Gaziz:


Got the PPR and BVL on the 6th May!
So what do you do when you get the new passport? So you just send webform or add another letter to explain your missing passport?
How long does it take fir ircc to update the details?

Loe and attach the new passport data page. I don’t know when they will update just keep sending mails n Webform. You can also try to call for asap response.

https://nigeriahcottawa.ca/2022/12/07/you-can-renew-your-passport-a-year-before-the-expiry-date-h-e-adeyinka-asekun/

I don't know why they would say that, for my last passport renewal, I had not exhausted my pages.

Ajalalomo:


I went to two passport offices (Festac and Alausa) today for passport renewal, but I was turned back.

They all claimed I couldn't start the renewal process now for a passport that will expire in 11 months (the passport will expire on April 17, 2024). I was given October 18, 2023, as the earliest day I could start the renewal process.

I asked them about passport migration. They were just looking at me somehow. But one officer at Alausa said there's nothing called passport migration. He said it's called passport "re-issue". He said passport reissue is different from passport renewal.

He said I can only get my passport reissued if I have used all the pages or I want to do data correction like change of name.

@obinwanne

@baddestmaks

https://nigeriahcottawa.ca/2022/04/14/important-information-concerning-passport-renewal/

Yinksdavid:
You are absolutely right and I also didn't want to add my input initially on this because of back and forth stuffs on here. It's clearly on the Nigerian immigration website or a Google search would have provided the accurate information that you can only renew your passport six months before expiry.

Even though we all know that in Naija there are rules and regulations but because some people bypass it or do not adhere does not mean there is no rule so we need to be providing information based on that and not I did it or someone did it one way.

Also in Immigration terms there is nothing like passport migration. It could be a slang or just something cooked up. Wishing everyone positive news on your expectations.

Seen but it clearly state Nigerian in diaspora which from experience is due to extreme delays in getting a Nigerian passport overseas.

fummms:
https://nigeriahcottawa.ca/2022/04/14/important-information-concerning-passport-renewal/

fummms:
https://nigeriahcottawa.ca/2022/12/07/you-can-renew-your-passport-a-year-before-the-expiry-date-h-e-adeyinka-asekun/

I don't know why they would say that, for my last passport renewal, I had not exhausted my pages.

The information in the link is for people in Canada.

Where did you renew yours? Lagos, or where?

SOWP is not a travel document...You still need your VV.

Don't withdraw the SOWP application.


SOWP and Closed work permit(employment based visas) aren't same.

Teekay20:
Good evening everyone, please I have a question. I applied for a visitor permit for my husband to come visit me since last year but when there was no response, I apply for the SOWP this April. My city MP already informed me that the visitor application has been approved since 26th April, that I should wait for passport request( the date they sent the bvl). So I noticed the eligibility for the SOWP started this morning. My question is will they withdraw the visitor visa they already approved if they are to approved the SOWP? Or will they deny the SOWP, since they approved the visitor visa? Thank you so much.

Emmafe:
Visit visa. I’ve called airline to confirm, they said it’s doesn’t matter, that’s immigration/cbsa job. Early April, I read about someone what traveled with one way ticket on a visitor visa.

I don’t know the person, I couldn’t get direct information. I will chill till Friday/Sat to get update from the guy.

Please this isn’t to start any argument o, just updating as promised.

He said the airline counter whine and collected 15k from her in naija, but it wasn’t an issue when she got to Canada. Her bags were only checked because she declared she carried meat n her luggage was much (10 bags). Thanks 🙏

GodsOwn2004:

SOWP is not a travel document...You still need your VV.

Don't withdraw the SOWP application.


SOWP and Closed work permit(employment based visas) aren't same.

What do you mean by Sowp is not a travel document? Sowp is even preferred to vv for those with spouse in Canada. If you enter with vv, you’ll still need to covert to open work permit if you want to remain and work in Canada.

You are absolutely correct. Yes, sowp is better than visitor visa for spouse. And yes, it’s a travel document and you don’t even need to buy a return ticket with this.

Emmafe:
What do you mean by Sowp is not a travel document? Sowp is even preferred to vv for those with spouse in Canada. If you enter with vv, you’ll still need to covert to open work permit if you want to remain and work in Canada.

SOWP is not a travel document..you will still need to apply for a TRV.


SOWP is not a visa.


Hence, SOWP is not a travel document.


If you first apply for SOWP, and it gets approved, then your TRV aporoval is sure...cos your approved SOWP doc will be one of main supporting doc.


The real work visa is LMIA based.







quote author=Emmafe post=123102458]What do you mean by Sowp is not a travel document? Sowp is even preferred to vv for those with spouse in Canada. If you enter with vv, you’ll still need to covert to open work permit if you want to remain and work in Canada. [/quote]

SWOP= spousal open work permit, the validity is tied to the validity of the work permit of the principal.

I don't understand why people say they want to convert TRV to SOWP so as to remain in canada forever

Pls good day
The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No.******** has been received from the IRCC Office on ***** at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja and is ready for collection. Your decision envelope will be returned to you via the courier service offered by the VAC. Collection of decision envelopes in-person at the VAC is not permitted until further n ice. Please refer to the "Buy Services" page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC, please refer to our website

I saw that when I tracked on vfs pls does it mean my passport is ready for collection ?


Pls does it mean my passport is ready for collection ?

GodsOwn2004:
SOWP is not a travel document..you will still need to apply for a TRV.


SOWP is not a visa.


Hence, SOWP is not a travel document.


If you first apply for SOWP, and it gets approved, then your TRV aporoval is sure...cos your approved SOWP doc will be one of main supporting doc.


The real work visa is LMIA based.







quote author=Emmafe post=123102458]What do you mean by Sowp is not a travel document? Sowp is even preferred to vv for those with spouse in Canada. If you enter with vv, you’ll still need to covert to open work permit if you want to remain and work in Canada.

I really don’t understand you at all, SOWP, VISIT and STUDY all fall under TRV (temporary residence visa). If you apply for any of the category, you can travel to Canada. I don’t understand wat you meant by after Sowp is approved then TRV approval is sure. Sowp is supporting documents? Please make research and be sure of what you’re saying o.

Teekay20:
Good evening everyone, please I have a question. I applied for a visitor permit for my husband to come visit me since last year but when there was no response, I apply for the SOWP this April. My city MP already involved me that the visitor application has been approved since 26th April, that I should wait for passport request( the date they sent the bvl). So I noticed the eligibility for the SOWP started this morning. My question is will they withdraw the visitor visa they already approved if they are to approved the SOWP? Or will they deny the SOWP, since they approved the visitor visa? Thank you so much.

None will be withdrawn. Since they are different types of visas, both of the applications are going to be processed.

Hello House, Please what is the duration of Visa validity duration issued by Canada for Visiting?

Emmafe:
I really don’t understand you at all, SOWP, VISIT and STUDY all fall under TRV (temporary residence visa). If you apply for any of the category, you can travel to Canada. I don’t understand wat you meant by after Sowp is approved then TRV approval is sure. Sowp is supporting documents? Please make research and be sure of what you’re saying o.

She applied for “spouse open work permit” (SWOP) for her hubby

GodsOwn2004:
SWOP= spousal open work permit, the validity is tied to the validity of the work permit of the principal.

I don't understand why people say they want to convert TRV to SOWP so as to remain in canada forever

Yes, it’s tied to the validity of the principal’s visa. With one year work experience in Canada, once can apply for PR. There are cases where the spouse that entered with Sowp was the principal applicant during PR application.

Also after graduating, the spouse on study visa gets post graduate work permit( one or 3 years depending on the course duration), the spouse on Sowp can also apply for extension to remain in Canada. The spouse on PGWP will file PR for both.

The main job is getting to Canada, there are many pathways to convert to PR. I guess that’s why the visa processing is more strict, because they know once you’re in Canada, your pathway to PR & citizenship is in view.

Dansakimotors:
Hello House, Please what is the duration of Visa validity duration issued by Canada for Visiting?

The validity is dependent on your Passport’s expiry date. If your passport expires 10 dec, 2019, they’ll issue visa till 9 dec, 2019.

Realion07:
Pls good day
The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No.******** has been received from the IRCC Office on ***** at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja and is ready for collection. Your decision envelope will be returned to you via the courier service offered by the VAC. Collection of decision envelopes in-person at the VAC is not permitted until further n ice. Please refer to the "Buy Services" page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC, please refer to our website

I saw that when I tracked on vfs pls does it mean my passport is ready for collection ?


Pls does it mean my passport is ready for collection ?

Yes, it’s ready for collection.

Ashirioluwa:


She applied for “spouse open work permit” (SWOP) for her hubby

Nothing to worry about, both Sowp & vv is fine. Since vv is already approved, traveling is secured. Whatever VO decides to do with Sowp application shouldn’t be a problem, either withdraw or approved ntn spoil.

Thanks for the response. Just as we now have America giving 5yrs Visa, How many years does Canada gives if for instances the Passport expires 10yrs time

Emmafe:
The validity is dependent on your Passport’s expiry date. If your passport expires 10 dec, 2019, they’ll issue visa till 9 dec, 2019.

Dansakimotors:
Thanks for the response. Just as we now have America giving 5yrs Visa, How many years does Canada gives if for instances the Passport expires 10yrs time

10yrs. As explained, they give according to passport validity.

Dansakimotors:
Hello House, Please what is the duration of Visa validity duration issued by Canada for Visiting?

It will be valid for up to 10 years or until the expiration of your passport.

If your passport expires in 7 months, they will issue you a 7-month visa; if it expires in 10 years, they will issue you a 10-year visa.

The April 29th people remain expectant. May God answer our fervent prayers.

Wow 😯😳 !! For visiting? That's amazing

Ashirioluwa:


It will be valid for up to 10 years or until the expiration of your passport.

If your passport expires in 7 months, they will issue you a 7-month visa; if it expires in 10 years, they will issue you a 10-year visa.

mohammedabiodun:
The April 29th people remain expectant. May God answer our fervent prayers.

Ameeeeeeeen

Advise also needed, I have a 5yrs US visa on my passport expiring in March 2024, Can I go ahead to apply for another 10yrs passport so that I can get full benefits of Canadian Visitors Visa? What is the success rate of applicant in percentage? I.e do dey really give visiting Visas ?

Emmafe:
10yrs. As explained, they give according to passport validity.

Also add that the applicant's biometrics must also be valid for 10 years at the time of visa issuance

Dansakimotors:
Advise also needed, I have a 5yrs US visa on my passport expiring in March 2024, Can I go ahead to apply for another 10yrs passport so that I can get full benefits of Canadian Visitors Visa? What is the success rate of applicant in percentage? I.e do dey really give visiting Visas ?

Because of the US visa, I believe you have a high probability of being granted the visa if you package your application well.

You have two options:

- Either go get the 10-year passport first and apply after the passport is available

Or

- Apply for the visa right away and update your profile once the 10-year passport is available.

They use both biometrics and the passport's expiration date when issuing visas, but the biometrics come first.

Even if your passport is still valid for 10 years, you will not get a 10-year visa unless your biometric on file is valid for 10 years.

Africankel:


Also add that the applicant's biometrics must also be valid for 10 years at the time of visa issuance

Noted, I didn’t know this before thou.

Emmafe:
Ameeeeeeeen

big fat ameeen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

mohammedabiodun:
The April 29th people remain expectant. May God answer our fervent prayers.

Amen. What did you see bro?