I see. Well, on the day I received the AOR, I received also a letter from IRCC asking me to pay for biometrics. The letter says:
As of 31 July 2018, biometrics became a requirement for some IRCC applicants.
Self-Employed Application 2018
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I see. Well, on the day I received the AOR, I received also a letter from IRCC asking me to pay for biometrics. The letter says:
As of 31 July 2018, biometrics became a requirement for some IRCC applicants.
@Loveugod we submitted the application about the same time.
- 29 Nov 2018: Submit application
- 20 Feb 2019: AOR
- 13 Mar 2019: AOR LVO
- 28 May 2019: Request for Police cert
- 10 Jul 2019: Submit Police cert (takes me a while to get PC from 2 different countries)
Now waiting for the next step. Most probably medical check or maybe(hopefully) passport request
What is LVO?
Local Visa Office that processes your application. After AOR, they will forward it to the LVO
@Loveugod we submitted the application about the same time.
- 29 Nov 2018: Submit application
- 20 Feb 2019: AOR
- 13 Mar 2019: AOR LVO
- 28 May 2019: Request for Police cert
- 10 Jul 2019: Submit Police cert (takes me a while to get PC from 2 different countries)
Now waiting for the next step. Most probably medical check or maybe(hopefully) passport request
Thanks for providing the timeline. I lived in four countries since I hit 18. And I applied for police clearance certificate (PCC) from Sweden where I am living now – from Sweden only.
Let’s hope this is enough. Getting PCC from four countries is time-consuming process.
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Timeline
07 July 2019: I paid for the processing fee (CAD 1050) and right of permanent residence fee (CAD 490).
08 July 2019: I sent the application by registered mail.
Date of delivery: Unknown. Postnord’s tracking system was down.
26 July 2019: Application received by IRCC.
07 August 2019: Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR). Unique Client Identifier (UCI) and Application Number were provided (by e-mail). I received also a letter from IRCC asking me to pay for the biometrics.
07 August 2019: I paid for biometrics fees (CAD 85).
Guidelines for the Refusal of Self-Employed Applicants
https://www.immigration.ca/guidelines-refusal-self-employed-applicants
https://www.immigration.ca/guidelines-refusal-self-employed-applicants
Wow, 4 countries. If I am not mistaken, any 18 years or older staying 6 months in a row in a country need a PC. Try to go through "documents checklist" form, item "15".
Yea. I saw it. Item 15 states also “if you are unable to obtain the necessary police certificates, you may still send your application to the CIO without them.”
so how they know how much we have ? i mean in the application form we have to say how much we have in the bank ?
Yes, you can definitely submit the application without the PC. I submitted my application without the PC as one of the countries requires letter from IRCC before I can request for PC. However, do take note as well that at the end of item 15 it states, "....we strongly recommend that you take steps to obtain your police certificates now to avoid future delays. You must be ready to submit when requested by an officer.
So in the end you will still need to submit PC or convince IRCC that it's impossible to obtain PC from a particular country.
Facts…
As of 2016, out of 7,540,830 Canadian immigrants, there were 6,630 from Sweden.
(Immigrant refers to all those who hold or have ever held permanent resident status in Canada, including naturalized citizens).
In 2011, out of 248,748 immigrants granted permanent residence in Canada, only 244 were from Sweden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_Canada
As of 2016, out of 7,540,830 Canadian immigrants, there were 6,630 from Sweden.
(Immigrant refers to all those who hold or have ever held permanent resident status in Canada, including naturalized citizens).
In 2011, out of 248,748 immigrants granted permanent residence in Canada, only 244 were from Sweden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_Canada
Top 20 Cheapest Cities to Live in Canada
https://www.slice.ca/money/photos/cheapest-cities-to-live-canada/#!Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu-Quebec
https://www.slice.ca/money/photos/cheapest-cities-to-live-canada/#!Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu-Quebec
Sure! Here is the answer…
“You’ll need to provide proof of your funds to the Canadian visa office in your home country when you apply to immigrate.”
Source:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-financially.html
How much money you’ll need?
CAD 12,669 for one person
Source:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html
Advantages and disadvantages of self-employment
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-001-x/2011003/article/11500-eng.htm
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-001-x/2011003/article/11500-eng.htm
Immigration matters in arts and culture
“Let me express the hope that Canadians will always remember that immigrants have helped make us the envy of the world.”
Peter Herrndorf, former President and Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Centre
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/immigration-matters/growing-canada-future.html
“Let me express the hope that Canadians will always remember that immigrants have helped make us the envy of the world.”
Peter Herrndorf, former President and Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Centre
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/immigration-matters/growing-canada-future.html