Good morning all,

Kindly assist with the current website for applying for dependents, I was told the initial website has been disabled. Also, an assistance on the application procedure will be appreciated. Thanks.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/register.html

Good luck!

Peju01:
Good morning all,

Kindly assist with the current website for applying for dependents, I was told the initial website has been disabled. Also, an assistance on the application procedure will be appreciated. Thanks.

@Makano, Skull4eva, lizzygurl, estake, survivex, DrAFOguns, jimogh111, Shommyface, SweetJJ, drokiri, HEAVYWORLD, hommiekrs, et al,

Do we have a trend for PR/PGWP? If yes, kindly share the link.

Thanks in anticipation

Good day everyone,

I’m currently drafting my sop for sp for me and Sowp for my spouse and vv for my kids. I’m stating that my I want my hubby to accompany me to assist me to settle down with the kids and that he’ll be back to the country. And he’ll be visiting from time to time while I’m there. Do I apply for sowp or vv with this explanation?

Please help. I’m kinda confused.

Thank you for your help.

I suggest you avoid stating that your husband will be back in the country.

The visa to apply for him is SOWP. It’s practically for him to get a job and work in Canada. Therefore it is better to talk about his Eligibility and that in addition to helping you and the kids settle, he will be working through out the period of your study permit duration.

It’s an advantage if your husband is the sponsor. Just show enough home ties and the necessary funding. Also show proof of relationship, proof of your schooling, tuition payment etc, proof of parentage of your kids. Have good documents checklist. I am positive you will get approved! How old are your Kids? You determine their own Visas by their ages.

Ammykorr:
Good day everyone,

I’m currently drafting my sop for sp for me and Sowp for my spouse and vv for my kids. I’m stating that my I want my hubby to accompany me to assist me to settle down with the kids and that he’ll be back to the country. And he’ll be visiting from time to time while I’m there. Do I apply for sowp or vv with this explanation?

Please help. I’m kinda confused.

Thank you for your help.

Hi everyone..
If you are travelling from Lagos or Abuja to Canada in May kindly DM lets plan our trip together

Thanks for your response. I’ve some concerns. He has a paid job here. Stating he’ll be working in Canada means he’ll be quitting his job here. Is that not a red flag?

Goldentony2nice:
I suggest you avoid stating that your husband will be back in the country.

The visa to apply for him is SOWP. It’s practically for him to get a job and work in Canada. Therefore it is better to talk about his Eligibility and that in addition to helping you and the kids settle, he will be working through out the period of your study permit duration.

It’s an advantage if your husband is the sponsor. Just show enough home ties and the necessary funding. Also show proof of relationship, proof of your schooling, tuition payment etc, proof of parentage of your kids. Have good documents checklist. I am positive you will get approved! How old are your Kids? You determine their own Visas by their ages.

Omosikiru1992:
Hi everyone..
If you are travelling from Lagos or Abuja to Canada in May kindly DM lets plan our trip together

I'm at the airport. Heading to NB

Hi everyone, I am applying for SOWP and Study Visa for four kids. Uploaded all required and optional documents but I cant find link to submit and pay for the application.
I am stuck please, any urgent lead will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Reggyiyke:
Hi everyone, I am applying for SOWP and Study Visa for four kids. Uploaded all required and optional documents but I cant find link to submit and pay for the application.
I am stuck please, any urgent lead will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Check properly , there something you have not uploaded

Eje18:
Hello house. Please I have a question to ask. My sister’s family SOWP was refused on the fact that her school is not eligible for SOWP because it’s a private school. Although the school is a DLI so they thought all DLI are eligible for SOWP.
Now can she put in for visit visa for them to come visit her. Although the husband isn’t planning to stay because of his job back home. But the kids are the most important. . Please do you advise she put in the visit visa. So her kids can comein to visit her.

They will have to confirm if their program is upto 8 months without break? If it is? they can get a confirmation from the school stating that it's a full time program. Then re-launch! I don't want to believe it is because it is a private school. So long as it is a DLI and more than 8 Months full time. I think they qualify. Also, it appears some courses do not qualify or even though the institution is a DLI. Let them just clarify with the school and refire.

My thoughts though...The gurus can assist too.

kennyjoy:


Congrats in advance

How did you get here. Because honestly I am lost with this SOWP. I want to do that for my spouse

You have 3 options. 1/ To travel with your husband now. 2/ for him to join you at a later date. 3/ for him to remain in Nigeria all through.

If you will be traveling with him now or later, he has to spend time with you and truly assist you settle and focus on your studies. In doing this, he would not be staying idle; he will get a job and the job will generate income which is a plus to support your finances. The job he will quit in Nigeria is the “opportunity cost” just to be with you; he has to forgo it. You have to give a compelling explanation. Don’t put too much relevance on his present job, rather show optimism and excitement about how having him would make your stay and study better. Also talk about what you guys plan to do when you return home after your experiences and studies.

If I can remember from your posts, you guys run a business as well which can be used as home tie.

The purpose of the visa he should be applying for is for him to be with spouse(you) and work anywhere in Canada. That’s why it’s called Spouse Open Work Permit. The visa officer will not accept Visit Visa for a spouse in this instance.

You have to make up your mind on which of the above mentioned options you want.

Cheers!

Ammykorr:
Thanks for your response. I’ve some concerns. He has a paid job here. Stating he’ll be working in Canada means he’ll be quitting his job here. Is that not a red flag?

Eje18:
Hello house. Please I have a question to ask. My sister’s family SOWP was refused on the fact that her school is not eligible for SOWP because it’s a private school. Although the school is a DLI so they thought all DLI are eligible for SOWP.

Now can she put in for visit visa for them to come visit her. Although the husband isn’t planning to stay because of his job back home. But the kids are the most important. . Please do you advise she put in the visit visa. So her kids can comein to visit her.

The person needs to be more careful. Hope you are aware that schools can be a DLI but without qualifying the student for even PGWP let alone the spouse for SOWP? This anomaly is common with private schools even with DLI. E.g. OCMT in Ontario. If not satisfied, it is better to apply to a public school now, otherwise the student self will have to return immediately on program completion except he quickly applies to get admission into a public school or get a job while in Canada which is rare. Please don't say we were not advised o. Best wishes.

Accessed:


They will have to confirm if their program is upto 8 months without break? If it is? they can get a confirmation from the school stating that it's a full time program. Then re-launch! I don't want to believe it is because it is a private school. So long as it is a DLI and more than 8 Months full time. I think they qualify. Also, it appears some courses do not qualify or even though the institution is a DLI. Let them just clarify with the school and refire.

My thoughts though...The gurus can assist too.

Thank you.

Degift:




The person needs to be more careful. Hope you are aware that schools can be a DLI but without qualifying the student for even PGWP let alone the spouse for SOWP? This anomaly is common with private schools even with DLI. E.g. OCMT in Ontario. If not satisfied, it is better to apply to a public school now, otherwise the student self will have to return immediately on program completion except he quickly applies to get admission into a public school or get a job while in Canada which is rare. Please don't say we were not advised o. Best wishes.

Thank you for you response. But can her family come to visit her on visit visa.

I welcome my family to Canada on Sunday. The procedure is seamless. At the CBSA, they requested my means of identification from my wife and inquired how long I had been here. To everyone waiting to unite with their family, I wish you all good news soonest. We shall reap the good fruits of this Canada in Jesus' name.

I have not seen any group for PGWP. There should be something for EE on Nairaland, just do a quick search.

OkukuOne:
@Makano, Skull4eva, lizzygurl, estake, survivex, DrAFOguns, jimogh111, Shommyface, SweetJJ, drokiri, HEAVYWORLD, hommiekrs, et al,

Do we have a trend for PR/PGWP? If yes, kindly share the link.

Thanks in anticipation

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Please ma. How long does it take to get visitors visa to Canada?.

Amen o. They have ghosted me too for two days now 🤩 will it be okay to send a webform to expedite my application? Considering my husband just left last week Monday? But I applied since March 20th

buzzme:


Hi @Princessmay11, it will surely end in praises. If it pleases you ehhh, you can kindly remind them to expedite your application via Webform. That’s what I did few days ago when I noticed my wife’s changed.

Please house, I am about applying for SOWP for my husband and kids; I will be done with school in a month's time. please, what should be my main explanation to the VO to bring my family, especially now that I am about graduating. My initial reason was to say, I need them for emotional support so I can concentrate on my studies. I have a full time job in a Teer 2 code already.

Truth is, I could not apply for them earlier because of POF

Congratulations!!

I tap into your grace.

The document you submitted, did you arrange them in the order in which you wrote them out here under client information. I am thinking how best to arrange my documents to tell my story better.

Also, what reasons did you and your wife give to reunite, especially because you have finished school.

Please anyone with suggestions can also chime in.

Thank you

buzzme:
PPR Alert for SOWP.


I type this with sim much joy and pleasure as my wife’s SOWP was just approved. We got married sometime last year and I also graduated from a DLI last year but because I did flagpole at the American boarder, and didn’t have a recognized NOC (TEER) job, we couldn’t apply as we knew it would be straight rejection.

Not until after Canada announced that anyone could apply after February 1st as long as you have an eligible PGWP. We decided to wait till then, and filled in the application late February. After several weeks and months and sending personal emails and webforms, Canada decided to give us our love yesterday yesterday.

For those interested in applying with their spouse, be it married for a longtime or just got married, please and please, put in that application. You would be surprised at the outcome.

PS: We also contacted the MP in Burnaby, New Westminster and Central Vancouver to expedite our process and we only got feedback from one of them. Although, we feel that also impacted our timeline.



Below is our timeline:

Submitted: 26th of February
Biometrics: 27th of February
Upfront Medicals: 14th of February
Updated on the portal: 29th of February
Sent first Webform and emails: 9th of April
Second Webform and emails: 30th of April
Reply from Nairobi: 1st of May
Eligibility review started: 3rd of May
1st Ghost Update: 3rd of May
2nd Ghost Update: 4th of May

Correspondence Letter: 5th of May
Original Passport Request: 5th of May


DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

* All IMM Forms
* My wife’s international passport
* Passport photo


Client Information.
* My wife’s affidavit of return
* Letter of Application (5 pages)
* My wife’s resume
* Her certificate of origin
* Her NIN certificate
* Letter of reference from previous employer
* Her fathers Deed of Assignment
* Her siblings birth certificate
* Screenshot of my business on Instagram and Twitter and what she sells (Bedding Linens)
* Her academic transcripts and certifications
* WAEC results
* Her NYSC certificate
* Her primary school leaving certificate
* Certificates from online courses (care jobs, digital marketing, and Google Analytics)
* Pictures of her volunteering activities and with her colleagues
* Spouse International Passport,
* My British Columbia ID card.
* My SIN
* MY student visa and study permit
* My passport photo
* My employment letter
* My work permit
* My birth certificate
* Completion letter from my DLIInstitution
* My American Visa
* My Tax certificates for 2022
* My land documents.
* My sworn affidavit of bachelorhood.


Proof of Relationship.
* An invitation letter form spouse (3 pages)
* Marriage certificate
* Wedding invitation card
* My wife’s affidavit of change of name
* Newspaper change of name
* Collage of Wedding picture with friends and family (we did the court wedding at Lagos)
* Pictures of our cohabitation from 2017-2019 when we got separated.
* Screenshot of our previous chat (six months ago)
* Affidavit of spinsterhood
* Affidavit of non impediment
* Affidavit of sponsorship from myself.
* Life Insurance for my wife through my current workplace (Apple Technologies)


Proof of Funds.
* Father In-laws letter of sponsorship
* Affidavit of sponsorship from her father InLaw.
* His international passport
* His savings and current back accounts
* His Land survey plans
* His Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation for two of his companies in Delta State.
* His retirement letter from NNPC
* His pension fund ID card
* My affidavit of sponsor
* My employment verification letter
* My six months payslips
* my Canadian bank account (with less than $2,000 CAD)
* My business CAC in Nigeria (a legal and consulting firm)
* My international passport
* My law degree certificates
* My certifications from Ireland, UK and Canada.
* Reference letters from my previous employers
* My BC Vaccine Card
* My student ID card
* My wife’s GTB account statement with (N1.5m)
* Pictures of my wife with my Parents
* Pictures of us and our parents dancing in the sitting room and drinking champagne.
* Picture of our parents blessing our union and wishing us well.

We want to use this opportunity to wish everyone looking to apply for the SOWP the best and it shall surely end in praise.

Please, who knows where I can buy an affordable ticket for this beautiful woman to come and join me here. Thank you everyone, thank you Canada.

Thank you sir.

buzzme:


Hello @mumdofontario, you can always go ahead and put in your SOWP application and when his PGWP is out, you can attach that via a Webform and send to them. That’s also what we did but in the case of my TRV because it expired a month after submission. We renewed here and attached via Webform to Nairobi.

Hello Nairalanders,
I'm an international student in Canada, my husband is in the UK and we are about to begin his SOWP application to join me in Canada.

The issue is that his passport is expiring December 2nd. We tried renewing, but the earliest available date for his biometrics is July ending. Do you advise we go ahead with his visa application so that he can renew his passport when he gets to Canada?

Thank you and God bless!

I called IRCC today and I was told my background check, biometric, medical have been completed and passed. But I'm surprised eligibility has not started. What could be the reason?

Please, kindly share the IRCC number you called.

Thank you.

Omenogoruche:
I called IRCC today and I was told my background check, biometric, medical have been completed and passed. But I'm surprised eligibility has not started. What could be the reason?

Omenogoruche:
I called IRCC today and I was told my background check, biometric, medical have been completed and passed. But I'm surprised eligibility has not started. What could be the reason?

please share the contact

Thanks a lot for your help. Can I please email you?

Goldentony2nice:
You have 3 options. 1/ To travel with your husband now. 2/ for him to join you at a later date. 3/ for him to remain in Nigeria all through.

If you will be traveling with him now or later, he has to spend time with you and truly assist you settle and focus on your studies. In doing this, he would not be staying idle; he will get a job and the job will generate income which is a plus to support your finances. The job he will quit in Nigeria is the “opportunity cost” just to be with you; he has to forgo it. You have to give a compelling explanation. Don’t put too much relevance on his present job, rather show optimism and excitement about how having him would make your stay and study better. Also talk about what you guys plan to do when you return home after your experiences and studies.

If I can remember from your posts, you guys run a business as well which can be used as home tie.

The purpose of the visa he should be applying for is for him to be with spouse(you) and work anywhere in Canada. That’s why it’s called Spouse Open Work Permit. The visa officer will not accept Visit Visa for a spouse in this instance.

You have to make up your mind on which of the above mentioned options you want.

Cheers!

Pleeeeeeeasee!!!
Still waiting for your inputs.

God bless you.

ade279:
Hello Nairalanders,
I'm an international student in Canada, my husband is in the UK and we are about to begin his SOWP application to join me in Canada.

The issue is that his passport is expiring December 2nd. We tried renewing, but the earliest available date for his biometrics is July ending. Do you advise we go ahead with his visa application so that he can renew his passport when he gets to Canada?

Thank you and God bless!

Well I will advise he renew it in the UK. Renewing passport in canada is not for the faint hearted. I am in the process of renewing mine here in Canada, the earliest available date is August. Am even thinking of gate crashing there soon, cos I need to apply for my PGWP and my passport is expiring soon.

He should tell them he needs to use it to regularize his status and that it is urgent. call /send them a mail.

ade279:
Hello Nairalanders,
I'm an international student in Canada, my husband is in the UK and we are about to begin his SOWP application to join me in Canada.

The issue is that his passport is expiring December 2nd. We tried renewing, but the earliest available date for his biometrics is July ending. Do you advise we go ahead with his visa application so that he can renew his passport when he gets to Canada?

Thank you and God bless!

Thank you!

Damysa:
Well I will advise he renew it in the UK. Renewing passport in canada is not for the faint hearted. I am in the process of renewing mine here in Canada, the earliest available date is August. Am even thinking of gate crashing there soon, cos I need to apply for my PGWP and my passport is expiring soon.

He should tell them he needs to use it to regularize his status and that it is urgent. call /send them a mail.