To be eligible for the self-employed program an applicant must be prepared to meet the definition of self-employed according to IRPR. If you are prepared to meet high expectations in a ‘specific economic activity’, and have ‘relevant experience’, and can provide a business that makes a ‘significant contribution’, then maybe self-employed is for you. For those who are passionate about cultural activities or have a significant relationship to athletics (coach, world class athlete), Although most self-employed are assumed to be world class individuals, it is possible to convince an Immigration Officer that even a smaller scale business may be interpreted as a ‘Significant Contribution’ example (dance instructor in a small town).
