The self-employed immigration category requires that you have an intention and ability to create your own employment in Canada, and you must make a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic, or athletic life in Canada, or purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

You must have been self-employed in cultural activities (such as acting, music, writing, art and so forth) or in athletics, or have competed at the world level in athletics.

If you are interested in farming, you must have prior farm management experience.
In all cases, you must be able to support yourself and any of your dependents. You must have sufficient net worth, experience and/or artistic qualifications.