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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4774: 7:51pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
thanks for the encouragement, its really needed. Gods time is always the best, IRCC is taking advantage of COVID to be lazy so there is nothing that can be done about it. Reseptie: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by corleone427: 8:13pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
sam4774: We will all get it right by God's mercies....let's keep the hope alive....no giving up |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 8:14pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
The visitor visa was for my 2 year old who could not apply for student or work visa, so it part of the family SOWP application package. I applied for the authorization 3 months after submitting family application package. Approval of the exemption and final decision was made with 2 weeks of that application date. Either way, all the information you need about what document to add are in the link provided by IRCC which I shared earlier. LadyBlaq: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 8:17pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
If the application is part of a SOWP family package therefore treated and seen as a route to family reunification, be sure the VO will request medical regardless of age or visa type. Bhyy: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 10:23pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
Akannitommy:Oh ok, thank you. What document did you upload during the travel exemption application please? I applied for visiting visa for my husband and I answered that 'I am requesting for travel exemption together with the visa request' when I was applying. When I saw your post, I though I would have to apply for the Travel exemption request so I went to the page but i was asked to upload document to that effect. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 10:24pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
Who has used the new CBN approved form A? What is the duration? Does their site have login issues this much? Sorry for all my too many questions please. ![]() |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 3:25am On Dec 16, 2021 |
Hi, You (the visitor visa applicant) need to write a 2-3 pages cover letter like your LOE/SOP justifying why you need the written authorization with one or more section explaining how you meet the eligibility requirements (see the instruction link and click "How to Unite with Family Members" for more details). Generally, your letter should have introduction summarizing what you are requesting and why. You then use each of next paragraphs to show one eligibility criteria at a time. The number of criteria you meet and are trying to explain will determine total pages of your letter. Then you need a concluding paragraph of course. Typically, you show; Evidence of immediate family members related to a temporary resident in Canada How travel will ensure family reunification and provide mutual support system for you and them Proof you vaccination status and show evidence If you have kids going and they have received or applied for study visa's then say something about enrolling kids in school Finally, you will add documents to support your claims because the unit in-charge won't go and search for you. Copy of visa(s) and study permit, LOI from when they got visa, SIN, LOA, passport copy, enrollment verification of person in Canada to show their temporary status If the applicant already has visa approved or LOI or PPR, they must add some or all of these. Proof of relationship with the person -- marriage certificate, birth certificate for you two and your kids to show your relationship, any other document to proof this. BUT NO Family Pictures -- they specifically said not to add these. Add the full vaccination records for both of you. Merge together in pdf with the cover letter and make size less than 3MB then attach. Remember to add all your UCI numbers in the letter and/or body of the web form, if accepts. NB: Body of the web form accepts limited info but still needs a summary or abstract of everything without duplicating what you already have in the letter. Best of luck. LadyBlaq: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 7:12am On Dec 16, 2021 |
Reseptie: No positive news so far. I think there's a bias against Nigerians and some Indians so far that I know of from other immigration groups that I am. I can say for a fact that SOLO SOWP applications are being processed within 2-4 month MAX!. A friend of mine who's from the Philippines not married but a common-law partner same-sex applied months after me (SOLO OWP) got his visa last month. I wonder is there discrimination? or family reunification and priority applications are limited to a few. I hope to see some PPR news for SOLO SOWP applicants on the forum soon. Thanks Reseptie for your concern, very much appreciated. 3 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by babybless44: 7:54pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
My dear, thanks for checking up on us o. No news so far. It is well by the grace of God. Reseptie: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Awas: 10:36pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
Akannitommy: please when you apply for the Visitor visa and you have a pending student visa . when they ask "Do you have an application in place? does the question mean do you have a vistors application in place or what ? what is the logical answer to give please? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:39am On Dec 17, 2021 |
I have not been is such situation sorry. But I think it is YES! Awas: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Stonehenge83: 5:15pm On Dec 17, 2021 |
Good day all, please for those who did medical on request and the 30 days time frame has elapsed and the result has not been sent, what did you do to prevent the application being refused?
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ajikaz2003(m): 6:18pm On Dec 17, 2021 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4774: 7:38pm On Dec 17, 2021 |
hmmm this one you may have to do cold calling with IOM or Qlife whichever you did the test at. call them and pressurise them Stonehenge83: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Stonehenge83: 8:36pm On Dec 17, 2021 |
Qlife actually, they said Monday sha. Let's hope for the best. sam4774: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jonosas: 10:18pm On Dec 17, 2021 |
Biko, I don't fully understand this new travel exemption method. Someone, please help: as a student that has applied for SOWP for my spouse, can I go ahead and apply for the exemption? Or should I withdraw the application and apply for a visitor visa then the exemption? Or the SOWP and visitor visa and exemption should run concurrently? Please advise. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 5:39am On Dec 18, 2021 |
Your spouse does not need travel exemption if they applied for and are using SOWP visa. I don't think you should withdraw your existing application. All you need is a thick skin and patience. If you want to try the visitor route then you can submit a visitor application along with the SOWP but there is a caveat. Your SOWP has a higher chance of success than a visitor visa application at this time of limited travel to Canada. But all cases are different. jonosas: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by alowole: 7:48pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Pls, for SOWP hope these are all IRCC forms needed to be filled and submitted along with other documents IMM 1344 IMM 0008 IMM 5476 IMM 5645 Pls I need a reply to this... Thanks |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jonosas: 11:11pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Akannitommy: Thanks, @Akannitommy |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DeeWan: 12:57am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Dear all, Please I want to know what documents will be required by Ethiopian Airline and at the Airport in Canadian. My SOWP application was approved last month. I intend to travel with my kids (4 years and 2 years) by January 2021. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cynk: 1:34am On Dec 19, 2021 |
hi, pls my sowp application will be three months soon, should i go ahead and apply for this authorization? i am confused Akannitommy: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:39am On Dec 19, 2021 |
SOWP does not require written authorization. Only visitors need this according to travel restriction exemption rules. But I am even struggling to confirm whether this is still a strict requirement because it is holding back my family in Nigeria. Someone just claimed they know another person who arrived Canada today (17/18 December 2021) on a visitor visa without the written authorization. I can't confirm either this claim or the logic unless the rules have been relaxed and was not published. Even the airline we wanted to take Lufthansa asked for the authorization 6 weeks ago before they booked the ticket. That was even before the temporary ban on Nigeria during which that letter expired. I have now re-applied for renewal or extension but no response yet after 2 weeks. I am not sure what to think right now. Risk family to go to the airport on travel date or wait to get response to the authorization request? Anyone with similar experience or knowledge of this? Cynk: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:43am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Hi, I think you should try the visitor visa under the new portal. The same person who claimed they entered recently on visit visa without written authorization also had a pending SOWP. It was taking too long so they applied for visitor visa and got approved in 10 days. But they didn't withdraw their SOWP application. Best of luck jonosas: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Stonehenge83: 10:26am On Dec 19, 2021 |
They've updated it sam4774: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Allgoodies21: 10:56am On Dec 19, 2021 |
My spouse entered with a visitor visa. What is the right time to submit application for SOWP from inside Canada? 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 5:01pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Hi, I don't think there is any timeline for that. But considering your spouse has 6-months maximum to stay technically at once on visitor visa, I think the earlier the better. But I have an URGENT question. Please, when did your spouse enter? Did your spouse request and received written travel restriction exemption authorization? Thanks. Allgoodies21: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Allgoodies21: 5:38pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Akannitommy: No he didn’t request a written authorization and no one requested that from him either. The only thing they asked was Arrive Can receipt. We have tried checking the requirement but there is no space to attach POF is this normal? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4774: 6:06pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:28pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Thanks for the response. Please, you didn't mention when he/she arrived in CANADA. I need that information to contextualize my final decision on this matter. Again thanks. Re: POF Is this about the new visitor visa application portal? If so, I suggest you merge it with another set of documents and upload together. I am not familiar with this portal but that's what I would do if it is me. Cheers. Allgoodies21: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Allgoodies21: 9:37pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Akannitommy: Alright thanks. It’s on the old portal. Or is it because it’s an application from inside Canada? He entered yesterday 18th |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:43pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Thanks. Allgoodies21: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 9:47pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Hmm. Again, I haven't done one from inside Canada so it is very possible that is the case. Allgoodies21: |
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