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I received the Letter of Introduction in my messages on 23rd August; immediately status was updated to show counterfoil has been done on passport. The Next day 24th, passport was delivered to me. Sign in to the portal and check.

Cheebu:
Thanks for the response. How long did it take? My wife collected their passports on Monday & they're yet to get the letters on their portal.

Yes. Letter of Introduction was sent on the portal. To be presented to the immigration officer at point of entry.

Cheebu:
For those who recently got SOWP visas, did IRCC send a POE letter in your portal?

Congratulations 🎉 May the land of Canada favor you!

babytemi:
To God be the glory, my family visa was approved yesterday. Despite being in Nigeria.

Study visa-Aprroved March 2023
Family visa-SOWP/SS(3kids)
Submitted June 29
Medical updated-August 16
PPR -August 16

PPR alert!
SOWP for me. My wife and 3 children traveled on Study Visas since early January 2023.
Approval came on Friday evening. Thanks to everyone.

Upfront Medicals
Applied: June 3
Biometrics: June 16
PPR: August 11

Only biometrics updated same day it was done: June 16; no further update until PPR. Medicals changed to passed same time PPR came.

Congratulations 🎉

Please, what additional documents were requested?

I did Upfront Medicals and uploaded the sheet during my application; medicals has not been updated till date and biometrics was done and updated June 16. No further update yet. Should I be worried?

Congratulations once again 🍾

MumDofontario:
Victory at last!💃💃💃
1 SOWP and 2 study visas
Timeline
Online application
Application submitted June 1st
Medical updated to pass: June 13th
Additional documents requested July 24
Original passport request July 25

MBS is not for Student Express Stream alone. In fact it’s for authenticity sake and clarity. The fact that your bank communicates with the embassy directly makes it easily verified. My wife and children submitted my personal savings bank account MBS ticket of 5 months as part of POF for their study visas late last year. They were not on student express stream.

Kenelly:
Please
MyBankStatement is requested specifically for Student Express Stream and what is requested is 12 months

if you don't want to do the express stream then you don't need MyBankStatement at all but it is 12 MONTHS for the express stream

Mybank statement MBS is for the number of months you specify to your bank. It’s what you ask your bank to do that will be done and sent to the embassy, and the ticket will be given/sent to you, which you will attach as part of your POF. IRCC requirement is at least 4 months.

Kenelly:
For normal bank statement, IRCC says at least 4 months so why do 8

If it's for MyBankStatement, then it's 12 months

I don’t think it was the best decision for your sister to add a support letter, bank statement etc. Just mentioning her would have been ok, and saying she will help you get on quicker.

Your husband and you should have all the required documents put together to show proof of relationship, assets/business back home, proof of income from the business as well as registration documents showing your names. The sponsorship letter should have come only from your husband to show he is capable to take full responsibilities. In addition, your SOP should be compelling and explanatory.

As someone mentioned earlier, cash flow in your account should be consistent with your kind of income/work and lump sums must be logically explained.

AdesheO:
Hi thank you you for responding. I actually mentioned that my sister is not my sponsor. She just added supporting letter and also provided her reference letter from work as well as bank statement to strengthen my application. Both hubby and I work (we have both had jobs for more than 5 years) and we included reference letters from work as well payslips for 3 months for both of us. Also tuition for the first session has been completely paid to further strengthen the application as well.

Mine took a week.

Wavyfavy:
Please is does anybody know how long it takes ircc to update the biometrics done
I have done mine since Ike week now and it’s still haven’t been updated

Send a mail.

mrlycan:
Kindly WhatsApp me please 0 8 one 3 nine sis sis 4 9 o 9. Need to ask about the biometric letter. Thanks

Yes! Got it about an hour ago.

mrlycan:
Have you gotten the biometric collection letter? I am beginning to get worried.

I never said it is required. Read my lines. I only advised him/her to include it.

I read widely and I maintain that PCC is a very important document for a work permit. The fact that some visas are approved without it does not mean it’s not important. You are right, the VO may bypass it based on some other considerations and go ahead with approval. Whereas, in some instances when it is included, the VO may be convinced that you do not have a bad record and complete a decision based on that.

Anyone going to work should ordinarily show a clean criminal and medical record. If you can afford it, it’s better to include it. Thanks.

OkukuOne:
Fake news. it is not req'd. We should all read and educate ourselves more better.

Money is difficult to get. We shouldn't allow others to spend more when it could be avoided.

I strongly advice you to include it.

moruff77:
Pls house,..abeg I really want to knw if police clearance certificate is really really necessary 4 dis SOwp application...abeg guys..

Thanks!

FocusLasers:
Hello,
Send a webform stating your complaint and your application details to this:

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Application

Try it for 3 days consecutively. It should work.

I’ve not received the biometrics collection letter. I’ve been checking regularly. I’m worried as well. Please, anyone in the same situation that has finally received the notification should let us know.

mrlycan:
Have you gotten the biometric collection letter? I am beginning to get worried.

Check very well. On the part that you see the date inside the message, look to the end on your right, you will see Continue Application. Click on it to continue.

Dessymond394:
Hello guys
I need urgent help
I was about submitting my application but my system went off and I came back one and it's no longer showing me where to submit my application.
What do I do?

I think @Sayo007 is confusing the Biometrics Appointment Letter with Biometrics Verification Letter (BVL).

Cheebu:
So the biometrics letter came with a passport request. Is that what you mean?

I’m in the same situation. No Biometrics Appointment Letter yet after submitting. It’s day 4 today.

Cheebu:
Hi everyone.
Been a while. I recently submitted SOWP application for my wife & VV for our kid. But it's 5 days now and they're yet to get the biometric appointment letter. Does anyone have experience with this?

Thank you.

Thanks.

OkukuOne:
Follow the link directives, and begin the process by answering the questions, and the questionnaire will develop documents req'd


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irml-7ErSss

Good luck!

Sayubil:
Please gurus in the house, how did kids who are not up to age of biometric get their UCI since UCI is Goten through biometric instructions letter

UCI is gotten when your application is submitted.

1. Please what forms do I have to submit with my SOWP application? I need a list of the forms.

2. Do I have to print, sign, and scan the forms after filling?

I'm applying alone; my wife and children are already in Canada on study visas/permits. I want to apply now (this very moment). Please help with answers. Thanks

Sure you can!

Ammykorr:
Thanks a lot for your help. Can I please email you?

You have 3 options. 1/ To travel with your husband now. 2/ for him to join you at a later date. 3/ for him to remain in Nigeria all through.

If you will be traveling with him now or later, he has to spend time with you and truly assist you settle and focus on your studies. In doing this, he would not be staying idle; he will get a job and the job will generate income which is a plus to support your finances. The job he will quit in Nigeria is the “opportunity cost” just to be with you; he has to forgo it. You have to give a compelling explanation. Don’t put too much relevance on his present job, rather show optimism and excitement about how having him would make your stay and study better. Also talk about what you guys plan to do when you return home after your experiences and studies.

If I can remember from your posts, you guys run a business as well which can be used as home tie.

The purpose of the visa he should be applying for is for him to be with spouse(you) and work anywhere in Canada. That’s why it’s called Spouse Open Work Permit. The visa officer will not accept Visit Visa for a spouse in this instance.

You have to make up your mind on which of the above mentioned options you want.

Cheers!

Ammykorr:
Thanks for your response. I’ve some concerns. He has a paid job here. Stating he’ll be working in Canada means he’ll be quitting his job here. Is that not a red flag?

I suggest you avoid stating that your husband will be back in the country.

The visa to apply for him is SOWP. It’s practically for him to get a job and work in Canada. Therefore it is better to talk about his Eligibility and that in addition to helping you and the kids settle, he will be working through out the period of your study permit duration.

It’s an advantage if your husband is the sponsor. Just show enough home ties and the necessary funding. Also show proof of relationship, proof of your schooling, tuition payment etc, proof of parentage of your kids. Have good documents checklist. I am positive you will get approved! How old are your Kids? You determine their own Visas by their ages.

Ammykorr:
Good day everyone,

I’m currently drafting my sop for sp for me and Sowp for my spouse and vv for my kids. I’m stating that my I want my hubby to accompany me to assist me to settle down with the kids and that he’ll be back to the country. And he’ll be visiting from time to time while I’m there. Do I apply for sowp or vv with this explanation?

Please help. I’m kinda confused.

Thank you for your help.

MumDofontario:
Good evening everyone. I'm applying for SOWP, please what type of visa am I going to apply for my four and half year old son. Thank you.

You can apply for study visa. My last daughter will be 5 years old this May. In September 2022, my wife applied for study visa along with my 3 children; ages 8, 6, 4+years. They were all granted study visas early December 2022. They arrived in January 2023 and started school by the end of the second week in January.

To add to what @Johnstan has explained, if I were the VO, I would think; if you have good business/contract with multinational telco running into millions, why not wait for it to materialize and gather your own funds to sponsor yourself? Why hurry to use other sponsors now?

RuggedArab:
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Compliments of the season!!!!!

I need your inputs please!!!

My SP was refused based on financial asset. I requested for CBSA and the report came in.

I’ll start by saying I don’t know how VO’s sometimes reasons when it comes to applications from young Nigerians (I know being a Nigerian has happened to me)

My Brief background:
- Single applicant
- Working
- tuition fee - approximately 18kCAD
- One year program.
- Paid tuition deposit (2,650CAD)
- I had fixed deposit (All letters were submitted including rollover and liquidation) - N8m
- my bank statement- N6.2m (sponsors N5m + my 1.2m)
- Pension statement - N4m plus
- Coming inflow from my running business contract from one of the biggest Telcom company which will be due first quarter of 2023 (letters attached) - N10m plus
- Sponsor - my mom (transferred N5m to my account with letter of support and affidavit).
- Sponsors occupation- Government sector (Chief Environmental Officer)
- Documentation for Sponsor - employment letter, paystubs, ID, promotion letter, stamped Canada visa (I didn’t submit her bank statement). Sponsor was even in Canada when I applied.

NB: My sibling is a Canadian citizen, I didn’t mention him because:
- I didn’t want the VO to think I can’t sponsor myself, my mom was the best choice.
- To avoid stronger ties in Canada.
- and the school isn’t in same province where he live.

Omo! I go sue this guys with immigration lawyers o! (Na joke I Dey joke lol).

So guys, what do you think I should do differently. Do you think I should use my sibling as sponsor now. I have deferred my admission to May 2023.

Thank you �

Thanks a lot.

johnstan:
Here,
No. 3 Idowu Taylor St., Victoria Island, Lagos

Hello Johnstan,

Please what’s Ethiopian air address in Lagos?

I keep seeing flights passing through Washington(USA) to Toronto online. I don’t think my family can pass through US.

johnstan:
Ok great, I'm not sure how you got to this option though so I can't say.
I paid in their office physically here in Lagos via bank transfer and it was booked.

Oh chill, if it's travel document they are asking, choose passport

Long post Alert! I promised to send the list of documents submitted.

Time line:
Sept 14th night- Application submitted ( biometrics was done Sept 20 and updated same day)
Oct 14th- Medicals passed for wife ( upfront medicals was done for all on August 6 and included in the application)
Dec 5th- Eligibility review for all ( medicals updated to passed for children)
Dec 12th midnight- PPR for all!

Documents submitted
For wife:

-Sop - 4 pages (3 and a quarter )
-Letter of explanation for documents provided by sponsor
- Affidavit of change of name
- family pic
- 2 wedding pics
- CV
- WAEC, university cert,NYSC
- Employment letters till date, promotion letter
- Study leave letter
- 2 seminar/ training certs related to work
- Police character cert
- Previous passport with Dubai travel visas.
- Covid card


For each child:
-Consent letter notarized
-Birth certificate
-Last school result (confirmable on school website with username and password )
-Upfront medical
-Vaccination card
-Casual pictures with Dad, pics with mum and siblings.

Proof of fund:
-Tuition payment receipts- 1 year
-Letter of sponsorship (me)
-Affidavit of Support
-MBS - sponsors personal savings account
-Bank ref letter for sponsor
-MBS- wife salary account
- CAC incorporation cert
- Shares page showing wife and children as share owners
- Pictures of factory/warehouse with me in some
- Export Licence, Export contracts, invoices, Payments received,
- Company tax clearance
- Personal tax clearance
- Property deed and valuation of building on it.
- Trucks ownership documents
- passport, previous passport showing visas pages for Dubai with family, Europe.

We used the new portal and did not have to send any email for reminders; the timeline just worked perfectly as we prayed that God should touch the heart of the persons handling it. We only sent webform about 2 weeks into the application adding: deed of assignment and my wife’s medical ( we omitted initially).

I think how and what you fill in the form matters, and also the how you write your SOP and letters. Everything just has to correlate (there are very important things that one should establish no matter your situation). You can use what you have truthfully, carefully and well orchestrated to obtain a favorable result.

Cheers!

PPR Alert!

We woke up around 3:30am and saw four do not reply messages in our mail.
First time applicant! PPR study visas for my wife and 3 children (8, 6, 4). Below is the time-line. I will post documents submitted soon! I’ve sent their passports to Abuja this afternoon.

Thank God and special thanks to this wonderful thread and all contributors. I got a lot of knowledge here and we did it ourselves. I pray for all those waiting.

Cheers!