mazeb:
Hello Nairalanders,

I applied for SP without my family for obvious reason and started online before my visa was approved towards the end of my school program.

I am now in Canada. I am working and have received my PGWP after completing my studies.

I want to apply for my wife and family to come over to Canada.
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1. Is it better to apply for visitors visa and change status when they come in ?

2. Should I apply for spouse work permit and study permit for my kids ? What additional documents do I need.

I have checked part of the thread but all I see is people with Study Permit applying for family and not PGWP.

Pls do visit visa because sowp is taking longer time.

Hello nairaland family, I just found out this forum. Please I have an urgent question.
I submitted my application with my wife (SOWP) application.
Program is fully funded PhD. I submitted NSE requirements (IELTS, and MBS), but my spouse didn't do IELTS .
But we submitted every other necessary documents (marriage certificate with photos, wife academic certificates, proof of her works). Note that I showed financial capacity to take care of her.
My worries: My study permit has been approved yesterday, but her application is yet to be finalized, I thought both applications should be finalized at the same time?

Can anyone give me an idea why her application is yet to be finalized and how long can we be waiting (submission is 3 months now), I have sent emails to nairobi, but no response. Please, I need your contribution, I really want to travel with her...

Thank you for your wonderful works here.

Hi,

Congratulations! Send your own passport immediately. Once it is stamped, you will likely get a request for your wife. There is nothing to worry about. You have already crossed the main hurdle. If there is a problem with your wife's application, it would most probably have affected yours too. So I don't think you or your wife should worry rather be grateful and send your passport to Abuja ASAP!

It was likely the case of a lazy VO who didn't finish his work once or madam's case require one or more item to finalize (on theirs or your end). You will know only after you send your passport. BUT add a letter of explanation to the passport or you may risk sending for madam and support it with a LOE. They may treat both together; however, I don't trust our people at VFS to use wisdom.

When my kids study permit was approved and their mother's SOWP and brother's visit visa was pending, my MP said I should send all 4 passports and add a LOE but I DIDN'T comply for fear our people at VFS may get cranky and return or put those with PPR aside. So a day after counterfoil showed online, the PPR for my wife son showed and we then sent their own passports.

It shall end finally in praises.

adeeeeeeeee:
Hello nairaland family, I just found out this forum. Please I have an urgent question.
I submitted my application with my wife (SOWP) application.
Program is fully funded PhD. I submitted NSE requirements (IELTS, and MBS), but my spouse didn't do IELTS .
But we submitted every other necessary documents (marriage certificate with photos, wife academic certificates, proof of her works). Note that I showed financial capacity to take care of her.
My worries: My study permit has been approved yesterday, but her application is yet to be finalized, I thought both applications should be finalized at the same time?

Can anyone give me an idea why her application is yet to be finalized and how long can we be waiting (submission is 3 months now), I have sent emails to nairobi, but no response. Please, I need your contribution, I really want to travel with her...

Thank you for your wonderful works here.

Abeg o, how long does eligibility review take and what exactly? Mine is getting to a month now.

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congratulations! Send your own passport immediately. Once it is stamped, you will likely get a request for your wife. There is nothing to worry about. You have already crossed the main hurdle. If there is a problem with your wife's application, it would most probably have affected yours too. So I don't think you or your wife should worry rather be grateful and send your passport to Abuja ASAP!

It was likely the case of a lazy VO who didn't finish his work once or madam's case require one or more item to finalize (on theirs or your end). You will know only after you send your passport. BUT add a letter of explanation to the passport or you may risk sending for madam and support it with a LOE. They may treat both together; however, I don't trust our people at VFS to use wisdom.

When my kids study permit was approved and their mother's SOWP and brother's visit visa was pending, my MP said I should send all 4 passports and add a LOE but I DIDN'T comply for fear our people at VFS may get cranky and return or put those with PPR aside. So a day after counterfoil showed online, the PPR for my wife son showed and we then sent their own passports.

It shall end finally in praises.

Sorry nobody can say for sure how long eligibility review would take. It varies based on the complexity and peculiarity of each application.

Stonehenge83:
Abeg o, how long does eligibility review take and what exactly? Mine is getting to a month now.

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congratulations! Send your own passport immediately. Once it is stamped, you will likely get a request for your wife. There is nothing to worry about. You have already crossed the main hurdle. If there is a problem with your wife's application, it would most probably have affected yours too. So I don't think you or your wife should worry rather be grateful and send your passport to Abuja ASAP!
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It shall end finally in praises.

Thank you, the info is very helpful.

Point of correction please.
The title of this thread must not only convey SOWP but also accommodate the Canadian temporary work permit applicant as they follow the same processing route .The two applications are actually the same but most temporal work permits are usually closed.Lot of temporal work permit applicant seeking for threads that will address their question won't know this thread is where they belong because the title only carry SOWP.
The creator of this thread should kindly make the necessary amendment to the thread pls ,let be our brothers' keeper .

They just sent me a medical request form to be done within 30 days. How do I beat the queue please guys help out?
Abeg o my people, good morning, I saw an update on my account this morning, by the time I checked it, I noticed that they've removed medical passed and every other things remained the same. What could that mean? Although I think my medical has expired cos I did upfront medical October last year when my wife was applying for study permit. Am I safe?

Stonehenge83:
They just sent me a medical request form to be done within 30 days. How do I beat the queue please guys help out?
Abeg o my people, good morning, I saw an update on my account this morning, by the time I checked it, I noticed that they've removed medical passed and every other things remained the same. What could that mean? Although I think my medical has expired cos I did upfront medical October last year when my wife was applying for study permit. Am I safe?

I think that’s good news for you( for getting medical request). I have read from other threads that if any applicant got a medical request, they can send mail to Iom or Qlife or better still proceed to Iom or Qlife medical centers with the request and they will be booked within the time frame of the request. I think the walk-in works faster as emails may not be attended to in due time.

You are perfectly safe! Do either walk-in or email to the clinic but don't delay. Congrats in advance

Stonehenge83:
They just sent me a medical request form to be done within 30 days. How do I beat the queue please guys help out?
Abeg o my people, good morning, I saw an update on my account this morning, by the time I checked it, I noticed that they've removed medical passed and every other things remained the same. What could that mean? Although I think my medical has expired cos I did upfront medical October last year when my wife was applying for study permit. Am I safe?

Good afternoon everyone, I'm new on this thread. I just got my Visa to resume in Jan.
Pls when is the best time to apply for Sowp and visiting.
I have two kids and will want them to join me as soon as possible, my husband inclusive.

Pls what are the documents needed and the POF.

Abeg help a newbie here iooo

December 9th o. Thanks man. Sent a mail and that's the best they can give.

Akannitommy:
You are perfectly safe! Do either walk-in or email to the clinic but don't delay. Congrats in advance

Tinakem:
Good afternoon everyone, I'm new on this thread. I just got my Visa to resume in Jan.
Pls when is the best time to apply for Sowp and visiting.
I have two kids and will want them to join me as soon as possible, my husband inclusive.

Pls what are the documents needed and the POF.

Abeg help a newbie here iooo

Please Liannna, Lekkibboe Frankbonne come to my aid. I have read the thread but l still need ur input. I am traveling in Dec and l want to make sure all documents are intact. Pls put me Tru abeg

PPR has landed for me and my kids this afternoon. Wifey is in Cannie studying. God is so faithful. Watch out for our timeline.

Please if a spouse is based in the US legally and the children are in nigeria but the wife is in canada when the apouse applies for open spouse work permit will they use the processing time for US for the application or it will be nigeria processing time.Please note on the application the US address was used in the application.

Congratulations!
Please kindly share your timeline.

Stonehenge83:
They just sent me a medical request form to be done within 30 days. How do I beat the queue please guys help out?
Abeg o my people, good morning, I saw an update on my account this morning, by the time I checked it, I noticed that they've removed medical passed and every other things remained the same. What could that mean? Although I think my medical has expired cos I did upfront medical October last year when my wife was applying for study permit. Am I safe?

Congratulations! Kindly share your timeline.

DeeWan:
PPR has landed for me and my kids this afternoon. Wifey is in Cannie studying. God is so faithful. Watch out for our timeline.

PPR Landed !!!!!!!!!!!! All glory to God.

Halleluyah, the wait is over!!!!!

PPR request landed for my spouse's work permit and visiting visa for my 2 kids.

Application submission date: July 5, 2021
Upfront medical
Passport request: Nov 16, 2021

God is faithful.

I have been a silent reader, always refreshing this forum, looking out for people's good news. Grateful to God that I am sharing my good news too...

Congratulations to you and your family, mine is next in Jesus name.

AtinukeT:
PPR Landed !!!!!!!!!!!! All glory to God.

Halleluyah, the wait is over!!!!!

PPR request landed for my spouse's work permit and visiting visa for my 2 kids.

Application submission date: July 5, 2021
Upfront medical
Passport request: Nov 16, 2021

God is faithful.

I have been a silent reader, always refreshing this forum, looking out for people's good news. Grateful to God that I am sharing my good news too...

Congratulations ,this made me smileeeeeeee. it will end in praise ooooh

babybless44:
Congratulations!
Please kindly share your timeline.

Congratulations ,may this good news get to me this week too ooo in Jesus name

babybless44:
Congratulations! Kindly share your timeline.

Congratulations! What’s happening to April applications? God please help your children.

AtinukeT:
PPR Landed !!!!!!!!!!!! All glory to God.

Halleluyah, the wait is over!!!!!

PPR request landed for my spouse's work permit and visiting visa for my 2 kids.

Application submission date: July 5, 2021
Upfront medical
Passport request: Nov 16, 2021

God is faithful.

I have been a silent reader, always refreshing this forum, looking out for people's good news. Grateful to God that I am sharing my good news too...

What’s your timeline?

Reseptie:
Congratulations ,may this good news get to me this week too ooo in Jesus name

Congratulations ooooo

AtinukeT:
PPR Landed !!!!!!!!!!!! All glory to God.

Halleluyah, the wait is over!!!!!

PPR request landed for my spouse's work permit and visiting visa for my 2 kids.

Application submission date: July 5, 2021
Upfront medical
Passport request: Nov 16, 2021

God is faithful.

I have been a silent reader, always refreshing this forum, looking out for people's good news. Grateful to God that I am sharing my good news too...

Congratulations

DeeWan:
PPR has landed for me and my kids this afternoon. Wifey is in Cannie studying. God is so faithful. Watch out for our timeline.

congratulation ......waiting for your time line ...NICE

DeeWan:
PPR has landed for me and my kids this afternoon. Wifey is in Cannie studying. God is so faithful. Watch out for our timeline.

Awas:
Please if a spouse is based in the US legally and the children are in nigeria but the wife is in canada when the apouse applies for open spouse work permit will they use the processing time for US for the application or it will be nigeria processing time.Please note on the application the US address was used in the application.

please help ...

Hi,

I can only make a guess here as I have no personal experience nor know anyone who had the exactly same profile. My guess is that since you will be applying online and the application will be linked with yours (assuming you got your permit from Nigeria), it is possible to treat with Nigeria timeline. I think that would be the worst-case-scenario to work with. I think you should worry more about proofing home ties in your LOE and documentation when packaging their application instead of time to decision. Don't ignore the more important thing that you can control before applying in favor of things you cannot control. Timeline to decision in this Canada journey is not in anyone's control so put your in other key aspects of the application.

Ire oh! It shall end in massive praises.

Awas:
Please if a spouse is based in the US legally and the children are in nigeria but the wife is in canada when the apouse applies for open spouse work permit will they use the processing time for US for the application or it will be nigeria processing time.Please note on the application the US address was used in the application.

DeeWan:
PPR has landed for me and my kids this afternoon. Wifey is in Cannie studying. God is so faithful. Watch out for our timeline.

Thank you all for your good wishes. Infact, it has not been an easy journey considering the unending waiting period which has finally ended through the grace and mercy of the Almighty God. Below is my timeline;

Application was submitted in March 21, 2021 through our Immigration Lawyer in Canada.
Biometrics was done for me alone in March 24, 2021. This is because my 2 kids are 4 years and 2 years old.
Upfront Medical was done for me and my 2 kids in February 2021.
Medical examination of the kids were passed in March 25, 2021.
My Medical examination was passed in May 19, 2021 after which review started.
Then the waiting started proper.
Our Lawyer through his portal sent webform twice and an email for expedite processing of our application but, we were informed to wait as application could not be considered a priority. This propelled us to increase the fire of our prayer.
GCMS note was requested for on 23rd September 2021 by our Lawyer but it did not come even till this moment.
On 7th October 2021, I had to compose an emotional mail on behalf of Wifey to the MP of her area of residence in Canada. We were sent consent forms which was filed and sent back. The MP promised to get back to us as soon as he can. Another round of waiting started. I kept checking Wifey's email almost every minute for his response but this did not happen until November 2nd, 2021. From his response, we were told that our application was under review. At that point, we felt we had explored all available means and we just have to continue hoping in God.
Lo and behold, I was in the rest room today (16th November 2021) when I was called by Wifey. She broke the news of our PPR request to me. I cannot but continue to appreciate the name of the Lord for his mercies and grace. I use this opportunity to pray for everyone here waiting for PPR that God in his infinite mercy will answer everyone speedily without further delay.

Please, I need an assistance. I wish to submit our passports (mine and 2 kids) to VFS, Lagos for stamping today. Kindly assist with the documents required for this. Also note that I did my biometrics in Lagos. Is there any payment I need to make on behalf of the kids? How do I go about the consent form for the kids? Do I sign/fill on their behalf? What is the average time I can get the passports back from VFS, Lagos? I look forward to your response. Thank you.

DeeWan:


Thank you all for your good wishes. Infact, it has not been an easy journey considering the unending waiting period which has finally ended through the grace and mercy of the Almighty God. Below is my timeline;

Application was submitted in March 21, 2021 through our Immigration Lawyer in Canada.
Biometrics was done for me alone in March 24, 2021. This is because my 2 kids are 4 years and 2 years old.
Upfront Medical was done for me and my 2 kids in February 2021.
Medical examination of the kids were passed in March 25, 2021.
My Medical examination was passed in May 19, 2021 after which review started.
Then the waiting started proper.
Our Lawyer through his portal sent webform twice and an email for expedite processing of our application but, we were informed to wait as application could not be considered a priority. This propelled us to increase the fire of our prayer.
GCMS note was requested for on 23rd September 2021 by our Lawyer but it did not come even till this moment.
On 7th October 2021, I had to compose an emotional mail on behalf of Wifey to the MP of her area of residence in Canada. We were sent consent forms which was filed and sent back. The MP promised to get back to us as soon as he can. Another round of waiting started. I kept checking Wifey's email almost every minute for his response but this did not happen until November 2nd, 2021. From his response, we were told that our application was under review. At that point, we felt we had explored all available means and we just have to continue hoping in God.
Lo and behold, I was in the rest room today (16th November 2021) when I was called by Wifey. She broke the news of our PPR request to me. I cannot but continue to appreciate the name of the Lord for his mercies and grace. I use this opportunity to pray for everyone here waiting for PPR that God in his infinite mercy will answer everyone speedily without further delay.

If you have time to wait use Lagos VFS but if you care about how quickly the stamped visa come back send to Abuja. My family is based in Lagos and Wifey had bio-metric in Lagos but we sent to Abuja and paid the transmission fee for everyone.

Find the consent form on VFS website and sign the second page for each applicant (that's 3 sets in total since). Each is filled for the different applicant. Pay the transmission fee to VFS Sterling bank account - check for current rate over N9k now but used to be N8,920. We paid transmission fee for each person but ask others to know if only the principal applicant needs to pay. Use DHL return courier from Lagos to Abuja and the charges is about 21k in total. Check the VFS website for other documents to include - photocopy of passport, sheet of paper with names and address of recipient (you), printed letter of passport request for everyone, and your bio-metric slip,

You will get back in a week!

DeeWan:
Please, I need an assistance. I wish to submit our passports (mine and 2 kids) to VFS, Lagos for stamping today. Kindly assist with the documents required for this. Also note that I did my biometrics in Lagos. Is there any payment I need to make on behalf of the kids? How do I go about the consent form for the kids? Do I sign/fill on their behalf? What is the average time I can get the passports back from VFS, Lagos? I look forward to your response. Thank you.

congratulations, abeg you have waited enough. may your PPR fall in swiftly after giving them the medicals

Stonehenge83:
They just sent me a medical request form to be done within 30 days. How do I beat the queue please guys help out?
Abeg o my people, good morning, I saw an update on my account this morning, by the time I checked it, I noticed that they've removed medical passed and every other things remained the same. What could that mean? Although I think my medical has expired cos I did upfront medical October last year when my wife was applying for study permit. Am I safe?