1. Have a qualifying business
2. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge in both English and French (CBL5)
3. Get a letter of support from a designated institution (Receive a minimum funding commitment of $200,000 CDN from a designated Venture Capital Organization, $75,000 from an approved Angel Investor, or Business Incubator)
4. Bring enough money to settle in Canada

1. Establish, purchase or make a substantial investment in a business in Canada within 2 years of landing in Canada which will result in a significant contribution to the economy
2. Engage in active and ongoing participation in the management of the business
3. Employ at least one Canadian citizen or permanent resident other than the entrepreneur and his dependents.
4. To ensure that these conditions are met, entrepreneurs are required to report to immigration officials their progress, on a regular basis within this two year period.

1. Eligibility under Self-employed persons program:
2. have relevant experience (at least 2 years experience in the last 5 years)
3. be willing and able to be self-employed in Canada
4. meet the program’s selection criteria (minimum 35 points) and
5. meet medical, security and other conditions

Selection criteria is based on:

1. Experience
2. Education
3. Age
4. Language abilities
5. Adaptability