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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 3:50pm On Sep 11, 2022
19CannyMum:


How does this work please or where can I get mow details?

I dont understand.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Candyomi: 1:01am On Sep 12, 2022
Please make una help una sister answer this question o, abeg
Candyomi:
Good day everyone.
I would like to ask some questions concerning completing sowp.
My husband is an international student and is in the process of applying for the family. Should he state in the letter that he is engaged with a part time job base on Ircc regulation.To complete the client information for my son who is applying for a study Permit,can we attach his last school result in Nigeria.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by 19CannyMum: 4:46am On Sep 12, 2022
skull4eva:


I dont understand.

More details about flagpoling with visitor visa to get SOWP. Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 6:25am On Sep 12, 2022
19CannyMum:


More details about flagpoling with visitor visa to get SOWP. Thanks.

Its not difficult just go with ur spouse to the boarder tell the canadian CBSA agent u want to flagpole he will take you to the US boarder. When u get there US will deny u entry since u dont have a valid US visa and u return with the CBSA agent and he will take all ur spouse document and 235cad from you to issue you a work permit.
You have to go very early cos it takes alittle bit of time

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AKANLE2: 2:57pm On Sep 12, 2022
Candyomi:
Please make una help una sister answer this question o, abeg

Yes, there is no crime in disclosing that he has a part time job but you need to submit his letter of employment and pay stub. It is legal for international student to do part time job.

It is not necessary to submit your kids last school report card but if you wish to do otherwise you may add it to client information section

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by 19CannyMum: 3:44pm On Sep 12, 2022
skull4eva:


Its not difficult just go with ur spouse to the boarder tell the canadian CBSA agent u want to flagpole he will take you to the US boarder. When u get there US will deny u entry since u dont have a valid US visa and u return with the CBSA agent and he will take all ur spouse document and 235cad from you to issue you a work permit.
You have to go very early cos it takes alittle bit of time

WOW! What if my spouse has a valid US visa? And what if I've already applied for SOWP?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cutesharon(f): 5:06pm On Sep 12, 2022
Hello. Were you asked for medical. Also can you assist with the documents provided for sowp at the border.
sam4774:
Hi guys its been a while. just said let me drop an update, my friend came to meet his wife in Canada with his visitor visa and flagpoled to convert to open-work permit just this Monday. So in-case you are looking for a recent example of flagpoling still being in use. here you have it. Have a nice day and may God assist us all.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 10:26pm On Sep 12, 2022
19CannyMum:


WOW! What if my spouse has a valid US visa? And what if I've already applied for SOWP?
If you spouse has valid us visa he cant flagpole. If he has already applied and he comes in with a visit visa then u pay twice and get approval twice
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by angie88: 11:04am On Sep 13, 2022
Good day dear,pls can I contact you,I HV a lot of questions to ask.
gaeul:
I was pregnant and I informed them and I was approved. I applied for study permit though not SOWP..

Although most people did advice against it Sha...so I don't know, it depends on you..
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by technix: 2:05pm On Sep 13, 2022
Hi,

I don't think IRCC requires him to state that he is doing a part-time job.

You may attach the result.

Candyomi:
Please make una help una sister answer this question o, abeg
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gaeul(f): 3:50am On Sep 14, 2022
omontammy@gmail.com, I will delete this after a while, or when I see your message
angie88:
Good day dear,pls can I contact you,I HV a lot of questions to ask.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ehiremen2002: 12:07pm On Sep 14, 2022
I have a friend that recently got her student visa. And plan to go for January 2023 resumption. Can her husband apply for visiting now or openwork permit ?

WIll he be able to join his wife, when they are set to leave in January.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by misternaija: 7:08pm On Sep 14, 2022
Pyale:
You can apply in parallel and allow IRCC to decide which application to process. Usually, they will cancel your VV application, and process your SOWP application. Good luck!


Thanks, Pyale
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by misternaija: 7:09pm On Sep 14, 2022
SweetJJ:

You don't need to cancel. They are different categories. Go ahead and apply for SOWP. At best, if your eligibility review has not started, you can write them to withdraw the
VV application.

Thank you for the info
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jhabulani: 10:06pm On Sep 14, 2022
Pyale:
Hi Gidtol,
I will give you a call any moment from now.
Best wishes.

:Please I need same help too.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jhabulani: 10:29pm On Sep 14, 2022
Jhabulani:

:Please I need same help too.

Also, I need you guys advise. My Student visa has been approved, and I understand that in other for me to apply for my wife SOWP I will need my study permit which can only be given at the point of entry. I am supposed to resume in January, is there any means to apply for my wife SOWP without my study permit?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by technix: 2:17am On Sep 15, 2022
You can attach your correspondence (POE) letter and/or visa.


Jhabulani:


Also, I need you guys advise. My Student visa has been approved, and I understand that in other for me to apply for my wife SOWP I will need my study permit which can only be given at the point of entry. I am supposed to resume in January, is there any means to apply for my wife SOWP without my study permit?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 2:47am On Sep 15, 2022
Hello everyone. I have a question please.
I am submitting an open work permit for my husband on a new profile (His). I am confused on two of the forms.

The first form (Schedule 1- application for a temporary resident visa made outside of Canada). It was stated on the form that every person mentioned in the application that would accompany you to Canada must complete the form. However, I cant attach two forms and when I try merging two completed forms, it rejected it.


Please note that I indicated that I would be joining my Husband to Canada even though I am already here.

The second form which is the Family form. How many do I need to complete? Also, it did not have space to include siblings. Do I have to include it or leave it at spouse, mother and father, as it is already?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by FoxSilver19: 3:30am On Sep 15, 2022
Hello everyone.
Thanks for coming forward to share your experiences on the SOWP. I need help here, please.

My spouse left Nigeria to begin her 2 years course on July 11 2022. My questions are;

1. When is the ideal time to apply for SOWP? A consultant mentioned at least 6 months of her stay in Canada. Is this true?
2. How many months of my bank statement do I require when submitting my application - 4 or 6 months minimum
3. Letter of Explanation like how many pages (though I written that - 3 pages)

@Kam3, @skull4eva, @Pyale, @jimogh111 and others that have something to share should please show some love

I can be reached via +234(0)8038785559 (WhatsApp) and email - voluyole@icloud.com

Many thanks!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jimogh111(m): 5:06am On Sep 15, 2022
As it is right now, you are even running late with time, you are suppose to have applied for your SOWP as soon as your spouse arrived Canada and forwarded you the necessary documents you need to attach to your SOWP which includes SIN, student ID and study permit. So kindly go ahead and apply for your SOWP as quickly as possible please and pay no regard to what that consultant has said.
Secondly, you need a total of 6 months of your bank statement for your application.
Your letter of explanation doesn’t have to be a certain number of pages, just try to make sure you hit on the important and vital points.


FoxSilver19:
Hello everyone.
Thanks for coming forward to share your experiences on the SOWP. I need help here, please.

My spouse left Nigeria to begin her 2 years course on July 11 2022. My questions are;

1. When is the ideal time to apply for SOWP? A consultant mentioned at least 6 months of her stay in Canada. Is this true?
2. How many months of my bank statement do I require when submitting my application - 4 or 6 months minimum
3. Letter of Explanation like how many pages (though I written that - 3 pages)

@Kam3, @skull4eva, @Pyale, @jimogh111 and others that have something to share should please show some love

I can be reached via +234(0)8038785559 (WhatsApp) and email - voluyole@icloud.com

Many thanks!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gaeul(f): 6:52am On Sep 15, 2022
The ideal time was July 12th, the next ideal time is now....

FoxSilver19:
Hello everyone.
Thanks for coming forward to share your experiences on the SOWP. I need help here, please.

My spouse left Nigeria to begin her 2 years course on July 11 2022. My questions are;

1. When is the ideal time to apply for SOWP? A consultant mentioned at least 6 months of her stay in Canada. Is this true?
2. How many months of my bank statement do I require when submitting my application - 4 or 6 months minimum
3. Letter of Explanation like how many pages (though I written that - 3 pages)

@Kam3, @skull4eva, @Pyale, @jimogh111 and others that have something to share should please show some love

I can be reached via +234(0)8038785559 (WhatsApp) and email - voluyole@icloud.com

Many thanks!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 9:17am On Sep 15, 2022
Jhabulani:


Also, I need you guys advise. My Student visa has been approved, and I understand that in other for me to apply for my wife SOWP I will need my study permit which can only be given at the point of entry. I am supposed to resume in January, is there any means to apply for my wife SOWP without my study permit?

You can apply with the vignatte on ur passport. I mean your TRV

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 9:22am On Sep 15, 2022
FoxSilver19:
Hello everyone.
Thanks for coming forward to share your experiences on the SOWP. I need help here, please.

My spouse left Nigeria to begin her 2 years course on July 11 2022. My questions are;

1. When is the ideal time to apply for SOWP? A consultant mentioned at least 6 months of her stay in Canada. Is this true?
2. How many months of my bank statement do I require when submitting my application - 4 or 6 months minimum
3. Letter of Explanation like how many pages (though I written that - 3 pages)

@Kam3, @skull4eva, @Pyale, @jimogh111 and others that have something to share should please show some love

I can be reached via +234(0)8038785559 (WhatsApp) and email - voluyole@icloud.com

Many thanks!

1. You can apply anytime. I applied for my spouse july 22nd while my flight was august 3rd. Now when i got to canada i sent my study permit sin and invitation letter with my address via webform and email and her application and that of the kids were approved
2. Not less than 4months. The more you have the better for your application
3. My LOE for wife application was 2 pages. Her LOE was 2 pages and 1 page invitation letter. So it depends on ur story and your reasons for joining her/him. There is no hard and fast rule to it.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by FoxSilver19: 12:17pm On Sep 15, 2022
Thanks for your guides and help good people.

@skull4eva, @jimogh11 gbosa to you guys!!
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DamDid: 2:38pm On Sep 15, 2022
Hello Everyone,

I’m super new here but I need help regarding an issue. I just got TRV and will be going to Canada next month for work.

I’ve perused the thread and I know NOC matters when processing SOWP, I fall under NOC C and according to everything I have read here I can’t apply for an open work permit for my wife.

Please is there any other way I can go about it? I have 2 kids and I want my wife and kids to come and meet me not too long after I get there.

Anticipating your wise responses.
Thank you all.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LadyBlaq: 2:57pm On Sep 15, 2022
LadyBlaq:
Hello everyone. I have a question please.
I am submitting an open work permit for my husband on a new profile (His). I am confused on two of the forms.

The first form (Schedule 1- application for a temporary resident visa made outside of Canada). It was stated on the form that every person mentioned in the application that would accompany you to Canada must complete the form. However, I cant attach two forms and when I try merging two completed forms, it rejected it.


Please note that I indicated that I would be joining my Husband to Canada even though I am already here.

The second form which is the Family form. How many do I need to complete? Also, it did not have space to include siblings. Do I have to include it or leave it at spouse, mother and father, as it is already?
Anyone Please?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Shommyface: 4:03pm On Sep 15, 2022
Hi Dam,

This info is not correct.

NOC doesn't really matter when it comes to SOWP.

Go ahead with your application for your family.

Best of luck!

DamDid:
Hello Everyone,

I’m super new here but I need help regarding an issue. I just got TRV and will be going to Canada next month for work.

I’ve perused the thread and I know NOC matters when processing SOWP, I fall under NOC C and according to everything I have read here I can’t apply for an open work permit for my wife.

Please is there any other way I can go about it? I have 2 kids and I want my wife and kids to come and meet me not too long after I get there.

Anticipating your wise responses.
Thank you all.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by zurryland: 10:14pm On Sep 15, 2022
My understanding is that you must be on Noc 0,A or B.pls do ur findings well...Talking from experience.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SweetJJ: 4:22am On Sep 16, 2022
zurryland:
My understanding is that you must be on Noc 0,A or B.pls do ur findings well...Talking from experience.

Yes, if the spouse (main applicant) is on work permit or post graduate work permit. But of the spouse is on student permit, it doesn't matter.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SweetJJ: 4:25am On Sep 16, 2022
DamDid:
Hello Everyone,

I’m super new here but I need help regarding an issue. I just got TRV and will be going to Canada next month for work.

I’ve perused the thread and I know NOC matters when processing SOWP, I fall under NOC C and according to everything I have read here I can’t apply for an open work permit for my wife.

Please is there any other way I can go about it? I have 2 kids and I want my wife and kids to come and meet me not too long after I get there.

Anticipating your wise responses.
Thank you all.

What permit are you on? Student permit or work permit?

If you are on work permit or PGWP yes, you must be on NOC 0, A or B, but if you are on study permit, then your NOC doesn't matter.

Modified: just noticed you mentioned going for work, so I am assuming it's work permit. Yes you must be on NOC 0,A or B. So when you get inside Canada get a job on the NOC 0,A or B then apply for your family. By the way, are you on a closed work permit or open work permit this may be tricky if you are on closed work permit.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by survivex: 4:33am On Sep 16, 2022
Pyale:
SOWP PPR is here!....

Hello house, please rejoice with me as my wife's PPR just dropped. We applied on June 16 2022, review started first week in August and medical was updated to pass on August 8 (did upfront medical). Bvl letter sent on August 17th, and ever since then, no update!

Although we were worried why BVL was sent without PPR, we were calm as the application has been processed faster than we expected (65 wks processing time as at the time we submitted in June)

But on seeing the message that @Kam3 posted this morning that her/his PPR already dropped, I was motivated to contact IRCC since Kam3 submitted his/her application in July while we submitted June.

I immediately wrote an email to IRCC, explaining that we were yet to hear back from them since BVL was sent. I immediately received a confirmation email that I will be responded to in 5 working days. Since it's late here Canada, I was just about going to bed when my wife called that I should check her gmail for an email from IRCC.

Lo and behold, PPR message has dropped! That was just like 28 mins after I sent the email to IRCC.

I am happy to provide details of necessary docs that were submitted if anyone is interested in that. I am also happy to provide guidance for any future SOWP applicants. Meanwhile, my wife and I got married in December 2021, and I returned to Canada in January 2022. She just finished her undergraduate studies last month, so this good news is coming at the right time!

I want to use this medium to return all thanks and praises to Almighty God who facilitated my wife's SOWP.

I also want to thank everyone on this platform who has been so helpful in responding to messages, and providing necessary guidance on the SOWP application. Without your help and testimonies here, we wouldn't have been able to put forward a very strong application.

And for those of us still waiting for a decision, yours is next! Regularly pray about your application and don't lose hope.

And just an advice, when sending message to IRCC, be humble, praise them first, acknowledge that you understand they are dealing with lots of applications before making your request.

Thank you, Master JESUS!!!

Congratulations.
Please I am gathering documents to apply for SOWP for my wife aand daughter arounf November this year. I am already in Canada on study permit.
My question is, am I the one to apply for them using my GCkey details, or my wife will open her own account and apply for for the SOWP?
I was trying to check if I can apply for them using my account, but I am not seeing that option on my portal.

Please let me know. You can provide a link as well.
Thanks

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