OkukuOne:
You have the option to apply now or later, based on your readiness.

Regarding the extension of her study permit until 2025, you didn't provide many details, which limits my ability to offer specific advice. However, I'll outline two possible scenarios:

1. If she needs to retake a failed course, she will likely get the extension. However, if the courses are few, her study permit status might change to part-time. This could significantly impact a spouse planning to apply for a SOWP.

2. If she's starting a new course for a year, that's straightforward. However, I recommend starting the SOWP application process now or preparing all necessary documentation to justify why you need to join your spouse immediately. If your SOWP application is pending when the extension is approved, you'll just need to update your application with the new documents via webforms to IRCC.

Good luck!

letsfarmnigeria:


You can apply before it expires but if u can be patient a little wait for her to get an extension reason is that if you apply now they will grant you visa until the date her current visa expires and will extend it only when her new application is approved so u see the choice is yours

Shukusheka:

Thank you Boss. She is starting a new course next year and hereby seeking her study permit extension. So from what I hear you say, her study permit extension is enough for me to apply for SOWP.
Does this mean if her study permit is extended, it automatically extends her visa too?

uyi4mata:
Hello Guys, Pls is there a WhatsApp group for SOWP. 2ndly I applied for SOWP since Sept 24th 2023 and haven't gotten any response from IRCC. What might be the issue.
Thanks

Shukusheka:
Thank you Chief. If she applies for extension of her study permit, does that mean her visa would also be extended? My worry is that her current visa expires in June and I won't be applying for SOWP until August.

OkukuOne:
That is not a problem, when she gets her extension, he can apply online or flagpole immediately to get his extension as well to the new date now given to his wife.

Don't waste time unless you have enough of it.

Good luck!

letsfarmnigeria:


Flag poling is great but one miss question at the border ends badly remember in this case he will be going with an expired visa because before the wife's permit will be approved the visa maybe expired and one tricky question officers normally ask is are you working if you answer yes then its a serious issue because by the conditions of ur visa once expired I u have not applied for extension ur illegally working 2 Nigerians are currently battling it as they on their way to be deported so it's a choice

LumiTee:
Good morning everyone.

Please I need your help concerning my application.

My wife is currently studying in Canada (since September), and I want to apply for SOWP for myself and SP for our 9 year old daughter.

Although I don't intend to stay in Canada till her program ends as I have businesses I'm running in Nigeria and my other children will also be in Nigeria. I would have applied for a visitor visa but I want SOWP so that I will be able to work whenever I am in Canada.

As for my daughter, I want to apply for Study permit for her because she will be staying with my wife till she (my wife) completes her study in August 2024.

These are my questions sirs/mas:

1. Can I use the new portal to apply for SOWP? Someone once mentioned that the new portal can't be used for SOWP application. OLD PORTAL ie gckey

2. If I want to use the old portal (GC Key), is there anything that will link our applications with my wife? No only in your application where they will ask you your wife name and when you married

3. Will I be able to apply for both SOWP and SP in a single application? I mean using one account to submit both applications (SOWP and SP). YES

4. Will my application for SOWP fly given that I do not intend to stay with my wife all through her study period? You don't need to write it in your letter of intent that you don't want to stay with your wife all through her study period, get it and use it for your purpose.

5. What are the IMM forms I need to download for both applications? If you use old portal gckey you will see when you are about to upload your documents

Thank you and God bless you all.

chillChill1:
Hi Everyone, i need assistance. i am travelling from ghana to canada transiting at Frankfurt and Brussels, Do i need a transit visa. i learnt i dont need it at frankfurt, and brusels but since i will be doing the two stops at the same time and they are all Schengen i want to confirm first

OkukuOne:
I can barely understand you, but I will try to explain all scenarios as much as I can.

1. If his visa is issued before her graduation, that's great because both of their extensions can be processed simultaneously, either online or when they go to the border (flagpoling). This seems quite straightforward to me.

2. If he hasn't received his visa approval yet, he'll need to continue waiting until it's approved. This scenario is also quite clear.

Now, let's consider a scenario based on what you've described.

Immigration Officer: "Are you working?"
Spouse: "Yes, I am working," provided she actually is employed. Working is not inherently a problem; it largely depends on the specific conditions you've assumed. The Canadian government doesn't prohibit work. Review your Study Permit and Work Permit. If they expire before you flagpole, then you know you need to cease working. This isn't overly complicated.

We should always strive to ask the right questions when uncertain to ensure we receive accurate information. There's no need to instill fear in others.

Regarding those who went to flagpole without adequately informing themselves beforehand, it seems that was a decision they made independently.

My advice to everyone, including Nigerians here, is to engage with others, seek information, conduct research, and, when necessary, consult with immigration experts to resolve any doubts. You might be surprised by how much you can learn in a short time.

Just recently, I consulted an immigration professional here in canada while I was cracking my head about how to go about an issue with me. 95% of what the immigration consultant said, I already knew, my payment was actually for that 5% to get a clearer picture. This is life, it is give and take.

Good luck to all!

Oluwaloniglory7:

Hello boss okuku

Are you saying that student can do study visa extension through flagpole?

If yes what are the documents needed

Thanks

OkukuOne:
I can barely understand you, but I will try to explain all scenarios as much as I can.

1. If his visa is issued before her graduation, that's great because both of their extensions can be processed simultaneously, either online or when they go to the border (flagpoling). This seems quite straightforward to me.

2. If he hasn't received his visa approval yet, he'll need to continue waiting until it's approved. This scenario is also quite clear.

Now, let's consider a scenario based on what you've described.

Immigration Officer: "Are you working?"
Spouse: "Yes, I am working," provided she actually is employed. Working is not inherently a problem; it largely depends on the specific conditions you've assumed. The Canadian government doesn't prohibit work. Review your Study Permit and Work Permit. If they expire before you flagpole, then you know you need to cease working. This isn't overly complicated.

We should always strive to ask the right questions when uncertain to ensure we receive accurate information. There's no need to instill fear in others.

Regarding those who went to flagpole without adequately informing themselves beforehand, it seems that was a decision they made independently.

My advice to everyone, including Nigerians here, is to engage with others, seek information, conduct research, and, when necessary, consult with immigration experts to resolve any doubts. You might be surprised by how much you can learn in a short time.

Just recently, I consulted an immigration professional here in canada while I was cracking my head about how to go about an issue with me. 95% of what the immigration consultant said, I already knew, my payment was actually for that 5% to get a clearer picture. This is life, it is give and take.

Good luck to all!

letsfarmnigeria:


This is not exactly what I said am saying that with a work permit visa if expired and you go to flagpole if the officer ask u if are currently working and u answer yes it's illegal and u can be sent home reason is that by the virtue of your visa as a work permit holder u are not supposed to keep working once your visa has expired expect where you apply before the expiration date then u can keep working until approval and in this case if he wants to flagpole he will wait for the spouse to get approved because his on an open work permit with the spouse as his main reason now if he gets to boarder when his initial visa has expired and his asked if his working if he answers yes he may be heading to lagos having breached his initial sowp visa condition I know someone who is currently back in lagos spending money on immigration lawyers to get him back but if in doubt it's always good to try and if successful its a win and if otherwise it's a lesson

OkukuOne:
I apologize if I misunderstood you earlier, but I'd like to clarify a few points:

It's not advisable to wait until your Study Permit (SP) or Work Permit (WP) is about to expire before applying for renewal. Ideally, you should apply for renewal three to four months before your permit expires.

If you apply for renewal before your permit expires, you'll typically receive authorization to continue working until a decision is made on your application. Regarding the individual who was sent back, there might be more to their story than what was shared.

To sum up, my goal is to inform and alleviate fears. While flagpoling is a quicker option for those who don't want to wait, applying online is a viable alternative, as it grants authorization to work while waiting for a decision. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one.

Note: My intention is not to discredit your post but to add more context to the discussion.

Good luck!

OkukuOne:
Nothing on that yet. I can't advise on that now until it is announced.

If i get any inform, i will share it.

Good luck!

Abbasdaughter:
Good morning everyone......I applied for Sowp for my self in October and did my biometrics on the 30th of Oct. Biometrics was uploaded/reflected on the 31st of November
My issues:
1. My medical hasn't been uploaded but my son's own has
2. There's been no update since
3. I applied using my own gckey account not my husband's own account..... could this be the reason for the delay?
4. Is it advisable to send web forms and how do I go about that?
By profile just kept saying background check ongoing
The wait is not easy

OkukuOne:
I can barely understand you, but I will try to explain all scenarios as much as I can.

1. If his visa is issued before her graduation, that's great because both of their extensions can be processed simultaneously, either online or when they go to the border (flagpoling). This seems quite straightforward to me.

2. If he hasn't received his visa approval yet, he'll need to continue waiting until it's approved. This scenario is also quite clear.

Now, let's consider a scenario based on what you've described.

Immigration Officer: "Are you working?"
Spouse: "Yes, I am working," provided she actually is employed. Working is not inherently a problem; it largely depends on the specific conditions you've assumed. The Canadian government doesn't prohibit work. Review your Study Permit and Work Permit. If they expire before you flagpole, then you know you need to cease working. This isn't overly complicated.

We should always strive to ask the right questions when uncertain to ensure we receive accurate information. There's no need to instill fear in others.

Regarding those who went to flagpole without adequately informing themselves beforehand, it seems that was a decision they made independently.

My advice to everyone, including Nigerians here, is to engage with others, seek information, conduct research, and, when necessary, consult with immigration experts to resolve any doubts. You might be surprised by how much you can learn in a short time.

Just recently, I consulted an immigration professional here in canada while I was cracking my head about how to go about an issue with me. 95% of what the immigration consultant said, I already knew, my payment was actually for that 5% to get a clearer picture. This is life, it is give and take.

Good luck to all!

Abbasdaughter:
Good morning everyone......I applied for Sowp for my self in October and did my biometrics on the 30th of Oct. Biometrics was uploaded/reflected on the 31st of November
My issues:
1. My medical hasn't been uploaded but my son's own has
2. There's been no update since
3. I applied using my own gckey account not my husband's own account..... could this be the reason for the delay?
4. Is it advisable to send web forms and how do I go about that?
By profile just kept saying background check ongoing
The wait is not easy

ianian:


source: IRCC website