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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    Hello, friends! Finally I have the update I've been waiting for. I just received our Pre-Arrival Services letter. Here is my timeline, for interested parties. I applied under the Authors & Writers designation and I am coming from the United States. Mailed paper application to NS in late...
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    That's a good idea. If it comes to that, I'll do it! Thanks!
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    I do plan to upload through GCKey when I get them, but I expect delays in having them mailed to me from the FBI. Ack!! I'll be requesting them on Monday so hopefully they arrive with plenty of time to get them uploaded within the 30-day window.
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    The US postal system has just been moving very slowly the past few years. There has been an intentional movement within certain factions of the government to disrupt everything they possibly can, and unfortunately the USPS is one of the services they've targeted, so it takes much longer than it...
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    I just received an update today. Here's my timeline: Mailed paper application to NS in late November 12/24/19: Received at IRCC/AOR issued 1/6/20: Requested biometrics fee 1/6/20: Biometrics fee paid via online tool At some point in summer of ’20, processing status switched from In Process...
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    I don't think you should lose hope just yet. Covid extended the timeline for everyone by a good 6 months. My original deadline was September 2021 and I haven't received anything yet, one way or another--no rejection and no medical request. Covid sure set everything back, but the process seems to...
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    Congratulations, Lucky999! So glad to hear things are moving again for US applicants. My husband and I submitted our application in December 2019 so your experience has given us hope that we might hear something soon.
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    Self-Employed Application 2019

    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."...