Thank you. But if I passed eligibility so got pre arrival, would they need additional docs? It feels like the additional docs request is right, but the accompanying letter is wrong.
Self-Employed Application 2020
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it basically indicates that you are eligible for the program but still need to run background checks / medical check on you.
An update: After waiting 3+ years for an answer from Canada, we have given up. We applied elsewhere and got visas in our passports within 3 MONTHS. I'll still keep an eye on this board to see how it's going with everyone else. And I'll let you know if I hear anything else from Canada. We'll try to get our RPRF refunded.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Ahh I am both so sorry to hear that but at the same time so happy for you that you moved on and got visas elsewhere. To be perfectly honest, I've been considering the same thing - trying a different country because this 3+ year wait and putting our lives on stand-by just isn't doing it for me anymore. And I'm not even past biometrics yet
All the best of luck to you as well! 3 months for a full visa is incredible! I hope you're happy and thriving wherever you end up in the world
Well....the problem is.....we don't really know that we are close, LOL. It could be another 5 months! We gave them exactly 3 years and 3 months until we told ourselves we had to decide.
Thank you! I wish you the best and hope they do come through for you soon.Ahh I am both so sorry to hear that but at the same time so happy for you that you moved on and got visas elsewhere. To be perfectly honest, I've been considering the same thing - trying a different country because this 3+ year wait and putting our lives on stand-by just isn't doing it for me anymore. And I'm not even past biometrics yet
All the best of luck to you as well! 3 months for a full visa is incredible! I hope you're happy and thriving wherever you end up in the world
Going to the UK. The application process was so much more straightforward….and faster Canada cannot keep blaming COVID for the backlog. Most other countries take 1 year or less to get a visa. This is just not normal and if this is any indication of government practices….maybe it’s for the best. We also wanted to get out of the U.S. before the elections.
Ah I wasn’t expecting that! I was actually thinking you’d be the next to update us with good news! Have you for sure given up? Like even if you received an approval in the next month or two?
I understand getting frustrated with the long wait and making other plans though! Even with being so far through the process it seems so uncertain about whether you’ll get an approval soon or just get left sitting for months waiting. I’m sure you can get the RPRF back if you end up not pursuing this any further. Just sucks you’ve come so far and just gone through the medical and ADR recently. I definitely don’t have much more waiting around left in me either
Wish you all the best though! Good luck with the UK! Great thing about moving there is the accessibility to Europe travel (& of course escaping the US before elections!!)
hello everyone. I'm glad to find such a forum.
I was trying to find any topic related to the interview questions.
I sent my application in November 2020 I got my biometrics done in March 2023. now I've got this e-mail asking me to attend to the embassy with these documents
(X) Documents relevant to your current and previous employments;
(X) Business plan;
(X) Updated financial statements;
(X) Any other documents that may aid in evidencing you seek to be a self-employed worker in cultural activities in Canada;
(X) Your original passport(s).
can anyone help me answer these questions?
is asking for an interview a good or bad sign.
what questions to expect in this interview
how to make a business plan
what documents could help convince the officer
thanks in advance
I was trying to find any topic related to the interview questions.
I sent my application in November 2020 I got my biometrics done in March 2023. now I've got this e-mail asking me to attend to the embassy with these documents
(X) Documents relevant to your current and previous employments;
(X) Business plan;
(X) Updated financial statements;
(X) Any other documents that may aid in evidencing you seek to be a self-employed worker in cultural activities in Canada;
(X) Your original passport(s).
can anyone help me answer these questions?
is asking for an interview a good or bad sign.
what questions to expect in this interview
how to make a business plan
what documents could help convince the officer
thanks in advance
Where did you apply from? Did you get a request for additional documents or a medical request yet?
I think usually an interview request is to clarify to the officer if you meet the eligibility requirements and sometimes to go over information you provided in case it was not clear. I don’t think it’s a bad sign, it’s just giving you the opportunity to explain your case before a decision is made.
If you go back through the forums you should come across some posts that address your questions. I personally haven’t been asked for an interview but to prove Self-Employment I provided client testimonials, invoices and contracts from a 2 year period along with a letter of explanation describing what I do, including any achievements (e.g. awards, press coverage etc.) I have and evidence that I’m recognized internationally. I did not provide a business plan but stated how I will contribute positively to cultural activities in Canada. I would advise you write an explanation of how you plan to establish your business in Canada and give evidence that you’ve done your research and have a plan in place to prove your intentions to become Self-Employed.
Good Luck!
thanks for your reply. I applied from Jordan. yes, they asked me first to submit a new form of IMM 5406. next mail they asked for a bank statement. I hope It's a good sign. anyways thanks for your kind reply and good luck with your application