Brendamad:

Personally, I don’t think it matters. A lot of people don’t change their names. As long as you have your marriage certificate to prove you are married, then you are good to go. Change of name is a long process that you might not finish in time. I don’t believe it poses any threat to your visa application.

technix:



I wouldn't advise that, it's not worth the stress. Moreover you have kids, and birth certificates of kids contain your name and spouse's. Even if one was not married, one could still have claimed common law partner.

Anyway, I am a personal witness. We are in Canada and I didn't advise my wife to change her name.

cyris:
Good evening peeps,

I just got passport request for my spouse.

Thank you Jesus.

Anndav:



Wao rain of PPR CONGRATULATIONS this is really a good news.
I pray everybody waiting wouldn't soon receive there own love letter, in Jesus name o
Pls when did you submit your application.

cyris:
Good evening peeps,

I just got passport request for my spouse.

Thank you Jesus.

Jetline:
Please, does anyone has the VFS consent form for passport transmission or where I can download it?

FYsol:
Good morning, is it possible for someone to fail medical exam because of high blood pressure? My family and I went for medical on Wednesday 3rd, our status changed on Monday to "we are reviewing your medical exam". On Tuesday every other person status changed to "passed medical exam" except me. No update

I'm the primary applicant. What do you guys think is the problem?


Relax it is well....

Thanks

cyris:
1. June 13 2020: submitted application with upfront medicals
2. August 24 2020: Biometrics done (delay because vfs offices were closed due to covid)
3. January 12 2021: Sent an email to travel restriction exemption email
4. February 2 2021: Sent a reminder email
5. February 2 2021: I received a mssg that i should provide my medical exam results and I replied (as a fresh application) that I did upfront and attached the printout.
6. March 3rd 2021: I sent a reminder
7. March 7 2021: My account was updated that they haven't seen my medical exam result
8. March 8th 2021: medicals passed and passport request.

These are the messages I sent:
3. Good morning,
My name is (my wife's full name), my date of birth is ...... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:
Application number: ......
UCL: .....
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

My spouse returned to Canada few days after our wedding and the physical distance between us coupled with Covid19 lockdown and restrictions have dealt a heavy blow to our marriage. Initially, I thought I could cope with being physically separated from my husband for a while hence I went ahead with the wedding but the toll on us right now is unbearable. I have attached a document stating my eligibility and more detailed reasons for my travel.

I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel latest February 2021.

Kind regards,
my wife's name

4. reminder email:
Good morning,

I earlier sent the forwarded travel exemption request and its over fourteen (14) business days but I haven't received a feedback from you so I am speculating that I probably didn't follow the SOP.

My name is ..., my date of birth is ... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:

Application number: ...
UCL: ...
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

We got married in Nigeria on December 13th, 2019 after which my spouse returned to Canada to continue his PhD studies which made it impossible for us to spend quality time together. Our marriage is young, and the physical distance is currently having a strenuous impact on our union and establishing a stronger bond between us. From all indications, my spouse has been negatively impacted by our separation. Quite rightly, the physical distance between us has been counterproductive to his academics and we are looking forward to being reunited as soon as can be.

On my part, it has been difficult to live with this development. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional and psychological trauma being separated from my spouse would bring me. We communicate most times by social media but this has helped only a bit because of several unfavorable prevailing realities surrounding our distant relationship two of which are frequent and prolonged power outages and internet network service downtimes in Nigeria. Worst still, there is a 7 hours’ time difference between Nigeria and Saskatchewan where he is, and so on a daily basis, we have a barely 3-hours’ time window to have a conversation which is frequented by unavoidable interruptions. To say the least, this has been very frustrating and does a disservice to our tender relationship making us grow apart. I am, therefore, humbly requesting for your support to allow me join my husband in Canada.
I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel in March 2021.
Kind regards,
Name

Let me stop here because its getting too long please. I attached my letter of explanation with which i applied.

cyris:
1. June 13 2020: submitted application with upfront medicals
2. August 24 2020: Biometrics done (delay because vfs offices were closed due to covid)
3. January 12 2021: Sent an email to travel restriction exemption email
4. February 2 2021: Sent a reminder email
5. February 2 2021: I received a mssg that i should provide my medical exam results and I replied (as a fresh application) that I did upfront and attached the printout.
6. March 3rd 2021: I sent a reminder
7. March 7 2021: My account was updated that they haven't seen my medical exam result
8. March 8th 2021: medicals passed and passport request.

These are the messages I sent:
3. Good morning,
My name is (my wife's full name), my date of birth is ...... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:
Application number: ......
UCL: .....
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

My spouse returned to Canada few days after our wedding and the physical distance between us coupled with Covid19 lockdown and restrictions have dealt a heavy blow to our marriage. Initially, I thought I could cope with being physically separated from my husband for a while hence I went ahead with the wedding but the toll on us right now is unbearable. I have attached a document stating my eligibility and more detailed reasons for my travel.

I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel latest February 2021.

Kind regards,
my wife's name

4. reminder email:
Good morning,

I earlier sent the forwarded travel exemption request and its over fourteen (14) business days but I haven't received a feedback from you so I am speculating that I probably didn't follow the SOP.

My name is ..., my date of birth is ... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:

Application number: ...
UCL: ...
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

We got married in Nigeria on December 13th, 2019 after which my spouse returned to Canada to continue his PhD studies which made it impossible for us to spend quality time together. Our marriage is young, and the physical distance is currently having a strenuous impact on our union and establishing a stronger bond between us. From all indications, my spouse has been negatively impacted by our separation. Quite rightly, the physical distance between us has been counterproductive to his academics and we are looking forward to being reunited as soon as can be.

On my part, it has been difficult to live with this development. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional and psychological trauma being separated from my spouse would bring me. We communicate most times by social media but this has helped only a bit because of several unfavorable prevailing realities surrounding our distant relationship two of which are frequent and prolonged power outages and internet network service downtimes in Nigeria. Worst still, there is a 7 hours’ time difference between Nigeria and Saskatchewan where he is, and so on a daily basis, we have a barely 3-hours’ time window to have a conversation which is frequented by unavoidable interruptions. To say the least, this has been very frustrating and does a disservice to our tender relationship making us grow apart. I am, therefore, humbly requesting for your support to allow me join my husband in Canada.
I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel in March 2021.
Kind regards,
Name

Let me stop here because its getting too long please. I attached my letter of explanation with which i applied.

tracy0803409:
Goodevening family,pls is there any estimated amount my husband must have in his account before he can apply for SOWP,pls your candid response is appreciated

FYsol:
Thank you very much @Anndav . It has changed to passed. Sometimes "Relax, It is well" might be all we need to calm our nerves.

sumsitall:
Congratulations and thanks for sharing with us your timeline. However, I would like to know when your Eligibility Review started. Or it never started at all before your visa was approved?

tracy0803409:
Congratulations Sir

cyris:
1. June 13 2020: submitted application with upfront medicals
2. August 24 2020: Biometrics done (delay because vfs offices were closed due to covid)
3. January 12 2021: Sent an email to travel restriction exemption email
4. February 2 2021: Sent a reminder email
5. February 2 2021: I received a mssg that i should provide my medical exam results and I replied (as a fresh application) that I did upfront and attached the printout.
6. March 3rd 2021: I sent a reminder
7. March 7 2021: My account was updated that they haven't seen my medical exam result
8. March 8th 2021: medicals passed and passport request.

These are the messages I sent:
3. Good morning,
My name is (my wife's full name), my date of birth is ...... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:
Application number: ......
UCL: .....
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

My spouse returned to Canada few days after our wedding and the physical distance between us coupled with Covid19 lockdown and restrictions have dealt a heavy blow to our marriage. Initially, I thought I could cope with being physically separated from my husband for a while hence I went ahead with the wedding but the toll on us right now is unbearable. I have attached a document stating my eligibility and more detailed reasons for my travel.

I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel latest February 2021.

Kind regards,
my wife's name

4. reminder email:
Good morning,

I earlier sent the forwarded travel exemption request and its over fourteen (14) business days but I haven't received a feedback from you so I am speculating that I probably didn't follow the SOP.

My name is ..., my date of birth is ... and my online application for a visa is in process.

My details are as follows:

Application number: ...
UCL: ...
Passport number: ...

I submitted my application in June 13, 2020 hoping to join my spouse (a PhD student on a temporary resident visa) in Canada latest December 2020 but currently the progress update on my application has been stagnant so the earlier I can join him the better for me.

We got married in Nigeria on December 13th, 2019 after which my spouse returned to Canada to continue his PhD studies which made it impossible for us to spend quality time together. Our marriage is young, and the physical distance is currently having a strenuous impact on our union and establishing a stronger bond between us. From all indications, my spouse has been negatively impacted by our separation. Quite rightly, the physical distance between us has been counterproductive to his academics and we are looking forward to being reunited as soon as can be.

On my part, it has been difficult to live with this development. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional and psychological trauma being separated from my spouse would bring me. We communicate most times by social media but this has helped only a bit because of several unfavorable prevailing realities surrounding our distant relationship two of which are frequent and prolonged power outages and internet network service downtimes in Nigeria. Worst still, there is a 7 hours’ time difference between Nigeria and Saskatchewan where he is, and so on a daily basis, we have a barely 3-hours’ time window to have a conversation which is frequented by unavoidable interruptions. To say the least, this has been very frustrating and does a disservice to our tender relationship making us grow apart. I am, therefore, humbly requesting for your support to allow me join my husband in Canada.
I currently live in Nigeria and I plan to travel in March 2021.
Kind regards,
Name

Let me stop here because its getting too long please. I attached my letter of explanation with which i applied.

etjigger:
How soon did you get your medical report from the hospital ( your own copy) ? Was it given to you the same day tht you had the medical examination or was it on a later date.

Eilenora:
Hello All,

Just wondering, what is the most common reason for refusals of SOWP?

FYsol:
Hello Good People,

Please my wife and I got request for police clearance certificate. Please where and how do I get it? And any idea of cost implication. Your quick response will be appreciated.

Brendamad:

Go to any police headquarters. If you’re in Lagos then you can get it same day. It’s about 10k but might be more now

FYsol:
Hello Good People,

Please my wife and I got request for police clearance certificate. Please where and how do I get it? And any idea of cost implication. Your quick response will be appreciated.

cyris:
1. June 13 2020: submitted application with upfront medicals
...........

CimNosa:
Hi everyone,

For those who got a passport request, How long does it take to get the passport stamped?
2 weeks, 1 month?

cyris:
She submitted her passport 10/03/2021 to DHL Abuja. She got a call from DHL that her passport was on the way to her on 16/03/2021 and she got it the following day 17th.

cyris:
She submitted her passport 10/03/2021 to DHL Abuja. She got a call from DHL that her passport was on the way to her on 16/03/2021 and she got it the following day 17th.