Immigration Canada Québec

The Quebec Self-employed category is the easiest business category for individuals that qualify.

The self-employed category is an interesting opportunity for individuals that are working on their own and that are being remunerated from contracts or commissions from their own efforts instead of being remunerated by an employer through a salary.

It is very accessible for most eligible candidates providing that the documentation and evidence identifies the candidate as a self-employed.

The self-employed procedure is subject to a selection grid based on the following criteria:

1.    Training

2.    Experience (2 years minimum as a self-employed or own business)

3.    Age

4.    Level of proficiency in French and English

5.    Stay and family in Quebec

6.    Characteristics of the spouse or the de-facto spouse

7.    Financial self-sufficiency

8.    Adaptability

9.    Net assets with a minimum of $100,000.00 CDN) in property or liquid assets acquired legally.

The candidate working under a regulated trade or profession must show intent to obtain accreditation from the regulated body in Quebec.

The unmarried candidate must obtain 35 points at the preliminary assessment. The married candidate must reach a minimum of 47 points at this level. These thresholds are less demanding than the skilled worker.

Once approved at the preliminary level, the self-employed is called for an interview. The CSQ is usually issued after receiving 47 points for the single applicant and 56 points for the married candidate.

The application is submitted in Hong Kong or in Montreal. It is processed under the business category and the delays may be more reasonable than the federal counterpart.

Once the CSQ is issued, the applicant and his family members will proceed for the federal application for permanent residence in order to finalize the security and medical clearance.

See the Federal self-employed program that is mainly restricted to certain occupations in farming, in the artistic or sports scene. There are also the other self-employed programs under the Provincial Nominee category.

If you are in business with employees under your supervision you may rather be eligible to apply under the entrepreneur or the investor categories.

You may also complete an evaluation form and we will return to you with additional information within 24 hours.

Bellemare & Vinet Avocats, Attorneys

Fully authorized by the Governments of Canada and Quebec to represent candidates applying for immigration.

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