Recent content by Tootz

My imm5406 form has been returned and asked to be updated. I am the principal applicant. I've sent one for myself and one for my husband. Should I have only sent one? Should I send two? Do I put applicant or spouse on my husband's form? No explanation from CIC except that they want it sent...

I applied under self employed category in June and heard nothing until today, when payment has been taken from my account. What happens now, anyone?! Should I be excited?!

Hubby and I have applied to immigrate under self employed category. Musicians performing at a world class level category. We don't need work visas to work here temporarily and have been in Canada for 6 weeks at a time performing with no issue. Can we live here and continue to perform while we...

I posted our application a couple of months ago. I sent it tracked and signed for so I know that it's been received... I understand that the next thing is that they acknowledge receipt.... but surely it can't take this long?! Any advice?!!

I already have 35 points just from experience working in my field. I am allowed to provide further evidence to add extra points (for example adaptability, education) but do I need to? Does it make a difference? I can't find my degree certificate and if it's not essential then I'll stop hunting...

One of the options of the self employment route is for individuals performing at a world class level in their field, such as musicians. I have quotes from the press to confirm that I perform at a world class level.

Schedule 6A Business immigrants - Self employed persons.

Sorry I wasn't clear. He's not planning on coming with us, but I'd like to give him the option to change his mind and be his sponsor. Do I need to provide birth certificate and passport in these circumstances?

My son is almost 17. He lives half with me and half with my ex husband. I've obviously added him on the schedule, together with an explanation that he is planning to stay in the UK to study. So... do I need to send a scan of his passport too? Many thanks

Thanks all, As I said, I've already started putting together the paperwork for the self employed category, I just wondered whether, to speed things up, I might be eligible for express entry?

I'm already pulling together all of my information for my application as self employed, but have been told it can take up to 9 years, hence me dipping my toe in the water for express entry. Myself and my husband have been full time musicians for 6 years with great international press...

YES! That's me!!! All advice to date has been that I can't apply!! I don't want to join a job bank as I earn a great living as a self employed musician (and often already in Canada!) You've made my day :D ;D

I'm a musician...

Are self employed people eligible for express entry? Everything I read is about joining a job bank... so perhaps I've answered my own question, but I'd appreciate some advice if poss. Thanks all

I'm still working on Schedule 6a! Can I give an estimate of my current pension? My former employer says it can take up to 3 months to get the actual figure... (NHS) :o