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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 4:48pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
VEIL1234: Well, we have been at this for the last two years. The first application was a visitor's visa in December 2015. I was a student at the time and they essentially rejected based on assets and other things. We did a second visitor's visa application in July 2016. At this point I had already graduated and working full time NOC A and got a provincial nomination. It still came back with a rejection saying something about my wife does not have ties or something like that. We decided to hire a lawyer here in Canada. The lawyer explained that we should have been doing SOWP instead of visitor's visa but the VO could have still granted based on dual intent. So she helped us package a SOWP application by paper from here and mailed it to Nigeria in December 2016. Sometime between when the application was processed and all, my wife was interviewed for an American visitor's visa and was rejected because of previous rejections in Canada. We forgot to update this information in the background section of the SOWP application in December 2016. The application came back rejected in April 2016 stating incomplete background info. This recent application essentially addressed the error in the background info as not an intent to misrepresent bla bla bla. Long story short, my biggest regret is not starting express entry soon enough. I was doing PNP PR and close to 10 months in now out of the estimated 16 months. I also started Express Entry in June, got ITA in July and AOR about a month ago. EE usually takes about 3.5-4 months based on the timeline of my colleagues here at work, so I am really counting on EE more than anything else. Altogether, I would implore most folks that can start EE to start EE instead of SOWP. These people don't have sense especially when processing applications from Nigeria. I don't understand how the same profile that grants your PR cannot grant you visitor's visa or SOWP. PS. All of these things would have consumed $10k minimum. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 5:24pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
Wow, sorry for the wahala o. I guess you didn't have enough info, you would av applied for SOWP straight. Anyway thank God for EE too. All the best with that. DrNeoCortex: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by VEIL1234: 5:28pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
Congrats on your ITA, when one door closes another opens max dec, jan you are done with PR, Congrats in advance... maplez: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by maplez: 6:14pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
VEIL1234: Thanks Veil1234. I wasn't even too bothered about the refusal because of the ITA. It's interesting when my husband was still in UK studying, I would apply for UK visit visa to go see him and within a week or two, my passport gets posted back with visa but turn the table around and CIC just comes up with useless reasons. I think looking at UK, Australia and Canada, it is mostly Canada that frustrates spouses of students/temp workers. 3 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 6:26pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
maplez: You bet...even foreign spouses of permanent residents and Canadian citizens too. CIC is known for notoriously keeping families apart. It is even unimaginable to think of the time it takes to process these applications that they reject with flimsy excuses. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jobmman: 7:07pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
It's funny though, taught people often say Canada loves family. Reverse is the case. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dodoyemi: 7:43pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 2:53am On Aug 13, 2017 |
Please, my wife missed a call from Canada High Commission in Lagos. She called back, but the call entered voice mail. There is no update in her mail, no sms but we have not been able to link her application online. She applied for SOWP on 9th May. Pls, what do you advise us to do? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 7:34am On Aug 13, 2017 |
maplez:Thanks and very insightful. You are already on PGWP, why will Oga apply for another work permit? From my knowledge ma. Both of you can't be working together except for the fact that now you have gotten an ITA which is a better option. May I ask how long have you been working? He would have applied since when you were still a student. Again hope his working and hope he submitted documents to show that also. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sjunad: 9:54pm On Aug 13, 2017 |
Hello Toluwaase, First how did she know the call is from Canada High Commission? Did they leave a voicemail? If yes, they should have given her instruction on what to do or whom to call. If not, then how is she convinced that they are the one. Lastly, she should relax as they cannot make any nasty decision without sending her a letter should they need additional information. She should either track her application online for updated status if she have linked it online; keep checking her email for any mail from CIC, or watch out for their letter in the post. At the same time she should keep her phone close to her especially during the working hours in case they call back. It will end in praise in Jesus name, amen. 2 Likes |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by paparazzi1987(m): 12:20am On Aug 14, 2017 |
wealth360: Spouses of post graduate work permit (foreign worker) and study permit (international students) holders can apply for Open Work Permit |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 1:46am On Aug 14, 2017 |
You answered d question very well.. Markab: 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 1:55am On Aug 14, 2017 |
At the bolded.. not really true bcuz my kids 3 and 5 years respectively got study permits.. I think she will get a visitors visa now.. when the parents are renewing their visas in d next 2 years she could get a study permit.. bcuz she will be approaching the school age. Markab: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 2:06am On Aug 14, 2017 |
Congratulations on your ITA.. It not easy.. I have a friend here in Regina, SK. His wife applied 3 times dey kept rejecting her.. they also got ITA dis august after writing ITELS like 3 times.. Its well!!! I "think" the C41 issue is because you have already started working and you are through with skol.. so they believe you dont need support from your husband since you are already working full-time. sometimes if u have 3 months on ur study permit.. they feel u dont need a support from your spouse again.. Congratulations again on your ITA!!! Remain Blessed!!! maplez: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 2:19am On Aug 14, 2017 |
My brother.. I understand what you said especially the bolded.. bcuz even those of us here have to go through all dis drama b4 getting PR.. while you see lots of Indians, Philipinoes, Iranians and Iraqis granting dem PRs like no tommorrow before coming here. The struggle never stops.. Well, this is a huge topic on its own! I am happy for you as you don get ITA.. Cheers! DrNeoCortex: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by BE811APP: 2:25am On Aug 14, 2017 |
Honestly.. I have heard 2 different stories from some oyinbos from other countries.. na so I just open eyes and mouth ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Everybodys story is different.. But its well.. I am wishing everyone a prosperous working week and a week of Good news from here.. Cheers!!! DrNeoCortex: |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 9:06am On Aug 14, 2017 |
BE811APP: Our immigration horror story continued. And yet again she was rejected for the fourth time. This time, there was no reason stated at all. There is no point reapplying anymore, we will just wait for the EE to kick in the next few months. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by suziee83: 9:50am On Aug 14, 2017 |
Hi Everyone, we submittted my husband SOWP application on April 10, 2017 and couldn't link it online or heard from CIC. I will be rounding up internship (1st progrm) this month while I resume for my 2nd program in september 2017. My current study permit will expire in November 2017. Pls do we need to update CIC with my new letter of enrollment (2nd program) since I havn't renew my study permit. Renewing study permit won't be ready till around December 2017. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dodoyemi: 3:42pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
She just got back from VFS and was refused. Reason Not satisfied that you meet the C14 exemption- which makes no sense I did some research and found this Spouses or common-law partners of skilled workers [C41] Spouses or common-law partners of skilled people coming to Canada as foreign workers may themselves be authorized to work without first having an offer of employment. A dependent spouse is eligible to apply for an open work permit if the principal foreign worker holds a work permit that is valid for a period of at least six months, or, if working under the authority of section R186 without a work permit, presents evidence that they will be working for a minimum of six months; is employed in an occupation that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B (which generally include management and professional occupations and technical or skilled trades [see the NOC website]); physically resides or plans to physically reside in Canada while working. NOTE I have a valid work permit that expires October 2018 so i still have a full year and one month. Note i applied in MAY My occupation at the time of the application was maintenance service technician which is a NOC B and i explained in my SOP explaining my roles as an ATM technician. I attached my Employment confirmation letter which stated my role, how much i earn and how many hrs i work. I also included my pay slips... Annoying.
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 5:13pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
dodoyemi: You don't want to know. I am so livid right now. My wife's rejection letter had the same, only that they stated "Not satisfied that you qualify for OWP" without stating C41. I am convinced that these guys in Lagos/Accra are either retarded, working with a quota or outrightly discriminating. EE is the way to go at this point. These guys are insane, I can't deal. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by paparazzi1987(m): 7:03pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
What is C41 exemption again. It seems this people are crazy or insane or mad. I pray i don't get this type of response on my wife application. We have applied the third time and praying for positive response. but this link got me confused now: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/policy.asp
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dodoyemi: 7:36pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
I included all thats in the C14. Maybe they missed it or something. Even in my letter i stated where the NOC B for my occupation can be found. Whoever handled the application missed something. I used the case specific enquiry to ask for a review stating that i included everything asked. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 9:12pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Thank you sjunad, Eventually, she was able to recieve another call from the CIC after she called them back and it entered voicemail again. They called to confirm her email. She received an email to proceed for medical test. Now, we face a challenge: the data page of her passport was not attached. What do you advise us to do, bearing in mind that the CIC sent the stamped data page of my passport when they asked me to proceed for medical test when I applied for study permit. She does not have all the required IDs with her right now, the only option we are considering is getting the her IDs scanned to her so that she can print and take them along for the test. Please, I need your candid advise. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by paparazzi1987(m): 10:42pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sjunad: 10:48pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Hello Toluwaase, Congrats on the medical call. I will advise you to go asap for the medical with a print out of the email you received from CIC as well as a photocopy of your passport bio data page. The email should serve as a proof that you've been asked to do your medical. So there is no need to worry or wait for a stamped passport page since you were not sent one. However, if you go for your medical and they refuse to do it for you, then you should contact CIC asap. Keep us updated on how it goes. Best of luck. 1 Like |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 11:42pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Toluwaase:send them a mail again to complain that the stamped copy of the passport required for the medical examination is not attached they will send it to you asap. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SeanDada1(m): 5:14am On Aug 15, 2017 |
DrNeoCortex: The Ghanian visa officer working at deputy high commission of Canada in Ghana, responsible for visa applications from Nigeria, is the arrowhead behind these wanton frustration on SOWP applicants in recent times. I was a victim of such this year. I know what I passed through and was declined SOWP visa. Its high time Nigeria have their own deputy high commission in operating fully in Nigeria, handled by Nigerians & Canadians, not Ghanians who don't like Nigerians. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SeanDada1(m): 5:21am On Aug 15, 2017 |
VEIL1234: The Ghanian visa officer working at deputy high commission of Canada in Ghana, responsible for visa applications from Nigeria, is the arrowhead behind these wanton frustration on SOWP applicants in recent times. I was a victim of such this year. I know what I passed through and was declined SOWP visa. Its high time Nigeria have their own deputy high commission in operating and handling visa issues fully in Nigeria, handled by Nigerians & Canadians, not sentimental Ghanians who don't like Nigerians. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SeanDada1(m): 5:22am On Aug 15, 2017 |
VEIL1234: The Ghanian visa officer working at deputy high commission of Canada in Ghana, responsible for visa applications from Nigeria, is the arrowhead behind these wanton frustration on SOWP applicants in recent times. I was a victim of such this year. I know what I passed through and was declined SOWP visa. Its high time Nigeria have their own deputy high commission in operating fully in Nigeria, handled by Nigerians & Canadians, not Ghanians who don't like Nigerians. |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by paparazzi1987(m): 7:13am On Aug 15, 2017 |
SeanDada1: I thought all paper applications are processed in Nigeria. Does it mean that this is still being handle by Ghanaians and canadians ? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toluwaase(m): 10:04am On Aug 15, 2017 |
wealth360:Please how do I send them email? |
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 9:13pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
[quote author=Toluwaase post=59490861] Please how do I send them email?[/quote. accra.immigration@international.gc.ca |
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