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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by aestake: 12:41am On Sep 29, 2022
Profgordons:
PPR for my two kids, VV as they are below four years. My wife only resumed this September though we applied as a family.

I also applied for VV but IRCC redirected me to apply for SOWP which I did 12weeks ago, also got Medical Request today along side with the kids VV
@olowoba2
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by FoxSilver19: 10:39am On Sep 29, 2022
Congratulations to you and the kids.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:33am On Sep 30, 2022
The issue could be when she applies to renew, if she or you are not permanent residents then.

ChineduOC:
Thanks. If my wife comes here with an SOWP Visa and leaves in 1 month. Will that cause any problem? Can she be going in and out with it like visitor's visa? She's engaged in Nigeria with our family business.

Is SOWP multiple entry visa like visitor's visa?

Must she work with her SOWP?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:37am On Sep 30, 2022
Canada currently has a shortage of workers, hence their leeway with applications.

However, the conservative party is expected to form the next government. I expect immigration to be tightened a bit. An officer could use your application for SOWP as proof that you "misrepresented" during the study permit application.

Misrepresentation could lead, not only to a denial of the application in question, but to a ban for some years.

I strongly suggest you do well in school and be able to apply for Express Entry with a master's or PhD.

Lawfulness:
Hello everyone, Trust you're all well.
Please I need your advice/suggestion.
I recently received my student visa and plan to travel in December. While applying for study visa, I stated in the family section of the form that I will travel alone and used my family as home. My agent told me last week that I have to wait till after Imy graduation before I can apply SOWP for my spouse and for daughter.
What should I do?
Thanks for the anticipated responses.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:38am On Sep 30, 2022
You can always apply for visit visas, which will augur well for any future applications (to Canada or US). It will be proof that you can visit and leave.

Lawfulness:
Thank you @skull4eva for taking your time to respond.
As at the time of applying, we were all comfortable with me going first for study and my family coming later. But now I feel like I'm abandoning my family to relocate abroad.But if I have to complete my study before they come, I will have to find a way to deal with it.
Note also that apart from family, job and land were also used as hometies.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:39am On Sep 30, 2022
You can't apply for a work permit from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa.

olowoba2:


SOWP takes too long if applying from Nigeria. Check average processing time for work permit from Nigeria. As at this morning, it is 57 weeks. It is better to apply for a temporary visa and then when you are in Canada you apply for SOWP.

@ehiremen2002
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:40am On Sep 30, 2022
You can't apply for a work permit or study permit from inside Canada while on a visit visa to Canada.

aestake:

Hahahaha... everything takes forever. IRCC will mostly turn it down and advise them to apply for SOWP.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:42am On Sep 30, 2022
Is there anyone who applied for a SOWP while also waiting for a Spousal Permanent Residence application?

Is this possible?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:44am On Sep 30, 2022
Then when you apply to renew, how do you explain that you did nothing all year?
skull4eva:


Says who? Its not compulsory you work with sowp. You can decide to sit at home and tour around. Its just dat who knows u might change ir mind later and want to work
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gaeul(f): 7:17am On Sep 30, 2022
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dukealara: 8:06am On Sep 30, 2022
cooooooks:
You can't apply for a work permit from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa.


Due to COVID, individual on visiting visa can apply for work permit within Canada until February 28, 2023.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dukealara: 8:11am On Sep 30, 2022
Lawfulness:
Hello everyone, Trust you're all well.
Please I need your advice/suggestion.
I recently received my student visa and plan to travel in December. While applying for study visa, I stated in the family section of the form that I will travel alone and used my family as home. My agent told me last week that I have to wait till after Imy graduation before I can apply SOWP for my spouse and for daughter.
What should I do?
Thanks for the anticipated responses.

My advise is to complete your first semester, then apply for your family. It’s safer that way because 4 months is a long time for people to change their mind about a decision. You don’t have to wait till you graduate.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dukealara: 8:36am On Sep 30, 2022
Abeg, people that have received PPR should come back to share timeline and document submitted as promised. Make we dey use that one hold body. Also, people that are yet to apply can also learn current trends on this application since Canada visa application is just as their weather.

It will end in praise for us all.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dukealara: 8:39am On Sep 30, 2022
cooooooks:
Is there anyone who applied for a SOWP while also waiting for a Spousal Permanent Residence application?

Is this possible?

Yes, it’s possible. A work permit and permanent residence application can run concurrently.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 11:59am On Sep 30, 2022
Please show a link showing this.

I would need to use that.

Dukealara:


Due to COVID, individual on visiting visa can apply for work permit within Canada until February 28, 2023.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jogazino: 2:11pm On Sep 30, 2022
Put N/A. But upload letter of acceptance of your spouse .
Iyin2017:
Hi everyone,

Please I am in a dilemma, my daughter's visitors visa was denied couple of months back, she will be 5 in December and we are contemplating applying for a study visa for her. While filling the form for the study visa, we got stuck on the IMM 1294 form, what do we put in the details of school to be attended?

Please help me
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 12:44am On Oct 01, 2022
@NaturalKinzzy

Yes, one can get PR with Sowp. One of the ways to achieve this is to work within a NOC that guarantees provincial nomination.

Good luck.


NaturalKinzzy:
Good morning. Please with Sowp visat, can someone get a PR with it?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 12:51am On Oct 01, 2022
@cooooooks

You can apply for a sowp from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa. That's called "flag poling". You can research more on this.


cooooooks:
You can't apply for a work permit from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SweetJJ: 12:59am On Oct 01, 2022
folla:
@cooooooks

You can apply for a sowp from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa. That's called "flag poling". You can research more on this.


I think flagpoling is different. Flagpoling is applying at the border and it is instant. But yes you can apply for a SOWP with a VV. It use to have a lesser processing period. Check up inland SOWP application. It is very possible. They extended it to 2023. It started because of covid.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 1:00am On Oct 01, 2022
@Lawfulness

This scenario happened to me as spouse of an international student, but I am typing from Canada. The solution is to allow your student-spouse enter Canada first, then after about 3 months apply for sowp. The student should write a sop stating why the change in plan and change of mind. Humans are allowed to change their plans over time, and this would not amount to a misrep.

Good luck.




Lawfulness:
Hello everyone, Trust you're all well.
Please I need your advice/suggestion.
I recently received my student visa and plan to travel in December. While applying for study visa, I stated in the family section of the form that I will travel alone and used my family as home. My agent told me last week that I have to wait till after Imy graduation before I can apply SOWP for my spouse and for daughter.
What should I do?
Thanks for the anticipated responses.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 3:14am On Oct 01, 2022
Flagpoling is done at the border. You can do that for many things: PGWP, SOWP, STUDY.

Not specifically for SOWP. Technically, flagpoling is not from within Canada but from the USA.

I've always been uneasy about this process. Remember that the decision is final.

Sadly, some people have found out the harsh way. Recently, a Cameroonian lady given a deport order when she went for a PGWP flagpole.

folla:
@cooooooks

You can apply for a sowp from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa. That's called "flag poling". You can research more on this.


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lawfulness: 4:23pm On Oct 01, 2022
Happy new month and happy (in?)dependence Nigeria,

A big thank you to skull4eva, cooooooks, dukealara and fella for finding time to share your opinions about my situation. I'm grateful

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Lawfulness: 4:31pm On Oct 01, 2022
Hi Folla,

If I may ask in your sop what was the reason you stated for change of mind and how long did it for ircc to process your application?
folla:
@Lawfulness

This scenario happened to me as spouse of an international student, but I am typing from Canada. The solution is to allow your student-spouse enter Canada first, then after about 3 months apply for sowp. The student should write a sop stating why the change in plan and change of mind. Humans are allowed to change their plans over time, and this would not amount to a misrep.

Good luck.




Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobsyga(m): 6:52pm On Oct 01, 2022
folla:
@cooooooks

You can apply for a sowp from inside Canada if you're on a visit visa. That's called "flag poling". You can research more on this.

@Folla
Well applying from inside of Canada is not actually called Flagpoling .One can apply Sowp from within Canada(inland) or outside of Canada(outland).The processing requirements for both is same but differs in processing time.
Flagpoling is when you exit Canada border and apply for Sowp at the border in person..Note that you must go with the necessary documents and with your spouse as well.The Border control officer will have to issue you a work permit at the spot since you already have a temporary residence visa..International students can also get Pgwp by flagpoling without applying online.


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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cooooooks(m): 7:11pm On Oct 01, 2022
Nigerians helping Nigerians! Happy New Month.
Lawfulness:
Happy new month and happy (in?)dependence Nigeria,

A big thank you to skull4eva, cooooooks, dukealara and fella for finding time to share your opinions about my situation. I'm grateful

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by CaptSolitude: 7:51pm On Oct 01, 2022
Hello everyone,

I need your kind inputs please.

I intend to apply for SOWP and study visas for my 3 kids.
Firstly, do I have to raise 4 different applications?
Secondly, do I need to create separate GCKeys for all my kids?
Finally, what documents will be required for their applications?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 1:54am On Oct 02, 2022
@Lawfulness

Reasons included she thought she could cope without her family but current reality proved otherwise, loneliness in Canada, family would help her academics, family would provide moral support etc

It took 6 months to receive medical requests.

Good luck.

Lawfulness:
Hi Folla,

If I may ask in your sop what was the reason you stated for change of mind and how long did it for ircc to process your application?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by folla: 2:00am On Oct 02, 2022
@CaptSolitude

Just your application and you create only one GCKey. While applying, you will be prompted to add other family members to your application.

Practically, your children's profiles will be under yours.

Good luck.

CaptSolitude:
Hello everyone,

I need your kind inputs please.

I intend to apply for SOWP and study visas for my 3 kids.
Firstly, do I have to raise 4 different applications?
Secondly, do I need to create separate GCKeys for all my kids?
Finally, what documents will be required for their applications?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by FoxSilver19: 6:34pm On Oct 02, 2022
Hello Everyone, when going for upfront medical (using IOM), which of these options corresponds to SOWP Visa?

See attached screen fro IOM appointment page.

Thanks

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by CaptSolitude: 7:10pm On Oct 02, 2022
Many thanks, Folla.

Much appreciated.

folla:
@CaptSolitude

Just your application and you create only one GCKey. While applying, you will be prompted to add other family members to your application.

Practically, your children's profiles will be under yours.

Good luck.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by CaptSolitude: 9:05pm On Oct 02, 2022
Dear All,

I really appreciate all the inputs and responses, they've been of immense help.

Please how do I upload all my supporting documents like Academic qualifications, evidences of properties, job experiences, SOP etc? Am I to upload them through the "Client Information" section?
Additionally, how do I upload documents for my accompanying family members (kids) who are applying for study visas?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gugu40: 11:04pm On Oct 02, 2022
Hello everyone, please I need help and advice on how to go about my children’s application. I'm a little bit confused about their status here now.
We just moved to Canada as a family. My wife came here as a student (Study Permit) and I was given a Spouse Open Work Permit based on my wife’s status (student). We moved to Canada with our children who were issued study permit based on their mother’s status as a student. They are now in a public elementary school.
My wife just got her Post Graduate Work Permit approved and she is working now, I got my spouse open work permit too, but my children’s study permit will expire in a few months’ time.
There is no information on what to do for my children status, when their study permits expire.
What do I do next for my children?

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