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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DolphA: 11:14pm On Mar 22, 2023
Good Evening House,

Please I’m about to apply for the SOWP, and I need y’all help to provide answers/advise to some of my questions below;

1. How much do you suggest one should have at minimum (naira) in the account for proof for fund?

2. In a situation where the fund would be gifted to me by a sponsor, do you advise I move the money in to my account and print the statement? How do I explain the lump sum?

3. Should I instead fix the money in fixed deposit or invest in mutual funds and submit the certificate as proof of fund?

4. Would Deed of Assignment for a landed property suffice as property documents/paper for proof of ties?

Thank you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by flossboss: 12:06am On Mar 23, 2023
Congrats to you . Applied since September 29. Medicals was updated to Passed on January 19 and no movement or update ever since.

Written webforms and sent a couple of emails but no progress. Did you do anything specific for them to respond to you?


CuteCandy90:
PPR for my spouse!!!

September 25th, 2022 Applicant.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Utong: 6:15am On Mar 23, 2023
I sent webform tired no response. I reapplied on 11th of March. It is still counting. so just reapply. what was the reason for the refusal? Mine was clear, I did not include my evidence that i was studying that IMP is what i don't understand.

Whats your next step please. In same situation as you right now[/quote]
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by azzangarb: 7:34am On Mar 23, 2023
Please house i will like to find out, how to submit your passport to vfs at Abuja. Please i need your help.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 10:02am On Mar 23, 2023
see comments in bolded italic

DolphA:
Good Evening House,

Please I’m about to apply for the SOWP, and I need y’all help to provide answers/advise to some of my questions below;

1. How much do you suggest one should have at minimum (naira) in the account for proof for fund?
This depends on the family size. For a family of just the spouse 4,000CAD + 1,000CAD for misc. expenses. If additional family member(s), 3,000CAD for each of them.

2. In a situation where the fund would be gifted to me by a sponsor, do you advise I move the money in to my account and print the statement? How do I explain the lump sum?
You would need a gift deed and money can be transferred to your account. the gift deed should capture all that concerns the funds - that will explain the lump sum. A family member is preferable but non-family member is still okay.

3. Should I instead fix the money in fixed deposit or invest in mutual funds and submit the certificate as proof of fund?
Getting mybankstatement from your Savings/Current Acct., fixed deposit, or mutual funds is all fine as far as it is in your name.

4. Would Deed of Assignment for a landed property suffice as property documents/paper for proof of ties?
It depends on the size of the landed property, for example, 10 acres and a plot of land are totally different. I will advise you to use parents, businesses, jobs, and any other asset in conjunction with that land property. Unless of 'cos, the land in question is massive.

Thank you.

Hope my response gives you heads-up.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrAFOguns: 4:35pm On Mar 23, 2023
Due credit to study permit thread (I can't remember exactly who posted it)

Note: DHL does not do 2-way these days so UPS is highly recommended

Passport Submission Information after Study Permit Approval.

For Lagos Office:

Walk into any DHL or UPS store, you can google & check for the one's near you.

This is the Address you will mail your documents to:

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office:

- Two photocopies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

The VFS consent form is available at https://www./vfsconsentform

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly

When you go to DHL, also indicate that you want a two way courier service. Then provide them the address you want your passport sent to when ready.

For Abuja Office:

Put all the documents below in an envelope and send to:

Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor
Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way,Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at Abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.

Pay the transmission fee to
Canada Logistics Collection Account
Sterling Bank Plc
0065165839

Disclaimer: please confirm the account details before any transaction.

Send your documents via DHL 2-way courier.

The contact information of VFS in Nigeria is available at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

If you are submitting anywhere outside Nigeria, contact the local visa office to find out how to submit.


azzangarb:
Please house i will like to find out, how to submit your passport to vfs at Abuja. Please i need your help.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by CuteCandy90: 4:58pm On Mar 23, 2023
flossboss:
Congrats to you . Applied since September 29. Medicals was updated to Passed on January 19 and no movement or update ever since.

Written webforms and sent a couple of emails but no progress. Did you do anything specific for them to respond to you?



I also sent multiple webforms and emails

Last week I reached out to an MP too and they asssured me they would follow it up.
Although I am yet to hear from them, I cant really say if that influenced the process.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DolphA: 10:18pm On Mar 23, 2023
OkukuOne:
see comments in bolded italic



Hope my response gives you heads-up.

Yeah oo, thank you so much
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lizzygurl: 2:47am On Mar 24, 2023
Praise God with me my people

My spouse got his passport request 22nd march 2023

Application submitted: 24th September 2022
Medical updated: 26th October 2022

No review or background check before 21st march 2023. We sent two webforms (Nairobi and general) and an email around 11pm Nigerian time on 21st and got a response around 11am on 22nd.

I wish everyone one waiting a quick and positive response.

I thank everyone for their support.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by azzangarb: 7:15am On Mar 24, 2023
DrAFOguns:
Due credit to study permit thread (I can't remember exactly who posted it)

Note: DHL does not do 2-way these days so UPS is highly recommended

Passport Submission Information after Study Permit Approval.

For Lagos Office:

Walk into any DHL or UPS store, you can google & check for the one's near you.

This is the Address you will mail your documents to:

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office:

- Two photocopies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

The VFS consent form is available at https://www./vfsconsentform

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly

When you go to DHL, also indicate that you want a two way courier service. Then provide them the address you want your passport sent to when ready.

For Abuja Office:

Put all the documents below in an envelope and send to:

Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor
Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way,Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at Abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.

Pay the transmission fee to
Canada Logistics Collection Account
Sterling Bank Plc
0065165839

Disclaimer: please confirm the account details before any transaction.

Send your documents via DHL 2-way courier.

The contact information of VFS in Nigeria is available at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

If you are submitting anywhere outside Nigeria, contact the local visa office to find out how to submit.



Thank you very much

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Emotionz: 7:28am On Mar 24, 2023
hotboss:
Hello house.

My wife's application got a BVL on 10th of march. Till now no update at all.
Sowp for wife
Vv for daughter

Applied October 27th. I noticed the BVL came from Ottawa.

Any heads up pls?(



Any update ? Have you gotten and response yet
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oluobi(m): 7:28am On Mar 24, 2023
Dear @Makano, aestake, DrAFOguns, Profgordons, HEADYWORLD, Lizzy et al,


Good day all,

I applied for sowp and sp for my children, we got medical request and it has been updated to pass for all of us.

Here is my concern, one of my children's PPR dropped almost 48hrs ago, however, no update for the rest of us since then.

I sent a mail yesterday, but nothing so far. What's your advice to me?

Thanks for your response.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by HEADYWORLD: 12:13pm On Mar 24, 2023
oluobi:
Dear @Makano, aestake, DrAFOguns, Profgordons, HEADYWORLD, Lizzy et al,


Good day all,

I applied for sowp and sp for my children, we got medical request and it has been updated to pass for all of us.

Here is my concern, one of my children's PPR dropped almost 48hrs ago, however, no update for the rest of us since then.

I sent a mail yesterday, but nothing so far. What's your advice to me?

Thanks for your response.

Congratulations, everybody will get theirs. You raise a webform
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Utong: 2:50pm On Mar 24, 2023
CuteCandy90:


I also sent multiple webforms and emails

Last week I reached out to an MP too and they asssured me they would follow it up.
Although I am yet to hear from them, I cant really say if that influenced the process.

Abeg who be MP and how do I contact my MP in Ontario
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DrAFOguns: 6:21pm On Mar 24, 2023
Rest assured, it will drop.
oluobi:
Dear @Makano, aestake, DrAFOguns, Profgordons, HEADYWORLD, Lizzy et al,


Good day all,

I applied for sowp and sp for my children, we got medical request and it has been updated to pass for all of us.

Here is my concern, one of my children's PPR dropped almost 48hrs ago, however, no update for the rest of us since then.

I sent a mail yesterday, but nothing so far. What's your advice to me?

Thanks for your response.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 7:08pm On Mar 24, 2023
Hi Everyone,

Please, those that submit family passports for stamping, my spouse's and my daughter's passport was sent together in one envelope for stamping to Abuja. I got 2 tracking numbers from VfS and steadily getting the passport movement notification from both Vfs & IRCC. Today, I notice my daughter passport as been stamped because of the counterfoil update, and has been sent back to VAC, while my spouse's passport is still with IRCC. I thought they always stamp everything at once and put in one file before sending it back to VAC. Please anyone that has experienced this? Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Oje007(m): 7:40pm On Mar 24, 2023
Hi Guys, I just got my correspondence letter for SWOP. What’s next please. What a long wait. I’m positive and hoping for the best by God’s grace.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 8:15pm On Mar 24, 2023
Also got correspondence letter earlier today for my SOWP

Application date:30th September 2022

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ObinnaAugustine: 8:24pm On Mar 24, 2023
Good evening all.

I received Passport request from IRCC today!

Please Can I submit my international passport in-person at VFS office at Abuja Since I did my biometric at Abuja.

A friend of mine said VFS are no longer accepting passports physically. Only accepting mailed passports( through DHL or others)…Please how true is this

Thank you

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 8:31pm On Mar 24, 2023
Oje007:
Hi Guys, I just got my correspondence letter for SWOP. What’s next please. What a long wait. I’m positive and hoping for the best by God’s grace.

Congrats in advance

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 8:33pm On Mar 24, 2023
ObinnaAugustine:
Good evening all.

I received Passport request from IRCC today!

Please Can I submit my international passport in-person at VFS office at Abuja Since I did my biometric at Abuja.

A friend of mine said VFS are no longer accepting passports physically. Only accepting mailed passports( through DHL or others)…Please how true is this

Thank you

I think so! Since you are in Abuja just go to any DHL near you or UPS. Request for 2-way courier. I bet it will be same-day delivery.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ObinnaAugustine: 8:38pm On Mar 24, 2023
]Hi Everyone,

Please, those that submit family passports for stamping, my spouse's and my daughter's passport was sent together in one envelope for stamping to Abuja. I got 2 tracking numbers from VfS and steadily getting the passport movement notification from both Vfs & IRCC. Today, I notice my daughter passport as been stamped because of the counterfoil update, and has been sent back to VAC, while my spouse's passport is still with IRCC. I thought they always stamp everything at once and put in one file before sending it back to VAC. Please anyone that has experienced this? Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ObinnaAugustine: 8:39pm On Mar 24, 2023
Good evening all.

I received Passport request from IRCC today!

Please Can I submit my international passport in-person at VFS office at Abuja Since I did my biometric at Abuja.

A friend of mine said VFS are no longer accepting passports physically. Only accepting mailed passports( through DHL or others)…Please how true is this

Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 8:40pm On Mar 24, 2023
Guys! I tracked my daughter's passport now, and it says it has been couriered from VAC Abuja on its way back, while my spouse says it's still under process at IRCC Office. Is anyone in this kind of situation, or what could be the issue? Both passports were submitted as one timeline and file, and I also paid for UPS 2-way courier. Wonder why they couriered my daughter's passport and left the other passport behind.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ObinnaAugustine: 8:58pm On Mar 24, 2023
[quote author=kennyjoy post=122037418]

Thank you for your response… I’m not in Abuja. I stay in port Harcourt, I’m just asking to be sure if I’ll book my flight to Abuja and submit my passport myself at VFS office.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kennyjoy(m): 9:07pm On Mar 24, 2023
[quote author=ObinnaAugustine post=122037977][/quote]

You don't have to travel down to Abuja, don't waste your flight money. Visit any DHL or UPS in port Harcourt to submits your passport, and request a 2-way courier.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by CuteCandy90: 9:12pm On Mar 24, 2023
You can submit physically. My spouse submitted his own yesterday physically at Abuja VFS.

ObinnaAugustine:
Good evening all.

I received Passport request from IRCC today!

Please Can I submit my international passport in-person at VFS office at Abuja Since I did my biometric at Abuja.

A friend of mine said VFS are no longer accepting passports physically. Only accepting mailed passports( through DHL or others)…Please how true is this

Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 9:41pm On Mar 24, 2023
They are receiving in Lagos Office but can't say about Abuja. However, since it's the same Organisation, I see no reason for the double standard.

If you live you Abuja, I will advise you to give it a shot.

ObinnaAugustine:
Good evening all.

I received Passport request from IRCC today!

Please Can I submit my international passport in-person at VFS office at Abuja Since I did my biometric at Abuja.

A friend of mine said VFS are no longer accepting passports physically. Only accepting mailed passports( through DHL or others)…Please how true is this

Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by OkukuOne(m): 9:43pm On Mar 24, 2023
Is it cheaper to fly or to courier from PHC to AbJ?

[quote author=ObinnaAugustine post=122037977][/quote]
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by lizzygurl: 10:51pm On Mar 24, 2023
I will suggest you send a webform and email reminding them of the timeline. Timeline for temporary work permit from nigeria is now 25weeks. And it should be almost 25 weeks by now.

flossboss:
Congrats to you . Applied since September 29. Medicals was updated to Passed on January 19 and no movement or update ever since.

Written webforms and sent a couple of emails but no progress. Did you do anything specific for them to respond to you?


Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by hotboss: 3:25am On Mar 25, 2023
Emotionz:




Any update ? Have you gotten and response yet



Yes. It was a refusal for my wife. But that of my daughter (vv) is still there.


*Reasons*


You do not qualify under the IMP as you provided insufficient information to demonstrate
that your spouse is actively engaged in full-time studies in Canada. Refused under R205(c)(ii).
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eje18(f): 5:05am On Mar 25, 2023
[quote author=ObinnaAugustine post=122037977][/quote]

For my student visa . I booked my flight from PHC to Abuja to submit my passport. Then paid for UPs to bring it back to me in PHc. I paid there at the VAC. They will ask you how you want it to be returned. It just back to me in 3 days.

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