Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 10:49pm On Jul 22, 2023 |
Airlines are usually taking advantage of Nigerians because of the nonchalantness of our government officials regulating the guys. It's so painful and terrifying. If you have sufficient cash, I will advise you fly Lufthansa. Easy and straightforward. Good luck! Mojeecan: Hello guys please what other airlines accept one way ticket for study visa. An agent was telling me today that all airline require round trip for study visa. How true is this? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ennamdee(m): 3:06am On Jul 23, 2023 |
Glory be to God.
PRR Alert!!
1 SOWP (Spouse Open Work Permit) & 1 VV (Visitor Visa)
Timeline for SOWP:
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Examination: Performed upfront Passport Request (PPR): June 6, 2023 Passport Submission: June 7, 2023 Passport Received: June 15, 2023
Timeline for VV (For Child, Less than 4 Years Old):
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Request: June 6, 2023 Receipt of Spouse's Authorization Letter & Passport Data Page: June 6, 2023 Passport Request (PPR): June 29, 2023 Passport Submission: June 30, 2023 Passport Received: July 18, 2023
On January 4th, we updated the medical information using a webform and started the waiting period. Despite numerous emails sent to the designated IRCC email addresses and several webforms filled out, we received no response.
My spouse reached out to her MP's office to express our concerns and was informed that we would need to wait due to an overwhelming number of applications. She later visited another MP's office who offered reassurances and explained that one major factor affecting SOWP delays is the city to which the applicant is going. The demand for the applicant's NOC can determine the speed of the response. This MP promised to make inquiries with the IRCC if we didn't receive any feedback within two weeks.
Indeed, the SOWP PPR arrived within the specified two weeks, though not for my son's VV. Instead, my son received a medical request and an authorization letter, and the passport data page from my spouse. It's worth noting that an authorization letter had already been submitted with the initial application, but for some unknown reason(s), it was requested, again.
Travel Experience: Our experience at MM2 was typical. We flew via Lufthansa Airlines and had another document check-in Frankfurt. Upon arrival at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), I filled out the declaration form. The officer asked if I was carrying food items such as fish, meat, or yam and whether I was carrying more than CAD 10k. My answer to both inquiries was a definitive "No."
The encounter with the immigration officer was quick and smooth. The officer only asked why I was in Canada and requested my Letter of Introduction. Please note that no questions were asked about my son. Another Nigerian who stood before me was asked by another immigration officer to show his marriage certificate and children's birth certificate.
Documents submitted for my SOWP
LOE Pay slips for 6 months Employment letter (partnership offer) & ID card Land documents & property evaluation Family pictures Letter of invitation from my spouse Statement of account from my pension manager worth N4.2m My Bank Statement showing a closing balance of USD $34k & N6m Spouse’s student visa & study permit Wedding certificate Police report Birth Certificate Letter of explanation for transactions above N1m Company CAC Spouse lease agreement Spouse Social Insurance Number Spouse tuition receipt, transcript & enrolment letter
Documents submitted for my son
LOE Authorization letter from spouse Birth certificate Letter of invitation from my spouse School results and pictures with other kids
Thank you all for your contributions, and my special appreciation goes to @okukuOne, you're far too generous with information. And to those waiting, you're next to testify. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pristine664: 8:13am On Jul 23, 2023 |
Ennamdee: Glory be to God.
PRR Alert!!
1 SOWP (Spouse Open Work Permit) & 1 VV (Visitor Visa)
Timeline for SOWP:
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Examination: Performed upfront Passport Request (PPR): June 6, 2023 Passport Submission: June 7, 2023 Passport Received: June 15, 2023
Timeline for VV (For Child, Less than 4 Years Old):
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Request: June 6, 2023 Receipt of Spouse's Authorization Letter & Passport Data Page: June 6, 2023 Passport Request (PPR): June 29, 2023 Passport Submission: June 30, 2023 Passport Received: July 18, 2023
On January 4th, we updated the medical information using a webform and started the waiting period. Despite numerous emails sent to the designated IRCC email addresses and several webforms filled out, we received no response.
My spouse reached out to her MP's office to express our concerns and was informed that we would need to wait due to an overwhelming number of applications. She later visited another MP's office who offered reassurances and explained that one major factor affecting SOWP delays is the city to which the applicant is going. The demand for the applicant's NOC can determine the speed of the response. This MP promised to make inquiries with the IRCC if we didn't receive any feedback within two weeks.
Indeed, the SOWP PPR arrived within the specified two weeks, though not for my son's VV. Instead, my son received a medical request and an authorization letter, and the passport data page from my spouse. It's worth noting that an authorization letter had already been submitted with the initial application, but for some unknown reason(s), it was requested, again.
Travel Experience: Our experience at MM2 was typical. We flew via Lufthansa Airlines and had another document check-in Frankfurt. Upon arrival at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), I filled out the declaration form. The officer asked if I was carrying food items such as fish, meat, or yam and whether I was carrying more than CAD 10k. My answer to both inquiries was a definitive "No."
The encounter with the immigration officer was quick and smooth. The officer only asked why I was in Canada and requested my Letter of Introduction. Please note that no questions were asked about my son. Another Nigerian who stood before me was asked by another immigration officer to show his marriage certificate and children's birth certificate.
Documents submitted for my SOWP
LOE Pay slips for 6 months Employment letter (partnership offer) & ID card Land documents & property evaluation Family pictures Letter of invitation from my spouse Statement of account from my pension manager worth N4.2m My Bank Statement showing a closing balance of USD $34k & N6m Spouse’s student visa & study permit Wedding certificate Police report Birth Certificate Letter of explanation for transactions above N1m Company CAC Spouse lease agreement Spouse Social Insurance Number Spouse tuition receipt, transcript & enrolment letter
Documents submitted for my son
LOE Authorization letter from spouse Birth certificate Letter of invitation from my spouse School results and pictures with other kids Affidavit of support from my father that I submitted in my study permit application. My study visa and letter of acceptance Thank you all for your contributions, and my special appreciation goes to @okukuone, you're far too generous with information. And to those waiting, you're next to testify. Congratulations... |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lyndaoyewole(f): 9:56am On Jul 23, 2023 |
please guys, respond lyndaoyewole: cousin's about to start her sowp. is she to pick iec at the beginning of the questionnaire or work?
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AskGod07: 8:41pm On Jul 23, 2023 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pristine664: 10:28pm On Jul 23, 2023 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DamDid: 10:43pm On Jul 23, 2023 |
Hi Guys, I’m currently working in Canada and have a valid work permit. I’m looking into getting SOWP for my spouse and study permit for my 4 year old and VV for my 1 year old. My questions are: will I get study permit for a 4 year old? Because some are saying study permit is only for 5 years and above and the second question is must I get his admission sorted and get a letter of admission before I can put in for study permit for him? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pristine664: 3:31am On Jul 24, 2023 |
Please who knows if transit visa is needed for Airfrance? My trip is Lagos to Toronto.
And hope there is no issue with one-way ticket??
Urgent pls. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Accessed: 4:44am On Jul 24, 2023 |
Pristine664: Please who knows if transit visa is needed for Airfrance? My trip is Lagos to Toronto.
And hope there is no issue with one-way ticket??
Urgent pls. It is okay as long as it is only one stop in Europe. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lyndaoyewole(f): 5:51am On Jul 24, 2023 |
international experience class Pristine664:
What is IEC? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lyndaoyewole(f): 5:52am On Jul 24, 2023 |
what do i select? work permit or iec? AskGod07:
I think questionnaire
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Gentlesoul3268: 6:32am On Jul 24, 2023 |
Try and do it right, you will click the first Link wrote Visitor visa, Study and for work permit lyndaoyewole: what do i select? work permit or iec?
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pristine664: 8:06am On Jul 24, 2023 |
lyndaoyewole: international experience class
I'm not sure I even saw this option. I chose work though. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 1:02pm On Jul 24, 2023 |
Congrats dearEnnamdee: Glory be to God.
PRR Alert!!
1 SOWP (Spouse Open Work Permit) & 1 VV (Visitor Visa)
Timeline for SOWP:
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Examination: Performed upfront Passport Request (PPR): June 6, 2023 Passport Submission: June 7, 2023 Passport Received: June 15, 2023
Timeline for VV (For Child, Less than 4 Years Old):
Application Date: October 12, 2022 Medical Request: June 6, 2023 Receipt of Spouse's Authorization Letter & Passport Data Page: June 6, 2023 Passport Request (PPR): June 29, 2023 Passport Submission: June 30, 2023 Passport Received: July 18, 2023
On January 4th, we updated the medical information using a webform and started the waiting period. Despite numerous emails sent to the designated IRCC email addresses and several webforms filled out, we received no response.
My spouse reached out to her MP's office to express our concerns and was informed that we would need to wait due to an overwhelming number of applications. She later visited another MP's office who offered reassurances and explained that one major factor affecting SOWP delays is the city to which the applicant is going. The demand for the applicant's NOC can determine the speed of the response. This MP promised to make inquiries with the IRCC if we didn't receive any feedback within two weeks.
Indeed, the SOWP PPR arrived within the specified two weeks, though not for my son's VV. Instead, my son received a medical request and an authorization letter, and the passport data page from my spouse. It's worth noting that an authorization letter had already been submitted with the initial application, but for some unknown reason(s), it was requested, again.
Travel Experience: Our experience at MM2 was typical. We flew via Lufthansa Airlines and had another document check-in Frankfurt. Upon arrival at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), I filled out the declaration form. The officer asked if I was carrying food items such as fish, meat, or yam and whether I was carrying more than CAD 10k. My answer to both inquiries was a definitive "No."
The encounter with the immigration officer was quick and smooth. The officer only asked why I was in Canada and requested my Letter of Introduction. Please note that no questions were asked about my son. Another Nigerian who stood before me was asked by another immigration officer to show his marriage certificate and children's birth certificate.
Documents submitted for my SOWP
LOE Pay slips for 6 months Employment letter (partnership offer) & ID card Land documents & property evaluation Family pictures Letter of invitation from my spouse Statement of account from my pension manager worth N4.2m My Bank Statement showing a closing balance of USD $34k & N6m Spouse’s student visa & study permit Wedding certificate Police report Birth Certificate Letter of explanation for transactions above N1m Company CAC Spouse lease agreement Spouse Social Insurance Number Spouse tuition receipt, transcript & enrolment letter
Documents submitted for my son
LOE Authorization letter from spouse Birth certificate Letter of invitation from my spouse School results and pictures with other kids
Thank you all for your contributions, and my special appreciation goes to @okukuOne, you're far too generous with information. And to those waiting, you're next to testify. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 1:05pm On Jul 24, 2023 |
You apply for VV for your 4yrrs child.
Goodluck! DamDid: Hi Guys, I’m currently working in Canada and have a valid work permit. I’m looking into getting SOWP for my spouse and study permit for my 4 year old and VV for my 1 year old. My questions are: will I get study permit for a 4 year old? Because some are saying study permit is only for 5 years and above and the second question is must I get his admission sorted and get a letter of admission before I can put in for study permit for him? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DamDid: 8:22pm On Jul 24, 2023 |
OkukuOne: You apply for VV for your 4yrrs child.
Goodluck!
Thank you |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kenechi2023: 10:51pm On Jul 24, 2023 |
Please I want to come to Canada through tourism Visa and I will like to have a help From someone that will direct me especially when I reach to Canada 👏 |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kenechi2023: 11:03pm On Jul 24, 2023 |
Please I want to come to Canada through tourism Visa and I will like to have a help From someone that will direct me especially when I reach to Canada 👏[color=#006600][/color] |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Damysa(f): 3:44am On Jul 25, 2023 |
Hello Gurus in the house, please I have an issue, I am unable to book for biometrics for my daughter of 14yrs, each time I try booking it says the IRCC number is already in use. I have tried repeatedly issue persist, then I tried with another email address, still no headway, I don't know what to do. VFS Lagos is not responding to emails, their number is on answering machine
Has anyone experienced this before.
Kindly help please |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheranmie2023: 3:57am On Jul 25, 2023 |
Damysa: Sorry about your denial, and thanks for sharing the information here so that others can learn. I also used my business, I checked CAC website now and discovered its inactive and I have already applied for my visa, using the company. I don't know how to file my annual returns to CAC.
Please can you share the process to reactivate it. I know there must be some fees involve, how much did you pay.
Hi, pls how did you check it on there website. I need to check mine too before applying for visa. Kindly send me the link. Thanks
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheranmie2023: 4:00am On Jul 25, 2023 |
Damysa: Sorry about your denial, and thanks for sharing the information here so that others can learn. I also used my business, I checked CAC website now and discovered its inactive and I have already applied for my visa, using the company. I don't know how to file my annual returns to CAC.
Please can you share the process to reactivate it. I know there must be some fees involve, how much did you pay.
Hi, pls how did you check it on there website. I need to check mine too before applying for visa. Kindly send me the link. Thanks |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheranmie2023: 5:10am On Jul 25, 2023 |
tajuowo: did you submit police character certificate for your spouse? with your response i can put my cousin's mind to rest
Hi, thanks for sharing this. Pls did your spouse attach your tuition fee payment receipt while applying for spousal work permit? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheranmie2023: 5:12am On Jul 25, 2023 |
cathrynjegs: I've come to say thank you to all the members of this wonderful group for all the free information that is posted here and to share my timeline and testimony
Timeline I applied for my study visa last year July and visitor visas for my daughter and husband but I had to defer my Sept 2022 admission to 2023 because the visa was not forthcoming.
Jan 2023 I got a request to go for medical meanwhile nothing came for my husband and daughter Feb 14th 2023 I got my PPR and my dependents got rejection letters I submitted my passport and it took 8days to get the visa. After plenty reading on this group we decided to apply for a SOWP for my husband instead of another visitor's visa April 16th 2023 we applied for a Spousal Open Work Permit for my husband and a visitor visa for my daughter. May 5th 2023 medical request came in for both of them They did the medical on the 18th of May May 29th PPR dropped June 8th passport was ready for collection June 28th arrived in Canada
We decided to travel early even though my school starts in September so I can still be fit to fly as baby no 2 is on the way. Port of entry interview was a breeze, the officer just asked for my school's letter of acceptance, letter of introduction, proof of tuition payment (I paid 3000 CAD before coming) and the bank statement of my sponsor(my dad). There was no question on why we were coming in early, nothing about the pregnancy too and we were not asked to show our personal bank statements.
Documents submitted for my husband's SOWP LOE Pay slips for 3months Employment letter Land documents Pictures of our building under construction Letter from his father to support the monetary gift he sent Statement of account from his pension manager Bank statement showing closing balance of N2.3m Confirmation of funds letter from the cooperative society in the institute he works for because he also saves money there My bank statement showing closing balance of N5.8m My student visa and letter of acceptance Our wedding certificate Family pictures
Documents submitted for my daughter I wrote a supporting letter explaining why I couldn't leave her behind Her birth certificate My bank statement Affidavit of support from my father that I submitted in my study permit application. My study visa and letter of acceptance
God truly came through for my family, I thought my study permit application will be rejected because of the pregnancy or that we would have issues at the POE but everything just went smoothly, better than expected.
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences, all that we read gave us the confidence to apply by ourselves. May God bless you.
Hi, thanks for sharing this. Pls did your spouse attach your tuition fee payment receipt while applying for spousal work permit? 3 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by nnamdi346: 11:53am On Jul 25, 2023 |
Please how much do I need to show as proof of funds when applying for an SOWP and a Visitor's Visa for one child? 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Tifetobi: 12:50pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Misstolaly: I got my last daughter's PPR a couple of hours after I made this post.
I raised a webform through the general webform link and placed a call through to IRCC again today and immediately sent multiple emails out, after the call.
I will advise you do the same, please be super polite to the agents and lead them on the conversation, they will keep placing you on holds to validate and confirm what exactly is going on with the application, also tell them to kindly leave a note on your application when they say the processing is out of their reach. This will probably bring your application to top of list, based on my understanding of case management system.
I pray for favor at VFS tomorrow because that passport must enter their office. Our flight is for the first week of August (booked since first week of June), so we can't entertain any more delays. All other passports have been stamped and returned weeks back.
Wishing everybody currently waiting on IRCC favorable and prompt feedback. In all, back up everything with prayers, I have a long story on this journey but God came through all the way, the delay with my younger daughter's application stemmed from an error on the upfront medical that was done and result that was uploaded, which led to multiple examinations being requested by IRCC, and IRCC now forgetting to move her file to the next actor after the medical was passed.
You can look up my posts to have an insight into this. I got about 6/7 additional medical examinations for my baby who is just a couple of months old, but all that is over now to the glory of God alone.
Congratulation to you Misstolaly Please I want to ask if you pay for transmission fee for your daughter Courier said i will pay for transmission fee for my baby because he did not do biometrics, he is just 1 year old |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by MumDofontario: 12:55pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Victory at last!💃💃💃 1 SOWP and 2 study visas Timeline Online application Application submitted June 1st Medical updated to pass: June 13th Additional documents requested July 24 Original passport request July 25 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Inikay: 1:21pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Tifetobi:
Congratulation to you Misstolaly
Please I want to ask if you pay for transmission fee for your daughter
Courier said i will pay for transmission fee for my baby because he did not do biometrics, he is just 1 year old Yes you will transmission fee |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Inikay: 1:21pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
MumDofontario: Victory at last!💃💃💃 1 SOWP and 2 study visas Timeline Online application Application submitted June 1st Medical updated to pass: June 13th Additional documents requested July 24 Original passport request July 25
Congratulations 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Tifetobi: 1:48pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Inikay:
Yes you will transmission fee [q Inikay:
Okay Thanks
Yes you will transmission fee uote author=Misstolaly post=124553219] |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Goldentony2nice: 2:15pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Congratulations 🎉 Please, what additional documents were requested? I did Upfront Medicals and uploaded the sheet during my application; medicals has not been updated till date and biometrics was done and updated June 16. No further update yet. Should I be worried? Congratulations once again 🍾 MumDofontario: Victory at last!💃💃💃 1 SOWP and 2 study visas Timeline Online application Application submitted June 1st Medical updated to pass: June 13th Additional documents requested July 24 Original passport request July 25
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by MumDofontario: 3:37pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
My husband's pay stubs and employment contract. No need to be worried, please. Just keep praying and hoping for the best. Meanwhile, hubby was sending mails to them back to back. Goldentony2nice: Congratulations 🎉
Please, what additional documents were requested?
I did Upfront Medicals and uploaded the sheet during my application; medicals has not been updated till date and biometrics was done and updated June 16. No further update yet. Should I be worried?
Congratulations once again 🍾
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by MumDofontario: 8:24pm On Jul 25, 2023 |
Please how do I go about passport submission for myself and my two children ages 4 and 5 years? |