Eilenora:
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

You have to submit a proper application with all the required documents. It's easy to get permit extension if you are/were a genuine student and you didn't violate your study permit conditions. They may not ask you to do another medical ( even if yours has expired) if you haven't lived outside Canada for More than six months continuously in the past year

You need to do a proper application. I have done it and submitted, just wanted to be sure I was on the right track is why I asked. This number she is referring to is IRCC number, u cant get an extension for a permit by calling IRCC

Upeople:


Hmmm...just call immigration and ask for extension

Pls guys does a SOWP holder require a written authorization to fly to Canada? Cos I just spoke to IRCC and they said yes he does and sent me a follow up email to that effect. We don buy ticket already o. Did anyone fly recently with a SOWP? Was an authorization required at the airport?

Please guys I need your advice. I applied for my study permit while pregnant and it has been approved. The challenge now is that I have given birth and I would like to travel with my child. Do I apply for a study permit for him? Ircc said my application has been concluded so I can’t add him to it, I will need a separate application for him. I will do my first semester starting September online so that I can process his application. Please kindly advice me on how to go about this. My son is 3 months old. Thanks

Nana3287:
Please guys I need your advice. I applied for my study permit while pregnant and it has been approved. The challenge now is that I have given birth and I would like to travel with my child. Do I apply for a study permit for him? Ircc said my application has been concluded so I can’t add him to it, I will need a separate application for him. I will do my first semester starting September online so that I can process his application. Please kindly advice me on how to go about this. My son is 3 months old. Thanks

Apply for TRV (visit visa) for him

If I apply for TRV (visit Visa) how do I go about the letter of invitation since I am still in the country. I haven’t travelled yet.

Nana3287:
If I apply for TRV (visit Visa) how do I go about the letter of invitation since I am still in the country. I haven’t travelled yet.

My son is 1 month old, SP hasn’t traveled (Sept 2021 intake). In the letter of invitation my wife submitted complied: Letter of intent, Letter of Admission, Affidavit of Support, Visa approval Letter, Copy of SP bio-data page, Copy of SP visa stamp, full tuition receipts, GIC. The document were almost similar to Purpose of travel.

lightswitch007:
My son is 1 month old, SP hasn’t traveled (Sept 2021 intake). In the letter of invitation my wife submitted complied: Letter of intent, Letter of Admission, Affidavit of Support, Visa approval Letter, Copy of SP bio-data page, Copy of SP visa stamp, full tuition receipts, GIC. The document were almost similar to Purpose of travel.

Thanks for your reply. Ok I will apply for visit visa immediately. Has a decision been made on your sons application. I am also worried about the processing time. As I am hoping to leave October or November at most.

Nana3287:


Thanks for your reply. Ok I will apply for visit visa immediately. Has a decision been made on your sons application. I am also worried about the processing time. As I am hoping to leave October or November at most.

No decision yet, his application was lodged on the 6th of August. My spouse is planning to leave in November too since baby’s application processing time is 74 days. I pray it doesn’t get delayed. It is well

Thank you!

SoFaithly:


Yes, you especially should apply for yours ASAP, while hers follows immediately. A stitch in time saves nine.

Yes you can. I confirmed.

Upeople:


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.

Dear All,

Please I just got my PhD student Visa stamped and would like to ask some questions:

Please can I apply for my wife now to join me immediately?

How much proof of fund do I need as I got 40k Scholarship out of which 19k is tuition and 10k for my own feeding and I still got like 5k personal fund?

Thanks

shams040:
Dear All,

Please I just got my PhD student Visa stamped and would like to ask some questions:

Please can I apply for my wife now to join me immediately?

How much proof of fund do I need as I got 40k Scholarship out of which 19k is tuition and 10k for my own feeding and I still got like 5k personal fund?

Thanks

Congratulations!

When you land and get all your papers, you can apply for SOWP for her..

Pls guys does a SOWP holder require a written authorization to fly to Canada? Cos I just spoke to IRCC and they said yes he does and sent me a follow up email to that effect. We don buy ticket already o. Did anyone fly recently with a SOWP? Was an authorization required at the airport?[/quote]

How did you speak to an agent cos it seems its all automated messages and prompt you get now.

Eilenora:
Pls guys does a SOWP holder require a written authorization to fly to Canada? Cos I just spoke to IRCC and they said yes he does and sent me a follow up email to that effect. We don buy ticket already o. Did anyone fly recently with a SOWP? Was an authorization required at the airport?

Hi,

You can apply anytime really - along with your SP application, before you leave, or after landing. Since you already got your visa approved congrats and that leaves you with the two later options. The most common option is to apply after landing and receiving your study permit. Note, there is a difference between your visa that is approved and the study permit you will get upon arrival. Whichever of the two options you chose, you will need to think through justifying why your spouse should join you during your study and also make sure to show proof of funding for her in addition to showing funding for your study and living costs. Ideally, one year funding should be adequate but showing much more than that is recommended. For instance, your 40k scholarship will not pay for all your PhD tuition funding (over 3 to 4 years) plus living costs for same period. The more money you can show and the more established you are - enrolled in school, show study permit, show some academic records like first semester transcripts, evidence of work like RA/TA that gives you extra income in addition to your scholarship etc - the better.

Best.

shams040:
Dear All,

Please I just got my PhD student Visa stamped and would like to ask some questions:

Please can I apply for my wife now to join me immediately?

How much proof of fund do I need as I got 40k Scholarship out of which 19k is tuition and 10k for my own feeding and I still got like 5k personal fund?

Thanks

Has anyone had problem signing into their CIC account for checking SOWP status today? That has been my experience for the past 3 hours or more

Akannitommy:
Has anyone had problem signing into their CIC account for checking SOWP status today? That has been my experience for the past 3 hours or more

Same here! I have been having issues signing in for some days now. What could be the issue?

They are probably working on your files if it's not system maintenance which I doubt.

blessbunmi:

Same here! I have been having issues signing in for some days now. What could be the issue?

Akannitommy:
Has anyone had problem signing into their CIC account for checking SOWP status today? That has been my experience for the past 3 hours or more

Having the same issue… has yours been resolved?

please has IRCC requested an applicant here for additional medical information after an upfront medicals? What's that about? My Sis in law just received that email and am confused:

Dear Bleep


Your immigration medical examination result has been received and in order to complete the assessment additional information is required.



Please contact the office of your Panel Physician or any other Panel Physician approved by IRCC, who will need your IME number (indicated above) to access the instructions for the additional tests to be performed.



On the following link you will find a list of all the approved Panel Physicians that you may choose to complete your additional tests:

Stonehenge83:
They are probably working on your files if it's not system maintenance which I doubt.

That will be very nice o

Yes, I was finally able to sign in late yesterday Canada time. Thanks.

hazzaman:

Having the same issue… has yours been resolved?

Good news and a flip side.

Good news is, she is about to be approved. IRCC will never bother about the medicals of someone who will be rejected eventually.

The flip side is, there are some concerns with the medical report. If there are ailments she might need to treat before going for the second test. It will worth it.

Eilenora:
please has IRCC requested an applicant here for additional medical information after an upfront medicals? What's that about? My Sis in law just received that email and am confused:

Dear Bleep


Your immigration medical examination result has been received and in order to complete the assessment additional information is required.



Please contact the office of your Panel Physician or any other Panel Physician approved by IRCC, who will need your IME number (indicated above) to access the instructions for the additional tests to be performed.



On the following link you will find a list of all the approved Panel Physicians that you may choose to complete your additional tests:

Hi everyone. I applied for my Canadian student permit along with SOWP for my wife in one application. I got my BiL after 24 hours but none came for my wife. Is this a normal process and how long will she get her BIL. Thank you

hi guys, does anyone know where sowp are being processed, i know study permits are being processed in Nairobi and beijing but nobody seems to be talking about work permits for canada. plus has anyone recently got their PPR for sowp? please reply with timeline so we can all be encouraged as the wait is becoming too long. thanks

Please all, i was given a PHD visa stamp of 13months because of my passport that will expire at that time. My question is will my wife get that same Duration or they will give her 4 years because the normal stay period should be 4 years?

I think she should get 4 year.
Please did both of you get the biometrics instruction letter together.

I paid for family biometric but I only got my instruction letter

shams040:
Please all, i was given a PHD visa stamp of 13months because of my passport that will expire at that time. My question is will my wife get that same Duration or they will give her 4 years because the normal stay period should be 4 years?

fluxyn:
I think she should get 4 year.
Please did both of you get the biometrics instruction letter together.

I paid for family biometric but I only got my instruction letter

I will just apply for her

Anndav:


39 weeks presently

How far have you gone with yours? Have you been granted work permit yet?

shams040:
Please all, i was given a PHD visa stamp of 13months because of my passport that will expire at that time. My question is will my wife get that same Duration or they will give her 4 years because the normal stay period should be 4 years?

Because you are sponsoring (inviting) her, her visa (or at least work permit) cannot go beyong yours. So, it will be the same duration. You can both renew together anytime though.

emmydiamon:
How far have you gone with yours? Have you been granted work permit yet?

No still waiting o
Am in week 38
But it's down to 33weeks
And honestly it's no longer funny