18) Graphic arts technicians
19) Broadcast technicians
20) Audio and video recording technicians
21) Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
22) Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
23) Announcers and other broadcasters
24) Other performers, n.e.c
25) Graphic designers and illustrators
26) Interior designers and interior decorators
27) Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
28) Artisans and craftspersons
29) Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
30) Athletes
31) Coaches
32) Sports officials and referees
33) Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
