An applicant who is intending to settle in Canada as a self-employed person must exhibit a sufficient  networth, which will enable him/her to be self-employed by establishing a business and contributing to cultural, artistic, and athletic life of Canada or by purchasing and managing a farm and making a significant contribution to economic activities.

The applicant must have at least two-year experience in the period beginning five years preceding the application in cultural activities or athletics or in farm management.

Fees schedule:

If the applicant meets the self-employed business immigration definition, he/she will be evaluated against a selection grid, including such factors as age, adaptability, language skills, and education. The pass mark for these business class immigrants is 35, whereas the maximum possible score is 100 points. The pass mark is variable and is determined by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada on an ongoing basis.

**Right of permanent residence fee (Landing visa):
$1.050 for the applicant
$550 for spouse or common-law partner and each dependent child over 22 years
$150 for each dependent child under 22 years

*Application processing fees:
$490 CDN for the applicant and for spouse or common-law partner and for each dependent child over 22 years

*Fees are not refundable under any circumstances unless the CIC did not issue a visa due to problems with criminal records or medical examination.