Canada Immigration from Freelancing

[asif71]

Hi,

I'm an IT Freelancer, working in online marketplace. I would like to immigrate to canada. Is that possible to get PR through express entry from Freelancing profession? Or Am I eligible for self employed program as a freelancer?

If not what is the best way to immigrate to canada from Freelancing profession?

Best
Asif A.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

I'm an IT Freelancer, working in online marketplace. I would like to immigrate to canada. Is that possible to get PR through express entry from Freelancing profession? Or Am I eligible for self employed program as a freelancer?

If not what is the best way to immigrate to canada from Freelancing profession?

Best
Asif A.

If you are eligible for Express Entry then yes, you can be self employed. You need to prove your NOC so you need business incorporions, receipts/invoices, contracts with clients, taxes etc.

 

[asif71]

NOC: 2175
Website design and development

I work at upwork as freelancer. receipts/invoice can be download from upwork but do not have direct clients rather than marketplace. How can I proof of work experience as I do not work in a company but with many clients in marketplace.

 

[Naturgrl]

NOC: 2175
Website design and development

I work at upwork as freelancer. receipts/invoice can be download from upwork but do not have direct clients rather than marketplace. How can I proof of work experience as I do not work in a company but with many clients in marketplace.

Can you get client references? Client contracts with work required for completion of project? You need documentation to prove the NOC.

 

[asif71]

I have only the payment receipt from marketplace as I work for multiple client.

 

[Naturgrl]

I have only the payment receipt from marketplace as I work for multiple client.

You need something that proves you are experienced in the NOC.

 

[asif71]

If I provide the profile link where client review available, is that acceptable?

 

[Naturgrl]

I have only the payment receipt from marketplace as I work for multiple client.

This is what it states on the IRCC site under mandatory documents.

• if the applicant is self-employed, articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership, evidence of self-employment income and documentation from third-party individuals indicating the service provided along with payment details (self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable proof of self-employed work experience).

 

[asif71]

Certificate of earnings from the marketplace can be applicable?

 

[Naturgrl]

Certificate of earnings from the marketplace can be applicable?

That should be okay as long as you have documentation from clients (third party individuals) that you meet the job requirements of the NOC. That is what is most important.