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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 6:09am On Oct 04, 2021
No its a 2yrs programme but my passport expired within the 1st year. Validity of study permit is tied to expiration of passport date so had to file for an extension after getting a new passport. Same with kids since their applications are tied to mine. Also need to filer for an extension of work permit for hubby as well but was waiting for ours to come out 1st.

viviangogos:
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.



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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by bigsolo: 9:25am On Oct 04, 2021
Thanks a lot.

Akannitommy:
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.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ikemummy(m): 6:38am On Oct 05, 2021
Greetings everyone. I am unable to open the IMM 1295E form (application for work permit outside Canada) even after downloading the latest adobe reader recommended by IRCC. Please how do I solve this challenge? Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 9:52am On Oct 05, 2021
have you tried downloading the form and then opening it after downloading it with the latest adobe acrobat reader DC?


ikemummy:
Greetings everyone. I am unable to open the IMM 1295E form (application for work permit outside Canada) even after downloading the latest adobe reader recommended by IRCC. Please how do I solve this challenge? Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Erudensi(f): 10:59am On Oct 05, 2021
Good morning my people, please I really need your help. I and my husband has decided to submit his application for his SOWP and all documents needed are ready. But please I am using my Gckey account since I already have my student visa. Please I don't know how to go about it as regards to the questionnaires. Pls if possible I need a step by step guide.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Erudensi(f): 11:04am On Oct 05, 2021
@ Akannitommy, @ Sam4777and others pls I beg of you all
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 11:43am On Oct 05, 2021
Erudensi:
Good morning my people, please I really need your help. I and my husband has decided to submit his application for his SOWP and all documents needed are ready. But please I am using my Gckey account since I already have my student visa. Please I don't know how to go about it as regards to the questionnaires. Pls if possible I need a step by step guide.
you can create a new gckey or use your SP gckey to apply for work permit. The questionnaire is self explanatory. If you still have confusion you can check YouTube videos for step by step guide.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 11:59am On Oct 05, 2021
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 12:18pm On Oct 05, 2021
thank God, congratulations its been a while we had a PPR on this SOWP thread. truly an encouragement as you said.

Ufedoo:
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 12:20pm On Oct 05, 2021
btw this is sam4774 I created a new moniker as one guy banned me randomly because I simply was backing madam Lianna2020 hahaha. when I have served my one month ban finish I will switch to my old moniker. I proclaim life back into this thread for this week, we need more testimonies.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lightswitch007: 1:20pm On Oct 05, 2021
Ufedoo:
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.
amen. Congrats
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by babybless44: 6:40pm On Oct 05, 2021
Congratulations!
I need timeline o.

Ufedoo:
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 9:42pm On Oct 05, 2021
Timeline

Application submitted March 2nd, 2021 not 3rd
Biometrics done March 5th
Upfront medicals Feb
Medical passed May 19 .
Corr. Letter Oct 4th
Ppr Oct 4th

Doc submitted
Hubby's study permit
Hubby's statement of acc
Coy's statement of acc( we manage a business)
Coy documents
Birth certificate of the children
Passport data page
Marriage certificate
Degree certificate
Sop( drafted by the rep but we made some adjustments)
Resume
Some property documents
Police clearance....basically all that I can remember


Application was for sowp(myself) and 2 children (study permit)
Our medicals was reviewed after about 3months. This really got us concerned as we thought something was wrong. We reached out the Qlife and was assured that our medical was in order.

After medical was passed, we got a request for the children's birth certificate and marriage licence which we already provided earlier. I wonder how they missed it. These were provided again and then the wait started.

Aug 12th, review of the additional documents started. A week after, we asked our representative to send a webform to IRCC.
August 25th, hubby and I sent separate mails to the MP.
August 27th, we requested for gcms note and then started sending emotional mails with Urgent or priority mail as the subject every Monday, Thursday or Friday to Nairobi. This continued in September until we were asked not to send mails to them and use our representative. So we stopped sending the mails.

At some point I was drained both emotionally and physically especially when I heard some of the people we knew had gotten theirs and had even relocated. I was hoping for a trip to Canada during the summer or before the new term begins. I broke down and my health was even compromised. The pressure and tension was unimaginable. We just wanted a decision made whether in our favour or not. At some point, I couldn't even pray. This period unveiled a stranger in me that I couldn't recognise.

I had to start watching loads of comedy series and movies to take my mind off the whole thing. Travis Greene's crossover was also helpful and refreshing. It was difficult but I had to be very intentional about my mental and emotional health.

Finally the notes arrived on the 30th of September and everything seemed ok but we were still worried. We still had mixed feelings until God decided to surprise us "the doubting thomas" yesterday with the "Eagle". It was indeed a pleasant one.

To everyone looking forward to their ppr, please put your trust in God and he will grant your heart desires. Remember, his ways are not our ways and his timing is always perfect.
Don't be like me , I worry too much and learning to unlearn this.
Worry solves nothing.

It shall all end in praise...Be hopeful









Ufedoo:
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 9:42pm On Oct 05, 2021
So sorry sad sad.
Can’t wait to hear your goodnews.
God bless you.
sam4777:
btw this is sam4774 I created a new moniker as one guy banned me randomly because I simply was backing madam Lianna2020 hahaha. when I have served my one month ban finish I will switch to my old moniker. I proclaim life back into this thread for this week, we need more testimonies.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lianna2020: 9:44pm On Oct 05, 2021
Congratulations dear
Ufedoo:
Timeline

Application submitted March 2nd, 2021 not 3rd
Biometrics done March 5th
Upfront medicals Feb
Medical passed May 19 .
Corr. Letter Oct 4th
Ppr Oct 4th

Doc submitted
Hubby's study permit
Hubby's statement of acc
Coy's statement of acc( we manage a business)
Coy documents
Birth certificate of the children
Passport data page
Marriage certificate
Degree certificate
Sop( drafted by the rep but we made some adjustments)
Resume
Some property documents
Police clearance....basically all that I can remember


Application was for sowp(myself) and 2 children (study permit)
Our medicals was reviewed after about 3months. This really got us concerned as we thought something was wrong. We reached out the Qlife and was assured that our medical was in order.

After medical was passed, we got a request for the children's birth certificate and marriage licence which we already provided earlier. I wonder how they missed it. These were provided again and then the wait started.

Aug 12th, review of the additional documents started. A week after, we asked our representative to send a webform to IRCC.
August 25th, hubby and I sent separate mails to the MP.
August 27th, we requested for gcms note and then started sending emotional mails with Urgent or priority mail as the subject every Monday, Thursday or Friday to Nairobi. This continued in September until we were asked not to send mails to them and use our representative. So we stopped sending the mails.

At some point I was drained both emotionally and physically especially when I heard some of the people we knew had gotten theirs and had even relocated. I was hoping for a trip to Canada during the summer or before the new term begins. I broke down and my health was even compromised. The pressure and tension was unimaginable. We just wanted a decision made whether in our favour or not. At some point, I couldn't even pray. This period unveiled a stranger in me that I couldn't recognise.

I had to start watching loads of comedy series and movies to take my mind off the whole thing. Travis Greene's crossover was also helpful and refreshing. It was difficult but I had to be very intentional about my mental and emotional health.

Finally the notes arrived on the 30th of September and everything seemed ok but we were still worried. We still had mixed feelings until God decided to surprise us "the doubting thomas" yesterday with the "Eagle". It was indeed a pleasant one.

To everyone looking forward to their ppr, please put your trust in God and he will grant your heart desires. Remember, his ways are not our ways and his timing is always perfect.
Don't be like me , I worry too much and learning to unlearn this.
Worry solves nothing.

It shall all end in praise...Be hopeful









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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 10:02pm On Oct 05, 2021
Thank you
sam4777:
thank God, congratulations its been a while we had a PPR on this SOWP thread. truly an encouragement as you said.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 10:03pm On Oct 05, 2021
Thank yo
lightswitch007:
amen. Congrats
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Reseptie: 10:03pm On Oct 05, 2021
[quote author=Ufedoo post=106483799]Thank you

A big congratulations to you and yours @ Ufedoo
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SweetJJ: 3:20am On Oct 06, 2021
I am obviously the last born here grin I guess I have to read up. For POF, is 10k Enough for my hubby and 2kids?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 5:32am On Oct 06, 2021
hey according to IRCC the remainder of the fees plus 10k and then the first dependent is 4k then after that plus 3k per additional dependent.
so apart from remaining fees that's like 20k CAD for all for of you please correct me if I am wrong house.

SweetJJ:
I am obviously the last born here grin I guess I have to read up. For POF, is 10k Enough for my hubby and 2kids?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 8:32am On Oct 06, 2021
Good morning guys,

Please can someone share the requirements for submitting int'l passport for stamping to vfs.

Do I need to pay any amount if submitting in Lagos?
Also how do I fill the consent form for the children?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ufedoo: 10:20am On Oct 06, 2021
Never mind, it has been sorted.

Ufedoo:
Good morning guys,

Please can someone share the requirements for submitting int'l passport for stamping to vfs.

Do I need to pay any amount if submitting in Lagos?
Also how do I fill the consent form for the children?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by metrecube(m): 10:44am On Oct 06, 2021
Congratulations. Im so happy for you and your family. May the maple land favour you.
Ufedoo:
Timeline

Application submitted March 2nd, 2021 not 3rd
Biometrics done March 5th
Upfront medicals Feb
Medical passed May 19 .
Corr. Letter Oct 4th
Ppr Oct 4th

Doc submitted
Hubby's study permit
Hubby's statement of acc
Coy's statement of acc( we manage a business)
Coy documents
Birth certificate of the children
Passport data page
Marriage certificate
Degree certificate
Sop( drafted by the rep but we made some adjustments)
Resume
Some property documents
Police clearance....basically all that I can remember


Application was for sowp(myself) and 2 children (study permit)
Our medicals was reviewed after about 3months. This really got us concerned as we thought something was wrong. We reached out the Qlife and was assured that our medical was in order.

After medical was passed, we got a request for the children's birth certificate and marriage licence which we already provided earlier. I wonder how they missed it. These were provided again and then the wait started.

Aug 12th, review of the additional documents started. A week after, we asked our representative to send a webform to IRCC.
August 25th, hubby and I sent separate mails to the MP.
August 27th, we requested for gcms note and then started sending emotional mails with Urgent or priority mail as the subject every Monday, Thursday or Friday to Nairobi. This continued in September until we were asked not to send mails to them and use our representative. So we stopped sending the mails.

At some point I was drained both emotionally and physically especially when I heard some of the people we knew had gotten theirs and had even relocated. I was hoping for a trip to Canada during the summer or before the new term begins. I broke down and my health was even compromised. The pressure and tension was unimaginable. We just wanted a decision made whether in our favour or not. At some point, I couldn't even pray. This period unveiled a stranger in me that I couldn't recognise.

I had to start watching loads of comedy series and movies to take my mind off the whole thing. Travis Greene's crossover was also helpful and refreshing. It was difficult but I had to be very intentional about my mental and emotional health.

Finally the notes arrived on the 30th of September and everything seemed ok but we were still worried. We still had mixed feelings until God decided to surprise us "the doubting thomas" yesterday with the "Eagle". It was indeed a pleasant one.

To everyone looking forward to their ppr, please put your trust in God and he will grant your heart desires. Remember, his ways are not our ways and his timing is always perfect.
Don't be like me , I worry too much and learning to unlearn this.
Worry solves nothing.

It shall all end in praise...Be hopeful









Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by nochyks87: 12:25pm On Oct 06, 2021
Ufedoo:
Timeline

Application submitted March 2nd, 2021 not 3rd
Biometrics done March 5th
Upfront medicals Feb
Medical passed May 19 .
Corr. Letter Oct 4th
Ppr Oct 4th

Congrats and good to hear someone from early this year was remembered. The wait continues!!





Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Stonehenge83: 3:18pm On Oct 06, 2021
Congratulations. This will surely go round.
Ufedoo:
Timeline

Application submitted March 2nd, 2021 not 3rd
Biometrics done March 5th
Upfront medicals Feb
Medical passed May 19 .
Corr. Letter Oct 4th
Ppr Oct 4th

Doc submitted
Hubby's study permit
Hubby's statement of acc
Coy's statement of acc( we manage a business)
Coy documents
Birth certificate of the children
Passport data page
Marriage certificate
Degree certificate
Sop( drafted by the rep but we made some adjustments)
Resume
Some property documents
Police clearance....basically all that I can remember


Application was for sowp(myself) and 2 children (study permit)
Our medicals was reviewed after about 3months. This really got us concerned as we thought something was wrong. We reached out the Qlife and was assured that our medical was in order.

After medical was passed, we got a request for the children's birth certificate and marriage licence which we already provided earlier. I wonder how they missed it. These were provided again and then the wait started.

Aug 12th, review of the additional documents started. A week after, we asked our representative to send a webform to IRCC.
August 25th, hubby and I sent separate mails to the MP.
August 27th, we requested for gcms note and then started sending emotional mails with Urgent or priority mail as the subject every Monday, Thursday or Friday to Nairobi. This continued in September until we were asked not to send mails to them and use our representative. So we stopped sending the mails.

At some point I was drained both emotionally and physically especially when I heard some of the people we knew had gotten theirs and had even relocated. I was hoping for a trip to Canada during the summer or before the new term begins. I broke down and my health was even compromised. The pressure and tension was unimaginable. We just wanted a decision made whether in our favour or not. At some point, I couldn't even pray. This period unveiled a stranger in me that I couldn't recognise.

I had to start watching loads of comedy series and movies to take my mind off the whole thing. Travis Greene's crossover was also helpful and refreshing. It was difficult but I had to be very intentional about my mental and emotional health.

Finally the notes arrived on the 30th of September and everything seemed ok but we were still worried. We still had mixed feelings until God decided to surprise us "the doubting thomas" yesterday with the "Eagle". It was indeed a pleasant one.

To everyone looking forward to their ppr, please put your trust in God and he will grant your heart desires. Remember, his ways are not our ways and his timing is always perfect.
Don't be like me , I worry too much and learning to unlearn this.
Worry solves nothing.

It shall all end in praise...Be hopeful









Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SweetJJ: 8:43pm On Oct 06, 2021
sam4777:
hey according to IRCC the remainder of the fees plus 10k and then the first dependent is 4k then after that plus 3k per additional dependent.
so apart from remaining fees that's like 20k CAD for all for of you please correct me if I am wrong house.


I didn't get this clearly. I wish to apply for them using my gckey, I hope it is still 10k for me, 4k for hubby and 3k &3k for my son's? Total of 20k? Has the rules changed? Please what do you mean by the remaining fees, I am going for 4years PhD, do you mean I should show fees for the remaining 3years as I have paid for my first year full tuition?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by mymzo48: 7:56am On Oct 07, 2021
Dear all,
I started application for my wife for SOWP however after 24 hours we have not received a BIL. Also we got a message that we have changes to her application my thought was that this was going to be the BIL however it wasn't. I also noticed that she does not have a UCI number and under the Details about application status they have started background check and application in progress under review of eligibility. Please what does this mean ? as I find it surprising that without Biometrics background check has started, Please enlighten me on this......... Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Canfulfilment: 9:55am On Oct 07, 2021
Hi my people,

Please what is the best way to show proof of fund. As a student, I don't really have much money in my account. I hustle in Canada to pay my tuition.

How much should my husband have in his account to make this journey successful?

Please guys I need a response, no ignore me o��.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 10:12am On Oct 07, 2021
I think if you have paid full tuition that 20k is alright. also please make sure on your hubby's side he puts forward a personal or business account statement. it doesn't necessarily need to have much funds but its to let the VO know that he is liquid and money comes in and out of his or his business account or even salary account as the case may be.

SweetJJ:


I didn't get this clearly. I wish to apply for them using my gckey, I hope it is still 10k for me, 4k for hubby and 3k &3k for my son's? Total of 20k? Has the rules changed? Please what do you mean by the remaining fees, I am going for 4years PhD, do you mean I should show fees for the remaining 3years as I have paid for my first year full tuition?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sam4777: 10:15am On Oct 07, 2021
this is very weird, send an email or raise a webform using application number info since there is no UCI, there is always an application number at least. explain what is going on and also confirm if the funds for the application has left your account, maybe it hasn't left and they are dealing with the pending transactions. in any case this is not normal state your issues. to be honest any little inconvenience in this Canada race raise a webform or sound out in an email to be safe.

mymzo48:
Dear all,
I started application for my wife for SOWP however after 24 hours we have not received a BIL. Also we got a message that we have changes to her application my thought was that this was going to be the BIL however it wasn't. I also noticed that she does not have a UCI number and under the Details about application status they have started background check and application in progress under review of eligibility. Please what does this mean ? as I find it surprising that without Biometrics background check has started, Please enlighten me on this......... Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cowbell521: 10:16am On Oct 07, 2021
A friend of mine got his visa not long ago. He want to apply SOWP for his wify. Who should be the applicant? And should the Letter of Introduction be merged with the Family form or what?

The guy is with me now and I will appreciate swift response. Can he apply from Nigeria or wait till he gets to Canada? Any pro or con for applying from here?

Will everything be done from the principal applicant GIC account or the SP holder needs to do something?

Will their 6 years old daughter need visa?

Wife is 2 months pregnant will that affect her chance?

Will wife need to go to VAC in Abuja here?

Tnks

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