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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 7:27am On Mar 25, 2021
Dameelee:
Hello everybody
I’m a student currently in Canada and my program ends in August. I’m getting married this year. What are the chances of my spouse getting SOWP approval during my one year post graduate work permit?
Is it better to apply for SOWP during my study period?



Yes. It's better to enable him plan for this long time visa processig time by adding the remaining time with study and PGWP since the processing time presently is 52 weeks although things will improve soon Sha , because dis crazy long processing time cannot continue
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Teepearls(f): 7:59am On Mar 25, 2021
Hello,
It seems you applied with ur family, are u going for a Ph.d programme pls. How long has your application taken so far pls?
Thanks

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dolex86: 1:04pm On Mar 25, 2021
Woow your application was pretty fast

Please can you share a list of documents submitted for a spousal open work permit?

Thanks

FYsol:
Thanks. Below is my Timeline:

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dameelee: 2:52pm On Mar 25, 2021
�� problem no dey finish.
Eilenora:
Dameelee U don port here too?
cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by aramdebla: 1:39am On Mar 26, 2021
Why is Nigeria processing time different from all these countries. Kenya and Ghana is even faster. We need help!!! Kenya, Ghana, India (7 weeks processing time as at March 23rd) while Nigeria is 52 weeks.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 12:02pm On Mar 26, 2021
aramdebla:
Why is Nigeria processing time different from all these countries. Kenya and Ghana is even faster. We need help!!! Kenya, Ghana, India (7 weeks processing time as at March 23rd) while Nigeria is 52 weeks.



Honestly is worrisome Nigeria and Morocco. ...I don tire self
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by muyiroro: 2:17pm On Mar 26, 2021
Anndav:




Honestly is worrisome Nigeria and Morocco. ...I don tire self

Honestly, is only IRCC can answer this questions.

My files was transferred from Canadian VAC Abuja to Nairobi Kenya VAC maybe to fast track the work permit processing am on 29 weeks against 18 weeks timeline. Last webform response was processing is under “Active Review “. MPNP with valid job offer.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by etjigger(m): 10:31pm On Mar 26, 2021
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DeeWan: 5:19am On Mar 27, 2021
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.

Wow! Congratulations to you and your family. I am so happy for you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 7:40am On Mar 27, 2021
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.



Wao I remember you o
Congratulations....Go and succeed
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by two4: 12:34pm On Mar 27, 2021
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.

Wow congratulations �, did you write the travel authorization letter
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by etjigger(m): 2:11pm On Mar 27, 2021
Yes, i did.

two4:


Wow congratulations �, did you write the travel authorization letter
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by muyiroro: 9:44pm On Mar 27, 2021
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by muyiroro: 9:53am On Mar 28, 2021
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Congrats oo
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sumsitall: 5:06pm On Mar 28, 2021
Congratulations to you.
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by mulikky: 9:14pm On Mar 28, 2021
etjigger:
This is to say a Big Thank you Lord for what you have started and also to say thank you to all nairaland members too. SOWP has finally been approved today. Thank you Lord once again. It has ended in praise. Congratulations to you all in advance.
Congratulations! I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the current process of sending passport to IRCC. Thanks in advance of prompt response
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Upeople: 8:05am On Mar 29, 2021
Dameelee:
Hello everybody
I’m a student currently in Canada and my program ends in August. I’m getting married this year. What are the chances of my spouse getting SOWP approval during my one year post graduate work permit?
Is it better to apply for SOWP during my study period?

To be eligible to apply for SOWP for your spouse, you have to be working in either Noc A, O or B and have at least 6 months left on your work permit. You also need a ref letter from your employer & 3 payslips.

So let’s assume you will get the required job soon after you get your work permit; you will have to work for about 2 months to get the 3 payslips. Take away 2 months from 1 year, you have 10months left on your work permit. Who knows how long it’s gonna take ircc to process your application. If by the time they make a decision on your file & you have less than six on your WP, your application would be refused.

So if you have one year work permit and you aren’t 100% sure you will get a job in noc O, A or B immediately after you graduate, you are putting yourself in tight situation.

You can not apply for your spouse now because you guys aren’t married yet. If you aren’t sure of getting the required job soon after graduation, I would suggest you extend your study permit & apply sowp for ur spouse as a student. Sowp is sometimes easier for students than workers

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Wendyok: 11:44am On Mar 30, 2021
Hello everyone, please I would like to ask these questions. I want clarifications on this please.

I am 28 years old and I currently applied to a few colleges in canada for a post graduate certificate program. I know I would get a good response soon.
It's a one year program, but my questions would be numbered below.

1. I am in the process of getting married, bride price fully paid. We plan to take things slow though, so I don't know if I should apply as a married woman or not. I am thinking of ways he can join me in canada.

2. Is this possible with a post graduate certificate?

3. Won't this disturb my PR application after my pgwp....

4. Will hubby need to show some funds in his account?

5. Should we do a court marriage to show certificate?


Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by abbyode(m): 12:51pm On Mar 30, 2021
Hi Guys, which DHL office are you guys using to send passport to VAC Abuja? Thanks.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 6:45am On Apr 01, 2021
Good morning guy am somehow new here although i have been on the student study permit trend since part 15. my study permit was granted last month and i have my visa with me differed my admission for a PhD to fall 2021 after i start classes for winter initially. Now i want to apply for a SOWP for my spouse and VV for my two kids since they are under 5years to come along with me. Can i apply for her now? or i must get to canada before i do that? my spouse will use her job as home ties as we already applied for one year leave of absence is this feassible?
as per the Proof of Funds shud it be in her account or in mine? presently i have 6m naira in mine and 1m in hers and i also have a graduate research assistant offer of 18k cad per year (10k from supervisor and 8k from dept) please advise accordingly.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 10:55am On Apr 01, 2021
skull4eva:
Good morning guy am somehow new here although i have been on the student study permit trend since part 15. my study permit was granted last month and i have my visa with me differed my admission for a PhD to fall 2021 after i start classes for winter initially. Now i want to apply for a SOWP for my spouse and VV for my two kids since they are under 5years to come along with me. Can i apply for her now? or i must get to canada before i do that? my spouse will use her job as home ties as we already applied for one year leave of absence is this feassible?
as per the Proof of Funds shud it be in her account or in mine? presently i have 6m naira in mine and 1m in hers and i also have a graduate research assistant offer of 18k cad per year (10k from supervisor and 8k from dept) please advise accordingly.





Congratulations on ur study permit approval

Since u did not apply with them you should be able to do that since it was PhD and it is likely you have grant or scholarship

Anyway I think you have to be in Canada to apply for them because some of the documents you need to attach ( study permit) to there application will be issued at the point of entrance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by culkid: 6:46pm On Apr 02, 2021
skull4eva:
Good morning guy am somehow new here although i have been on the student study permit trend since part 15. my study permit was granted last month and i have my visa with me differed my admission for a PhD to fall 2021 after i start classes for winter initially. Now i want to apply for a SOWP for my spouse and VV for my two kids since they are under 5years to come along with me. Can i apply for her now? or i must get to canada before i do that? my spouse will use her job as home ties as we already applied for one year leave of absence is this feassible?
as per the Proof of Funds shud it be in her account or in mine? presently i have 6m naira in mine and 1m in hers and i also have a graduate research assistant offer of 18k cad per year (10k from supervisor and 8k from dept) please advise accordingly.


I think they should from Nigeria, you don't have to wait till you get to Canada before applying.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Sisisimbi: 1:20am On Apr 03, 2021
culkid:



I think they should from Nigeria, you don't have to wait till you get to Canada before applying.


Hi. Thank you for your response. Please I how can I find WhatsApp groups for study permit application on here? I’m applying for a study permit and I need answers to some questions.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Sisisimbi: 1:28am On Apr 03, 2021
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Hi, I’m applying for a study permit and I need to know if my statement of account must show my salary for the past 6 months. I’m using a domiciliary account and it doesn’t show my salary.

Also, are there any WhatsApp groups one can join for Canada relocation purposes?
Thank you so much
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by culkid: 1:13pm On Apr 03, 2021
Sisisimbi:



Hi. Thank you for your response. Please I how can I find WhatsApp groups for study permit application on here? I’m applying for a study permit and I need answers to some questions.

Hi. I don't know of any WhatsApp group, but the study permit group on Nairaland is pretty responsive. You can post your queries there.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Reseptie: 11:05am On Apr 08, 2021
[quote author=Anndav post=99723331][/quote] Hello Jetline congrats again on your spouse visa.Please can i PM you, need some guidance with my spouse open work permit

You can also advise if you may, on the supporting docs because i am currently in Nigeria with an approved study visa .

Thank you

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by dadaojames(m): 2:32pm On Apr 11, 2021
Congrats. I sent you a mail.


skull4eva:
Good morning guy am somehow new here although i have been on the student study permit trend since part 15. my study permit was granted last month and i have my visa with me differed my admission for a PhD to fall 2021 after i start classes for winter initially. Now i want to apply for a SOWP for my spouse and VV for my two kids since they are under 5years to come along with me. Can i apply for her now? or i must get to canada before i do that? my spouse will use her job as home ties as we already applied for one year leave of absence is this feassible?
as per the Proof of Funds shud it be in her account or in mine? presently i have 6m naira in mine and 1m in hers and i also have a graduate research assistant offer of 18k cad per year (10k from supervisor and 8k from dept) please advise accordingly.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by abbyode(m): 11:04am On Apr 12, 2021
abbyode:
Hi Guys, which DHL office are you guys using to send passport to VAC Abuja? Thanks.
Please guys, which dhl office should one submit passport to? Thanks in advance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by two4: 1:35pm On Apr 12, 2021
abbyode:
Please guys, which dhl office should one submit passport to? Thanks in advance.

I copied this from the study permit thread, I have not gotten a PPR yet, so I am not sure, but I hope this helps

You have to go to DHL office
@
Isolo Expressway,
near Toyota Bus-Stop/7 & 8 Bus-stop,
New Airport Rd Junction
Isolo
Lagos

There might be other DHL branches in Lagos though, you can google & check for the one's near you

You can also go for UPS

And take note, the DHL Office @ Nahco ,MMIA , Lagos don't courier this type of documents reason is ,they only deal with documents going overseas ,not documents going to Domestic Locations like VFS, Lekki.

2) Yes you would be charged


When you get to this DHL office at ISOLO, Lagos, the Security man would give you a form to fill.


This is the Address you will mail it to

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office

- Two copies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

Download the VFS Consent Form Via the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/475#95633153

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly


As it has been mentioned here in the forum, Endeavor to go with DHL or UPS 2-way Courier Service

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Mysine: 7:57pm On Apr 12, 2021
Hello everyone,
I hope we are all doing well.
I applied for my PR through spousal sponsorship in April 2020 and I am currently in Canada as I have a visitor's Visa.
Recently, I got a job offer in Canada with the condition of getting a work permit and I don't know if there is any way advice on how to go about it.
P.S my husband is a PR.

Thank you for your help.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oyibo4real: 7:48am On Apr 13, 2021
Wow!!! I'm finally here, I've been dreaming of his day, thank God for this upgrade from STUDENT Visa application thread to this one. Yipeeeeeeee!!! grin

I appreciate all those that have been keeping this thread alive, thank you, thank you.

I got my PPR yesterday and I intend to travel anytime soon, get my study permit and other necessary docs to apply for my SOWP, and then return to Nigeria as my classes is online for this term. Please gurus, is this a wise decision?

Thank you in advance for your help wink
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 1:42pm On Apr 13, 2021
[quote author=oyibo4real post=100747738]Wow!!! I'm finally here, I've been dreaming of his day, thank God for this upgrade from STUDENT Visa application thread to this one. Yipeeeeeeee!!! grin

I appreciate all those that have been keeping this thread alive, thank you, thank you.

I got my PPR yesterday and I intend to travel anytime soon, get my study permit and other necessary docs to apply for my SOWP, and then return to Nigeria as my classes is online for this term. Please gurus, is this a wise decision?


Congratulations madam, yesterday was ur day of celebration....many more of that
U need ur work permit to apply and that can only be issued at the point of entrance

Since ur class is online would u be allowed in for the work permit to be issued yet? Honestly I don't know that dynamics

But if it is possible that might be good so you can apply on time due to dis crazy processing time of 52 weeks

One thing am sure of is that it would soon go back to the usual 13 weeks because last month Ghana had that crazy processing time of 45 weeks and it just drop to 7 weeks all of a sudden and it has been stable since then

Just work around anything that would enable you apply as soon as possible

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