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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oldienavie: 6:18am On Dec 12, 2021 |
I see a lot of people always go to Ikoyi Registry, is that compulsory ? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by deepwater(f): 6:59am On Dec 12, 2021 |
oldienavie: It's not compulsory But e get y |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oldienavie: 7:01am On Dec 12, 2021 |
deepwater:Thanks for your response, but why e get why? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:43am On Dec 12, 2021 |
Apply using the new visitor route for all of them. Only the 12 and 13 year olds need study permit but I think even with visitor visa, they can get study permit at the POE. Visitor visa through the new route can be treated promptly and then after applying make sure to apply for travel exemption authorization immediately you submit the visitor visa. Testimonytime: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:53am On Dec 12, 2021 |
I did my own Nikkah in my in-law's compound and got a Wosika (Islamic Wedding Certificate) with half Arabic and half English content. It was not even on the official letterhead of a Islamic society or any mosque. It was an ordinary designed cardboard paper that comes with a wedding pack. I have used it to get 2 US visas and 2 Canadian visas (in both countries, visitor and study visas). It was the same thing my family used for SOWP application and was successful. I don't know if my case is just luck or anything but that was my own experience. I didn't have a choice because that was what I had and won't go get a registry one just to be official. If you can get one and it is official please by all means get it but it is better to be consistent than to submit an unreliable document. If you got married long time ago like me (13 years) how do you justify submitting a type of registry certificate that only came into existent a few years ago? You know it is possible the embassy has specimens of these documents and know the time period each type was issued. Best of luck. oldienavie: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by corleone427: 9:56am On Dec 12, 2021 |
elizyous: Congratulations.,....see you in Canada .....I am happy for all the good news here....for us still waiting it shall all get to our turn |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:56am On Dec 12, 2021 |
I am very sorry hearing about this because the VO's excuse is not valid unless your application was not watertight enough. I won't advise you to reapply without consulting an expert on this. I am not an expert so please don't contact me for this. There are two possible pathways here. A judicial review or a reapplication but in both cases you need an expert immigration consultant. folla: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 3:06pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Akannitommy: Thank you for your prompt reply. Please, how will they apply for SP at the point of entry. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by GbemiBukk(f): 4:59pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Please Akannitommy can u please enlighten me on what a travel exemption authorization is And how can one apply for that? Thank you as I await your reply. Thank you Akannitommy: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 6:09pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Hi Akannitommy, Thanks for your time. Please can you explain what you mean by the VO's excuse not being valid? Are you saying he is not correct by making allegation of us giving untrue statements in our imm5645? Akannitommy: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 6:26pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Hi Lightswitch007, Thank you. Yes, my wife used the children and I as home ties. I thought many folks do this too. Or, are we the only ones who did this? Please if you did this and you still successfully applied for your spouse and children to join you in Canada, let's know how you did it. Thanks By the way, we showed a lot of economic ties to Nigeria such as developed property, landed property, pension accounts, though we didn't show enough family ties. I am a partner in a firm and I showed I would return. lightswitch007: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 6:30pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Thanks for your kind comments, Muyiroro. [quote author=muyiroro post=108410059][/quote] |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 6:37pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Hi Testimonytime, I applied before my wife traveled. My wife landed in Canada 1st week of September, while the refusal came in the last week of September. Are you in position to give any helpful comments? Many thanks in advance. Testimonytime: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 9:24pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
Akannitommy: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 9:26pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
folla:Aside this, please you need to clarify something is your spouse on anh form of funding or is she paying her tuition herself becos i seem not to understand the work part the VO mentioned. Also did she use her family as home ties? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 4:41am On Dec 13, 2021 |
Sorry I think I may have mixed things up a bit. I know holders of visa-free passports to Canada such as the US that get study permits issued to them at the POE. I don't know if this applies to Nigerians kids with visitor visas. But one thing is for sure they will get visitors record at the POE and this could be used for school registration. So that is what I should have clarified in my initial response. Testimonytime: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 4:43am On Dec 13, 2021 |
See instructions here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#existing and direct link here - https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Crisis NB: it is only applicable to those holding visitor visa who are reunifying with family in Canada. GbemiBukk: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 5:04am On Dec 13, 2021 |
Hi, I am sure almost 100% (if not exact) of married students who apply alone chose that nobody is accompanying them. I don't know if there is an alternative to select family with accompanying if you are applying alone. It is not logical per the way the forms are set up. Correct me if I am wrong but that is what I remember. I chose the same thing during my SP application and am sure 1000 more married students who applied alone chose that too. The Canadian immigration law recognizes family reunification and it is a big deal here. Among all categories of the restricted temporary visa holders during this pandemic, family unification is one of the only or few that get exemption to travel. Also, I know of multitude cases who applied for family immediately they received their visas before traveling and they all got approved. In most cases that we encourage and have seen countless testimonies here, family usually apply after student has traveled to Canada, obtained SIN, study permits, etc to support such application. Again, in all these cases, they change the story from none-accompanying to now accompanying and not once have I seen the type of excuse in the VO's report. So that was the basis of my position and I maintain that stand. Consult experts who will look at your full application package (importantly, the SOP, LOI, etc) viz the GCMS notes to advise on the next line of action. As I said, a JR is not impossible but I doubt the grace period to do that has not passed already. It shall end in massive praises. folla: 5 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 8:33am On Dec 13, 2021 |
Akannitommy: Thanks for this. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 8:44am On Dec 13, 2021 |
folla:I am not an expert in this matter. The VO’s are different, but there are more cases of refusal if the PA is still in Nigeria at the time of family application. This may be a reason for the refusal, although it’s just a guess. I guess as Akannitommy suggested, get an expert assistance, who will guide you in your defense of reasons why your plans have changed. After all plans can change 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pasterlo: 3:26pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Hello gurus, I am applying for my study permit using the new IRCC portal. I have indicated that I will be travelling with my spouse and son. I am confused as to whether I need to apply for the spousal open work permit separately using the old platform, or is one form enough? since I have indicated that we are travelling as a family. If anyone has applied together with family members; kindly let me know the process. Please, seniors, I urgently need your advice. Thanks |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 11:08pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
I haven't used the new platform but I guess you need just one application for all three of you. The initial questionnaire in the old system (not sure if you also have this in the new system) will screen, create profiles for each of you, and determine/list key documents to submit as long as you answered the question whether you want to travel alone or with accompanying family members, appropriately. If the new platform is problematic or doesn't allow you to do joint application (like that), then I suggest you avoid complications and just revert to the old system since it is still available and functioning. Pasterlo: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by elizyous: 2:12am On Dec 14, 2021 |
Hello, thanks a lot. Amen!!! We did it at Qlife on Nov 29. We had already booked for Upfront medical shortly after applying so the medical request just came at the right time. Stonehenge83: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by elizyous: 2:32am On Dec 14, 2021 |
I think it was just the timing. Cuz that's the same documents I submitted but it tends to look dishonest to some VO's when u use family as home ties then immediately u are given SP, u change almost immediately to apply for family. It looks like a glaring wrong move. Not all visa officers welcome such change. It is best to land in Canada first and stay a couple of weeks before applying. That way, your explanation of missing family is more logical. This is my opinion. Hope this helps folla: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by elizyous: 2:41am On Dec 14, 2021 |
Thanks a lot. Amen oh!!! We shall all be congratulated on this platform in Jesus Name! Amen!!! corleone427: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by 19CannyMum: 12:33pm On Dec 14, 2021 |
folla: At the time you made your wife's application she was not accompanied. She got visa and you changed your mind. There's nothing wrong or illegal about changing mind. If you ask me VO had no business dipping into a concluded application. Each app should be treated on its own merit. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by 19CannyMum: 12:39pm On Dec 14, 2021 |
Pasterlo: One form is not enough for two of you. Everybody has to apply separately, even your son. Since there's no SOWP on the new platform your spouse will have to use the old platform for that application. Your application does not cover two of you. Alternative to keep the applications together is that you all apply on the old platform. Or spouse applies for visiting on the new platform. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by 19CannyMum: 12:41pm On Dec 14, 2021 |
Akannitommy: New platform only supports visit and study permit. SOWP not an option. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 6:55am On Dec 15, 2021 |
Akannitommy:Hello! You said to apply for the exemption letter immediately one submits visitor's visa application and you also said it's only applicable to those 'holding' visitor visa. Please clarify, do you apply for the travel exemption immediately you submit visitor's visa or immediately your visitor visa is approved? If it's the former, what documents do you need to upload because the site is requesting for documents to upload. Thank you. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 7:02am On Dec 15, 2021 |
Hello house! I have a question. My husband did upfront medical for SOWP before the new site for visitor's visa was introduced. The upfront medical type says 'Worker'. I applied for visitor's visa using the new platform and I answered yes to the question of having any medical done by approved hospital because I mean to upload that same medical report. Is this allowed or does he have to do another medical? Thanks for the anticipated response. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bhyy(m): 3:10pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
With regards visiting visa, if you don’t intend to stay more than 6 months you don’t need a medical. Hope this help. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Reseptie: 5:20pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
babybless44:@lightwitch007 @sam4774 @babybless44 @Anon123 Hello peeps ,how is your application going? Any positive news yet ,I pray you all get sorted soon. Just checking on you and wishing you a beautiful Christmas. Keep the hope alive ,it will end in the bestest of good news. 2 Likes |
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