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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by two4: 3:14pm On Aug 20, 2021
Congratulations ��
Please did you can you send the email address of London and Nairobi office and if possible a format of your travel authorization letter.
I will really appreciate this

adwal2020:
PPR alert!!!
All glory and adoration belong to Lord.
I traveled to Canada on 18th December 2020. I started packaging my family application immediately after I have collected all the vital documents like Study permit, SIN, Service Card, and so on.
I applied for an Open work permit visa for my wife and visiting visa for my children.
Timeline:
Submitted application on 11th Feb 2021
Biometrics - 3rd March 2021
Upfront medical - 29th March 2021
Sent series of emails before medical was uploaded to pass on 14th June 2021.

At some point, I had to request for GCSM note to find out the current status of our application.
I contacted the MP, but the only feedback I got was that the status is "Review Required"
I had requested about three notes that are yet to land as we speak.
The last email I sent was on the 9th of August, 2021. I sent the email to both Nairobi and London. I finally got a response to my email on 11th August 2021. I think the London office forwarded my email to Nairobi. So, Nairobi told us to request a written authorization. I ask for this letter that same day. After that, the waiting game continues again until 17th August 2021. I noticed my daughter's eligibility changed from "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirement" to " we will inform you once your eligibility...".
Finally, on 18th August, I got a notification that there is a pending message regarding my family application. I opened the portal, and it was a BVL.
At this point, I knew the decision had been made. However, it was a mixed feeling because nobody knows what comes next. It is either an approval or a refusal, but I keep hoping for the best.
I decided to go and shop for wines � believing that it will be a favorable decision.
Victory at last. The golden email came in this morning. As usual, I logged into my wife's account, and it was a PPR!
I pray that everybody waiting for good news like this will testify very soon in Jesus' name.
It wasn't easy but last last; it ended in praise!!

A big shout out to Frankrobbin. You are such a wonderful person. I sincerely appreciate your help from the start to the end. Thanks for the follow-up and suggestions. May God reward you for your kindness.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 3:43pm On Aug 20, 2021
Good day house,
And congratulations to does who have received PPR
But honestly this waiting is getting to me jooo...since 2020 December... apart from webform and GCMS notes is dere anything one can do to expedite Employer Specific Work Permit

Make man pickin fit know the way forward
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 3:44pm On Aug 20, 2021
Anndav:
Good day house,
And congratulations to does who have received PPR
But honestly this waiting is getting to me jooo...since 2020 December... apart from webform and GCMS notes is dere anything one can do to expedite Employer Specific Work Permit

Make man pickin fit know the way forward
You sure? At the bold?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 8:35pm On Aug 20, 2021
nowhere:

You sure? At the bold?



Yes oooo
I got a job in April 2019 with the help of my sister in Canada and LMIA came out in Nov , my visa was issued in
March 2020 but because I couldn't come in for a long time my employer pulled out and I have to go back in the process and reapply because I got a new employer in another province
Here I am still waiting since December and my LMIA is valid for 9 month.
Wao .....am just trying of the waiting.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by FYsol: 2:08am On Aug 21, 2021
After a heated argument with the KLM Employee. She kept going from one boss to another until one understands what OWP is all about. They finally reluctantly allow her to board.



Yteem:


Please, how were you able to resolve this issue. The issues most times I think are always at our own airports. Those Airline employees can be so overzealous.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by xtremlov(m): 2:49am On Aug 21, 2021
@Adwal2020, congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of their PPR. Can you please share documents submitted as I'm planning same application for my family.

adwal2020:
PPR alert!!!
All glory and adoration belong to Lord.
I traveled to Canada on 18th December 2020. I started packaging my family application immediately after I have collected all the vital documents like Study permit, SIN, Service Card, and so on.
I applied for an Open work permit visa for my wife and visiting visa for my children.
Timeline:
Submitted application on 11th Feb 2021
Biometrics - 3rd March 2021
Upfront medical - 29th March 2021
Sent series of emails before medical was uploaded to pass on 14th June 2021.

At some point, I had to request for GCSM note to find out the current status of our application.
I contacted the MP, but the only feedback I got was that the status is "Review Required"
I had requested about three notes that are yet to land as we speak.
The last email I sent was on the 9th of August, 2021. I sent the email to both Nairobi and London. I finally got a response to my email on 11th August 2021. I think the London office forwarded my email to Nairobi. So, Nairobi told us to request a written authorization. I ask for this letter that same day. After that, the waiting game continues again until 17th August 2021. I noticed my daughter's eligibility changed from "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirement" to " we will inform you once your eligibility...".
Finally, on 18th August, I got a notification that there is a pending message regarding my family application. I opened the portal, and it was a BVL.
At this point, I knew the decision had been made. However, it was a mixed feeling because nobody knows what comes next. It is either an approval or a refusal, but I keep hoping for the best.
I decided to go and shop for wines � believing that it will be a favorable decision.
Victory at last. The golden email came in this morning. As usual, I logged into my wife's account, and it was a PPR!
I pray that everybody waiting for good news like this will testify very soon in Jesus' name.
It wasn't easy but last last; it ended in praise!!

A big shout out to Frankrobbin. You are such a wonderful person. I sincerely appreciate your help from the start to the end. Thanks for the follow-up and suggestions. May God reward you for your kindness.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by adwal2020: 11:28am On Aug 21, 2021
Thank you@ xtremlov.
Below are the documents submitted:

All IRCC forms
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates
International passport
BC Service card
Study permit
SIN
Bank statements
School enrolment letter
Admission letter
Student ID card
Others:
Wife and children birth certificate
Wife and children international passport
Children school report
Reference letter from children school
Family pictures
Wife certificates
Reference letter from the previous employer.
Work ID and letter from employer (note: I claimed that she currently manage my business. So I provided an ID card and employment letter)
All my CAC documents. She is also a signatory to my company account and also part of the shareholder.
Affidavit stating our assets.
Change of name - newspaper publication.

xtremlov:
@Adwal2020, congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of their PPR. Can you please share documents submitted as I'm planning same application for my family.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by adwal2020: 11:32am On Aug 21, 2021
Thank you!

Below are the emails:
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
I requested a written authorization online using a webform. See the link below

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#existing

two4:
Congratulations ��
Please did you can you send the email address of London and Nairobi office and if possible a format of your travel authorization letter.
I will really appreciate this

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 12:29pm On Aug 21, 2021
Please I asked before , what’s the usefulness of this exemption if approved ?
Does it make application to be approved automatically or what ?
adwal2020:
Thank you!

Below are the emails:
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
I requested a written authorization online using a webform. See the link below

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#existing

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by adwal2020: 2:40pm On Aug 21, 2021
The Visa offices are working with reduced staff, so most applications are abandoned. The officers only treat applications that are deemed to be urgent.
In this case, one needs to request an exemption for the VO to work on their application provided IRCC approves the request.
Thanks.


Lianna2020:
Please, I asked before , what’s the usefulness of this exemption if approved ?
Does it make application to be approved automatically or what ?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by aldeon: 4:22pm On Aug 21, 2021
adwal2020:
The Visa offices are working with reduced staff, so most applications are abandoned. The officers only treat applications that are deemed to be urgent.
In this case, one needs to request an exemption for the VO to work on their application provided IRCC approves the request.
Thanks.


Please how do I apply for exemption for my husband. I’m a bit confused about travel exemption. Please thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 5:10pm On Aug 21, 2021
Thank you
adwal2020:
The Visa offices are working with reduced staff, so most applications are abandoned. The officers only treat applications that are deemed to be urgent.
In this case, one needs to request an exemption for the VO to work on their application provided IRCC approves the request.
Thanks.


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by xtremlov(m): 7:53pm On Aug 21, 2021
Thanks so much for this info. Appreciate bro.

adwal2020:
Thank you@ xtremlov.
Below are the documents submitted:

All IRCC forms
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates
International passport
BC Service card
Study permit
SIN
Bank statements
School enrolment letter
Admission letter
Student ID card
Others:
Wife and children birth certificate
Wife and children international passport
Children school report
Reference letter from children school
Family pictures
Wife certificates
Reference letter from the previous employer.
Work ID and letter from employer (note: I claimed that she currently manage my business. So I provided an ID card and employment letter)
All my CAC documents. She is also a signatory to my company account and also part of the shareholder.
Affidavit stating our assets.
Change of name - newspaper publication.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Yteem: 8:32pm On Aug 21, 2021
aldeon:

Please how do I apply for exemption for my husband. I’m a bit confused about travel exemption. Please thanks.

See link posted above by @Adwal2020
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by aldeon: 12:44am On Aug 22, 2021
Yteem:


See link posted above by @Adwal2020
to be honest I’m confused if travel exemption is also travel Authorization and if they’re both applied online or via a webform. My spouse is a September intake student and hasn’t traveled because we recently had a baby. I checked @adwal2020 ‘s post. That’s why I asked to explain to me how it works if it’s for both visitor visa and SOWP. Because I read travel Authorization is applied after visa as been approved. I’m sorry I’m not very good at this terms. Thank you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by babybless44: 5:58am On Aug 22, 2021
Amen!

adwal2020:
Thank you!
Your testimony is next in line.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dee2016: 8:59am On Aug 22, 2021
How long does it take to process Sowp?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kykyEmma: 5:30pm On Aug 22, 2021
Hello gurus in the house. please I am new here. please I have the intent of studying in canada. my highest qualification is MBA. my question is
1. can I apply for a graduate certificate(skill based)?
I am married with 2 kids, I intend applying with my spouse while leaving our kids behind as home tie
3. pls how can I reach @frankrobbn for more discussion. thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kykyEmma: 5:51pm On Aug 22, 2021
pls I need to contact FRANKROBBIN. PLS SIR CAN WE CHAT VIA EMAIL nkiru.uboma@gmail.com thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by uboma(m): 7:18pm On Aug 22, 2021
kykyEmma:
pls I need to contact FRANKROBBIN. PLS SIR CAN WE CHAT VIA EMAIL nkiru.uboma@gmail.com thank you


To whom it may concern, kindly be informed that the Gmail account, nkiru.uboma@gmail.com is not in anyway connected to me.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kykyEmma: 7:44pm On Aug 22, 2021
ofcourse the email is mine.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 10:56pm On Aug 22, 2021
Dee2016:
How long does it take to process Sowp?

39 weeks presently
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 10:58pm On Aug 22, 2021
kykyEmma:
pls I need to contact FRANKROBBIN. PLS SIR CAN WE CHAT VIA EMAIL nkiru.uboma@gmail.com thank you


Check the Canada student visa tread
He is more vibrant there
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 11:32pm On Aug 22, 2021
You can’t leave your kids behind. The vo won’t buy it, you can leave your spouse and kids behind instead and also check study thread for frankrobben .
kykyEmma:
Hello gurus in the house. please I am new here. please I have the intent of studying in canada. my highest qualification is MBA. my question is
1. can I apply for a graduate certificate(skill based)?
I am married with 2 kids, I intend applying with my spouse while leaving our kids behind as home tie
3. pls how can I reach @frankrobbn for more discussion. thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 4:02am On Aug 23, 2021
Is there a thread for study permit extension in Canada?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 10:37am On Aug 23, 2021
I doubt
Eilenora:
Is there a thread for study permit extension in Canada?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 10:54am On Aug 23, 2021
Eilenora:
Is there a thread for study permit extension in Canada?

This process is straightforward; there is a number at the back of your Study permit letter, just call it and ask for extension. It is what can be demanded for via phone.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by otexx: 2:09pm On Aug 23, 2021
Please I don't know what to do,
My wife has applied for student visa but her passport expires March 2023 and mine expires Feb 2023.
Should we apply for passport renewal now? Even tho she has submitted her current passport number on the application portal?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoFaithly: 4:52pm On Aug 23, 2021
otexx:
Please I don't know what to do,
My wife has applied for student visa but her passport expires March 2023 and mine expires Feb 2023.
Should we apply for passport renewal now? Even tho she has submitted her current passport number on the application portal?

Yes, you especially should apply for yours ASAP, while hers follows immediately. A stitch in time saves nine.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 5:10pm On Aug 23, 2021
Do you know anyone that extended theirs this way though? Cos it looks to me like a proper visa application where u have to show proof of funds all over again, file on cic portal, do medicals if yours has expired, etc

SoFaithly:


This process is straightforward; there is a number at the back of your Study permit letter, just call it and ask for extension. It is what can be demanded for via phone.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Upeople: 7:37pm On Aug 23, 2021
otexx:
Please I don't know what to do,
My wife has applied for student visa but her passport expires March 2023 and mine expires Feb 2023.
Should we apply for passport renewal now? Even tho she has submitted her current passport number on the application portal?

Can you renew a passport that is expiring in 2023??

You guys can use your current passports for now. When you get to Canada, you can do passports renewal and extend your stay.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Upeople: 7:40pm On Aug 23, 2021
SoFaithly:


This process is straightforward; there is a number at the back of your Study permit letter, just call it and ask for extension. It is what can be demanded for via phone.

Hmmm...just call immigration and ask for extension

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