digits234:
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my many questions.

The duration of my study is two years. Regarding home ties, I only stated in my SOP that my wife would financially take care of the family until I returned and that my company would also provide a monthly stipend to support my family’s upkeep.
I mentioned my dad, mum, and my company in SOP. Also listed my two houses with documents.

Is it not okay for someone to change their mind regarding their family joining them after 3 months? Or do you think I should further wait?

Of course one can change their mind but then that reason has to come up in your SOP because you had invariably used her as home tie.

Good morning fellow nairalanders, I am new here.
I intend applying for sowp for myself and visit for my baby because my husband is a student in Canada. Please how do I go about it. Every contribution will be duly appreciated

Pelumide2020:
Good morning fellow nairalanders, I am new here.
I intend applying for sowp for myself and visit for my baby because my husband is a student in Canada. Please how do I go about it. Every contribution will be duly appreciated

I can help with all your proof of Funds for schools and general immigration applications at a friendly rate.

I can be reached on 0.8.0.6.2.7.0.6.0.3.9

Good morning, House.

I am just gathering documents to apply for SOWP. As it is obtaining a leave letter from work seems like a long thing moreso as I don't know when the visa will be approved. Can I skip attaching a leave letter in my application and just explain that my employer will approve a leave of absence once my visa is approved?

Thank you in advance.

DrAFOguns:
Good morning, House.

I am just gathering documents to apply for SOWP. As it is obtaining a leave letter from work seems like a long thing moreso as I don't know when the visa will be approved. Can I skip attaching a leave letter in my application and just explain that my employer will approve a leave of absence once my visa is approved?

Thank you in advance.

You can mention so

Grace,Grace,Grace….This is my story!

Submitted- August 1, 2022( My study permit extension, Sowp for my husband, study permit for my daughter and study permit for my 3 year old son)
Biometrics updated for Sowp- August 3,2022
Medicals updated for 2 SP- September 8, 2022
Medicals updated for Sowp- September 9, 2022
Study permit extension- September 21, 2022
Eligibility started- October 27, 2022
PPR- November 1, 2022

I pray that we all receive this good news soonest. All our heart desires will be granted.��

Congratulations �

If I may ask, what’s the basis for the study permit extension and what documents did you submit for SOWP

Dukealara:
Grace,Grace,Grace….This is my story!

Submitted- August 1, 2022( My study permit extension, Sowp for my husband, study permit for my daughter and study permit for my 3 year old son)
Biometrics updated for Sowp- August 3,2022
Medicals updated for 2 SP- September 8, 2022
Medicals updated for Sowp- September 9, 2022
Study permit extension- September 21, 2022
Eligibility started- October 27, 2022
PPR- November 1, 2022

I pray that we all receive this good news soonest. All our heart desires will be granted.��

Dukealara:
Grace,Grace,Grace….This is my story!

Submitted- August 1, 2022( My study permit extension, Sowp for my husband, study permit for my daughter and study permit for my 3 year old son)
Biometrics updated for Sowp- August 3,2022
Medicals updated for 2 SP- September 8, 2022
Medicals updated for Sowp- September 9, 2022
Study permit extension- September 21, 2022
Eligibility started- October 27, 2022
PPR- November 1, 2022

I pray that we all receive this good news soonest. All our heart desires will be granted.��

Amen and congratulations to you and the family.

hazzaman:
Congratulations �

If I may ask, what’s the basis for the study permit extension and what documents did you submit for SOWP

My initial study permit validity did not cover my entire program because I defer and had a coop program. Similar documents for my study permit plus letter of intent showing why my spouse want to come to Canada and my children documents. Consent letter and letter of invitation.

Congratulations to your family...please were you sending mails often??

Dukealara:
Grace,Grace,Grace….This is my story!

Submitted- August 1, 2022( My study permit extension, Sowp for my husband, study permit for my daughter and study permit for my 3 year old son)
Biometrics updated for Sowp- August 3,2022
Medicals updated for 2 SP- September 8, 2022
Medicals updated for Sowp- September 9, 2022
Study permit extension- September 21, 2022
Eligibility started- October 27, 2022
PPR- November 1, 2022

I pray that we all receive this good news soonest. All our heart desires will be granted.��

Thanks for your input

Profgordons:


Of course one can change their mind but then that reason has to come up in your SOP because you had invariably used her as home tie.

Congratulations.

What was the consent letter for?

Dukealara:


My initial study permit validity did not cover my entire program because I defer and had a coop program. Similar documents for my study permit plus letter of intent showing why my spouse want to come to Canada and my children documents. Consent letter and letter of invitation.

Thanks for this response, infact it was helpful for some of us. I want to ask, What type of Study Permit would one apply for a 7 year old kid? Is it Study more than 6 months?

From the questionnaire, where it was stated that Do you plan to work in one of the following categories such as athletes and coaches etc.... do I choose yes if my career falls under the category or No.

I will await your honest feedback.

Regards

Profgordons:


I’ll try to answer to the best of my knowledge which I’ll describe as common knowledge you can find here or on IRCC website if you search.

POF would be determined by your duration of stay and family size, on IRCC website it shows below:
Primary applicant - $10000
First Dependent - $4000
Then all next dependents - $3000 (in your case $3000*3 = $9000)
That brings you to minimum of $23,000 CAD per year!

2) Yes, you can use the same bank account as long as the funds suffice to cover the cost of your tuition for the remainder years and the cost of living as stated above

3) Your wife doesn’t need to, she’s a dependent! If she has to show, it is an added benefit.

4) Mentioning that a baby has just joined is not misrepresentation, you can always update your profile with the added bundle of joy, congratulations on the new born.

5) All required documentation will be listed when you start the application; there is no harm in starting the application to see what you need. Have the birth certificates of the kids, their international passport and digital photos handy. The other supporting documents will be similar to what you have already to show home ties.

6) Police report is not required, they perform their independent criminality check based on the data you submitted, you can add it just to satisfy yourself if you have gut feelings about it. Also yes I would always advice upfront medical, it saves time when required.

7) Yes you will need an SOP for your spouse, keep it concise and convincing.

You need a new GCKey for SOWP application, no other way!

Having stated the above, a few questions that would come to mind are?

How long is the duration of your course? If less than two years, then it will be a challenge for the VO to approve such SOWP.

Did you use your family as home ties during your SP application? If you did then this could be more complicated than you think and that is where misrepresentation comes in, you would first need to untie them from your home before progressing.

Good luck with IRCC!

It’s PPR!!!

Applied for Visit Visa alongside with my Spouse who was applying for Study Permit, and Visit Visa for our two Munchkins - May 15th 2022

My application was cancelled in June, IRCC requested I apply for SOWP instead and refunded the application fee - Submitted June 30th 2022

Spouse Study permit was approved August and she resumed September

Munchkins Visitor Visas were approved September 28th, I got medical request same day

PPR today, November 3rd, 2022

It’s been quite interesting and I’ll advise people always apply as a family on the old portal if they have the funds to support it!

Congratulations

Profgordons:
It’s PPR!!!

Applied for Visit Visa alongside with my Spouse who was applying for Study Permit, and Visit Visa for our two Munchkins - May 15th 2022

My application was cancelled in June, IRCC requested I apply for SOWP instead and refunded the application fee - Submitted June 30th 2022

Spouse Study permit was approved August and she resumed September

Munchkins Visitor Visas were approved September 28th, I got medical request same day

PPR today, November 3rd, 2022

It’s been quite interesting and I’ll advise people always apply as a family on the old portal if they have the funds to support it!

Please how soon can I start disturbing IRCC for my spouse's application?

The application was submitted on 24th September
Upfront medical was updated on 26th October (he did it before submission) and we had to send them emails before it was updated.

I am getting really impatient.

Thank you

Hello everyone,

I recently applied for sowp and for study permits for my kids, however, my spouse's study permit has about 4 months validity. We await renewed passport for extension application. Could this hamper the sowp application in anyway?

lizzygurl:
Please how soon can I start disturbing IRCC for my spouse's application?

The application was submitted on 24th September
Upfront medical was updated on 26th October (he did it before submission) and we had to send them emails before it was updated.

I am getting really impatient.

Thank you

In my opinion, they don’t lose track of any application. Sending mails doesn’t change any timing on when they will make their decisions.

Just what I’ve seen in their responses.

Profgordons:
It’s PPR!!!

Applied for Visit Visa alongside with my Spouse who was applying for Study Permit, and Visit Visa for our two Munchkins - May 15th 2022

Congratulations!!!

Congratultions to you. I am very happy for you.

Regards applying with the whole family, I wish I did that, but as you would also understand, I was just been cautious. IRCC matter get as e be, u know.

Now I have to tackle SOP to explain why I now need my wife and 3 "munchkins" here with me.

@Profgordons , You go help me o..

Congrats again..

Profgordons:
It’s PPR!!!

Applied for Visit Visa alongside with my Spouse who was applying for Study Permit, and Visit Visa for our two Munchkins - May 15th 2022

My application was cancelled in June, IRCC requested I apply for SOWP instead and refunded the application fee - Submitted June 30th 2022

Spouse Study permit was approved August and she resumed September

Munchkins Visitor Visas were approved September 28th, I got medical request same day

PPR today, November 3rd, 2022

It’s been quite interesting and I’ll advise people always apply as a family on the old portal if they have the funds to support it!

Hi guys, I just got my ppr for study permit application. I await my passport stamping.
I want to apply SOWP and study permits for my wife and children respectively.
Can I use my existing GCKey for the application or my wife should open a new GCKey and apply for herself and the kids.

Guys your input is highly appreciated.

You can use your existing GCKey to apply for her but both of you need to sign the (imm5713 Use of Representative form). Its a one page form that basically assign you as her representative, and you authorizing her to use your account to apply.

amila20042001:
Hi guys, I just got my ppr for study permit application. I await my passport stamping.
I want to apply SOWP and study permits for my wife and children respectively.
Can I use my existing GCKey for the application or my wife should open a new GCKey and apply for herself and the kids.

Guys your input is highly appreciated.

Thanks for the input.
besides the rep form, which forms do I need to fill for the SOWP and study permits for my kids? Does it mean I would apply for the SOWP and study permits for my kids individually I.e separately?

Restricted:
You can use your existing GCKey to apply for her but both of you need to sign the (imm5713 Use of Representative form). Its a one page form that basically assign you as her representative, and you authorizing her to use your account to apply.

Congrats! Please confirm if you withdrew your tourist visa application before or after switching to SOWP. Thanks

Racewinner:
PPR Alert!!!
OWP Application submitted July 7th
Passport request: August 10, 2022

I initially applied for a tourist visa on February 19th because of the short processing time as of then. When there was no response, I had to apply for SOWP on July 7th and PPR on August 10th few days after my birthday.

digits234:
Congratultions to you. I am very happy for you.

Regards applying with the whole family, I wish I did that, but as you would also understand, I was just been cautious. IRCC matter get as e be, u know.

Now I have to tackle SOP to explain why I now need my wife and 3 "munchkins" here with me.

@Profgordons , You go help me o..

Congrats again..

You can hit me up at any time!

Good day all.
Pls am new here, can anyone assist me with all required documents for SOWP for someone that just got PPR. Pls share a link or list.
Thank you

apeja2017:
Good day all.
Pls am new here, can anyone assist me with all required documents for SOWP for someone that just got PPR. Pls share a link or list.
Thank you

You barely need more than you already submitted for Studies as SOWP is tied to the Student. All you need more is proof of funds

Profgordons:


You barely need more than you already submitted for Studies as SOWP is tied to the Student. All you need more is proof of funds

Thank you for your feedback.
Pls is it possible for me to still use my sponsor for my wife and kid? However my wife did not change her surname it's just the marriage certificate does it suffice.

Love this!!! Congrats to you and your family!

zurryland:
It's PPR guyssss.Yes I know i announced it here some days ago but happiness carry me go where i no know.lol.
To God be the glory great things HE has done..
So,we started this journey in June,2021....Hubby left Nigeria to canada for his 1year PGD..And we were like max in 3months ,we would join him.hmmmm
So he did the 1st semester for 3months and we applied in SEPT,2021 and children of God,the WAIT started..My kids and i did the upfront medicals in August 2021 bfr we submitted our application..
Every disappointment they say,is a huge blessing in disguise.We waited from Sept 2021 till July 2022.Omo,i was practically counting days.please note in all.of these,Hubbys grad was in June 2022 but study permit would be expired by August 2022.
We prayed...We fasted..We called on God and he answered!!!
Hubby applied fr his PGWP and he got a response and was offered 3years..3 whole years for a 1year PGD program.
August 4th,we got a mail from IRCC that hubby should update if his Job is a Noc O,A or B..
Fastforward,he's done with school and had started work!!!!!
We danced like David danced cos he has a NOC A job.
AUGUST 20TH,our medicals from 2021 expired and that same day we got medical request.come and see jubilation in my family.
So i quickly booked our medicals with Qlife and on Sept 20th our medical was passed.
ON THE GLORIOUS MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 27TH 2022,THE EAGLE LANDED...
NOW guess what They sent medical request again for my 2 kids.I was shouting for joy and thinking same time.
So we started sending webforms to them that the kids already did their medicals.it was the longest 2weeks EVER.OCTOBER 12TH their medical was passed and October 21st the eagle landed.
I just want to encourage someone out here that God is real...I look at my visa I see till 2025 as a work.permit holder!!!!!.Study permits for my kids.
It was a loooooong wait ..1year and 17days for me....
P.s..We submitted all the submittables and it finally ended in super praises....

LANDING GIST IN A FEW!!!
Canada your girl is cominggggggggg

apeja2017:


Thank you for your feedback.
Pls is it possible for me to still use my sponsor for my wife and kid? However my wife did not change her surname it's just the marriage certificate does it suffice.

Marriage certificate suffices and yes what ever sponsorship you used it valid if the funds are enough

Profgordons:


Marriage certificate suffices and yes what ever sponsorship you used it valid if the funds are enough

Pls I sent you a mail.
I need your assistance through this journey particularly on documents.
Thank you

Congratulations to you. Pls i plan to apply with my family as well but i don’t know the documents submit for his SOWP can you pls share the documents submitted ? And can i send you a mail

Profgordons:
It’s PPR!!!

Applied for Visit Visa alongside with my Spouse who was applying for Study Permit, and Visit Visa for our two Munchkins - May 15th 2022

My application was cancelled in June, IRCC requested I apply for SOWP instead and refunded the application fee - Submitted June 30th 2022

Spouse Study permit was approved August and she resumed September

Munchkins Visitor Visas were approved September 28th, I got medical request same day

PPR today, November 3rd, 2022

It’s been quite interesting and I’ll advise people always apply as a family on the old portal if they have the funds to support it!