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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by subzheero: 4:46am On Jul 24, 2021
Nairobi should process our applications since last year

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 1:15pm On Jul 26, 2021
Hello,
Can you please share an update on this. Where did you submit and how long before you got your passport back?

juchees:
Hello everyone,

Please how long does it take to get your passport back after submitting at vfs Lagos/Abuja upon passport request ?? Which one is faster ?

Also, can TRV applicant submit their passport outside Nigeria

Are TRV applicant allowed to submit their passport at any VFS office worldwide??
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:48pm On Jul 26, 2021
Hi,

For passport transmission, Abuja is still the best in Nigeria. Between one to two weeks, you will get your stamped passport. I noticed from my GCMS notes ordered after arriving in Canada that my TRV for student was affixed in Abuja despite sending through the Lagos VFS. So there is a chance most/all passports end up in Abuja after all.

Eilenora:
Hello,
Can you please share an update on this. Where did you submit and how long before you got your passport back?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by muyiroro: 3:37pm On Jul 26, 2021
Akannitommy:
Hi,

For passport transmission, Abuja is still the best in Nigeria. Between one to two weeks, you will get your stamped passport. I noticed from my GCMS notes ordered after arriving in Canada that my TRV for student was affixed in Abuja despite sending through the Lagos VFS. So there is a chance most/all passports end up in Abuja after all.


I know a person who got it exactly 8 days at VFS Abuja

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 4:30pm On Jul 26, 2021
Hi @Eilenora,

Have you made any efforts to "regularize" your kids' status since you arrived? I reckon they need some form of records in addition to their US passport to avoid issue of overstay in future.

Can you enlighten us what you have learned about this or maybe conduct some research on it and be sure all is good about their current and future status?

Thanks.

Can you please share an update on this. Where did you submit and how long before you got your passport back?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 11:18pm On Jul 26, 2021
Kids were stamped in till December which is when my passport expires, same as me, so am not sure there's anything to regularize. I am currently trying to apply for an extension of all our study permits, both mine and kids . I am hoping it comes out b4 hubby leaves for Nig so once he shows them at POE, they can give him an extended stay and not stamp him in till Dec as well. Our fingers are crossed as to how long TRV they will give him: 5yrs+ based on a new passport he got that we sent to them via webform and which he submitted today, or till Dec asper date of expiration of my own permit. Even with the December date, they realise my course is for 2yrs, so will that be taken into consideration? I guess at this point we can only speculate, so best to wait and see how it all plays out.

Documents I enclosed with my letter of invitation:
 Bio data page of my international passport,
 Evidence of previous visas and stamps in passport,
 Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV),
 Evidence of commencement of process to renew my international passport as a prerequisite to applying for an extension of my study permit,
 A copy of the children’s USA international passports + birth certf,
 Unconditional letter of acceptance
 Letter of enrolment + school timetable,
 Study permits both for myself and the children,
 Evidence of payment of tuition for both 1st and 2nd term + account summary from Fanshawe web advisor,
 Marriage certificate + name change documents,
 Evidence of daughter’s enrolment in school,
 Family pictures (several pics pasted on a word document telling our story from how we met, when we got married, when kids came, the Canadian journey, us at the airport saying goodbyes, touch down in Canada, vals day celebrated in diaspora, daughter in school, screen munch of video calls,
 Evidence of accommodation in Canada

Documents hubby attached to his application letter:
Resume
Birth certf
Certifications
NYSC
IQAS
Passport bio data page
Employment documents: contract, promotion letters, pay slips, letter of introduction
Registration documents in respect of businesses he owns
Statement of account
Pension statement
Extract from PENCOM act (Clause 16(5) highlighted in felt pen)
Tenancy Agreement in Nigeria
Evidence of ownership of car
Reference letters
Evidence of ownership of landed property
Pics of aged parents (social ties)
Medical document showing Parents have pre-existing health conditions, (stronger social ties),
Police character certf

Already posted emotional follow up email sent to them in a previous post.
Hubby also renewed his intl passport and forwarded to them via webform a week ago I believe.

Applied for Gcms note 3 days to the request for PPR

Hope this helps?

All the best to everyone and thank you!!!!!!! Every single thing I know about SOWP was from reading from Page 1 of this thread at least 2-3x. I left nothing to chance. There was too mch as stake. Indeed, "it is not good for man to be alone" and God knows that. As they say in my place, "ire naa a kari gbogbo wa" meaning, the testimony will flow round to all of us IJN.


Akannitommy:
Hi @Eilenora,

Have you made any efforts to "regularize" your kids' status since you arrived? I reckon they need some form of records in addition to their US passport to avoid issue of overstay in future.

Can you enlighten us what you have learned about this or maybe conduct some research on it and be sure all is good about their current and future status?

Thanks.

Can you please share an update on this. Where did you submit and how long before you got your passport back?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 11:56pm On Jul 26, 2021
They may not give him five years just because that is what his passport life has. It is not a visitor visa, it is SOW visa. It depends on your remaining period to graduate. When you graduate and get pgwp or even under implied status and get a qualifying job, he extends his work permit too.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:13am On Jul 27, 2021
Amen. Thanks. Good to know the kids got study permits at the ports of entry on arrival. That's the bone of my initial concern. Congratulations once again.

Eilenora:
Kids were stamped in till December which is when my passport expires, same as me, so am not sure there's anything to regularize. I am currently trying to apply for an extension of all our study permits, both mine and kids . I am hoping it comes out b4 hubby leaves for Nig so once he shows them at POE, they can give him an extended stay and not stamp him in till Dec as well. Our fingers are crossed as to how long TRV they will give him: 5yrs+ based on a new passport he got that we sent to them via webform and which he submitted today, or till Dec asper date of expiration of my own permit. Even with the December date, they realise my course is for 2yrs, so will that be taken into consideration? I guess at this point we can only speculate, so best to wait and see how it all plays out.

Documents I enclosed with my letter of invitation:
 Bio data page of my international passport,
 Evidence of previous visas and stamps in passport,
 Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV),
 Evidence of commencement of process to renew my international passport as a prerequisite to applying for an extension of my study permit,
 A copy of the children’s USA international passports + birth certf,
 Unconditional letter of acceptance
 Letter of enrolment + school timetable,
 Study permits both for myself and the children,
 Evidence of payment of tuition for both 1st and 2nd term + account summary from Fanshawe web advisor,
 Marriage certificate + name change documents,
 Evidence of daughter’s enrolment in school,
 Family pictures (several pics pasted on a word document telling our story from how we met, when we got married, when kids came, the Canadian journey, us at the airport saying goodbyes, touch down in Canada, vals day celebrated in diaspora, daughter in school, screen munch of video calls,
 Evidence of accommodation in Canada

Documents hubby attached to his application letter:
Resume
Birth certf
Certifications
NYSC
IQAS
Passport bio data page
Employment documents: contract, promotion letters, pay slips, letter of introduction
Registration documents in respect of businesses he owns
Statement of account
Pension statement
Extract from PENCOM act (Clause 16(5) highlighted in felt pen)
Tenancy Agreement in Nigeria
Evidence of ownership of car
Reference letters
Evidence of ownership of landed property
Pics of aged parents (social ties)
Medical document showing Parents have pre-existing health conditions, (stronger social ties),
Police character certf

Already posted emotional follow up email sent to them in a previous post.
Hubby also renewed his intl passport and forwarded to them via webform a week ago I believe.

Applied for Gcms note 3 days to the request for PPR

Hope this helps?

All the best to everyone and thank you!!!!!!! Every single thing I know about SOWP was from reading from Page 1 of this thread at least 2-3x. I left nothing to chance. There was too mch as stake. Indeed, "it is not good for man to be alone" and God knows that. As they say in my place, "ire naa a kari gbogbo wa" meaning, the testimony will flow round to all of us IJN.


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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by EnnyOneda: 2:07pm On Jul 27, 2021
Hello everyone, I received this email from IRCC in response to my request for travel authorization on the 02nd of July. For those with approved TRV and you've applied for TA and still no response, this can be of help. Family reunification in 'my opinion' is essential and that's what I mentioned at the point of exit (MMIA) and at the point of entry(Immigration officers @ Toronto). Just have all the required documents and commit to God's hands for favour. Wish everyone the very best.�


Good day,

Please be advised that temporary foreign workers are exempt from travel restrictions and do not require written authorization from the Government of Canada to travel to Canada by air or land if they’re coming for an essential (non-discretionary) purpose. Each province may have additional restrictions, please check the(ir) website before travelling.
The final decision on admission to Canada is made by Border Services Officers at Canadian ports of entry. In order to be admitted into Canada, and in addition to meeting all the usual entry requirements, foreign nationals must satisfy the examining officer that their entry to Canada is for a non-discretionary purpose.
Many non-essential businesses in Canada are closed or are operating with limited staff. If you have a job with a specific employer, check that the job you’ve been hired for is still available. If you have, or been approved for, an open work permit and you don’t have a job secured before coming, you should delay your travel.
Keep up-to-date with COVID-19-related changes by visiting the IRCC website and the ESDC website.
 
Plan ahead before booking travel to Canada
There are some pre-entry testing, arrival testing and quarantine requirements that (unless you are exempt) require your action before making your travel plans:
Pre-entry and arrival testing requirements:
·       Flying to Canada: COVID-19 testing for travellers
·       Driving to Canada: COVID-19 testing for travellers
 
Quarantine requirements:
·       Easing of quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers
·       Mandatory quarantine or isolation (unless you are exempt or are fully vaccinated)
 
o   Mandatory hotel stopover for those travelling by air who are not fully vaccinated (unless you are exempt)
 
You must provide your travel and contact information, proof of COVID-19 vaccination documents, quarantine plan, COVID-19 symptom self-assessment, and confirmed reservation at a government-authorized accommodation (for air travellers only, unless fully vaccinated or exempt) electronically via ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival to Canada. You must show the receipt of submission to a Canadian border services officer before you’ll be allowed to enter.
 
Requirements are changing quickly. Remember to check ArriveCAN or consult information required when entering Canada by air or land for details on the information you need to submit before travelling.

 
Sincerely,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by babybless44: 4:58pm On Jul 27, 2021
Good day everyone.

Please what’s your wife’s timeline?
I applied in April and my biometrics done and updated same April 2021.
Since then, I haven’t heard from IRCC.

SoFaithly:
Jesus, remember you said “it is NOT GOOD for a man to be alone”? therefore, I stand by your word, cause there to be commotions of approvals, specifically on this platform before the end of this midst of the year July, for the sake of your people that are trusting you to reunite with their spouses, Jesus, turn every policy and in their favor, because I know that the heart of the King is in your hands. Thank you my father, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

NB; I already told God I want my wife’s visa approved before the end of this July, I don’t know or have an idea how he will do it, I just know he WILL DO IT�, and all eyes will see it and hear it here. You can enroll in this faith school too!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by babybless44: 6:03pm On Jul 27, 2021
SoFaithly:
Jesus, remember you said “it is NOT GOOD for a man to be alone”? therefore, I stand by your word, cause there to be commotions of approvals, specifically on this platform before the end of this midst of the year July, for the sake of your people that are trusting you to reunite with their spouses, Jesus, turn every policy and in their favor, because I know that the heart of the King is in your hands. Thank you my father, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

NB; I already told God I want my wife’s visa approved before the end of this July, I don’t know or have an idea how he will do it, I just know he WILL DO IT�, and all eyes will see it and hear it here. You can enroll in this faith school too!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 12:58am On Jul 28, 2021
@SoFaithly, do not put yourself in a box. It will happen when it will happen.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 2:27am On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:
@SoFaithly, do not put yourself in a box. It will happen when it will happen.
@nowhere, just as your name implies, you are “nowhere” needed in this matter, and your opinion or thought pattern is “nowhere” relevant or needed. Is it that you just woke up from a slumber or you just want to talk? You must be this dumb to quote me in a matter that does not require your display of foolishness. cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 2:39am On Jul 28, 2021
SoFaithly:
@nowhere, just as your name implies, you are “nowhere” needed in this matter, and your opinion or thought pattern is “nowhere” relevant or needed. Is it that you just woke up from a slumber or you just want to talk? You must be this dumb to quote me in a matter that does not require your display of foolishness. cheesy
Oh yea. Show the visa tomorrow. Canada owner! Nigerian aggression Wey make dem run away from their home country. See person Wey get faith.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 3:24am On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:

Oh yea. Show the visa tomorrow. Canada owner! Nigerian aggression Wey make dem run away from their home country. See person Wey get faith.
����� young man, your problem is simply DEPRESSION. Seek help Bro. Don’t worry, the thunder that will fire you is enjoying Summer breeze here in Canada, since you are now the online representative of monitoring spirits. Slowpoke.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 3:32am On Jul 28, 2021
@nowhere, sorry, I shouldn’t be having this convo with you, a rundown of your posts just shows that you are a sadist. Well, I hope when God finally does it for anyone here that needs the visa, you wouldn’t have changed your moniker or died by then? cos God will surely do it o. grin cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 3:33am On Jul 28, 2021
Just by telling you to chill, IRCC has all the aces. Go back to Nigeria and be with your wife there. All your prayers are zero! grin
SoFaithly:
����� young man, your problem is simply DEPRESSION. Seek help Bro. Don’t worry, the thunder that will fire you is enjoying Summer breeze here in Canada, since you are now the online representative of monitoring spirits. Slowpoke.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 3:35am On Jul 28, 2021
Nothing concerns me with anyone's visa to be honest. Keep checking my chat history. Fake ass dead man.
SoFaithly:
@nowhere, sorry, I shouldn’t be having this convo with you, a rundown of your posts just shows that you are a sadist. Well, I hope when God finally does it for anyone here that needs the visa, you wouldn’t have changed your moniker or died by then? cos God will surely do it o. grin cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 4:38am On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:
Nothing concerns me with anyone's visa to be honest. Keep checking my chat history. Fake ass dead man.
So, nothing concerns you with people’s visa and you jumped in here to open your soak away mouth to be saying nonesense. Water dey your head like seriously cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 4:42am On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:
Just by telling you to chill, IRCC has all the aces. Go back to Nigeria and be with your wife there. All your prayers are zero! grin
grin grin grin Bro, no let depression kill you o, seek help early man. You can die there in Nigeria grin grin, but as for me and all that thy Lord has given me, we are made for Canada�� grin grin and signs and wonders.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 6:59am On Jul 28, 2021
Hahahahaha
SoFaithly:
grin grin grin Bro, no let depression kill you o, seek help early man. You can die there in Nigeria grin grin, but as for me and all that thy Lord has given me, we are made for Canada�� grin grin and signs and wonders.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 7:01am On Jul 28, 2021
Fake Christian fake person. Dey Dia dey run mouth, your wife dey Naija dey screw.
SoFaithly:

So, nothing concerns you with people’s visa and you jumped in here to open your soak away mouth to be saying nonesense. Water dey your head like seriously cheesy
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bhyy(m): 7:12am On Jul 28, 2021
Good morning all,

First of all, let me say thank you to everyone providing useful tips on this thread. I have 3 questions.

1. I just got my study visa approved and should be traveling by mid September. My final destination is Saint John via Toronto. I’m not vaccinated yet, will my quarantine plan be in Toronto or Saint John?

2. Am about to apply for my wife who is currently in the US for SOWP, due to the processing time in Nigeria, can she apply from there and get her biometrics and medical done there? Has anyone done this before?

2. My daughter is 1year plus 3 months and she is an American citizen. I understand that there is no need to apply for her since she can travel as a visitor with her passport. Is this correct?

Thank you in advance.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 12:55pm On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:
Fake Christian fake person. Dey Dia dey run mouth, your wife dey Naija dey screw.

grin grin grin cheesy let her enjoy herself cheesy grin grin currently as I type this, my wife has unrestricted visa access to France and 4 Europe countries, have visited Canada twice, and we have screwed in different resorts all over the world, which your generation will never have access to angry grin grin grin. So, I just expecting her here in Canada so we continue the screwing and produce Canadian citizens that will eventually RULE your generations as Presidents and Governors. Let her keeping screwing grin grin cheesy!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 1:04pm On Jul 28, 2021
Bhyy:
Good morning all,

First of all, let me say thank you to everyone providing useful tips on this thread. I have 3 questions.

1. I just got my study visa approved and should be traveling by mid September. My final destination is Saint John via Toronto. I’m not vaccinated yet, will my quarantine plan be in Toronto or Saint John?

2. Am about to apply for my wife who is currently in the US for SOWP, due to the processing time in Nigeria, can she apply from there and get her biometrics and medical done there? Has anyone done this before?

2. My daughter is 1year plus 3 months and she is an American citizen. I understand that there is no need to apply for her since she can travel as a visitor with her passport. Is this correct?

Thank you in advance.

1. By the law, your quarantine place is ANYWHERE you first touched down when entering Canada; so in this case, you must first quarantine in Toronto before proceeding on your journey. They monitor your movements well.

2. Yes, your wife should do everything over there in the US; almost free and she may not likely require the medical stuff. I was exempted then.

3. Your baby can easily shuttle between US and Canada just with her US passport alone, she no get problem at all! All those ones na chair already. Lol

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 1:42pm On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:
Hahahahaha
Yes o, he shock you abi grin grin?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 1:56pm On Jul 28, 2021
SoFaithly:


grin grin grin cheesy let her enjoy herself cheesy grin grin currently as I type this, my wife has unrestricted visa access to France and 4 Europe countries, have visited Canada twice, and we have screwed in different resorts all over the world, which your generation will never have access to angry grin grin grin. So, I just expecting her here in Canada so we continue the screwing and produce Canadian citizens that will eventually RULE your generations as Presidents and Governors. Let her keeping screwing grin grin cheesy!
grin grin

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 1:57pm On Jul 28, 2021
SoFaithly:
Yes o, he shock you abi grin grin?
Canada owner! grin

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bhyy(m): 2:42pm On Jul 28, 2021
SoFaithly:


1. By the law, your quarantine place is ANYWHERE you first touched down when entering Canada; so in this case, you must first quarantine in Toronto before proceeding on your journey. They monitor your movements well.

2. Yes, your wife should do everything over there in the US; almost free and she may not likely require the medical stuff. I was exempted then.

3. Your baby can easily shuttle between US and Canada just with her US passport alone, she no get problem at all! All those ones na chair already. Lol

@soFaithly, thank you. How do you mean that almost free and that she may be exempt from medical.

Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 4:53pm On Jul 28, 2021
nowhere:

Canada owner! grin
yes o! Na we get am! best country in the whole world as far as I am concerned grin grin
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 4:57pm On Jul 28, 2021
Bhyy:


@soFaithly, thank you. How do you mean that almost free and that she may be exempt from medical.

Thanks
yeah, in the US, COVID vaccines is everywhere, and you don’t even need an appointment anymore in most States, and in those places where the vaccines are being given, they can also run some tests for you in the process.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 8:22pm On Jul 28, 2021
Nawa o,just 24 hours and all ds drama? Guys seriously? Like we all dont have enough issues to deal with with IRCC. Come off it guys, Oya group hug everyone grin

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