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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 9:12am On Jul 31, 2017 |
stanford123:Good day Stanford, Clearly this is not the best thread for your question. You may need to check other threads on nairaland. However, based on what this thread is all about, we try to provide information that an help members achieve their aim of successful application for spousal open work permit to Canada, I don't think it is out of order to give some pieces of advise based on the info you provided. Canada is one of the best countries in the world you can migrate to; the economy is great, the people are friendly. I don't have accurate information about other countries, so I will not comment. With your PhD, I think you can try the express entry to Canada. There is a forum for express entry to Canada on nairaland, they will give you more info about how to apply. You can also find out more about express entry to Canada more I know other members of this thread can provide information about other countries. Canada gives fantastic scholarship for PhD to international students and success rate for study permit approval for PhD students is high. If you are considering applying for another PhD to Canada, the prospects of getting a scholarship and visa is high if you are admitted. But I don't think you need to do another PhD with your work experience and a PhD. You may have enough points that will qualify you for express entry, give it a try if you eventually want to consider Canada as an option. My 10 cents 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by stanford123(m): 9:18am On Jul 31, 2017 |
wealth360: Wow!....what a revealing suggestion,I'm really new here.Thanks@wealth360 |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by stanford123(m): 9:48am On Jul 31, 2017 |
Toluwaase: Thanks folk,I will do more research via the Canada express link; but then how about USA?....What merit do Canada have over USA and vice versa? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 10:49am On Jul 31, 2017 |
stanford123:In my opinion, Canada and the US are great countries. One of the differences you might want to consider before you immigrate to any of the countries however is the prospect of becoming a citizen. It is way much easier to become a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada than America, without marrying a citizen. Discrimination against immigrants in Canada is much lower, as it is now,Canada is welcoming immigrants as the US is sending immigrants away. 2 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by stanford123(m): 4:45pm On Jul 31, 2017 |
Toluwaase: @Toluwaase, This is remarkable!!....Tnx bro |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 5:51pm On Jul 31, 2017 |
Seconded Toluwaase: 2 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 3:18pm On Aug 01, 2017 |
Processing time has changed from 28 weeks to 22 weeks. What else has changed? Let's keep the thread alive. Good morning SOWP gurus.
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 3:34pm On Aug 01, 2017 |
This is a great news @Toluwaase. All we can hope and pray for is it keeps dropping. I don't know what's so special about processing work permit o Toluwaase: 3 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 3:56pm On Aug 07, 2017 |
Markab:Amen O. It is a new week. I wish everyone on the thread a success-filled week. I pray we experience more updates of success on this thread. I know everything has been cold for the past few weeks, I pray you will have a reason to want to share with us your success story this week in Jesus name. 2 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 12:25am On Aug 08, 2017 |
Lol... Thank God for His faithfulness.. You are welcome! Sevenody: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 12:27am On Aug 08, 2017 |
I am just logging in here.. Bcuz we have a long weekend.. Good to see approvals here.. Congrats once again.. Sevenody: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 8:10am On Aug 08, 2017 |
pls is it possible for me and hubby to apply at the same time for the work permit...he wld be going for his phd in newfoundedland,can't i just apply for the work permit along side his study permit or he has to go there first and resume as a student. Thank you |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 9:33am On Aug 08, 2017 |
I will answer you to best of my knowledge. YES, you can apply as an accompanying spouse but you have to demonstrate having strong ties back home and justify why you decide to follow him convincingly. This can be explained in your letter to the visa officer. You guys must also demonstrate a very strong financial strength to support your application. I know of someone going for PhD that got approved with his wife and children and in addition to the funding he received, he had a closing balance of 10 million in his account. Alternatively, I would advice you let your hubby get his visa and once he's enrolled, you can apply to join him on open work permit, your chance of approval is very high with this method, I have not seen any spouse of a PhD student denied by going through this method Cc: BE811APP et all hotD: 3 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 10:24am On Aug 08, 2017 |
[quote author=Markab post=59260794]I will answer you to best of my knowledge. YES, you can apply as an accompanying spouse but you have to demonstrate having strong ties back home and justify why you decide to follow him convincingly. This can be explained in your letter to the visa officer. You guys must also demonstrate a very strong financial strength to support your application. I know of someone going for PhD that got approved with his wife and children and in addition to the funding he received, he had a closing balance of 10 million in his account. Alternatively, I would advice you let your hubby get his visa and once he's enrolled, you can apply to join him on open work permit, your chance of approval is very high with this method, I have not seen any spouse of a PhD student denied by going through this method Cc: BE811APP et all Thanks for ure response...i really appreciate... 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 12:28pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Despite the fact that this thread is dry, I trust informations coming from experience present and past applicants. My questions goes like this: 1. My wife has done her change of names and newspaper publication that every other documents that carries her previous names remain valid as one person. But we have not done any change on her passport because her present passport expires in 2020. Can she apply with the passport like that?. 2. My daughter will be 1year 3months at the time of application, does she require a passport too at that age? 3. Concerning the above no 2 question, will my wife apply for TRV for our daughter separately? 4. If the above no3 question is YES, are we going to back it up with any document apart from her birth certificate? Thanks awaiting positive responses. CC: Sevenody, BE811APP, VEIL1234, Markab and other gurus. Please I need answers 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dodoyemi: 7:01pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Hi guys, we got this sms and update from vfs Your processed passport is ready for collection , on 11/08/2017 at the Canada Visa Application Centre. To know more, please call VAC helpline number or visit VAC website. Is this a positive response? My wife is freaking out. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by tuzinde(m): 7:35pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
@wealth360 Few answers pending when the gurus come on board. 2. She (baby) requires her international passport to process her application 3. Your wife will make TRV application for the baby alongside her application 4. Her birth certificate and passport should be what is required |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 10:51pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
While it is possible, It is advisable to apply for sowp after he has gotten his study permit. From the trend you are surer of getting an approval. Your applying with him might even mar his chances of getting his TRV. This doesn't happen 100% of the time but from experience, it's better you wait. hotD: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 10:53pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
wealth360: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 10:54pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Hello Dodoyemi, Did u apply for an 'OWP'? Have you done and passed medicals? dodoyemi: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dodoyemi: 4:04am On Aug 12, 2017 |
VEIL1234: Yes she applied for open work permit and no she didnt get a request for medicals. A friend told me that the passport could be sent back with a medical request letter. She is going there on Monday, its going to be a nerve racking weekend for her. Has anyone received this type of notification? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 4:16am On Aug 12, 2017 |
dodoyemi: Bro we are somewhat in the same boat. My wife applied on April 25 and I just now tracked it based on your update. It said passport ready for collection on August 11. Which also means she can't confirm the outcome until Monday. This weekend is going to be rough. Only difference is that she did upfront medicals. BTW this is her 4th application. Very long story on the history of this nonsense. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 7:02am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Hi, 1. I don't understand why you applied for change in Name even though its not mendatory at all. Anyway, as long as you dont have changed name mentioned anywhere on docs, you dont need to declare it proactively, neither you need to change it in passport right now and apply for new passport. 2. Regardless of age, you need a travel document/passport even for one day old child. So definitely you will need passport for your baby. 3 yes, you will apply for a visitors visa (more than six months) for your daughter separately. That visitors, when accompanied with a valid student visa/work visa of parents can let her attend any eligible school for free of cost. You wont need any study permit to get her education till she is 12. 4. Passport and birth certificate is fine, dont need any additional doc Source: Canada visa group. wealth360: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 8:19am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Someone once told me vfs returned his passport to him to go for medicals. What I a not sure of is if the embassy also sen an e-mail stating same. Whichever monday isn't far away. She should calm down please she even needs to be in a good state of mind to go for medicals. It is well. dodoyemi: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 8:20am On Aug 12, 2017 |
You most likely have an approval. Claim it! DrNeoCortex: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 8:21am On Aug 12, 2017 |
We wouldn't mind if u share the story. It will help others. Sorry about the wahala, It will end in praise this time, amen. DrNeoCortex: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 8:25am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Thanks Markab for this info. @BE811APP remember I was a bit confused about this point too, cos my 3 year old son was given a visitor's visa and his sister who is 6 study permit. So I was just wondering if we would need to apply for a study permit while in canada for him to school. Markab thanks once again. Your own approval is loading shortly. Markab: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 8:57am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Amen thanks madam VEIL1234: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 10:50am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Markab:Thanks Markab 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 10:51am On Aug 12, 2017 |
[quote author=VEIL1234 post=59387354][/quote]Thanks VEIL1234 |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sjunad: 11:53am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Hi dodoyemi, It could mean a medical call. Tell her to just calm down and trust God. It will end in praise for us all in Jesus name, amen. When did she submit her application? Seems they're now working on April applications. ................................................................................ Hi guys, we got this sms and update from vfs Your processed passport is ready for collection , on 11/08/2017 at the Canada Visa Application Centre. To know more, please call VAC helpline number or visit VAC website. Is this a positive response? My wife is freaking out. [/quote] |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by maplez: 3:34pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
I really pray everyone waiting for monday get approvals IJN. My husband applied 17th May and I was finally able to link his app online just last week. I got his refusal letter today dated yesterday and they had ticked employement prospect in country of residence, travel history (he had studied in UK and visited Italy once, so i'm not sure if they need him to visit the moon before they are satisfied with travel history) and they ticked he did not meet exemption for C41(I am on Postgrad openwork permit and working fulltime in a skilled job. We attached my employment contract stating my job duties, hours per week, salary and NOC code and also attached my payslip, so I don't know their problem). He did not do medicals because he just got back from UK in May and they said he doesn't need one. This is the third refusal for OWP, the other two my husband applied while in Uk, in the notes they had stated his immigration status in UK, that he was on study permit bla bla bla which was why we decided he return to Nigeria to apply for it and now they came up with another story.....End of Rant Anyway on the positive side, we got ITA for express entry last week, I had already filled out the forms and waiting to attach proof of medicals, my husband had called the medical centers in Lagos and they said they collect only passport as proof of ID, so good thing we got the decision yesterday so he can get his passport and go for the medicals and we can face express entry. IT IS WELL. Sorry for the long story |
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