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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by technix: 4:19am On Mar 01, 2023
You can try https://gcmsnotes.com/ or reach out to me.


ayotoluakande:
Please can someone guide me on how to apply for GCMS note?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Emotionz: 8:44am On Mar 01, 2023
Kaycherry:
I just received a refusal for my SOWP...IRCC stated that I did not meet the requirements for the "International Mobility Program"

I am a bit confused because I applied for SOWP or is it the same thing as International Mobility program.

Please someone should help with an answer coz I'm really confused

When did you apply?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Papapa1234: 5:09pm On Mar 01, 2023
Pls a mom that wants to apply for sowp..will she and the kids have one single application or dey apply with different accts..I will appreciate your responses?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by xyjoe(m): 7:38pm On Mar 01, 2023
I sent you a mail, please.

littiejoe20012000@yahoo.com




blueyuchay:
God be Praised!!!!

PPR for SOWP and Visit Visa for a 2 year old

Timeline
Visit Visa for both made in May 2022, no approval till date
SOWP and Visit visa made in December 3, 2022

Upfront medical in November 28 and was updated January 26 for the child and February 9 for the adult

Eligibility and PPR on 27 Feb.

Documents submitted
Marriage Cert
Student's old and new study permit and visa
Spouse biz account MBS with 2.5m
Student acct statement with about 5300CAD
Student full time job offer with 3 months payslip
Pictures of wedding and other family pictures.
Letter of invitation from student
SOP made by the spouse

GOD DID IT!!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toceen2022: 8:41pm On Mar 01, 2023
PPR don drop o

SOWP and VV for my 1 year old daughter.

Application submitted - Dec 23, 2022
Upfront medical - Oct 1, 2022
Biometric - Jan 3, 2023
Medical updated for spouse - Jan 23, 2023
Medical updated for daughter - Feb 8, 2023
BVL and PPR - March 1, 2023

I left Nigeria August 18, 2022, but I didn't apply for my family because my daughter's passport was not out yet, so I decided to finish 1st semester because submitting their application. On February 14, 2023 - the day my daughter turned 1, I sent a very emotional mail to all IRCC emails I know and also raised a webform Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Some responded with normal generic mail. 3 days ago I got a personalized email from IRCC saying that my application is still within the processing time and encouraged me to keep checking the processing time - which is 52 weeks, so I thought they are not working on the application and booked a ticket to Naija for next week. Seeing PPR this morning is still a surprise.

I thank Jehovah God everything worked out well.

Please guys, I don't know how to send family passport to VFS, any help or reference to previous post about it would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by KingyKing: 12:15am On Mar 02, 2023
Anyone has an available apartment for April / May around Kitchener, Ontario or environs?

Please PM. Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bella25(f): 2:12am On Mar 02, 2023
Toceen2022:
PPR don drop o

SOWP and VV for my 1 year old daughter.

Application submitted - Dec 23, 2022
Upfront medical - Oct 1, 2022
Biometric - Jan 3, 2023
Medical updated for spouse - Jan 23, 2023
Medical updated for daughter - Feb 8, 2023
BVL and PPR - March 1, 2023

I left Nigeria August 18, 2022, but I didn't apply for my family because my daughter's passport was not out yet, so I decided to finish 1st semester because submitting their application. On February 14, 2023 - the day my daughter turned 1, I sent a very emotional mail to all IRCC emails I know and also raised a webform Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Some responded with normal generic mail. 3 days ago I got a personalized email from IRCC saying that my application is still within the processing time and encouraged me to keep checking the processing time - which is 52 weeks, so I thought they are not working on the application and booked a ticket to Naija for next week. Seeing PPR this morning is still a surprise.

I thank Jehovah God everything worked out well.

Please guys, I don't know how to send family passport to VFS, any help or reference to previous post about it would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by survivex: 2:15am On Mar 02, 2023
Congrats Toceen2022,

Please I sent you a message. So I can connect with you. Please check and respond. Thanks



Toceen2022:
PPR don drop o

SOWP and VV for my 1 year old daughter.

Application submitted - Dec 23, 2022
Upfront medical - Oct 1, 2022
Biometric - Jan 3, 2023
Medical updated for spouse - Jan 23, 2023
Medical updated for daughter - Feb 8, 2023
BVL and PPR - March 1, 2023

I left Nigeria August 18, 2022, but I didn't apply for my family because my daughter's passport was not out yet, so I decided to finish 1st semester because submitting their application. On February 14, 2023 - the day my daughter turned 1, I sent a very emotional mail to all IRCC emails I know and also raised a webform Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Some responded with normal generic mail. 3 days ago I got a personalized email from IRCC saying that my application is still within the processing time and encouraged me to keep checking the processing time - which is 52 weeks, so I thought they are not working on the application and booked a ticket to Naija for next week. Seeing PPR this morning is still a surprise.

I thank Jehovah God everything worked out well.

Please guys, I don't know how to send family passport to VFS, any help or reference to previous post about it would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Papapa1234: 4:55am On Mar 02, 2023
Please I am assisting a friend with his sowp for his family?

I am not sure if we are on the right track?

Are these the eligibility questions to be answered?

Do I select work permit outside of Canada to get started?

Thank you

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Favourme84: 12:53pm On Mar 02, 2023
Good morning my people, I applied for SOWP for my hubby and study for my 2 kids. but after the submission, the application did not generate an application number. I actually use my own profile to apply for them.

Please what should I do in this situation?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Favourme84: 12:57pm On Mar 02, 2023
Favourme84:
Good morning my people, I applied for SOWP for my hubby and study for my 2 kids. but after the submission, the application did not generate an application number. I actually use my own profile to apply for them.

Please what should I do in this situation?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Saloiba: 2:44pm On Mar 02, 2023
survivex:
Congrats Toceen2022,

Please I sent you a message. So I can connect with you. Please check and respond. Thanks




Just print a copy of the PPR letter and make a copy of the International Passport Data Page for each of them and go to VFS office either Lagos or Abuja depending on the one closer to you to submit between the hours of 8am and 10am.

If you are submitting at the VFS where your hubby didn't have his Biometrics, you will pay 9,710 or so but if its same, your hubby won't pay but you will pay for your daughter who has no biometric.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bella25(f): 3:55pm On Mar 02, 2023
Good afternoon
Please Gurus in the house I greatly need your help, regarding my Sowp application I was asked for proof of relationship with my spouse in terms of pictures,proof of communication,marriage certificate etc
The issue now is all documents and information are ready but how do we Name each file i.e place pictures in group(pre and post marriage ) and name them,also how do we compress the file too, because the pictures are really taking large space
Please await your quick response because I was given a deadline
God bless

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Sundjata: 4:27pm On Mar 02, 2023
Bella25:
Good afternoon
Please Gurus in the house I greatly need your help, regarding my Sowp application I was asked for proof of relationship with my spouse in terms of pictures,proof of communication,marriage certificate etc
The issue now is all documents and information are ready but how do we Name each file i.e place pictures in group(pre and post marriage ) and name them,also how do we compress the file too, because the pictures are really taking large space
Please await your quick response because I was given a deadline
God bless

For the photos, you can use an android photo merging App to collate the pictures and then scribble on top or below each photo so that whoever is zooming in to view the photos will be able to see the description added. For example, see the attached photo I added below.

For compression, after you're done compiling everything, stilll use your android phone to do the compression. You'll have to combine a number of compressing methods to get the quality and size you want. Some of the Apps I recommend are "Xodo PDF Reader and Editor" and "PDF Utils: Merge, Split, Edit." If you use Xodo to compress, Open the document, click on the three dots menu on the top right, click Save a Copy, Reduc file, Smaller file, Advanced, change if greater than 225 DPI to 90, change the second one to 75. Then save.

In addition to this, go to adobe website to compress the document further. https://www.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html?mv=search&sdid=DZTGZX2P&ef_id=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTgY55uAEQKksrblVJWdkE38UNKYPU_h4FojUMzJscvXXzl7lVA5aRoCdt0QAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!567980884512!e!!g!!compress%20a%20pdf!15515102528!134551133247&cmpn=mobile-search&gclid=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTgY55uAEQKksrblVJWdkE38UNKYPU_h4FojUMzJscvXXzl7lVA5aRoCdt0QAvD_BwE

PDF Utils is great for merging, the best I know of.

All the best to you.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by pufframmy: 6:04pm On Mar 02, 2023
AS THE application No Drop?

i notice same here

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Uzomachukwuu: 7:09pm On Mar 02, 2023
What I don't even understand is why IRCC hasn't fulfilled the two GCMS Notes I applied for on January 1 and February 1. The other thing: why are they attending only to applications of families with kids. Do applicants without children not also matter in the stream of things?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 10:04pm On Mar 02, 2023
Good day everyone
Please i have a problem
If iRCC mistakenly cancelled the application that's supposed to be in process because of double application ( which is untrue)
Please what can i do
( Note the application is done by an immigration consultant who is in good standing in Canada she promised to get back to them ) i just want the opinions of other knowledgeable people.
Because am beginning to lose confident in her.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Oliis: 10:16pm On Mar 02, 2023
Finally, PPR for SOWP and VV for minor child

All glory to God.

Application Date : 01/11/2022

Upfront Medical : 07/09/2022


Medical Passed : 21/12/2022( Updated the same day a mail was sent).

Eligibility Started : 20/01/2023

BVL : 28/02/2023

PPR : 28/02/2023



My wife left Nigeria in September 2022. To everyone waiting, I pray God in his infinite mercy will answer your silent prayers. Keep believing.

As a family , please if you can, apply together. The wait and uncertainty can be depressing and fustrating.

The only good thing is that you tend to forget all, once you see that PPR.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Restricted: 10:26pm On Mar 02, 2023
Congratulations to you sir. Did you send any emails or webforms to disturb them?


Oliis:
Finally, PPR for SOWP and VV for minor child

All glory to God.

Application Date : 01/11/2022

Upfront Medical : 07/09/2022


Medical Passed : 21/12/2022( Updated the same day a mail was sent).

Eligibility Started : 20/01/2023

BVL : 28/02/2023

PPR : 28/02/2023



My wife left Nigeria in September 2022. To everyone waiting, I pray God in his infinite mercy will answer your silent prayers. Keep believing.

As a family , please if you can, apply together. The wait and uncertainty can be depressing and fustrating.

The only good thing is that you tend to forget all, once you see that PPR.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 11:26pm On Mar 02, 2023
Dear All,

Is there any difference between OWP and SOWP?

My Spouse mistakenly notarized her invitation letter containing OWP instead of SOWP.

Please, I will appreciate an experienced feedback
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 1:56am On Mar 03, 2023
Toceen2022:
PPR don drop o

SOWP and VV for my 1 year old daughter.

Application submitted - Dec 23, 2022
Upfront medical - Oct 1, 2022
Biometric - Jan 3, 2023
Medical updated for spouse - Jan 23, 2023
Medical updated for daughter - Feb 8, 2023
BVL and PPR - March 1, 2023

I left Nigeria August 18, 2022, but I didn't apply for my family because my daughter's passport was not out yet, so I decided to finish 1st semester because submitting their application. On February 14, 2023 - the day my daughter turned 1, I sent a very emotional mail to all IRCC emails I know and also raised a webform Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Some responded with normal generic mail. 3 days ago I got a personalized email from IRCC saying that my application is still within the processing time and encouraged me to keep checking the processing time - which is 52 weeks, so I thought they are not working on the application and booked a ticket to Naija for next week. Seeing PPR this morning is still a surprise.

I thank Jehovah God everything worked out well.

Please guys, I don't know how to send family passport to VFS, any help or reference to previous post about it would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations bro, make IRCC attend to my SOWP too. The waiting is something else.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Notdothertosin: 3:30am On Mar 03, 2023
God has done it for us oh
Myself and our daughter left on the 19th August 22

We applied for Work Permit of the 20 December 22

PPR March 2nd for Hubby

I am super thankful to God...

Miracle no dey tire Jesus oh

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by pufframmy: 3:35am On Mar 03, 2023
Congrat
Notdothertosin:
God has done it for us oh
Myself and our daughter left on the 19th August 22

We applied for Work Permit of the 20 December 22

PPR March 2nd for Hubby

I am super thankful to God...

Miracle no dey tire Jesus oh

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toceen2022: 5:16am On Mar 03, 2023
kennyjoy:


Congratulations bro, make IRCC attend to my SOWP too. The waiting is something else.
Thank you boss... I really pray for everyone waiting to get a positive response by God's grace. Amen!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Toceen2022: 5:21am On Mar 03, 2023
Notdothertosin:
God has done it for us oh
Myself and our daughter left on the 19th August 22

We applied for Work Permit of the 20 December 22

PPR March 2nd for Hubby

I am super thankful to God...

Miracle no dey tire Jesus oh
Congratulations...
This timeline is so close to mine as well.
Left Naija - Aug 18th, 2022
Applied for family - Dec 23, 2022
PPR - March 1

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bella25(f): 6:11am On Mar 03, 2023
Sundjata:



For the photos, you can use an android photo merging App to collate the pictures and then scribble on top or below each photo so that whoever is zooming in to view the photos will be able to see the description added. For example, see the attached photo I added below.

For compression, after you're done compiling everything, stilll use your android phone to do the compression. You'll have to combine a number of compressing methods to get the quality and size you want. Some of the Apps I recommend are "Xodo PDF Reader and Editor" and "PDF Utils: Merge, Split, Edit." If you use Xodo to compress, Open the document, click on the three dots menu on the top right, click Save a Copy, Reduc file, Smaller file, Advanced, change if greater than 225 DPI to 90, change the second one to 75. Then save.

In addition to this, go to adobe website to compress the document further. https://www.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html?mv=search&sdid=DZTGZX2P&ef_id=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTgY55uAEQKksrblVJWdkE38UNKYPU_h4FojUMzJscvXXzl7lVA5aRoCdt0QAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!567980884512!e!!g!!compress%20a%20pdf!15515102528!134551133247&cmpn=mobile-search&gclid=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrTgY55uAEQKksrblVJWdkE38UNKYPU_h4FojUMzJscvXXzl7lVA5aRoCdt0QAvD_BwE

PDF Utils is great for merging, the best I know of.

All the best to you.


Thank you for your great assistance

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bella25(f): 6:11am On Mar 03, 2023
Notdothertosin:
God has done it for us oh
Myself and our daughter left on the 19th August 22

We applied for Work Permit of the 20 December 22

PPR March 2nd for Hubby

I am super thankful to God...

Miracle no dey tire Jesus oh

Congratulations πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸΎ
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bella25(f): 6:12am On Mar 03, 2023
Oliis:
Finally, PPR for SOWP and VV for minor child

All glory to God.

Application Date : 01/11/2022

Upfront Medical : 07/09/2022


Medical Passed : 21/12/2022( Updated the same day a mail was sent).

Eligibility Started : 20/01/2023

BVL : 28/02/2023

PPR : 28/02/2023



My wife left Nigeria in September 2022. To everyone waiting, I pray God in his infinite mercy will answer your silent prayers. Keep believing.

As a family , please if you can, apply together. The wait and uncertainty can be depressing and fustrating.

The only good thing is that you tend to forget all, once you see that PPR.


Congratulations πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠ
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Princessmay11: 10:33am On Mar 03, 2023
Please for those that have submitted SOWP is it necessary to submit police character?

Secondly, is it form IMM5257 for a 9 months baby ? if yes what do I fill in the employment and education section with the date?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Oliis: 12:20pm On Mar 03, 2023
Yes o. A total of 4 E mails was sent. No webform
Restricted:

Congratulations to you sir. Did you send any emails or webforms to disturb them?


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by pufframmy: 1:25pm On Mar 03, 2023
you can recheck now mine have display

[quote author=Favourme84 post=121406394][/quote]
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 1:27pm On Mar 03, 2023
Dear All,

Is there any difference between OWP and SOWP?

My Spouse mistakenly notarized her invitation letter containing OWP instead of SOWP.

Please, I will appreciate an experienced feedback

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