Can I immigrate to Canada as an Athlete? Immigration Lawyers Calgary Explain
If you are an athlete or a coach considering relocating to Canada, then consider the Federal Self-Employed Person class. This program is geared towards applicants who wish to come to Canada as a self-employed person, who are qualified to make a significant contribution to the cultural artistic or athletic life in Canada.
Under the Self-Employed persons Program, eligible occupations within the athletic field include:
- 5251 Athletes
- 5252 Coaches
- 5253 Sports Officials and Referees
- 5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
To qualify for this program, an applicant must be able to satisfy the following requirement:
- Must meet the definition of a self-employed person, which means having relevant work experience either
- (a) by taking part in “cultural or sporting activities at an international level”; or
- (b) by being self-employed in the field of cultural or sporting activities.
- Must exceed the minimum score under the selection criteria for self-employed people (a minimum of 35 points out of 100).
- Pass medical and security checks.
- Demonstrate sufficient financial resources.
The selection criteria for Federal Self – Employer Person Class are as follows:
|
Selection Criteria |
Max Points |
|
Relevant Experience – at least two years |
35 |
|
Education- Relevant skills qualification in your field |
25 |
|
Ability in English/French |
24 |
|
Age |
10 |
|
Adaptability |
6 |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
To see if you qualify under this stream, please contact Osuji & Smith immigration lawyers for consultation.
Written by Roger Zhang
