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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AgEcon: 2:28am On Jun 09
I think one of the answers should.

Where it asked if your spouse have recently graduated from a postsecondary institution in Canada. Since your spouse have pgwp, it means he or she has graduated. And should select yes.

If you are still studying, you would have selected the study permit to be Yes as well but not applicable since you don't study anymore.

tobe1997:
Hello House! I need directions oo. Im in the process of applying for SOWP for my husband. I am on a PGWP, but i dont see any other segment for proof of relationship and proof of funds just the normal imm forms. Please im i doing this the right way. My husband is the principal applicant

Thanks for your response
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 6:41pm On Jun 09
Jeboy:
I guess 21k is standard for living expenses for student applicant because he or she will rent apartment to start with and other bills.

If a spouse is join8ng him or her, he or she cannot be subject to same 21k so the 7k plus slack suffice since they can co-live with student spouse to minimize cost of living.

So you re right my guy. How is it going bro?


I am very good brother. I appreciate.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 8:35pm On Jun 09
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

I welcome all the learned contributors in the forum to go through the above and analyze.... seems IRCC is not consistent with their who qualifies for Open Work Permit.


The above suggests families (spouse and children) of Foreign Students who have PGWP can directly apply for Open Work permit without requiring any Teer 0-5 skill job wether in Canada or outside Canada.

At another link I quoted before this, they added that a Teer 0-3 or Teer 4-5 job must be attached by the PGWP Primary applicant.


I need contributors to the above, lets analyse and conclude for the enlightenement of all. cc: @Bobomaigida
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 8:46pm On Jun 09
I was thinking of doing a Masters myself since my spouse College can no longer qualify me for SOWP but having found this link that explains that with her PGWP which should be due in May 2025, I can apply online with her for PGWP. I have to back track for the masters oh, money wey no dey surplus bayii.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 11:33pm On Jun 09
Na wa oh this Canada ppl no go break person heart..lols.

My spouse just told me of a live case. The man applied for SOWP extension based on hid spouse new status of PGWP having graduated but IRCCC refused his application for the wife not attaching an offer.

They had to go to border and do flagpole with Spouse offer letter, the CBSA guys still said the offer letter is old how are they sure she works there? The spouse has to show them her current pay stubs from phone before they gave her spouse SOWP extension .

If they can do this to someone with already SOWP talk less of a visitor or no status person. Final answer, your spouse with PGWP must have a full time offer for a spouse or children dependent to be qualified for SOWP or study permit..

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by tobe1997: 6:33pm On Jun 10
I know right
AgEcon:
I think one of the answers should.

Where it asked if your spouse have recently graduated from a postsecondary institution in Canada. Since your spouse have pgwp, it means he or she has graduated. And should select yes.

If you are still studying, you would have selected the study permit to be Yes as well but not applicable since you don't study anymore.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 7:13pm On Jun 10
Jeboy:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

I welcome all the learned contributors in the forum to go through the above and analyze.... seems IRCC is not consistent with their who qualifies for Open Work Permit.


The above suggests families (spouse and children) of Foreign Students who have PGWP can directly apply for Open Work permit without requiring any Teer 0-5 skill job wether in Canada or outside Canada.

At another link I quoted before this, they added that a Teer 0-3 or Teer 4-5 job must be attached by the PGWP Primary applicant.


I need contributors to the above, lets analyse and conclude for the enlightenement of all. cc: @Bobomaigida

You got it right bro,
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AgEcon: 1:26am On Jun 12
It is updated now. Just a week after submission.

sunwintrav:


The tracker should have update your info after 2days...

I submitted may 13 which the tracker update may 14.

Please calm down and keep checking it.

Everything will be good by the grace of God
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sunwintrav: 2:32am On Jun 12
AgEcon:
It is updated now. Just a week after submission.


Great to hear that.

Our applications will be approved also with the reconsideration by the special grace of God
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AgEcon: 3:44am On Jun 12
Amen. I pray so. The work permit is the best for me actually. Let's keep trusting God.

sunwintrav:


Great to hear that.

Our applications will be approved also with the reconsideration by the special grace of God

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pweety3333(f): 5:29am On Jun 13
AgEcon:
It depends. It could be earlier or longer than the official processing time. Average processing time is often 10-12 weeks.

Please is the processing Time for closed or open work permit?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 3:09pm On Jun 13
Pweety3333:

Please is the processing Time for closed or open work permit?

Processing time for work permit from the Nigeria is 21 weeks now.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pweety3333(f): 4:03pm On Jun 13
Bobomaigida:


Processing time for work permit from the Nigeria is 21 weeks now.

Yes I am aware, was wondering when he mentioned the average processing time to be 10 to 12 weeks

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by tobe1997: 9:55pm On Jun 13
I am trying to book an upfront medicals on IOM but it’s asking for an IME number. Has anyone done upfront medicals recently.

Can you guide me on how to go about this?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pweety3333(f): 11:29pm On Jun 13
tobe1997:
I am trying to book an upfront medicals on IOM but it’s asking for an IME number. Has anyone done upfront medicals recently.

Can you guide me on how to go about this?

You can put 0000 in the space
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by freshStarz: 11:41pm On Jun 13
Greetings guys

Please how can I get a job in Canada while living in Nigeria?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by tobe1997: 12:31am On Jun 14
Thank you very much

Pweety3333:


You can put 0000 in the space
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zahroh: 6:16am On Jun 14
Good Day all, please I need some clarifications on the right way to go. My fiancé is currently running her MBA in Canada and I am about applying for Visa but because of the constant change in policies the initial Visitors visa plan is shaky as i learnt it’s difficult converting to a work permit. Please can someone assist advice or guide through. I await your response. Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 10:25am On Jun 14
Zahroh:
Good Day all, please I need some clarifications on the right way to go. My fiancé is currently running her MBA in Canada and I am about applying for Visa but because of the constant change in policies the initial Visitors visa plan is shaky as i learnt it’s difficult converting to a work permit. Please can someone assist advice or guide through. I await your response. Thanks

Masters students are not impacted by any of the changes announced, however, in your case the task will be explaining and proving that you were in a common law relationship with your fiancée since you aren't yet married.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by obawale(m): 2:04pm On Jun 14
Good afternoon friends, trust we are all doing well. I need an advise from this noble house concerning spouse open work permit.
My wife was admitted last year for a 2 year diploma program with a student visa, so she resumed last year August, I applied for our two kids and myself thereafter and they were given student visa and I was given a visitor visa, the children are with her already while I am still in Nigeria. My main question now is that can I still apply for a spouse open work permit because my wife was admitted before the new policy? or the new policy has cancelled all?
Thank you all
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zahroh: 3:01pm On Jun 14
Bobomaigida:


Masters students are not impacted by any of the changes announced, however, in your case the task will be explaining and proving that you were in a common law relationship with your fiancée since you aren't yet married.

So which route is advisable…Visitors or Sowp. Knowing getting V.visa converted to Work permit is now difficult.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 6:47pm On Jun 14
Zahroh:


So which route is advisable…Visitors or Sowp. Knowing getting V.visa converted to Work permit is now difficult.

Depends on your intention, if you want to work, SOWP, if you just to want to be visiting VV. Either way, you need to prove your relationship beyond doubt.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 6:49pm On Jun 14
obawale:
Good afternoon friends, trust we are all doing well. I need an advise from this noble house concerning spouse open work permit.
My wife was admitted last year for a 2 year diploma program with a student visa, so she resumed last year August, I applied for our two kids and myself thereafter and they were given student visa and I was given a visitor visa, the children are with her already while I am still in Nigeria. My main question now is that can I still apply for a spouse open work permit because my wife was admitted before the new policy? or the new policy has cancelled all?
Thank you all

No, you cannot, if you have submitted your SOWP application before the changes then it would have been good.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 9:39pm On Jun 14
Let me try, though ppl say the chance is 0.1%

1. Evaluate your transcript gottent outside Canada in WES so you can get the Canada equivalent

2. Research the job areas of interest to know where your target your beam search is fully equipping yourself with the skills, experience, education, certification etc

3. Standardized your resume and cover letter to the specific job based on knowledge in 2 above.

4. Apply on Job bank, Indeed, LinkedIn and Glassdor for roles with sponsorship visa

5. Be very used to regret Mail and keep updating and finteuning your application till you hit the goldmine.




freshStarz:
Greetings guys

Please how can I get a job in Canada while living in Nigeria?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by freshStarz: 7:07am On Jun 15
Jeboy:
Let me try, though ppl say the chance is 0.1%

1. Evaluate your transcript gottent outside Canada in WES so you can get the Canada equivalent

2. Research the job areas of interest to know where your target your beam search is fully equipping yourself with the skills, experience, education, certification etc

3. Standardized your resume and cover letter to the specific job based on knowledge in 2 above.

4. Apply on Job bank, Indeed, LinkedIn and Glassdor for roles with sponsorship visa

5. Be very used to regret Mail and keep updating and finteuning your application till you hit the goldmine.





Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bernyone: 6:50pm On Jun 15
Hello

Please I need advice on how to go about my sowp.
My husband applied for his study Permit on 10th May and got his ppr on 7th June.

Now we want to apply for my sowp because I'm pregnant. We have two registered companies which we intend to use as home ties but wondering if it will be sufficient.

Do we apply from his portal or create a new one for me?

He hasn't paid his fees yet, will that be an issue?

Must he travel before I can apply or we can apply now and what documents can we use?

Lastly, whose account do we use for pof? His or mine.

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 7:50pm On Jun 15
Bernyone:
Hello

Please I need advice on how to go about my sowp.
My husband applied for his study Permit on 10th May and got his ppr on 7th June.

Now we want to apply for my sowp because I'm pregnant. We have two registered companies which we intend to use as home ties but wondering if it will be sufficient.

Do we apply from his portal or create a new one for me?

He hasn't paid his fees yet, will that be an issue?

Must he travel before I can apply or we can apply now and what documents can we use?

Lastly, whose account do we use for pof? His or mine.

Thanks.

POF can either be in his account or yours, you need to show that both of you have access to the funds and the funds is available.
You can apply before be travels or wait after he has landed, each of the options will require you explaining your decisions why you have chosen the option and try to convince the VO to believe your reasons.
It will be good he pays his fees, so that he can get ENROLMENT LETTER, which is a compulsory doc for SOWP application.
He can apply under his portal- SOWP application is only available on the GCkey portal.
Home ties will not only be the businesses, you need to spread it to your family and other personal relationships
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Wonder1844(m): 11:22pm On Jun 15
I got my PPR last week and will want to apply for SOWP for my wife when I receive my passport.
Please I will like to know the required documents need for her application.
She works in our family business and no employment letter or payslip.
Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 8:27am On Jun 16
Wonder1844:
I got my PPR last week and will want to apply for SOWP for my wife when I receive my passport.
Please I will like to know the required documents need for her application.
She works in our family business and no employment letter or payslip.
Thanks

Check IRCC site for required documents
You need to write a convincing SOP to explain why she is coming and strong hometies to bring you guys back to Nigeria.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Wonder1844(m): 10:01am On Jun 16
Thank you

Bobomaigida:


Check IRCC site for required documents
You need to write a convincing SOP to explain why she is coming and strong hometies to bring you guys back to Nigeria.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Beautifulsenora: 2:16pm On Jun 18
ssgi4in1:
For those that recently got their PPR,

Has anyone gotten quick approval from RROC?

I applied on the 26th January 2024 and learnt the application is being handled at the RROC.

Any encouragement would be greatly appreciated

Pls I sent you a DM.

Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by obawale(m): 10:29pm On Jun 18
Thanks for the response. I will also like to ask if I can be included as one of her dependants when she is applying for her Post graduate work permit, thank you
Bobomaigida:


No, you cannot, if you have submitted your SOWP application before the changes then it would have been good.

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