If you have record of your transactions then you are good to go.. as a Self Employed crafts person
Self-Employed Application 2018
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1 section points 4 & 5: I'm pretty sure that your business should be registered SOMEWHERE if you're earning a living at it and making enough money for it to be considered some for of income. Point 5, I'm pretty sure failing to declare income FROM ANY SOURCE on a tax return is fraud and thus illegal in pretty much every country and territory on earth so you might want to be a bit wary about that (at least admitting it on a public forum!)...
I can't help thinking that people are not considering the scale of the requirements to get in as a freelance/self employed person. Yes the requirements say minimum of 2 years experience in fields x, y and z (and we can all claim that), the major issue for me is have you (or I) been doing this at a level that is recognised at a level outside of our immediate environment and better yet, internationally.
Canada is a big old country and it has plenty of people WHO ALREADY WORK FREELANCE IN THESE AREAS. Our job is to demonstrate that the work we have done while freelance is of a sufficient importance, scale and recognition that letting us in to Canada will "enrich and enhance the cultural life of Canada".
if you're a photographer and you shoot wedding and pets you probably don't stand a chance against a photographer who shoots war zones for international media outlets for example.
We as applicants have to assume that we're going up against some very, VERY well known (albeit in a small field) opposition and weigh up whether the work we do is a career with international scope or just a reasonably well paid hobby...
Best of luck but it's a very expensive undertaking to move forward on without having done some very serious self reflective evaluation of your work and it's place in the global market place.
If you are a freelancer earning income, surely there's an account dedicated to your business, invoices, receipts provided and/or registration of your business name somewhere, right? If you're just selling paintings and artwork without any paper trail or payments of tax (if you live in a tax jurisdiction) or any sort of professional documentation, then I don't think your application will be successful or that you even qualify for the SE program because you don't sound self-employed based on the information you provided.
If you're not registered anywhere, haven't paid tax and have no paper trail, how are you supposed to prove you've been a freelancer for 5 years? Letters from people who bought your artwork won't cut it either.
You need to start documenting your business transactions, keeping records, paying tax and doing business the proper way, then in 2 years, you may be able to apply. Being a freelancer doesn't mean you can't have a registered business.
You can still apply now if you wish but you will likely be wasting your money. HTH.
1) superficially yes. if you've been freelance for 2+ years and can prove it with paperwork and references etc then yes.
2) if you're an athlete or artist then you need to be operating at scale that your work and name are known around the world as one of the best in your field. For supporting roles in the Arts and Athletics then the 2 year minimum is the main requirement but the longer and more high profile your freelance work the better your chances. NOC 5241 is on the list of work types for the SE program but in all honesty I'd go down the EE route, the benchmark of "World Class" or high profile isn't there and if you've got high enough IELTS and CRS score then the SE route is a waste of time and cash.
3) Yes, you can still apply under EE while doing this.
For everyone that keeps asking if they qualify, you can have a look at the following link before commenting so this thread can be kept on track, please. Thanks - Do I Qualify for the Federal Self-Employed Program?.
Thanks for your reply. Some more ongoing q's1) superficially yes. if you've been freelance for 2+ years and can prove it with paperwork and references etc then yes.
2) if you're an athlete or artist then you need to be operating at scale that your work and name are known around the world as one of the best in your field. For supporting roles in the Arts and Athletics then the 2 year minimum is the main requirement but the longer and more high profile your freelance work the better your chances. NOC 5241 is on the list of work types for the SE program but in all honesty I'd go down the EE route, the benchmark of "World Class" or high profile isn't there and if you've got high enough IELTS and CRS score then the SE route is a waste of time and cash.
3) Yes, you can still apply under EE while doing this.
1) For EE I make up to 439 with non accompanying spouse. Can I apply as Noc 2715 as it is more tailored to my duties instead of 5241 under SE?
2) EE and SE can have different NOCs in parallel?
[QUOTE="Yes the requirements say minimum of 2 years experience in fields x, y and z (and we can all claim that), the major issue for me is have you (or I) been doing this at a level that is recognised at a level outside of our immediate environment and better yet, internationally.
Canada is a big old country and it has plenty of people WHO ALREADY WORK FREELANCE IN THESE AREAS. Our job is to demonstrate that the work we have done while freelance is of a sufficient importance, scale and recognition that letting us in to Canada will "enrich and enhance the cultural life of Canada".[/QUOTE]
Some of the artists are unique for their talents .. "Big fish in a small pond".. They may have certain qualities which current new set of immigrants and few old immigrants of Canada will feel is very necessary for their identity and cultural traditions..
So if you feel that you are unique with your talents then you can try to migrate to canada as a self employed.
Canada is a big old country and it has plenty of people WHO ALREADY WORK FREELANCE IN THESE AREAS. Our job is to demonstrate that the work we have done while freelance is of a sufficient importance, scale and recognition that letting us in to Canada will "enrich and enhance the cultural life of Canada".[/QUOTE]
Some of the artists are unique for their talents .. "Big fish in a small pond".. They may have certain qualities which current new set of immigrants and few old immigrants of Canada will feel is very necessary for their identity and cultural traditions..
So if you feel that you are unique with your talents then you can try to migrate to canada as a self employed.
Wow.. This is amazing information for all of us
Do I Qualify for the Federal Self-Employed Program if I Have a Full-Time Job?
If you have a full-time job but have been working for yourself on the side as well for at least 2 years out of the 5 years preceding your application, yes you qualify. Working full time doesn’t automatically exclude you from this category.
However, you should have documentation that proves you have been working on the side under cultural activities or athletics for these two years in order to qualify.
For instance, if you work as a customer service executive during the day but you are also a photographer during the evenings and on weekends, and make income from your photography and intend to continue doing this in Canada, then yes you qualify.
How you represent all of this clearly on your application is what will help the officer who gets your file to make an informed decision about your case.
Do I Qualify for the Federal Self-Employed Program if I Have a Full-Time Job?
If you have a full-time job but have been working for yourself on the side as well for at least 2 years out of the 5 years preceding your application, yes you qualify. Working full time doesn’t automatically exclude you from this category.
However, you should have documentation that proves you have been working on the side under cultural activities or athletics for these two years in order to qualify.
For instance, if you work as a customer service executive during the day but you are also a photographer during the evenings and on weekends, and make income from your photography and intend to continue doing this in Canada, then yes you qualify.
How you represent all of this clearly on your application is what will help the officer who gets your file to make an informed decision about your case.
I submitted via a Canada immigration registered consultant. I hope someone who is an experienced professionalist can help me to double-check my documents and make sure all format was correct.
Hello,
Im a bit confused so seeking help. To my understanding, an ECA from WES or any other authorised organization isn't required while applying for SWLF
Hello,
Im a bit confused so seeking help. To my understanding, an ECA from WES or any other authorised organization isn't required while applying for Self Employed stream. Am I correct or do I need to have the ECA done? Kindly reply.
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