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TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 4:07pm On Dec 11, 2021
elizyous:
What God cannot do does not exist oh!!! It has ended in praises for my 2 kids. PPR just landed for them. I am still expecting my husbands own though but God will surely complete what He started.

We applied on Oct 8th. Abeg follow me bless this mighty God!!!
Congrats it will surely go round.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 2:32am On Dec 10, 2021
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 3:41pm On Dec 09, 2021
Stonehenge83:
Good day all, where do I send evidence that I've done the medical IRCC requested for, Nairobi or? Should I mail them or webform or both?
For me i sent to both. and it was updated in about 2 week. Other gurus can advise.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 4:54pm On Dec 08, 2021
Cynk:
pls can someone help me with the link to the new visiting visa portal. also, i have SOWP running, can i still apply for visiting visa using this portal? thank you
Are you for real asking this question again?
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:14am On Dec 01, 2021
ifychybrian:
And my PPR just dropped for myself and 3kids to God be the glory. just believe and have faith timeline is not up to 2 months
Cheers cool cool cool grin grin grin
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 2:23am On Nov 30, 2021
Cynk:
i applied on the 11 of oct for sowp and visitors visa for my two kids. upfront medicals done 21st oct but has not been updated till now. i am also worried i did not put any covid exemption on the applications. any advice plss, should i use this new portal and do visitors visa for all of them again?
Since you've filed your SOWP and TRV applications together, you just have to wait for an update. From the success stories of applicants on the group, joint applications (SOWP & TRV) gets process faster compared to applying SOWP alone.

Please Note check your GCkey often for updates. You may not get an email update from IRCC for changes in your application.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:47am On Nov 30, 2021
kossyablaze:
Currently Reviewing Eligibility!!! It shall end in praise! With faith i declare, my PPR will drop between today and 15th of December 2021. So help me God.
May i ask what's your timeline? and if your application was just SOWP alone or with children?
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 4:49pm On Nov 29, 2021
Safetysmile:
Noted with thanks.

What about my observation as regards visitor visas, I read that 14-30days is for people that are traveling to meet immediate family with PR or India Act Status. Or does it include SP residents too?

@ lightwitch007 @sam4774 @babybless44 and anyone with answer pls.
Those who want to "unite with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily" can also apply on the new portal. Follow the link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 7:47am On Nov 29, 2021
Safetysmile:
Visitor visas', 133days and not 14-30days?

Someone pls help my understanding, I have this week to decide and submit an application (SOWP or Visitor visa)...

@sam4774
TBH You are to make the decision yourself. SOWP is 87 weeks or so, Visitor's visa is 14-30 working days or more.

SOWP with TRV applications are processed faster unlike single SOWP applications. Just so you know processing time is not accurate for now.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 7:17am On Nov 19, 2021
For sanity sake I didn’t bother checking my gckey or nairaland for a while. Upon checking processing time from 28 weeks to 51 weeks to 58 weeks na wa ooo.

Seeing back to back PPR news is very encouraging. Congrats @deewan @atinuket @akinajibola for your PPR…..Congrats @stonehenge83 for your eligibility and medical request, PPR on the way.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 3:35am On Nov 07, 2021
babybless44:
Good morning family.
Kindly help with an answer to this question.
Kindly re·phrase or explain more regarding your question.
1. It should be a technical glitch, I got a "We're still working on your application." notification from IRCC, while others whose applications have been approved long ago got the same email notification from IRCC.
2. Somethings IRCC doesn't notify you with updates on your application. For application cancellation they should notify and if they don't log into your gckey for further information.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 8:57am On Nov 04, 2021
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 5:21pm On Nov 02, 2021
babybless44:
Good afternoon friends.

I just got a message from IRCC for the first time since 17th of April, 2021 after receiving my Biometrics Information Letter.
What happens next after this message?
Please guys help me.
lol got the same email haha.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:40pm On Oct 28, 2021
hazzaman:
I don’t have SOWP application. Only visit visa applications.
Oh ok.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 6:29pm On Oct 28, 2021
hazzaman:
Used the new portal for the second application.
Between the 14 to 30 business days you will receive a positive news. I wonder what happens to your SOWP application that is on going. Though that's dual intent.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 2:27pm On Oct 27, 2021
sam4774:
how i knew it was terrible was even after MP answered me and did urgent processing form, these guys were still ignoring my webforms and my application didnt move.
Some MPs can be terrible with responses.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:52pm On Oct 27, 2021
hazzaman:
Currently using the TRV route. First application on June. Second application this month… Nothing yet!
you used the new IRCC portal for your TRV application right?
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:24pm On Oct 27, 2021
sam4774:
so i checked the updated processing time for work permits from Nigeria and it has jumped from 21 weeks to 29 weeks. Boss let me not lie to you, if it is in your power this TRV its looking very realistic. i am thinking of doing some research and following this path, people re-uniting with their sposes in a month oo! the way this SOWP is doing its like it wants us to spend the holidays away from our spouses. GOD FORBID!
The thing just tire me. Though i talked about my SOWP application in my baby's TRV letter of intent, i hope they saw that when they approved him. Today i sent a webform uploaded my Covid-19 Vaccine certificate to show i'm fully vaccinated and also talked about the processing time has passed. Hopefully i get a positive response.
I'm waiting for SP to travel in Nov, if nothing i think i will follow TRV route ... I'm tired of messaging MPs over and over again.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 9:44am On Oct 27, 2021
Angels that are sharing "donotreply... A message about your application is waiting for you" APPROVED!. Please let us smile before the end of October.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:14pm On Oct 25, 2021
[/quote][quote author=Obanidavid post=107047224]It has ended in praise, God of Winners at work.

PPR just landed for my wife and two children.....

I claimed this testimony after Akannitomy and God heard me....

Be it known unto you that I received my own PPR for study permit October 27th, 2020 and my spouse and children got theirs this day October 25th, 2021.

Am just so grateful who is too faithful to fail.

1st application
Feb. 4th, 2021 - Application submitted
March 26th, 2021 - Application for written authorization
April 8th, 2021 - Application denied
April 9th - Application of GCMS
May 30th - GCMS note received


2nd Application
July 4th - Application submitted
Sept 3th - Application of exemption/written authorization
October 17th - Exemption letter was returned
October 25th - Eligibility commenced
October 25th - Application approved/PPR

I sincerely appreciate God and must of my friends that we talk offline, thank you for your support.

I pray that this joy will go round for everyone waiting.
wow eligibility and approval same day… congrats
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 4:25am On Oct 24, 2021
Akannitommy:
FINAL PPR ALERT, it has ended in massive praises! Alhamdulilah!!
Finally finally finally congratulations boss
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 3:03am On Oct 23, 2021
sam4774:
hmmm we are plenty in this eligibility group oo
haha boss yes oo we plenty. I wouldn’t expect anyone to be waiting for medical request sef , just book medical appointment asap.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007:
owee:
@lightswitch007 please help clarify. Some of us need to know if TRV/visit visa should be explored rather than SOWP for now.
To be honest It’s at your discretion, SOWP is taking too long at the moment. As it is IRCC is processing Visitors visa in 14- 30 business days for family reunification for those who applied after Sept 7th. As sam4774 rightly said apply as a family. In my case I had a child on the way that’s why our application was separate.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 8:57am On Oct 22, 2021
honeycandy:
Hello Everyone/Gurus,

I have a question and I hope someone can assist.

I already deferred admission to next year Sept, 2022 before I got PPR. I would like to know if I can put in an application for my family(spouse and 2kids) while still in the country. If yes, what kind of application? Visiting visa or SOWP?

Thanks.
In my case SP got PPR Feb 2021 for May 2021 intake, she later deferred to September 2021 intake due to pregnancy. I filed for SOWP in May 2021 which is still pending, TRV applied Aug and got approved in October even tho she hasn't travelled to Canada yet. So it's possible...Let your SOP be well detailed and Pray!
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:52am On Oct 20, 2021
Marh:
Please did anyone apply around the 3week in May 2021? ( May16th - 22nd). I want to have an idea of what the processing time was ( Number of weeks). Thank you
I applied May 19th, to be honest i don't think they're following the processing time. If you haven't done or made an appointment for medicals please do so as soon as possible. check the processing time here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:08pm On Oct 19, 2021
Lianna2020:
LANDING GIST

My flight was scheduled for 10:55 pm on Sunday.
We all went to the airport by 2:00pm because we had excess luggage and also to check in on time.
At 2, there wasn’t any crowd, we had 23kg into ten places (entitled to just 6 bags at 23kg) and paid 300k for extra luggage.

Things requested for at Nigerian airport:
1. Arrive can
2. Stamped visas
3. Enrollment letter
4. Covid 19 test

We finished all checks around 5:pm. Please no matter the time for your flight, try and get to the airport early because the crowd from five ehn!, I wouldn’t have meet up if I went late.

Tickets were printed out, yellow card given as well and passport scanned.

I said final goodbyes to my in-laws around eight and got checked in.

We used Lufthansa, we left 10:55pm and got to Frankfurt after 6 hours. We had layover of about six hours.

Things asked at Frankfurt by immigration.

1. Arrive can
2. Visas
3. Covid test result
4. Quarantine plan (14 days at Airbnb)

Our flight to Vancouver moved around 1:35pm on Monday (Germany time). It was the longest ten hours of my life. I never knew traveling with an active baby was this hard. They served their usual
Leaves but I no gree chop am because my turkey and meat Dey my bag Dey wait me(lol).

We got to Vancouver around 14:35(Vancouver time )on Monday . I filled arrival form on the system and moved to immigration.

At immigration in Vancouver, no cue or crowd at all.
Things asked by immigration:
1. Stamped visas of hubby , I and baby.
2. Hubby’s letter of authorization (the letter sent after your pp has been stamped ).

His work permit and baby’s visit visa was printed. No need for mine as i already had my study permit since July .
I waited for welcome to Canada and nothing(lol) yet again.

We got tested for covid at the airport and also our day eight self test box.

We moved to claim luggage(every bag complete ). And entered taxi to our Airbnb for quarantine.

I wish everyone all the best.
Amen
seeing news like this dey always sweet me. Congratulations.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:07pm On Oct 19, 2021
Lianna2020:
Congratulations dear.

Yours is coming soon.
Amen .
Thanks sis. Amen
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 5:51am On Oct 19, 2021
babybless44:
Congratulations brother!
thanks boss
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:46pm On Oct 18, 2021
Chisolove3:
Congratulations... Very soon you will get yours .
Amen
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:46pm On Oct 18, 2021
Reseptie:
@lightswitch007 Congratulations ,God will perfect yours too.
Amen
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:45pm On Oct 18, 2021
sam4774:
Congratulations boss, the TRV was applied afterwards? wow these guys really are dragging their feet for SOWP. your testimony will be complete soon by Gods grace
Yes TRV was applied few days after birth. I tire oo, idk what SOWP did to IRCC. Amen.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 10:38pm On Oct 18, 2021
Akannitommy:
Congratulations boss! The rest will come soon. It shall all end in massive praises.
Amen thanks boss.

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