Self-Employed Application 2018

[Amos TT]

Don't be discouraged.

I applied under same NOC - 5243

Application received - June 27, 2018
AOR - August 14, 2018
Upfront medicals - Sept 25, 2018 (expiring Sept.27, 2019...few weeks away)
Still waiting...14 months since application
Visa ofice - Accra
status on Ecas changed to "in-process" about 3 weeks ago
Hoping for a miracle, worst case scenario - redo medicals

Awww! Thank you for encouraging me
14 months...?? Wow! I am Speechless! Mine is 10 months... ! I do hope we hear from them very very soon.

 

[jimshady]

- MOTIVATION -

We all are trying, some of you already have started the preparation, some of are still thinking, some of are confuse and some of is maybe on the way to the airport with visa. Let's motivate each other, let's show each other that you have done it, or doing it or you can do it. Think positive, think possibilities.
I request you to each member to write down their timeline with their profession. So everyone can compare the approx time period for themselves.
You can write something like this: 1) Profession 2) Started date or month 3) AOR 4) Biomatrix 5) Medical 6) Final (if applicable)
This will help all of us in one thread to learn, understand, explore their own case.

Please support. Thanks. Please write in the same thread.

Graphic Designer (5241)
AOR: 16 Jan 2019 (Application Sent: 11 Oct 2018)
Biometrics: 1 Mar
Additional Information: 28 Feb - 15 Mar
Medical Request: 4 Mar / Medical Done: 12 Mar
PPR: 27 Mar
COPR: 17 Apr 2019

 

[jimshady]

Can one be in Express Entry pool and still apply under self employed?

Yes...i was in express entry pool + SE ...unfortunately low scores in Express Entry and then i added the self employed application

 

[Dymanita]

Yes...i was in express entry pool + SE ...unfortunately low scores in Express Entry and then i added the self employed application

Thank you so much for your reply I can see you are also a graphic designer. Can I get your contact details so as to enquire something about the application from you please? . I'm also a graphic designer.

Many thanks.

 

[jimshady]

I think I read somewhere in this thread, they ask for proof of fund upon arrival in Canada. Not sure though as I have not go through that stage.

Anybody here has experience on funds related issues?

For me, they asked for POF + other financials during the application process. Nothing upon landing other than declaration of brinign in more than CAD 10k.

 

[ammar2019]

Don't be discouraged.

I applied under same NOC - 5243

Application received - June 27, 2018
AOR - August 14, 2018
Upfront medicals - Sept 25, 2018 (expiring Sept.27, 2019...few weeks away)
Still waiting...14 months since application
Visa ofice - Accra
status on Ecas changed to "in-process" about 3 weeks ago
Hoping for a miracle, worst case scenario - redo medicals

So, you are applying under 5243 - Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers. And your IRCC e client application status (eCAS) has changed to “in-process.” Hopefully soon it changes to "Application Received."

All the best for you and I wish you good luck as well.

Your patience will pay off. Do not worry.

 

[ammar2019]

Graphic Designer (5241)
AOR: 16 Jan 2019 (Application Sent: 11 Oct 2018)
Biometrics: 1 Mar
Additional Information: 28 Feb - 15 Mar
Medical Request: 4 Mar / Medical Done: 12 Mar
PPR: 27 Mar
COPR: 17 Apr 2019

What is PPR? COPR?

 

[ammar2019]

Yes...i was in express entry pool + SE ...unfortunately low scores in Express Entry and then i added the self employed application

Good Luck!

 

[Hola4bola]

NOC 5243
Application received 24th July
Aor and Request for biometrics . Aug 1st
Biometrics done Aug 5th.
The wait begins

 

[Dymanita]

Yes...i was in express entry pool + SE ...unfortunately low scores in Express Entry and then i added the self employed application

Did you use your UCI from the express entry when you were filling the form or did you leave it blank?

 

[Loveugod]

What is PPR? COPR?

PPR : Passport Request ( for visa stamping)
COPR: Confirmation of permanent resident

 

[Loveugod]

- MOTIVATION -

We all are trying, some of you already have started the preparation, some of are still thinking, some of are confuse and some of is maybe on the way to the airport with visa. Let's motivate each other, let's show each other that you have done it, or doing it or you can do it. Think positive, think possibilities.
I request you to each member to write down their timeline with their profession. So everyone can compare the approx time period for themselves.
You can write something like this: 1) Profession 2) Started date or month 3) AOR 4) Biomatrix 5) Medical 6) Final (if applicable)
This will help all of us in one thread to learn, understand, explore their own case.

Please support. Thanks. Please write in the same thread.

NOC : 5242
AR : Nov -2018
AOR : Feb-2019

Medicals : Waiting!!!!!!

 

[ammar2019]

Graphic Designer (5241)
AOR: 16 Jan 2019 (Application Sent: 11 Oct 2018)
Biometrics: 1 Mar
Additional Information: 28 Feb - 15 Mar
Medical Request: 4 Mar / Medical Done: 12 Mar
PPR: 27 Mar
COPR: 17 Apr 2019

Thanks for this. May I ask, what does medicals (upfront medicals) include?

 

[Loveugod]

Those of you who have already received their PR and have started living in Canada, please enlighten the rest of us. There seems to be a lot of talk around this notion of 'Canadian Experience'. I don't know how much of this is fact, and how much of it is a myth, but apparently, the work experience that we immigrants have acquired in our home countries is not taken into account (or, to put it a bit more crudely, given much value) while giving us jobs or gigs or projects in Canada. The rationale offered is that we would not know how to hit the ground running because we do not have the experience of the Canadian work culture. In fact, we are advised not to be afraid or unwilling to 'start afresh'. How much of this is true? Is it really true that your years of work experience is not given much value in Canada? Those who have landed, please share your experience around finding work in Canada, because I think this is an important issue and a question that pertains to all of us.

@ Palamon, very important issue. It's a humble request to those who have already landed, please share your experience here.

 

[ammar2019]

My Application Status (26 August 2019) Updated

“We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.”

“You may not hear from us for a little while, this is normal. Most of the progress on your application happens closer to your estimated completion date.”