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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by samjumbo: 11:59pm On Oct 17, 2017
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 3:12pm On Oct 18, 2017
I salute everyone in this room.

I am new in this room. I have gone through all most all the post in this thread.

I applied for SOWP Via :Online 
Timeline (submitted online 14th June and biometrics 18th of June )
Since then I have not heard from CIC.
Going through other people's experience, just find out that it's only God that can make it possible for them to approve my application.

Hmmmm

Only God can do it.
I wonder what cic is waiting for knowing I didn't submit any thing that shows a strong tie to naija.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by toluberry: 2:54am On Oct 19, 2017
Relax, have a positive mindset. I submitted my wife and son application online on may 30 waiting for decision to be made which I know it'll end in praise.


Zikamy1:
I salute everyone in this room.

I am new in this room. I have gone through all most all the post in this thread.

I applied for SOWP Via :Online 
Timeline (submitted online 14th June and biometrics 18th of June )
Since then I have not heard from CIC.
Going through other people's experience, just find out that it's only God that can make it possible for them to approve my application.

Hmmmm

Only God can do it.
I wonder what cic is waiting for knowing I didn't submit any thing that shows a strong tie to naija.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 8:44am On Oct 19, 2017
[quote author=toluberry post=61556670]Relax, have a positive mindset. I submitted my wife and son application online on may 30 waiting for decision to be made which I know it'll end in praise

Amen oooo
Thank you sir.
It will surely end in praise ooo.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 1:00pm On Oct 19, 2017
Zikamy1:
I salute everyone in this room.

I am new in this room. I have gone through all most all the post in this thread.

I applied for SOWP Via :Online 
Timeline (submitted online 14th June and biometrics 18th of June )
Since then I have not heard from CIC.
Going through other people's experience, just find out that it's only God that can make it possible for them to approve my application.

Hmmmm

Only God can do it.
I wonder what cic is waiting for knowing I didn't submit any thing that shows a strong tie to naija.

Mine is June 14 too. I did my biometrics on the 16th. 18th of June is a Sunday, are you sure that was when you did your biometrics?
I wonder why this delay.. embarassed embarassed
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 4:34pm On Oct 19, 2017
Sorry, I mean 19th June.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gonea02: 1:04pm On Oct 23, 2017
[quote author=Kaydrill007 post=60616578]Hello guys please i just came to Nigeria from russia. I have finished my masters programme and i would like to apply for work permit. My wife is in canada with a PGWP . Currently i dont have a job but i am working with my father in law, can i apply without a job? Who is in same situation as mine?[/quote

I hope it works out well but it's little tough now she has a pgwp.except she gets a pr then its easier although there's nothing impossible.u could have applied while she was still studying
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 3:41pm On Oct 23, 2017
This wait is really killing.. embarassed embarassed cry cry
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 3:42pm On Oct 23, 2017
Zikamy1:
Sorry, I mean 19th June.


The wait is killing. embarassed cry .. It will surely end in praise
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 4:12pm On Oct 23, 2017
The wait is killing. embarassed cry .. It will surely end in praise[/quote]

By the grace of God, it will surely end in praise.��

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by toluberry: 8:20pm On Oct 23, 2017
Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request


toluberry:
Relax, have a positive mindset. I submitted my wife and son application online on may 30 waiting for decision to be made which I know it'll end in praise.


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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 9:51pm On Oct 23, 2017
Congratulations sir. All the best! I believe this good news will rekindle our hopes for successful applications.

In my opinion, I think you should use vfs.
toluberry:
Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request


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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by iamosamede55: 10:08pm On Oct 23, 2017
toluberry:
Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request


Ur faith has worked for u. Congratulations. Submit the passport to vfs in lagos.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 10:15pm On Oct 23, 2017
toluberry:
Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request




Congratulations.. I tap from your testimony���� grin
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 10:43pm On Oct 23, 2017
[quote author=toluberry post=61706215]Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request


Congratulations @toluberry... I am more than happy.
May all Glory and praise be unto God who made it possible. Time for celebration...

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 8:40am On Oct 24, 2017
Good fam

All the June applicant get ready for the grate news soon
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by avasconcept: 11:43am On Oct 24, 2017
toluberry:
Hello House,
My wife and son's application was approved this morning. Should they submit their passport to vfs directly or courier to ghana? As my wife is in akurr.

Timeline
May30 online application submitted
Biometric 1st week in June not sure of the exact date
Sept 25 medical passed and my son's birth certificate requested
Oct 23 passport request


Hi, Pls wat documents did dey submit?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jobmman: 12:44pm On Oct 24, 2017
Congratulations Toluberry, finally i am super excited about the good news. I am next too.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by arrJay(f): 1:26pm On Oct 24, 2017
Zikamy1:
Good fam

All the June applicant get ready for the grate news soon

Fingers crossed, Faith awoken, getting ready to dance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by hartson(m): 2:00pm On Oct 24, 2017
Booked space
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jobmman: 4:37pm On Oct 24, 2017
Toluberry can you give a list of the documents you submitted? Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 8:05pm On Oct 24, 2017
Please can someone explain to me the meaning 1 in my cic account. This is my first time of seeing it. Thank you

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by iamosamede55: 8:12pm On Oct 24, 2017
That's the message they send once dey receive your application. It usually comes automatically after biometrics to confirm dey have received your file.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by toluberry: 3:47am On Oct 25, 2017
avasconcept:

Hi, Pls wat documents did dey submit?

Thanks all, below were the submitted docs.

Passionate LOE,
My work permit
Two CanadaBank statement totaling 33k cad
Provincial nomination certificate
PR application AOR
Tax return notice of assessment
Employment letter
Pay slips

For my wife,
Her resume (currently unemployed )
Her degree evaluation cert
Marriage certificate with pics of 8 years history
Proof of change of name
Son's birth certificate

Plentyyyyyy Prayersssss.


My wife submitted their passports today and was surprised vfs charged her 10,250 . They said is service/postal charge for my son since he didn't pay for biometric.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 4:40am On Oct 25, 2017
iamosamede55:
That's the message they send once dey receive your application. It usually comes automatically after biometrics to confirm dey have received your file.

Thank you dear
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by henribenz: 6:22am On Oct 25, 2017
Good morning house,
I am new to this forum but have read all the threads.
My wife got a study permit in June 2017 and has long resumed studies in Canada. We paid full tuition for one year and I am her sponsor.
I applied for a visiting visa for myself n 3 sons to visit her since August and only just got refused last week. I had an account balance of NGN4million. I added all evidence of employment etc as ties to Nigeria.
The reason for refusal stated was "Purpose of visit".
My wife is really devastated by this refusal n is affecting her studies as she has never been away from our boys.
She's also pregnant and due for delivery in March 2018.

My questions are:

1. I am confused whether to reapply for the visiting visa or just opt for the SOWP. Considering my wife's present condition I need to be with her as fast as possible.

2. Should I indicate that she is pregnant in my reapplication? She already has health insurance in place.

3. Also do I request for the GCMS for this refused application? How long does it take to get it?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Markab: 6:43am On Oct 25, 2017
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henribenz:
Good morning house,
I am new to this forum but have read all the threads.
My wife got a study permit in June 2017 and has long resumed studies in Canada. We paid full tuition for one year and I am her sponsor.
I applied for a visiting visa for myself n 3 sons to visit her since August and only just got refused last week. I had an account balance of NGN4million. I added all evidence of employment etc as ties to Nigeria.
The reason for refusal stated was "Purpose of visit".
My wife is really devastated by this refusal n is affecting her studies as she has never been away from our boys.
She's also pregnant and due for delivery in March 2018.
So sorry for the refusal sir and I quite understand how it feels like to be away from one's spouse even for just 1day.
You should have waited for her to get enrolled in september before applying, not for visitors visa but for Open work permit, the refusal rate of visitors visa is very high especially for spouses. You are most qualified to apply for a spouse open work permit


My questions are:

1. I am confused whether to reapply for the visiting visa or just opt for the SOWP. Considering my wife's present condition I need to be with her as fast as possible.
Please apply for SOWP asap and let the count down begins, March is still very achievable as processing times around 20weeks
2. Should I indicate that she is pregnant in my reapplication? She already has health insurance in place.
I don't think it's necessary, our gurus can do justice to this
3. Also do I request for the GCMS for this refused application? How long does it take to get it?
You can request for gcms note if you're reapplying for visitors visa, but if you are opting for SOWP, it's a unique application.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Chibabe4Christ: 3:28pm On Oct 26, 2017
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 8:15pm On Oct 30, 2017
Abeg any new.
Have they called anybody for medicals? embarassed tongue
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anonymous0611: 11:10am On Oct 31, 2017
Morning, I’m new here. My son and I got denied this morning. The whole process took 4weeks. Pls can you share the documents needed for processing for those that were approved? I’m planning to reapply November ending. Pls advise
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by iamosamede55: 7:05pm On Oct 31, 2017
Anonymous0611:
Morning, I’m new here. My son and I got denied this morning. The whole process took 4weeks. Pls can you share the documents needed for processing for those that were approved? I’m planning to reapply November ending. Pls advise
Sorry about your delay. But there is no set of document ation that guarantees approval. Kindly take your time to get as much documention as needed that suits ur profile. Read thru the thread from pg 1.
If u are coming for sowp. Ur study permit or work permit of your spouse needs to have a long validity,
Enough funds to show u and your spouse can meet any financial commitment ( tuition , rent, health insurance etc) your marriage documentation and a well drafted letter detailing why you can't be away from your spouse and a well detailed plan on how you both intend to go back to Nigeria. These are generic but u can add more things dat suits your profile. Also what were the reason stated for refusal ( thats a good way to start reapplying).
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by henribenz: 9:29am On Nov 02, 2017
Thank you Markab,
I would go the sowp route. My wife's study permit is 2 yrs and she has collected her enrollment letter.

I am gathering other documents needed to apply. I was advised to ensure a minimum balance of 10 million. Please is this accurate for me n my 3 sons.

Also I was asked to ensure my wife has a balance of 4000CAD at least. Is this also necessary, since I am her sponsor?

What else do I need to gather please apart from the

1. study permit from spouse
2. enrollment letter from spouse
3. Bank statement
4. Proof of employment
5. Proof of school for my kids
6. LOE

Also can anyone help with a sample LOE.



Markab:
See response below

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