Yes that is correct and i think in my opinion better since you want to travel together. But it is important how you package your applications especially your letters , it is important for you to show ties here in Nigeria, your job, proof of funds etc , that you just want to support your family to settle down. You have to convince them you are returning to Nigeria

teeboi77:



Thanks so much for your response,do you mean i should apply for visitors visa at the same time their study permit application is on and afterwards apply for the SOWP?

Yes , since she is the one going to study in Canada. Apply for your kids also but you can apply for visitors visa initially, once your wife study permit is approved , you guys can all travel together and you can now apply for SOWP after that. So it's possible
quote author=teeboi77 post=102052455]Good day Great Minds,
please I will like to know if my wife can apply for student permit together with our 2 kids(4 and 2 year) and get approved and there after i can apply for SOWP.The plan is for us all to travel at the same time...Kind response and advise will be appreciated.

regards,[/quote]

Great. Thanks

Upeople:


This is Lagos office email address:
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
Also attach a copy of your medical in the email

Thanks for the reply. I have done the medicals again last week and already raised a web form to inform them also uploading the evidence of the medicals. But you also mentioned emails, i need clarification on that. Who do I send mail to and what are their email addresses?

Upeople:


I’m sorry for the late reply; i come on Nairaland once in awhile.
It takes only a couple days for the clinic to upload ur test results to ircc but it may take ircc more than 2 weeks to update ur file cos of current workload. What I would do if i were in ur shoes is to get the medical done as quickly as possible, raise a web form to inform them and also follow up with emails & calls. You can call ircc call Center at +1 888 242 2100 call them around 1pm naija time (that’s 8am in Montreal). Make sure u hav enough airtime & be ready to provide ur application or UCI number. You can also send email to Lagos office ( they will forward ur email to the appropriate office or they will reply u with the right address to send ur email to). they may prioritise ur case to enable u fly in 2 wks.

The airlines may not allow u to board with invalid documents even if u have ur remedical receipt cos when they scan ur document it will show invalid but they dont have access to ur file to know the reason why it’s invalid.

Thank you for responding to this issue. What is your advice concerning this. I have already booked flight hoping to travel in about 2 weeks time. I don't mind another medicals. Will they able to upload results and ircc effect changes in the short time? Or is evidence of taking the medicals will be enough to show them at Airport or Portal of Entry? I have raised aweb form of enquiry but I don't know if there a other ways to communicate effectively with them. I will appreciate your suggestions

Upeople:


Your medical has expired. Medicals are valid for one year, you did yours in March 2020, so it expired March 2021. You have to do fresh medical or contact ircc if they extended the previous one.
They won’t allow you to board your flight or enter canada till you sort it out

Thanks a million! You just save me from a lot of stress. I really appreciate your prompt response

Meeny123:
No. The airlines won’t ask for a return ticket for work permits and international students. Even you can not be sure of your return date. So don’t bother about a return ticket. They may however ask for your employment letter. I showed them my employment letter in Nigeria, and told them I have an open work permit in Canada which allows me to accept any job.

Wow! Thanks for this information, I thought I still need authorization letter even though I presently have one but its almost 3 months which is making me rush to beat the deadline. I like to ask if Airlines in Nigeria will still bother you with return ticket despite the SOWP. I want to be sure if I wont be delayed at the Airport to buy return ticket as they usually do for visitors visa. I will appreciate your response

Meeny123:
Hello guys, I thought to chip this in. If your SOWP is approved, you do not need an authorisation letter. Students, open work permits are among people who can travel to Canada. I arrived at the end of March without an authorisation letter. My Wife is the student, I have an open work permit.

Okay. Thanks so much

Anndav:




If I were you I would move on with my plans since I did not receive anything mail to contradict the previous approval

Thanks for your response and assurance. It is Spouse open work permit. I dont know if I should raise a web form of enquiry as you suggested or hope there is nothing to it

Anndav:




Hunnn, is it LMIA route
Maybe one of the documents submitted is no longer valid due to expiration
Or it has pass it's validity
But I don't think it affects ur visa

And is ur employer still operating the business if it is employer specific LMIA

To clear the air you can write ur employer
And if it's spousal open work permit then
iraisee a web form about your enquiry

All is well, just Know if it's a big issue you would have received there mail it's just a misinterpretation on ur part

Good evening everyone . Please I really seek for the information concerning this. My time line is as follows
I applied for SOWP June 2020
Medicals passed September 2020 ( Though I did it in March 2020)
Work permit approved December
I was just checking my CIC account and I saw a document status showing "your document is invalid" , despite having approved work permit and documents have not yet expired. Was planning of goin in few weeks time.
Please what is the meaning and implications invalid document in the document status? No mail was sent and no correspondent except the one that was sent to tell me my work permit was approved. Is there steps i should take?