Self-Employed Application 2019

[pathak2016]

I am a self employed video camera operator, having more than two years of experience as self employed person. How can I apply? Do I need a business plan and immigration lawyer to apply? Please help

 

[pathak2016]

Hello!

According to the guidelines posted here re: what "cultural activities" means, you should qualify for the Self-Employed Persons class since video camera operator falls under "Technical support and other jobs in motion pictures." https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=291&top=6

You don't need a business plan to apply, but you do need to provide a "narrative document" that tells how your experience as a video camera operator has financially supported you and/or your dependents for at least two out of the past five years. You should be able to show that your experience as a video camera operator will be enough to sustain you and any dependents after you move to Canada without your needing to apply for other jobs that would otherwise go to Canadian citizens.

You do not have to have an immigration lawyer to apply. I applied without one (currently waiting for my application to be processed.) I found it simple enough to do as long as I followed all the instructions very carefully. The immigration.ca web site has a lot of problems and many of the required forms would download as blanks, etc., so I had to put a lot of effort into getting all the forms I needed and as a consequence it took longer than it really needed to. So an immigration lawyer can probably move through this process much more quickly for you... but it is entirely possible to go through the process on your own. The instructions are clear and easy to follow; it's only getting the correct forms that is difficult!

 

[pathak2016]

Thank you very much for your reply. Another thing I would like to know that during my self employment mostly I worked for NGO, News channel and Corporate companies so will that be a matter as I haven't work internationally?

 

[comerunning19]

Thank you very much for your reply. Another thing I would like to know that during my self employment mostly I worked for NGO, News channel and Corporate companies so will that be a matter as I haven't work internationally?

As long as you have 2 yrs+ self employment experiences.

You need to mention your plan in schedule 6A.
Some of the applicants here did not hire a lawyer.

 

[twoFour]

Greetings , everyone.
After lurking for a long time I feel that it's time to contribute and communicate with the community.

I applied under NOC 5241 (Graphic designers and illustrators) in December 2019.

My timeline so far
Application Sent: 27 Nov 2019
Application Delivered: 5 Dec 2019
AOR + Biometrics Request: 20 Dec 2019
Biometrics Done: 30 Dec 2019
Pre-Arrival services Letter: 23 Apr 2020

I noticed that some other users received their pre-arrival before medicals and it's seems like a common occurrence with the Self-Employed stream.
Anybody has an insight on why this is the case?

 

[praxs4u]

Greetings , everyone.
After lurking for a long time I feel that it's time to contribute and communicate with the community.

I applied under NOC 5241 (Graphic designers and illustrators) in December 2019.

My timeline so far
Application Sent: 27 Nov 2019
Application Delivered: 5 Dec 2019
AOR + Biometrics Request: 20 Dec 2019
Biometrics Done: 30 Dec 2019
Pre-Arrival services Letter: 23 Apr 2020

I noticed that some other users received their pre-arrival before medicals and it's seems like a common occurrence with the Self-Employed stream.
Anybody has an insight on why this is the case?

Hi,

Thank you for the update , can you please let me know from which country are you applying from .... and what is Pre-Arrival Services Letter ?? my timeline is same as yours .....


Regards
Prakash

 

[typeaimages]

Greetings , everyone.
After lurking for a long time I feel that it's time to contribute and communicate with the community.

I applied under NOC 5241 (Graphic designers and illustrators) in December 2019.

My timeline so far
Application Sent: 27 Nov 2019
Application Delivered: 5 Dec 2019
AOR + Biometrics Request: 20 Dec 2019
Biometrics Done: 30 Dec 2019
Pre-Arrival services Letter: 23 Apr 2020

I noticed that some other users received their pre-arrival before medicals and it's seems like a common occurrence with the Self-Employed stream.
Anybody has an insight on why this is the case?

Congrats on things moving forward for you. Would you feel comfortable sharing what kind of self employed graphic design work you do and how long you’ve been doing it?

 

[twoFour]

Hi

Hi,

Thank you for the update , can you please let me know from which country are you applying from .... and what is Pre-Arrival Services Letter ?? my timeline is same as yours .....


Regards
Prakash

Hi and thank you,

It's a letter that invites you to use immigration services funded by the IRCC, before you arrive to Canada.
These include seminars/getogethers with information about living and working in Canada, getting your education, how to contact employers etc.
I am reading here that whoever passes eligibility usually receives this but I don't know for sure if that's the case.

I am applying from the EU

 

[praxs4u]

Hi


Hi and thank you,

It's a letter that invites you to use immigration services funded by the IRCC, before you arrive to Canada.
These include seminars/getogethers with information about living and working in Canada, getting your education, how to contact employers etc.
I am reading here that whoever passes eligibility usually receives this but I don't know for sure if that's the case.

I am applying from the EU

Thank you for your quick reply.... Best of Luck....

My Noc code is the same 5241..

I am waiting for next update from IRCC...

 

[twoFour]

Congrats on things moving forward for you. Would you feel comfortable sharing what kind of self employed graphic design work you do and how long you’ve been doing it?

Hello typeaimages and thanks,

I am working with 3d graphics for games and film and have about 7 years experience all in all.
For the past 2 years I have been working via my own company with mostly clients from the video games industry.
Are you applying with the same NOC?

 

[Honeypear]

What documents you submitted for proof

contracts, bank payment, movie credits, media reports, program homepage

 

[typeaimages]

Hello typeaimages and thanks,

I am working with 3d graphics for games and film and have about 7 years experience all in all.
For the past 2 years I have been working via my own company with mostly clients from the video games industry.
Are you applying with the same NOC?

I am not. I'm a self-employed photographer, so I've applied under that NOC. I was just curious.

 

[magi4christ]

Could someone please let me know if the WES (credential evaluation) is mandatory for applicant and spouse?
Yes, We will be claiming the adaptability points from the Spouse's education.

 

[Amos033]

You don’t need that for self employed unless you are applying for express entry

 

[number_23]

Greetings , everyone.
After lurking for a long time I feel that it's time to contribute and communicate with the community.

I applied under NOC 5241 (Graphic designers and illustrators) in December 2019.

My timeline so far
Application Sent: 27 Nov 2019
Application Delivered: 5 Dec 2019
AOR + Biometrics Request: 20 Dec 2019
Biometrics Done: 30 Dec 2019
Pre-Arrival services Letter: 23 Apr 2020

I noticed that some other users received their pre-arrival before medicals and it's seems like a common occurrence with the Self-Employed stream.
Anybody has an insight on why this is the case?

Hi,
Good news, congratulations
Do you know your local visa office?