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Anyone going to Vancouver, BC and needs an accomodation close to Simon Fraser university, should contact this email : sayhitotommy@yahoo.co.uk.
Thanks

rsavvy:
Thanks a lot ...yeah all cases are always slightly different ...one question is the spouse in Canada on a study permit, pgwp, or work permit ?

Spouse is on study permit with funding from the school

rsavvy:
Trust that I will have done that extensively before coming here . I even have all the documents needed already.
I just want to know if there's anyone here that's done it? The docs they submitted ? how long it took to get a response? etc ...so to have a second opinion on my methods

Ok. I did it some weeks back. We submitted all the documents relevant or irrelevant. Acct statement, cheques, proof of relationship including pictures, hone ties and a letter that explained my reasons for visiting my spouse and that I needed to work while visiting.
It took about 5 weeks and half before I got called for medicals. Got medical passed within 2days. And the rest was easy. Took about 8 weeks in all.
Although our stories may be different, just know prayer is key, both before and after the application and totally trust God.
I hope that was helpful?

rsavvy:
This forum has been of immense help to so many people
And the good thing is people keep moving on and other people come.in ...its interesting
I used this forum as guide to get mybstudy permit last year and I am now working in Canada
I want to bring my wife on an a spouse open work permit, does anyone have experience or info about that ?
I understand most people here are going the study route

What exactly are your questions and I would first advice you do your research well on cic website and Google

rexxy09:
My people, My people, My people! God bless you guys a lot for your support and advise in this forum. I just need you help please.

I am presently in Canada as a student. Taking my second program, a graduate from the first. My wife applied for visit in February and was denied. Now she applied for Spousal Open Work Permit

Application online: 21st September
Biometrics completed: 23rd September

Till now, no information from CIC yet.

Please if you have any idea or similar issues help me out, am restless and nervous.

God bless you guys. Cheers.

Just be a little bit patient, it took btw 5-6weeks before I heard from them when I applied for owp, don't worry, you will hear from them soon

Khalesi:
Yay! My application has been approved. My toddler and I.

UOttawa MEng Jan 2016
Upfront Medicals.
Online application submitted 26th
Biometrics 29th September
Passport Request 8th October
Passport sent 12th October
Approval 15th October

12 work days in all. Thanks to you all that have contributed to this thread in one way or the other. Special thanks to Team12, I never contacted you but knowing we have similar circumstances I followed your posts closely. Wishing all TRV hopefuls same success stories. Just put in your best in your application and leave the rest to God. While packaging your application, put yourself in the position of a VO and give detailed explanation and support documents to answer any question/clarification you think they may need.

Time to go search for accommodation and alternate child care center. The waitlist seems to be on snail speed.

What flights are cheap with shorter layovers?

Check cheapflights.ca

Ok.....so I started following this trend recently. I applied for SOWP and I got my TRV. I know most people here are applying for study permit, but just to encourage those that have spouses that would like to apply in the future.
Application.......Aug 12th
Biometrics.........Aug 14th
Medical Request mail.........September 21st
Medical done...........September 22nd
Medical passed.........September 25th
Passport Request.........October 7th
Approval mail.....October 13th

Its not by my power, its all my God's grace.. To all TRV hopefuls, keep holding on to God and let him be the center of it all. Your TRVs will be approved.

ayooluwatoni:
Congrats bro. If the account says your app has been approved then it has been approved! Wait for dispatch mails from vfs.

Lol...am a female.. Thanks

@ ayooluwatoni

Hello, please cic messaged me and said your passport has been collected from the Canada Visa Application Centre,Lagos. Without any attachment.
1. Is it that they have sent the passport back with the courier service I used?
2. Is there going to be a separate mail that will contain letter of approval? Cos my cic said my app has been approved.
Thanks

ayooluwatoni:
Though I didn't do online, but I don't think u'll get any receipt notification. Normally it takes about 48hrs after they receive your passport to issue you trv, but things are unpredictable with CIC these days......just keep calm, and you will be fine by God's grace!

Thank you

ikem01:
Hello house, happy Sunday... Please I want to ask in ur IMM1294E, how did u answer this question
Q. Did you ever serve in any militia, military or civil service in a security organization or police force (including non obligatory national service, reserve or volunteer units)?

I know I have completed my NYSC, so the question is am I to answer yes?
Pease ur help is truly appreciated. Hello house, happy Sunday... Please I want to ask in ur IMM1294E, how did u answer this question
Q. Did you ever serve in any militia, military or civil service in a security organization or police force (including non obligatory national service, reserve or volunteer units)?

I know I have completed my NYSC, so the question is am I to answer yes?
Pease ur help is truly appreciated.

No..I think NYSC is obligatory, so its not qualified

ayooluwatoni:
You got approval mail, so u sent what through courier? If what you sent to embassy was your passport, then I should ask you to check the mails you got well, it probably may be passport request mail. But if it's approval mail like you claim, then I honestly don't understand you question.

Oh...thanks for clearing that for me, I thought approval mail is same as passport request mail. I got passport request mail, but I have not heard anything from them concerning the receipt of the passport. Isn't there suppose to be one? That's my question
Thanks

ajaereogechi:
Pls has anyone who recived approval email whoes passport has been dispatched?cos. I got an approval mail on tuesday and have been tracking my passport nd it's still under processed.its really taking time ohhh.

Hello, I got approval mail on Wednesday, Please how were you able to track your passport? I sent mine using courier service since Wednesday, I saw it got delivered on Thursday, and I haven't heard anything from them

Please is there anyone who has sent their passport through UPS courier service before?
I would like to know how reliable their service is and if they help to return it, provided I add a self addressed envelope with it.
Thanks

bimbofela:
Oh Dats fast. N was it at consultant practice? N how did you know they have received it? Thanks

Yes it was at IOM Ikeja. They sent me a mail the 2nd working day that my cic account has been updated...and when I checked, they said I passed my medicals.

@bimbofela

Mine took 2 working days.

Supermum:
Experiences differ with CIC and timelines. Just keep your hopes up. You will get your passport request in no time.

Thank you

Supermum:
I'm studying for a PhD. You can ask your questions.

Hello supermum, am new to thia forum, I have been a silent observer, I have read all the rrends and info about traveling to Canada.
I recently got a mail from CIC to come for my medicals and I have done that, which I passed...they sent me a mail after 2 days to tell me I passed . Please I would like to know how long it takes for them to request for passport after the medicals have been passed. Thanks in advance for your time