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QuinM:
Have the same challenge


I don't think there is provision for sowp in d new portal....

I might just use d old portal....


Any one has a contrary opinion?

You're right QuinM,

SOWP is done with GCKey only and not the new portal.

Hanzat:
Hello Everyone, I am using the new portal.
Can't seem to find the right selection for SOWP.
I am applying for my spouse to accompany me, but she's not for a study permit.
Please guide me.

Hello Hanzat,

You can only apply for SOWP using the GCKey. The new portal is for study and visiting Visa unless they have included it recently.

Seyitorl2:
Good day sir. Please I will like to send you an email to discuss with you privately. If it's okay with you sir as I have bothering issues.
God bless you sir.

Hello Seyi,

You're free anytime anyday.

royalzee:
Thanks @Ketima

I got the response I needed from the link you sent, which says " You may be eligible for an open work permit if you....are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student ", which I simply believe a STUDY VISA/PERMIT ought to be approved first for your partner, before you can proceed to apply for SOWP, that is if the application for both was done together at the beginning.

Thanks.

Good. You got he point now

royalzee:
Congratulations once again...

Pls a quick question, before applying for her Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP), kindly confirm you have gotten your Study Visa? Or can one apply for SOWP while still awaiting IRCC decision on study visa?

Your response will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Hello,

For your better understanding to your question, you may need to read up from the link https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17

All the best

Qwerty7654:
@Makano @Showyoung @Teemenzo @osemigho @ketima

Hello gurus in the house

A friend of mine studied biochemistry and she graduated in 2018.

However, she is a make-up artist and she has been working as a make-up artist since she graduated university. Her make up business is also registered and she makes good income.

She wants to go for a post graduate course that relates to her make up business. 1). Will the visa officer see the PG course related to make-up as a career progression?
If so, 2). Please what schools can she apply to in Canada for a make-up/cosmetics related courses.

Thanks.

Hello Qwerty,

As regards the bolded, item one is yes. All she need is well detailed and explanatory purpose of visit in the SOP, aligned to her job and what she stands to gain from acquiring such degree.

For item 2, she may need to do the research by herself or wait for a guru with detailed list of such course and school offering them.

All the best

simplysam007:
My wife and I was served breakfast this morning..please how do we tackle this

Hello Simply,

Sorry for your refusal and that of your spouse. Is just a delay.

First, I would say the VO spotted series of inconsistencies in your application as regards your purpose of visit and that of your wife. So you will need to revisit tour purpose of visit, align it to your academic and or career goals, future prospect's. Also help the VO to understand why you're going for the course and the school. As for your spouse, you need to be diplomatic. Also, even if you're applying for working permit for your spouse, don't let your purpose of visit be about work work work. Because it may counter your ow purpose of visit and your promises to coke back after studying.

As for your finances, it seems your POF isn't sufficient. So you need to work on it and be rest assured that PPR is waiting for you.

But first, you need to get your note to have a clearer view of the VO's comment.

All the best.

blackmaryjane6:
Hello,
My study permit was refused on the ground “ Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).”

Please how do I tackle this.

Hello,

You will have to get your GCMS note to have a full picture of the refusal reasons. What you have on your note is generic.

But you may do well to furnish the forum your POF, home ties and establishment capacity for better understanding. That's amount shown, any unexplained lumpsum, tuition expenses, home ties shown and level of establishments in Nigeria.

Iffylove:
Hello everyone,
since my spouse's SOWP application has been approved, the second application i.e visit visa is still there, eligibility has not started on it. What can I do about the visit visa?
Thank you.

Kindly let the application take it course. Don't withdraw it by yourself for now. With your SOWP approval, they VO will take the next possible action. Peoole have secured SOWP and letter VV while some were asked to withdraw. But before you withdraw, kindly ensure that your spouse passport is stamped.

Iffylove:
Glory, Honour, Power and Majesty be unto Christ our God

Its PPR for my husband's sowp
Application submitted: March 22, 2022 (all of our applications were packaged and submitted by us)
Upfront medical: March 15, 2022
Biometric: March 29, 2022
BVL : June 15, 2022
PPR: June 15, 2022 (dropped 12 mins after bvl)

I came into Canada with our son in January, and we submitted my husband's sowp application, due to the long processing time on ircc page and an urgent health issue relating to me, we submitted another visit application using the new portal on the 11th of April. Then the wait began, but we trusted God for miracle and mercy. We sent many mails and webforms thinking IRCC will consider the health aspect and expedite the process. We started holding on to God's words especially Mathew 19:6 'What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder' let no delay, policy, protocol, ircc..... put asunder. Because this is our first time living separately as a family and I must confess its not easy. I also used those people who testified of their sowp applications approval within 65, 72, 79 days as prayer point.
I was still preparing to send my transcript to ircc before the end of the week but the approval came in when we least expected.
Today makes it 85 days and I am here to testify of God's mercy, goodness and faithfulness.

I pray for everyone waiting that God will remember you all in Jesus name.
I appreciate everyone on this platform, I will not forget to mention Lianna. God bless you all.

Who did it, Jesus.........Oh, my God.............

Wow wow wow. Congratulations. It ended in praises

mrprolifik:
I hope this is it. I sent 2 links but they are both the same documents just that one has 2 pages and the other has 3 pages.

Excellent.. that's it. Thanks alot

mrprolifik:
.
If you meant authorization letter for collection of passport after stamping from VFS then here it is.

Hello prolifik,

I want to send my wife's passport for stamping, so I need that consent letter we use to sign the 2nd page. I have searched my phone and laptop and can't find it.

Hello guys,

So today God finally said that what he has joined, let not delay put asunder.

First time application

Submission date: February 23,2022

Biometrics: March 9th. Updated same day.

Medical: Upfront March 10

Medicals updated: March 22.

No other update, no ghost update.

Eligibility: June 15, 2022 at about 1:32pm.

BVL/PPR: June 15,2022 at about 1:50pm.


Documents submitted.

1). All IMM forms
2. Spouse (applicant) international passport
3. Digital photo
4. Proof of relationship
a. Birth Certificates ( it has our wedding date in it)
b. Affidavit of fact, stating we are married and when
c. Change of name newspaper publication
d. Court wedding certificate
e. Church wedding certificate
f. Wedding photos
g. Photos of us together at different locations

5. Upfront medicals

6. Client's Informations
a. Spouse letter of explanation ( from me the husband on study visa)
b. Statement of purpose
c. Applicant international passport
d. Applicant Previous international passport
e. Previous visa to UK
f. NIN
g. Resume
h. Waec
I. Bsc degree and transcript
j. NYSC discharge certificate
k. PGD certificate
l. Masters degree certificate
m. Msc transcript
n. Ongoing PhD admission letter and results
o. IELTS
p. Coventry university employability skills certificate
q. Spouse international passport
r. Spouse student visa
s. COVID-19 fully vaccination card
t. Tuition fee payment reciept

7. Proof of funds
a. Couples personal accounts statement. 6.8m
b. Couples biz account. about 27mio
c. Gift deed
d. CAC for biz
e. Tuition fee reciepts
f. Sponsorship Letter
g. Sponsorship declaration
h. Pension account statement with cover letter
I. Biz Waybills
j. Biz Receipts
k. Appointment letter ( working as company accountant/Financial manager)
l. Staff ID
m. Leave approval letter

8. Home ties
a. Job letter as stated above
b. School details as stated above
c. Land properties- survey plan, reciept of purchase, power or attorney, affidavit or proof of ownership.
d. Shares certificates
e. Car details.

So that's basically all I submitted for my wife SOWP. Thanks you all

Hello guys,

So today God finally said that what he has joined, let not delay put assunder.

First time application

Submission date: February 23,2022

Biometrics: March 9th. Updated same day.

Medical: Upfront March 10

Medicals updated: March 22.

No other update, no ghost update.

Eligibility: June 15, 2022 at about 1:32pm.

BVL/PPR: June 15,2022 at about 1:50pm.


Documents submitted.

1). All IMM forms

2. Spouse (applicant) international passport

3. Digital photo

4. Proof of relationship
a. Birth Certificates ( it has our wedding date in it)
b. Affidavit of fact, stating we are married and when
c. Change of name newspaper publication
d. Court wedding certificate
e. Church wedding certificate
f. Wedding photos
g. Photos of us together at different locations

5. Upfront medicals

6. Client's Informations
a. Spouse letter of explanation ( from me the husband on study visa)
b. Statement of purpose
c. Applicant international passport
d. Applicant Previous international passport
e. Previous visa to UK
f. NIN
g. Resume
h. Waec
I. Bsc degree and transcript
j. NYSC discharge certificate
k. PGD certificate
l. Masters degree certificate
m. Msc transcript
n. Ongoing PhD admission letter and results
o. IELTS
p. Coventry university employability skills certificate
q. Spouse international passport
r. Spouse student visa
s. COVID-19 fully vaccination card
t. Tuition fee payment reciept

7. Proof of funds
a. Couples personal accounts statement. 6.8m
b. Couples biz account. about 27mio
c. Gift deed
d. CAC for biz
e. Tuition fee reciepts
f. Sponsorship Letter
g. Sponsorship declaration
h. Pension account statement with cover letter
I. Biz Waybills
j. Biz Receipts
k. Appointment letter ( working as company accountant/Financial manager)
l. Staff ID
m. Leave approval letter

8. Home ties
a. Job letter as stated above
b. School details as stated above
c. Land properties- survey plan, reciept of purchase, power or attorney, affidavit or proof of ownership.
d. Shares certificates
e. Car details.

So that's basically all I submitted for my wife. Thanks you all

mrprolifik:
Enclosed is a pdf copy of a consent letter gotten from the Canadian immigration website.
Just click on it to download.
Good luck

Thanks but what i need is consent letter for one who got Passport request for stamping

Now I want to give a little advise to us all. Do that which you believe will work for you. Many of you here knows me well but note it that no one knows it all. We all learn from each other.

Today I got my wife's SOWP, just 3 months after submission even though I'm still in Nigeria. Sometimes we get adviced based on others peoples situations or event, but truth be told, things changes with time. When I got my study visa, family application refusals were high, hence we tend to advice to apply alone, then apply for spouse and kids(if any) when you arrive in Canada. In the past few weeks, we have noticed that family applications are recieving approval, those applying for diploma even when they already have Bsc are getting approval, those applying for PGD even after Masters are getting approvals.

So, What that matters is let your application be top notch. Avoid any loophole. Be your own VO. Review your application yourself and leave the rest to God's grace.

So, I advice henceforth, if you're a family, apply together, worst scenario, it will be rejected and you people can refire again. If you're applying for a degree lower than what you already had, ensure that your prove beyond doubt why you're going for such course. Nothing is impossible in this Canada journey.

For SOWP, then we were advised to wait till you get to Canada before applying. But with the recent delays in SOWP application, applicants are waiting 8 months + before getting decisions. So if you applied alone and got approval, you may as well work toward submitting your spouse (family) application because you never can tell, it may even get approved before you leave so that both can leave together.

And again for those not coming forth to encourage others with there timeline, is not that you're compelled to do it or people beg or attack you, is just to help the newbies learn vital document's to submit as not all will have time to read from the beginning. I personally have 3 people I helped applied for and got approval this month and I told them to come share their testimony here to encourage others and they promised but still hasn't. But It was still from sharing of timeline that they came to me to help them in their applications. So please let's do well to help each other because this journey has no end until we all become citizens. At any stage, you will need help and this nairaland forum is top notch for such.

For my wife SOWP, I will still share it here for others to learn and as well in the SOWP forum.

We're all doing well and God will bless us all.

Lianna2020 you motivated me to apply for her early and I'm grateful I did.

mrprolifik:
Enclosed is a pdf copy of a consent letter gotten from the Canadian immigration website.
Just click on it to download.
Good luck

Thanks so much.

Hello house,

Please I can't find a copy of consent letter. Please who can help me with it.

Thanks.

Hello house,

Please I can't find a copy of consent letter. Please who can help me with it.

Thanks.

Iffylove:
Did you also forward your transcript to ircc

Noo. I'm even in Nigeria. Will resume class by September.

Is PPR for my wife oo.

I applied for her on February 23. And approved today. I'm even still in Nigeria to move in matter of days. Will drop her timeline soon. Let me send her passport for stamping.

oloyede1:
Hi everyone,

I got two Post Graduate Certificate admissions.

1st is Global Business Management @ Georgian college - Toronto campus costs $18,894.78 annually.

2nd is Strategic Global Business Management @ Conestoga - Kitchener (Downtown) Campus costs $Cad 18,608.20 annually.

Both are two years.

Which of these do you advise me to go for?

Please, advise.

Hello,

In what's retrospect are you seeking advice?

1). If as regards tuition, the are almost just the same. Same course duration. Qualify for same duration of PGWP.

2). As regards location, both are in same province even though Georgian is in the heart of the province. So I can't say as regards to cost of living.

3). If as regards to school, Conestoga is well known with better review (though I didn't personally verify this)

4). If as regards to syllables and course content, you're to do that and know which one suits and benefits your choices. You chose that course for a reason, so look into the course content and know which that aligns with your choice.
5). If as regards to visa success rate, due to many apply to Conestoga than Georgian, it may look like Conestoga has higher success rate. But note that it all depends on how you equip your application. Cos as many have received Visa with Conestoga, many have also received rejections. So package your application well and leave the rest to God's grace and favour.

That's my little intake

Geerlings:
I need your advice, my friend 39years was admitted in a college Canada for undergraduate certificate program in education assistance, is presently working as a college lecturer and researcher as first degree holder, please how can my friend convince a VO in his SOP since this certificate program lower to is education background and the graduate of Education assistance certificate can only work with children, kindergarten level, how can I relate this to college lecturer.

Hello Geerlings,

Generally, age isn't a barrier to visa success, but then, how can a COLLEGE LECTURER and RESEARCHER who is teaching undergraduates wants to go for an undergraduate course? It's a big red flag both academically and professionally. Isn't he a graduate in the first place?

If maybe he is teaching an educational assistance course in the college and don't have the prerequisite to hold onto his job, then he should consider a Post Graduate and not bachelor's.

Niggaxboy:
Good morning gurus.
I'm currently drafting proof for a 6 year study gap for an undergraduate admission in Uni Manitoba. I have an employment letter from 2018 and a German language certificate i obtained this year after the exam. I wonder if these will be enough for their consideration.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

Hello,

Just want to ask you fee questions:

1). Do you have bachelor's already? If you do, why going for another one as you said you have an employment letter?

2). As regards university of Manitoba undergraduate program, did you at any point come in contact with WOKOS?

3). Do you have the fund for up to atleast 3years in your account?

nixymax:
Hello Everyone,

For those that traveled recently, please is it true I must book a two-way flight when I'm going for my program in Canada?

Hello Nixymax,

Not true, unless you want to secure PTA from your bank.

ShowYoung:
To study in Canada, you must add up the following costs:

1. Total tuition fee $25,000 (assumed);
2. Living expenses $10,000 per year minimum; if you're staying for 2 years, you'll multiply by two.
3. Miscellaneous expenses $3000 minimum

You must show that you have the above readily available to study in Canada.

Hello Showyoung,

As per the bolded, you don't assume tuition fee. Let the person be direct with his or her question to be able to get concrete and definite answer.

Some people just like to be spoonfed but won't take out a min to do research and narrow down their questions, then comeback to the house for help. Instead they ask bogus questions.

Ikmontana1:
Good Afternoon Everyone.

please at least how much in naira must an individual budget if he hope to study for masters in Canada without scholarship ??
I.e masters in business or commercial related courses.

Thanks

Hello,

All the schools in Canada do not have the same tuition fee, and not all program are of same duration.

So let's learn to ask questions properly and be direct.

Fredisbavk:
Good day everyone,

I just got my police report and realized my passport number was missing a figure at the back. Took it back and they put the wrong number. Then they cleaned it and put the right one.

My issue is that it is obvious something was changed initially. They said it was not a problem.

But will this be a problem when I submit it? I really don't want to go through the hassle of getting another one.

Hello Fred,

As you know, police clearance certificate isn't compulsory but it doesn't mean you have to submit mutilated certificate that VO might use against you.

So, you should get a new one entirely. If you don't want to get new one, then submit your application without that police certificate.

All the best.

Georgegreen86:
Please we applied for my wife visa with my children and me as accompanying, she was requested for medicals yesterday but we didn’t see for others yet. Any reasons?

Hello,

Relax, it will surely come. Just give it a day or two. Then you can start inquiring from IRCC.

Adwoa816:
Yes. My friend says the agent did use fraudulent SOA but he was not privy to that.

Hello Adwoa816,

For him to acknowledge that then, there is nothing to be done. IRCC don't know any agent, it was his application, so is him they know. Ignorance is not an excuse and not when he was the one that used the services of they said agent. So nothing he can do than to serve his 5 year ban. So sorry about that but your friend's agent has for now, ruined his Canada study dream.

Enji:
Hello House
I made a Family Application: - Study Visa for me(MSc) and my 2 children and Visitor Visa for my hubby. We submitted on 6th April, 2022. My hubby and I got request for biometrics same day but were only able to do biometrics on 13th April. My husband got his Passport Request on 19th April, 2022. My kids got medical request the same 19th April while the status of my medical changed to 'we are reviewing your medical results' since I did upfront medical on the same 19th April. My children did medical on 20th April; their medical was updated to passed on the 30th of April while mine was updated to passed on 6th May, 2022. At first, I was delaying sending my husband's passport because I kept hoping our visa approval would come soon. I had to send it in so that the 30 days will not expire. My people, my husband's passport has journeyed to Abuja and back to Lagos with his visa in place yet we re still waiting. My people, any suggestions or advice on what to do next?

Hello Enji,

Happy all PPR has landed. Maple land can't wait to host you and your family.

Congrats

jogojogo:
I need the link to schdule medical appointment please

Hello Jogojogo,

For IOM: https://mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/#_frmHome

For Qlife:
https://www.qlifefamilyclinic.com/appointments-landing