easyxtan:



@Ruth222 what was Your delay reason, can you share?

Ruth222:
Ofcourse! It has to be Accra

Ruth222:
I applied December ,!did biometrics 13. Got delayed March 2. No strong ties in Nigeria and travel history

Ruth222:
I applied December ,!did biometrics 13. Got delayed March 2. No strong ties in Nigeria and travel history

Ruth222:
I applied December ,!did biometrics 13. Got delayed March 2. No strong ties in Nigeria and travel history

Ruth222:
I applied December ,!did biometrics 13. Got delayed March 2. No strong ties in Nigeria and travel history

jpepper:


@Ruth 22, may I ask how you addressed these issues? I just find their "No strong ties" reason very "funny" for SOWP, obviously you are applying to be with your spouse(which i think is probably one's strongest tie, if one has no kids yet) what ties do they want one to show? You filled the family form with your folks' details right? So if they disregarded that, having assets at home is more important than your nuclear family? Nawa ooo

What about travel history? Your passport was a virgin "passport". So you had to travel somewhere before reapplying?

Apologies for the many questions, just trying to understand how these things work.

Ruth222:
Please does anyone know how long it takes to withdraw An application?

Ruth222:
Please does anyone know how long it takes to withdraw An application?

Ruth222:
Please does anyone know how long it takes to withdraw An application?

jpepper:


Don't give up now

Gymme:
Withdrawing an application from CIC takes just few clicks/minutes. Leaving your application is not harmful neither will withdrawing it help. If you waited this long, why not just leave it and take your mind off it. As my people would say, oku iya won ni, won maa sin.

Jdenn:
Just going through this thread now and I know how frustrating the wait is, and the worst is not knowing for how long.

Here is the timeline for my Wife, maybe it would give some of you some respite.

I submitted an open work permit app for my wife on the 23rd of April (online), Biometric on the 29th.

She was just asked to go do the Medical Exam on the 22nd of November. This is looking more like a 7 months process, a far cry from the 17 weeks shown on the website.

Hopefully this processing time reduces. E no easy.

Jdenn:
Just going through this thread now and I know how frustrating the wait is, and the worst is not knowing for how long.

Here is the timeline for my Wife, maybe it would give some of you some respite.

I submitted an open work permit app for my wife on the 23rd of April (online), Biometric on the 29th.

She was just asked to go do the Medical Exam on the 22nd of November. This is looking more like a 7 months process, a far cry from the 17 weeks shown on the website.

Hopefully this processing time reduces. E no easy.

Gymme:
Bro, you do well by lifting the spirit.
I applied for my wife too May 16th (online), biometric next day.
She was also asked to do Medical exam, November 23rd.

Gymme:
Bro, you do well by lifting the spirit.

I applied for my wife too May 16th (online), biometric next day.

She was also asked to do Medical exam, November 23rd.

Jdenn:
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Waiting for the Medical result to be updated and let's see how long it'll take to get the request for passport.

Has your wife done hers yet?

Jdenn:
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Waiting for the Medical result to be updated and let's see how long it'll take to get the request for passport.

Has your wife done hers yet?

Nunu16:
Congratulations to all who got medical call! I see they are processing April/May applicants....June applicants be hopeful!

Ruth222:
June/ July next ooo . Amen

nifeicon:
Hello All,

Please can someone advise on which route to follow now. My Studies will be through by April next year.

Can my family still apply for SOWP this month or they apply for visiting ? Going by the feedback from the house, i would have finished my studies before we get attended to.

your thought on this please...

Gymme:
I will encourage you to apply for SOWP now and if it is still in process after your studies, they might ask for your PGWP and letter of employment in NOC skill level O, A or B. So if you are sure of the job prospect in your area, you can proceed with the application.

Or better still you wait until you get your PGWP and a job in any of the skill level before you apply.

As for Visiting visa, i think it requires a strong home tie for your husband. Common example is if he has his personal business in Nigeria or he earns large pay/salary every month. You can check the visiting forum/trend for more info.

Gymme:
Fingers crossed. Yes she did it today. Sure your wife has done hers too.

boladan:
My SOWP application is 23 weeks and 3 days but I Know God is in control, we will all have reasons to rejoice soon by God's grace.

Iyalodeofcanada:
woww 23 weeks!

boladan:
it's 25 weeks today,hmmmn, will keep having faith in God.

Iyalodeofcanada:


Have you tried reaching out to cic?

boladan:
yes,i have,I sent an email to Accra and also did the Case Specific Enquiry but I was told my application is still in a queue pending processing.

boladan:
yes,i have,I sent email to Accra, and Lagos, I also did the Case Specific Enquiry but I was told my application is still in a queue pending processing.