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    Need advise for reapplication - previously self-employed

    Hi , Did you apply for the self employed category? I was also refused because they did not consider my work as jewelry designer as a cultural activity. I was refused this January 2014. I'm also an independent contractor as jewlry designer and missed to declare that I'm also employed as...
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    processing time for self employed application

    Hi Lalastar, Sorry it took me a while to update because I do not want to read negative feedbacks on application regrding self-employed. Anyway, I just learned that we are both from Philippines. Maybe we can get in touch thru mobile. Kindly e-mail me your mobile phone @ nans_spnosa@yahoo.com...
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    ANY SELF EMPLOYED APPLICANTS OUT THERE?

    Hello, Just recently joined. I applied as self employed last March 2013 and my application was received April 12, 2013 and was sent to Manila. Until now no updates received. Just want to know ihakbal of your status
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    processing time for self employed application

    Hi Linda, I am also under self-employed category. My application was mailed last March 13, 2013 and got a mail form CIC that they have forwarded it to visa Office in Manila. Until now my status in e-CAS is application received. If I have to read all threads concerning self-emploed, I would...
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    self employed AND common law sponsorship application possible??

    Hi, I have the same case too. I received e-mail from CIC informing me that they received my application and has forwarded it to Manila Office. I mailed my application last March 13, 2013 and CIC received it by March 28, 2013. Until now Im waiting for the next step. Is it really this long? I...
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    applicant received PER in Feb/March...lets connect here

    Hi, Sorry but Im not familiar with the acronym PER? I have mailed application last March 28 and they e-mailed me and has forwarded it ot my visa office already but until now status in ECAS is application received. I believe that is AOR right? So what is PEr which should be prior the AOR?
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    MEANING 0F CIC FORWARDED YOUR APPLICATION TO MANILA OFFICE

    Thanks so much PMM. I did not know that this application takes so long. I should have applied for the provincial nominee. Can I change my application instead? If I cancel my application, will I get a refund of the processing fee? I really wanted to change it to provincial nominee. Also the...
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    Applied under federal investor category !

    I have applied as self employed, I gues were on the same category. Just want to ask how long did it take to have your medical after CIO send your application to visa office? Mine is already at the visa office last APril 12 but no instruction yet on when will I have medical
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    Self-employed work in Canada not considered Work Experience. Can anyone help?

    isnt self-employed doesnt necessarily require that you have net worth of $100,000? I think its for investor category
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    SELF-EMPLOYED CATEGORY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FSW CLASS

    I guess there is a point system in the self employed category of at least 35. If you passed this, then maybe you can write a letter of appeal or consideration as I have read on somewhere I cannot remember, I think that was in CIC website.
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    SELF-EMPLOYED CATEGORY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FSW CLASS

    Thanks sycilla. So eligibility really happens in the visa office like here in Manila and not CIC? CIC just checks on the completeness? If I am not eligible can I get a refund?
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    SELF-EMPLOYED CATEGORY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FSW CLASS

    Thanks for the info. Just want to know as well if CIC has forwarded your application to Manila, is it a good sign that I have passed 1 stage of screening? That from eligibility criteria, CIC finds my application eligible? I have a friend that was rejected by CIC because his job description...
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    MEANING 0F CIC FORWARDED YOUR APPLICATION TO MANILA OFFICE

    Hi, CIC e-mailed me informing me that they have received my application, given me UIC number and forwarded my application in Manila, does this mean I have a good chance that my application will be approved? Also, what is the next step I should look forward to? I have applied as a self-employed...
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    SELF-EMPLOYED CATEGORY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FSW CLASS

    Hi, I have applied on the same category as a jewelry designer, mailed my application last March 21, 2013 and received an e-mail from CIO last April 12, 2013 infroming me that they have received my application and has forwarded it to the mission in Manila. Until now I'm waiting for any updates...