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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 5:54pm On Oct 01, 2021
this your matter is painful because February take style far oo! the best solution to find out your processing office and also to know what's going on with your application is a GCMS note. they usually take a bit of time so while waiting I suggest you send urgent emails to London, Beijing and Nairobi offices as it may be Nairobi and if it isn't Beijing and London tend to forward quickly to the rightful office. another thing you can do while sending the emails is to raise webforms highlighting that you have long passed the processing time IRCC has given which is presently 22 weeks for work permit applications. may the lord come through for you quickly

Foxs:
Hello House. Please I need help. I've been following the thread but I haven't been able to ask. My husband applied for my SOWP early February, however, there has been no update on my profile (gckey) or my email since the confirmation of my online application. I have done biometrics before but that hasn't been updated to this application in particular although it's on my profile.

Earlier this month, I went through the forum and I assumed we didn't provide enough information seeing that we only provided the basics needed so we decided to attach more files (like SOP, SIN) using the webform and I've also booked medicals (this is also a long waiting list). We didn't know which processing office to send the webform to so after reading messages on this forum I sent email to both Nairobi and London but no response from either of them so we took a leap of faith and sent the webform to Nairobi.

Problem now is what if the webform wasn't addressed to the right processing office. I'm assuming the attached documents should be on my profile but it's been a week and nothing yet, not even a response to the email and I'm really really worried about all these. Meanwhile, they plead that you shouldn't send more web forms than required.

The waiting game for canada can be exhausting and mentally challenging. Seeing that April/May/June applicants are getting responses which is also overdue btw, I can only assume I should get some positives soon. It will be a year since I last saw my hubby, even when we dating sef it never lasted more than 2wks but then canada and their silent treatment is not helping matters at all. There's a relief with these updates but seeing everything blank everyday is friatrating ��‍♀️

I'd appreciate responses, please house don't give me silent treatment like IRCC �
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 7:57pm On Oct 01, 2021
Yes, I can see application assignment but the due date underneath, is not given. The officer also assigned to it is not stated. The gcms is quite confusing, too many pages

sam4777:
there is a part of the gcms note that says assignment due date. can you confirm the day given on that?? I think that usually highlights the deadline the visa processing facility has to move to the next stage or give ppr


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 8:00pm On Oct 01, 2021
Amen, the wait is unbearable
ajikaz2003:
Congratulations to you in advance.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 8:03pm On Oct 01, 2021
that's terrible, has your spouse attempted to reach out to his mp or an mp close to his area that can pressurise them to make enquiry?

Ufedoo:
Yes, I can see application assignment but the due date underneath, is not given. The officer also assigned to it is not stated. The gcms is quite confusing, too many pages

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Foxs: 8:33pm On Oct 01, 2021
Thank you so much. I sent email to both Nairobi and London, no response from either of them yet although it's only been a week. Hopefully, something turns up very soon.

Lianna2020:
In my case , how I knew where my file was that: I sent a mail to all ircc emails.

Like three country , replied telling me that my file was at Nairobi.

I then tailored my mails to Nairobi alone.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Foxs: 8:42pm On Oct 01, 2021
Amen! Thank you so much. I sent email to London and Nairobi already. I'd request the gcms note. I raised the webform but to Nairobi, I realized they usually process from NG in Nairobi.


sam4777:
this your matter is painful because February take style far oo! the best solution to find out your processing office and also to know what's going on with your application is a GCMS note. they usually take a bit of time so while waiting I suggest you send urgent emails to London, Beijing and Nairobi offices as it may be Nairobi and if it isn't Beijing and London tend to forward quickly to the rightful office. another thing you can do while sending the emails is to raise webforms highlighting that you have long passed the processing time IRCC has given which is presently 22 weeks for work permit applications. may the lord come through for you quickly

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 8:49pm On Oct 01, 2021
Yes he contacted the MP twice. It reflected in the gcms that the Mp contacted IRCC and they responded.
Meanwhile the MP said they have not gotten any feedback from IRCC.
We don't know what next to do.

Is sending a mail to Nairobi still a good idea even as I have been told to use my representative?


sam4777:
that's terrible, has your spouse attempted to reach out to his mp or an mp close to his area that can pressurise them to make enquiry?

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 8:52pm On Oct 01, 2021
if you can find the exact email address your representative is using to correspond with them, will then be able to raise webforms and input the email address synonymous with your application. I think raising a webform and emotionally attacking them about the situation may bring about results.

Ufedoo:
Yes he contacted the MP twice. It reflected in the gcms that the Mp contacted IRCC and they responded.
Meanwhile the MP said they have not gotten any feedback from IRCC.
We don't know what next to do.

Is sending a mail to Nairobi still a good idea even as I have been told to use my representative?


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 11:11pm On Oct 01, 2021
Don’t stop sending. Even when I knew where my file was, I sent mails to them daily with urgent as subject , added my permit, sin, proof of my son being sick , chats n all. Everything was merged .

I appealed to them to attend to my family as October three is here n that I can’t leave my child that I’m a first time mum .

Foxs:
Thank you so much. I sent email to both Nairobi and London, no response from either of them yet although it's only been a week. Hopefully, something turns up very soon.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 11:12pm On Oct 01, 2021
Since you used a representative, the person has to send the mail on your behalf .

Ufedoo:
Yes he contacted the MP twice. It reflected in the gcms that the Mp contacted IRCC and they responded.
Meanwhile the MP said they have not gotten any feedback from IRCC.
We don't know what next to do.

Is sending a mail to Nairobi still a good idea even as I have been told to use my representative?


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 11:54pm On Oct 01, 2021
Sample letter I sent to Nairobi on a daily with attached permit, proof of marriage , baby’s birth certificate and others .

Kindly see below :


Subject : urgent

Dear IRCC,

I (name), is a Nigerian citizen who is currently studying her master's degree in University Canada West, Vancouver, Canada.

I am contacting on behalf of my infant and Spouse application, I will be going back to school on the 3rd of October for my studies and I needs to travel with my baby as i cannot leave my five month old baby behind.

I left for studies on the 29th July 2021, but had to come back after a month because my baby fell ill (attached medical report). My baby has been sick, ranging from Diarrhea (due to change in Diet), refusal to take formula and drastic loss of weight.

I could barely concentrate on my studies being that I’m a new mother and I was afraid this would negatively affect my studies hence my coming back to Nigeria while i see how my family can join me.(attached chats).

I’m appealing that at least - the baby’s application be treated as urgent to help me be at peace when i travels back to Canada.

Kindly find below details:

Main Applicant:
Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
Application number:
Passport No:
Date of Birth:

Child's name:
Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
Application number:
Date of Birth:
Passport No:


Thank you very much in anticipation.

Warm regards,
(name)


Lianna2020:
Don’t stop sending. Even when I knew where my file was, I sent mails to them daily with urgent as subject , added my permit, sin, proof of my son being sick , chats n all. Everything was merged .

I appealed to them to attend to my family as October three is here n that I can’t leave my child that I’m a first time mum .

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Yteem: 12:07am On Oct 02, 2021
Stonehenge83:
Good afternoon everyone and happy new month. My wife got a written note from her a doctor in her school hospital to be used on compassionate ground for me to come over. How do we go about it? We don't know how to send it to IRCC to hasten my application. Any ideas please. Very urgent as she's not well and going through stress at the moment.

Please take time to read some pages back. Not sure of the exact page but someone posted her experience about this and how she was able to use the doctors report on compassionate ground submission. Not sure of her monicker though.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 1:43am On Oct 02, 2021
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion

Eilenora:
Hello All,

Has anyone here done a study permit and work permit extension? Wondering if the timelines are accurate.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Obanidavid: 3:19am On Oct 02, 2021
Eilenora:
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion


Congratulations on the new extended day. Regards to your family.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by viviangogos(f): 4:16am On Oct 02, 2021
Hello, a moniker used this compassionate ground and explained it in details. Her moniker is " Nobody" and it was shared on August 14. I did the screenshot but do not know of I am allowed to post it here. Please find her and read the post.

All the best



Stonehenge83:
Good afternoon everyone and happy new month. My wife got a written note from her a doctor in her school hospital to be used on compassionate ground for me to come over. How do we go about it? We don't know how to send it to IRCC to hasten my application. Any ideas please. Very urgent as she's not well and going through stress at the moment.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by viviangogos(f): 4:20am On Oct 02, 2021
Wow, congratulations to you and your family.
Just to confirm, the extension is for a second program right? Are you doing it in same school? Would it matter if one gets admitted in another province and extends their SP?

Can you help share documents submitted?
Thanks.



Eilenora:
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 4:31am On Oct 02, 2021
Hello!!
Please must I be in canada to apply for My family’s visa?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 8:35am On Oct 02, 2021
Eilenora:
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion

congrats
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 9:04am On Oct 02, 2021
Congratulations
Eilenora:
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Stonehenge83: 9:14am On Oct 02, 2021
Thanks a lot, I've seen the thread. I've tried his/her method last night and the response I got is that since I'm fully vaccinated I can't use such and that the borders has been opened for discretionary travels so they won't process it. I have resulted to webforms and mails to Nairobi. Thanks once again.
viviangogos:
Hello, a moniker used this compassionate ground and explained it in details. Her moniker is " Nobody" and it was shared on August 14. I did the screenshot but do not know of I am allowed to post it here. Please find her and read the post.

All the best



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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 10:56am On Oct 02, 2021
Okay, we speak to my representative to raise a webform. Thanks alot

sam4777:
if you can find the exact email address your representative is using to correspond with them, will then be able to raise webforms and input the email address synonymous with your application. I think raising a webform and emotionally attacking them about the situation may bring about results.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 10:56am On Oct 02, 2021
Okay, will speak to my representative to raise a webform. Thanks alot

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 11:07am On Oct 02, 2021
Our representative advised we send mails sparingly and that sending multiple mails can result to a refusal.
We had to insist before they sent the last mail to IRCC. This was last month, about 3 weeks ago.
Lianna2020:
Since you used a representative, the person has to send the mail on your behalf .

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 11:09am On Oct 02, 2021
Congratulations.
Eilenora:
Update: Application for study permit extension for myself and kids successful. Processing time 37days. Permit now issued till 3 months after program completion

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 12:04pm On Oct 02, 2021
Foxs:
Hello House. Please I need help. I've been following the thread but I haven't been able to ask. My husband applied for my SOWP early February, however, there has been no update on my profile (gckey) or my email since the confirmation of my online application. I have done biometrics before but that hasn't been updated to this application in particular although it's on my profile.

Earlier this month, I went through the forum and I assumed we didn't provide enough information seeing that we only provided the basics needed so we decided to attach more files (like SOP, SIN) using the webform and I've also booked medicals (this is also a long waiting list). We didn't know which processing office to send the webform to so after reading messages on this forum I sent email to both Nairobi and London but no response from either of them so we took a leap of faith and sent the webform to Nairobi.

Problem now is what if the webform wasn't addressed to the right processing office. I'm assuming the attached documents should be on my profile but it's been a week and nothing yet, not even a response to the email and I'm really really worried about all these. Meanwhile, they plead that you shouldn't send more web forms than required.

The waiting game for canada can be exhausting and mentally challenging. Seeing that April/May/June applicants are getting responses which is also overdue btw, I can only assume I should get some positives soon. It will be a year since I last saw my hubby, even when we dating sef it never lasted more than 2wks but then canada and their silent treatment is not helping matters at all. There's a relief with these updates but seeing everything blank everyday is friatrating ��‍♀️

I'd appreciate responses, please house don't give me silent treatment like IRCC �



Good day, I honestly can relate with how you are feeling
So you know, you are not the only one in that state I submitted my application on December 11th 2020 and am still waiting the wait is crazy I ordered for GCMS notes but has received no reply since 2 month ago...it's just very frustrating and annoying the state am in presently is just indifferent.... for my own sanity, try as much as possible to utilize the social media platforms to keep the marriage going and keep on praying..God will see us through because nobody knows what is going on with IRCC is like they are operating without rules
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 3:17pm On Oct 02, 2021
Hello,

Please does anyone have an idea what happens if someone deferred admission (due to visa delay) just before they now got visa approval and didn't inform IRCC whether they will have issues upon landing or not? To clarify, this person got admission for Fall 2021 but deffer to Winter 2022 because of delay in the visa processing. But a few weeks/months later, they got the approval and issued visa. If they try to fly/land in Canada in December/January, are there any risks to this?

I have my own theory and have explained but just wanted to hear other views so we can be sure what their options are.

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by bisimo: 4:11pm On Oct 02, 2021
You are good to go.. no problem atall
Akannitommy:
Hello,

Please does anyone have an idea what happens if someone deferred admission (due to visa delay) just before they now got visa approval and didn't inform IRCC whether they will have issues upon landing or not? To clarify, this person got admission for Fall 2021 but deffer to Winter 2022 because of delay in the visa processing. But a few weeks/months later, they got the approval and issued visa. If they try to fly/land in Canada in December/January, are there any risks to this?

I have my own theory and have explained but just wanted to hear other views so we can be sure what their options are.

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by blcoolfemol: 6:36pm On Oct 02, 2021
Hello mate, It's very obvious we are rocking the same both...lols. I was facing same issue with the GCMS note not until I sent an email to "ircc.atip-aiprp.ircc@cic.gc.ca". Behold, they sent me the note the following day and it has been with them since July 04, and they sent it to me September 21st. The note stated that everything has been checked except eligibility is left blank and status is still in progress. They even approved the exemption I earlier requested for. Crazy people ehn! I think you send an email to the email I just shared hopefully, you will get positive feedback.

I wish you all the best.

Anndav:




Good day, I honestly can relate with how you are feeling
So you know, you are not the only one in that state I submitted my application on December 11th 2020 and am still waiting the wait is crazy I ordered for GCMS notes but has received no reply since 2 month ago...it's just very frustrating and annoying the state am in presently is just indifferent.... for my own sanity, try as much as possible to utilize the social media platforms to keep the marriage going and keep on praying..God will see us through because nobody knows what is going on with IRCC is like they are operating without rules

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 10:42pm On Oct 02, 2021
blcoolfemol:
Hello mate, It's very obvious we are rocking the same both...lols. I was facing same issue with the GCMS note not until I sent an email to "ircc.atip-aiprp.ircc@cic.gc.ca". Behold, they sent me the note the following day and it has been with them since July 04, and they sent it to me September 21st. The note stated that everything has been checked except eligibility is left blank and status is still in progress. They even approved the exemption I earlier requested for. Crazy people ehn! I think you send an email to the email I just shared hopefully, you will get positive feedback.

I wish you all the best.



Thanks will do just that
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by bigsolo: 12:16pm On Oct 03, 2021
Please All, I need advice on travel to Canada.
A friend registered for classes Fall & Winter terms while permit application was still under processing. But dropped the fall classes in Mid September and passport request came in last week.

This is the question, can he travel to Canada now or he must wait a month before the Winter term start?


A month to Winter term is December and tickets are always expensive by then.

Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Akannitommy: 2:34pm On Oct 03, 2021
Hi,

Let your friend buy ticket for December now and travel within a month to Winter start date.

My thoughts: If he leaves now, there is a high chance he can beat the immigration at both ends but there is also a small chance they can check status of his registration with the school. He need enrollment verification letter that is recent - a good chance he has that too already but the small risk of verification can still come up. Finally, if he beats all these and he needs to renew visa/study permit to complete program (to cover for the missed semester), the story won't add up because transcript will show he/she wasn't enrolled in Fall 2021 while they were in Canada. It could also be something that can come up during PGWP or PR application in a few years.

So, I would play it safe if I were your friend - buy ticket now to safe cost, and wait until December to travel.
NB: Some who just arrived was asked to show their online learning courses to see what courses they are enrolled in. I suspect your friend won't be able to do that since they are no longer enrolled in the Fall term.

bigsolo:
Please All, I need advice on travel to Canada.
A friend registered for classes Fall & Winter terms while permit application was still under processing. But dropped the fall classes in Mid September and passport request came in last week.

This is the question, can he travel to Canada now or he must wait a month before the Winter term start?


A month to Winter term is December and tickets are always expensive by then.

Thanks

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by skull4eva: 1:17am On Oct 04, 2021
Akannitommy:
Hello,

Please does anyone have an idea what happens if someone deferred admission (due to visa delay) just before they now got visa approval and didn't inform IRCC whether they will have issues upon landing or not? To clarify, this person got admission for Fall 2021 but deffer to Winter 2022 because of delay in the visa processing. But a few weeks/months later, they got the approval and issued visa. If they try to fly/land in Canada in December/January, are there any risks to this?

I have my own theory and have explained but just wanted to hear other views so we can be sure what their options are.

Thanks.
No issues bros i had same issues too i got my visa in march after i withdrew from winter in january i differed to fall 2021 and didnt inform ircc and i can in august and no issues at all

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