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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by MrsDreamz: 8:04pm On Dec 19, 2017
dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.

Congratulations @dodoyemi.
May there be open heavens of divine speed over the other applications in queue and rain of PPR for all.....AMEN!!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 8:20pm On Dec 19, 2017
Congratulations
MrsDreamz:


Congratulations @dodoyemi.
May there be open heavens of divine speed over the other applications in queue and rain of PPR for all.....AMEN!!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheisharah: 9:19pm On Dec 19, 2017
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheisharah: 10:53pm On Dec 19, 2017
Pheisharah:
Ok people....i need an idea on upfront medical. I have read the thread but I need a recent update.
Preferable clinic, amount, how to schedule an appointment, required document (s) and processing time.

I need response guys
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 11:48pm On Dec 19, 2017
Pheisharah:


I need response guys

All you need to know. Search for Nigeria. Choose anyone convenient, contact the hospital and get all information.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx?_ga=2.108709186.1525768240.1513723219-512438895.1513723219

Preferable clinic- All,
Amount _ depends on which one you choose
Schedule an appointment - Call the clinic,

Required document - Passport for Upfront , other- call for medical letter
Processing time- Same day, you will get a document to include in your application

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lucyIya: 4:09pm On Dec 22, 2017
Hey Guru in the house, compliments of the season to you all.

I just received email from CIC stating that my application has been updated, then when i logged in to myCIC account just found this " We are reviewing the results of your medical exam".

But i have never done any medical yet. So, what do i do?

Thannks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lucyIya: 6:13pm On Dec 22, 2017
lucyIya:
Hey Guru in the house, compliments of the season to you all.

I just received email from CIC stating that my application has been updated, then when i logged in to myCIC account just found this " We are reviewing the results of your medical exam".

But i have never done any medical yet. So, what do i do?

Thannks


Thanks guys, just got Medical letter from CIC now.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zvurg: 7:53pm On Dec 22, 2017
Please dear house, I need your urgent advice.

I applied on July 1st, 2017. I got the response below today:

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your Work Permit
application and supporting documentation under the International Experience Canada Program, I
have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I
am refusing your application on the following grounds:

Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be
accompanied by a new processing fee.

We got married February this year and my wife went back a week later. It's straining I must say.

Please what should I do?

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 11:44pm On Dec 22, 2017
Zvurg:
Please dear house, I need your urgent advice.

I applied on July 1st, 2017. I got the response below today:

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your Work Permit
application and supporting documentation under the International Experience Canada Program, I
have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I
am refusing your application on the following grounds:

Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be
accompanied by a new processing fee.

We got married February this year and my wife went back a week later. It's straining I must say.

Please what should I do?

Thanks.


I'm sorry for the sad news. However, all hope is not lost.
Please give us more information. Does you wife has a study or work permit? Although, from the reply it looks like she has a work permit. Please check this link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html , you need to verify if her present work falls within the NOC O,A, or B.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by iamosamede55: 6:34am On Dec 23, 2017
lucyIya:




Thanks guys, just got Medical letter from CIC now.
\
congratulations , your race is almost over.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zvurg: 2:04pm On Dec 23, 2017
Presently, her job falls in NOC C, Customer Service Rep...

Her work permit is valid till 2019.

Zvurg:
Please dear house, I need your urgent advice.

I applied on July 1st, 2017. I got the response below today:

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your Work Permit
application and supporting documentation under the International Experience Canada Program, I
have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I
am refusing your application on the following grounds:

Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be
accompanied by a new processing fee.

We got married February this year and my wife went back a week later. It's straining I must say.

Please what should I do?

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ChrisBanksO: 2:51pm On Dec 23, 2017
She should apply for pnp. When she gets nominated, you could then apply. You could also apply for visitors visa

Zvurg:
Presently, her job falls in NOC C, Customer Service Rep...

Her work permit is valid till 2019.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 4:14pm On Dec 23, 2017
Zvurg:
Presently, her job falls in NOC C, Customer Service Rep...

Her work permit is valid till 2019.


@ChrisBanksO suggestion is great if she qualify for such.

She can find job that falls within O, A and B or starts a graduate program.

Or you find a graduate or professional study too
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 4:17pm On Dec 23, 2017
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 4:19pm On Dec 23, 2017
honeymuh:
Hello House,

Does anyone that applied for SWOP in June or July got an update or response from CIC?

I submitted my wife's application in July, biometric on 17th , no update yet. In addition, application processing week is now 18 weeks.

Please, your reply might calm my nerves.

Thanks!!!

Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by iamosamede55: 4:29pm On Dec 23, 2017
honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!
Congrats
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 4:58pm On Dec 23, 2017
honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!


Congratulations!!!!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zvurg: 6:53pm On Dec 24, 2017
honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

Congratulations!!! I rejoice with you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Zvurg: 6:58pm On Dec 24, 2017
dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.

@dodoyemi
Please when you applied again, did you have to update & submit all documents you've previously submitted or you just added documents cic required to authenticate your marriage?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by MrsDreamz: 7:16pm On Dec 24, 2017
honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!


Congratulations sir!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheisharah: 11:16pm On Dec 25, 2017
honeymuh:


All you need to know. Search for Nigeria. Choose anyone convenient, contact the hospital and get all information.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx?_ga=2.108709186.1525768240.1513723219-512438895.1513723219

Preferable clinic- All,
Amount _ depends on which one you choose
Schedule an appointment - Call the clinic,

Required document - Passport for Upfront , other- call for medical letter
Processing time- Same day, you will get a document to include in your application

Thanks will look into it
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ryan28: 9:06pm On Dec 29, 2017
Hello House,

     I'm new on this platform. Kudos to everyone who has contributed to peoples journey in one or the other.

I want to share my own journey with you as I am confused on what to apply for right now. I need your contribution so I can get it right this time around. Many heads are better than one.

My wife studied in Canada and during the course of her study, she came home and we got married , she gave birth in Canada. Right after that,I applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (Visitors Visa) and I was refused.

My wife and my son came home afterwards and after so many consultation here and there,I applied for an Open Work Permit because she was still in school with a valid Study Permit.

After 7 months of waiting. We had to write them about the status of the application and to my surprise,I was REFUSED again after the third day we wrote them. You can imagine this.

We had to request for GCMS note and the reason for refusal was :
1. Personal Asset and Financial Status
2. Family Ties in Home Country and Canada

At the last page on the GCMS note, the officer stated that : I gave birth to a child in 2015 in Canada and this is a strong factor for me not to come back home after the permit expires. This is my reason for the refusal.

I also got to know on the GCMS note that my file was updated in July after submission in June and nothing happened till January again which is just 1month left for my wife's study permit to expire. I guess this is an intentional act from this people.

Now,my wife has gotten 3yrs Post Graduate Work Permit. So we've been thinking if we should reapply for the SOWP again or PR?

I know PR processing takes longer time and SOWP can be fast at times.

I need advice house on what best application I can apply for at this time. Living apart from family hurts so bad. May God grant us all our heart desires.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrNeoCortex(m): 10:22pm On Dec 29, 2017
Sorry about all these issues with CIC... It happens quite a lot especially with TRVs...

My best advise is for you guys to start your express entry process for PR...In my case, it took me less than six months from creating my an express entry profile on June 24 2017 for my spouse to land in Canada on Dec 13 2017 - despite passport renewal and other medical issues in between.

Before the PR we had applied for visitor visa for my wife twice and SOWP twice and each of them took at least four months each and one took close to six months. I hired lawyers in between that filed an appeal/redress, one of the immigration lawyers reached out to the VOs in Accra and Lagos and even I personally wrote a letter to the Minister of Immigration or whatever to express our anger.

From the GCMS notes, I noticed that once you have been refused once or twice, your chances become slimmer with your subsequent applications. They will look for any reason to deny it - I have a feeling that they become risk averse until you present a solid case or hold your ground if you have time. Our fourth denial, the VO initially said that we did not include proof of relationship and that our marriage was fake. Subsequently after providing pictures and everything all over again, the VO came back and said that the pictures are not the same people on our passports. Bear in mind that all of these denials took over 2 years since 2015.

Except you want to risk the time and money wasted between the stupid back and forth with VOs who don't follow or just ignore rules, I will advise that you switch to EE. It is straightforward, easier and you jump straight to PR status as opposed to waiting for work permit.

PS: Someone replied from the office of the minister of immigration saying that they understand my situation and anger but there is nothing they can do about it. The VOs have the absolute power to accept or deny an application. The same person went ahead to congratulate me before hand that my express entry has been approved weeks before it showed up on my profile.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 2:45am On Dec 30, 2017
https://www.nairaland.com/ryan28
sorry about the refusals. I have also had two refusals. After the first refusal i aplied for gcms note and the vo thought the time my left on spouse study permit wasn't long enough which i didn't see as accurate considering he'll be gettng a PGWP. Applied second time with a study permit valid till 2020 and still got refused, didnt bother asking for notes again though.
I've switched to EE and I'll advise you do same. It's more expensive in terms of fees but as long as there isn't any misrepresentation or you're not inadmissible to Canada for any other reasons, you'd get it at the end of the day. Plus in instances where VO may be confused as regards your application, they will request for additional documents to clarify whatever doubts they may have regarding your application. Aometimes raising a CSE can reopen your application even if it is refused especially in cases where VO was wrong.
SOWP might have an official processing time of 18weeks but going by information on this thread it is taking several months to complete, and your EE might not take that long as applications are now being processed faster than before.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheisharah: 10:36pm On Dec 31, 2017
Advise request please.....online or paper route?
I just checked CIC website and it says 28weeks.
Hubby says online is better but I m confused with everything I have read here.
P.s: I had a delayed app b4 via paper route
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 1:44am On Jan 01, 2018
Pheisharah:
Advise request please.....online or paper route?
I just checked CIC website and it says 28weeks.
Hubby says online is better but I m confused with everything I have read here.
P.s: I had a delayed app b4 via paper route
Was the first application refused?
The thread has been dry lately but it seems neither is faster right now.
You can check these posts https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/41#60553841

https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/42#60611658
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Pheisharah: 9:58am On Jan 03, 2018
Flaj:

Was the first application refused?
The thread has been dry lately but it seems neither is faster right now.
You can check these posts https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/41#60553841

https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/42#60611658



Yes refused....hubby's job was NOC C. We didn't know about it den. Thanks for d link
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 2:44am On Jan 05, 2018
dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.
This one is handiwork of God. I want to clarify something do you have children ?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by honeymuh: 3:04am On Jan 05, 2018
honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

Hi House,

Here are the documents submitted for my wifey application:

List of documents
1) My passport page
2) Admission letter
3) Study permit
4) Verification of enrolment
5) Tuition awards received
6) Supervisor letter
7) My paycheques from work
cool Wedding certificate and pictures
9) Proofs of all financial support for my wife
10) Honeymoon trip- flight tickets, hotel bookings, entry and exit stamps
11) Wife and my educational certificates
12) Wife and my travel history ( Visas , stamps and a list)
13) WhatsApp chat shots
14) Video call shots
15) Call log
16) Wife birth certificate
17) Wife changing of name
18) Wife passport page
19) Wife and my bank statement
20) Wife police certificate
21) E medical

Timeline:

1) Application submitted - July 6 2017
2) Bio metric - July 17, 2017
3) Passport request - December 22 2017
4) Passport submitted - December 27 2017
5) Application approved updated - 4 January 2018

All the very best to others in line!!!!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by wealth360: 4:33am On Jan 05, 2018
honeymuh:


Hi House,

Here are the documents submitted for my wifey application:

List of documents
1) My passport page
2) Admission letter
3) Study permit
4) Verification of enrolment
5) Tuition awards received
6) Supervisor letter
7) My paycheques from work
cool Wedding certificate and pictures
9) Proofs of all financial support for my wife
10) Honeymoon trip- flight tickets, hotel bookings, entry and exit stamps
11) Wife and my educational certificates
12) Wife and my travel history ( Visas , stamps and a list)
13) WhatsApp chat shots
14) Video call shots
15) Call log
16) Wife birth certificate
17) Wife changing of name
18) Wife passport page
19) Wife and my bank statement
20) Wife police certificate
21) E medical

Timeline:

1) Application submitted - July 6 2017
2) Bio metric - July 17, 2017
3) Passport request - December 22 2017
4) Passport submitted - December 27 2017
5) Application approved updated - 4 January 2018

All the very best to others in line!!!!
Amen. I receive

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by samjumbo: 12:01pm On Jan 06, 2018
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 5:01pm On Jan 09, 2018
Did anyone get a mail from CIC requesting job description info about their spouse's employment? I know of three people who got the same mail on the same day(yesterday).

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