I just began the process with Campbell and Cohen last week (April 2020). We have not submitted our official application yet, but have sent papers and information to our case handler for assessment of our readiness/suitability.
Under occupation 5221 Photographer
They told us the whole process from application to end is likely going to take about 21 months.
I submitted for self employed (author) on Feb 2020, and completed biometrics on March 13 2020. Just waiting now. Timeline end is estimated to be Nov 2021. Question, I also submitted my medical which expires Oct 2020...should I send an webform inquiry letting them know to note this so I hopefully won't have to repeat medical due to costs?
I want to know one thing is it necessary to have a world class experience or its ok to have self employed experience.
My wife is a dance artist and perform in various functions and get paid for it..
Can i apply for the self employed category visa for artist ?
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I submitted for self employed (author) on Feb 2020, and completed biometrics on March 13 2020. Just waiting now. Timeline end is estimated to be Nov 2021. Question, I also submitted my medical which expires Oct 2020...should I send an webform inquiry letting them know to note this so I hopefully won't have to repeat medical due to costs?
Not sure if this is accurate or not, so bear with me, but my lawyer said your experience doesn't necessarily have to be deemed "world-class", you just have to show experience and background in self-employment and be willing to be self-employed once you land. There's an "OR" in most descriptions that includes world-class athletes and artists, but per my lawyer my 12 years of experience owning a creative business is applicable, even if I'm not "world famous".
Not sure if this is accurate or not, so bear with me, but my lawyer said your experience doesn't necessarily have to be deemed "world-class", you just have to show experience and background in self-employment and be willing to be self-employed once you land. There's an "OR" in most descriptions that includes world-class athletes and artists, but per my lawyer my 12 years of experience owning a creative business is applicable, even if I'm not "world famous".
Wow great, so fast! Usually AOR takes between 2 and 3 months. Did you receive e-mail to link your application online? My application was delivered on 25th of March and still No AOR.
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Wow great, so fast! Usually AOR takes between 2 and 3 months. Did you receive e-mail to link your application online? My application was delivered on 25th of March and still No AOR.
Yes.. I did get the email request to link my application online.. I could not do so,
Also I got an Additional document request because I missed to sign one of the forms according to them.. I sent it immediately by courier
Self Employed Application..
Application Received in Sydney NS on 14th Feb 2020
Application Number/UCI received on 19th
Additional document request received on 19th
Has anyone applied in the last few weeks? Just submitted my application and it arrived yesterday and am now waiting for an application number/UCI. Where has everyone applied from?
Received medical request today! I will guess IRCC is working but with limited services. So we just have to be patient and stay healthy, and update will come soon!
