Program delivery update: Self-Employed Persons Class – Processing

Date issued: March 23, 2026

What’s New
– The external Operations Bulletin has been updated to specify which guides now apply to self-employed applications.

Who is affected
– This update impacts individuals who have submitted self-employed applications, particularly those who submitted their applications before and after the specified date.

Key dates
– Applications received on or before May 2, 2017, must refer to OP8, while applications received after this date must follow the new Self-Employed PDIs.

Required actions
– Applicants should ensure they are using the correct application guide based on the date their application was submitted.

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