UPDATE: Today, 18 Feb 5.12PM My visa got approved!! Goodluck everyone! As promised I’ll make a detailed video on all the docs I submitted which would help self employed freelancers like me!
Abit worried about my DTV status for softpower, muay thai, applied in HCMC.
Feb 10 5.30pm - submitted
Feb 13 12pm - additional documents requested ( 6 months statement and proof of income) I’m a freelance graphics designer and am worried they think im sus for applying via softpower, but i did provide proof of income with invoices attached and my portfolio, indicating i want to learn muay thai during my free time whilst working my job.
Feb 13 11pm - submitted additional documents requested
Feb 18 today - still pending document check…
Is this normal for it to take so long? Losing hope… been seeing people get moved to pending approval within like 3 working days…
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user celebrated the approval of their DTV visa after a detailed application process while expressing concerns about the time it took, especially considering their freelance status as a graphics designer. They shared their timeline of submissions and additional document requests, highlighting a concern about being deemed suspicious for applying under the softpower category while wanting to engage in Muay Thai training. The community responded with reassurances about the normalcy of the timeline, noting that approvals can take anywhere from 3 to 20 business days, particularly when additional documents are submitted.
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