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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 10:08pm On Mar 04
Greetings house.
How long does it take for IRCC to acknowledge medical result sent to them via webform.
They requested for my medical and I already uploaded it since 10 days ago.
Should I be patient or take any action?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by adeyemi84(m): 10:18pm On Mar 04
Greetings , i got MY application approved as student in a college last week passport was requested and it was submitted but pls i want to know if i can quickly apply for SOWP AND 3 kids as i am still in naija and my program is starting May 6 , regarding this ban on spouse for college student can i apply for my spouse and kids asap while am still in naija ? If yes what are the necessary documents i need to provide or back them up with ?

I will appreciate if i can get a full guidance on this i don't mind paying

Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 10:35pm On Mar 04
You most you can do is to email them again and again till they acknowledge your medicals submission but aside that there is nothing else you can do.
Cjnick:
Greetings house.
How long does it take for IRCC to acknowledge medical result sent to them via webform.
They requested for my medical and I already uploaded it since 10 days ago.
Should I be patient or take any action?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 10:36pm On Mar 04
If you go thru this thread from the beginning you will get every information you need to submit the application successfully
adeyemi84:
Greetings , i got MY application approved as student in a college last week passport was requested and it was submitted but pls i want to know if i can quickly apply for SOWP AND 3 kids as i am still in naija and my program is starting May 6 , regarding this ban on spouse for college student can i apply for my spouse and kids asap while am still in naija ? If yes what are the necessary documents i need to provide or back them up with ?

I will appreciate if i can get a full guidance on this i don't mind paying

Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 10:48pm On Mar 04
Is your spouse still in Nigeria? Did you submit documents to backup your funds?


oklarlexzy:
I applied Jan 16 for Sowp. I got refused today based on POF. What are the next steps to take. Previous POF was 10m naira. I still have a running visitors visa for myself and my son and 10m naira POF. What are the next steps to take. Thanks for your support always
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oklarlexzy: 11:02pm On Mar 04
evansky:
Is your spouse still in Nigeria? Did you submit documents to backup your funds?


Spouse in Canada, 2nd semester. Gift deed of 10m naira by my sister, her statement of account. All submitted
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 11:28pm On Mar 04
Order for GCMS note to know the actual reason for the denial. 10m for two people considering the exchange rate is small.


oklarlexzy:
Spouse in Canada, 2nd semester. Gift deed of 10m naira by my sister, her statement of account. All submitted
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Betterlife2018: 11:37pm On Mar 04
Betterlife2018:
Can someone please help with this refusal reason.

My sister is confused. She works in the family business as a doctor and also a director on the biz.

Any idea to tackle this. She applied for open work permit. Her spouse is a student.

Please help.


It is testimony time.

She reapplied with more document about sources of her funds and the application was approved today.

More documents included

1 year bank statement for the company's account
Gift deed from husband for all the funds he transferred to her
Letter from the family business that she is one of the directors and does not get regular salary but husband gives her money from time to time

Explanation on the nature of the business
Business invoices and receipts

Application submitted Dec 23 , 2023

Approval March 4 , 2024

God be praised.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oklarlexzy: 1:08am On Mar 05
evansky:
Order for GCMS note to know the actual reason for the denial. 10m for two people considering the exchange rate is small.


What is the best POF amounts to use? Also does the free GCMS note work or I should use the paid version. Thank you for your response so far.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 3:15am On Mar 05
Ogbigog:
You most you can do is to email them again and again till they acknowledge your medicals submission but aside that there is nothing else you can do.



Thank you so much.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 5:20am On Mar 05
Congratulations

Betterlife2018:


It is testimony time.

She reapplied with more document about sources of her funds and the application was approved today.

More documents included

1 year bank statement for the company's account
Gift deed from husband for all the funds he transferred to her
Letter from the family business that she is one of the directors and does not get regular salary but husband gives her money from time to time

Explanation on the nature of the business
Business invoices and receipts

Application submitted Dec 23 , 2023

Approval March 4 , 2024

God be praised.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 7:11am On Mar 05
I suggest you should aim at 12k CAD.
Go for both ASAP!

oklarlexzy:
What is the best POF amounts to use? Also does the free GCMS note work or I should use the paid version. Thank you for your response so far.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 9:58am On Mar 05
21k CAD
evansky:
I suggest you should aim at 12k CAD.
Go for both ASAP!

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 11:20am On Mar 05
oklarlexzy:
I applied Jan 16 for Sowp. I got refused today based on POF. What are the next steps to take. Previous POF was 10m naira. I still have a running visitors visa for myself and my son and 10m naira POF. What are the next steps to take. Thanks for your support always

So sorry for the refusal, request for your notes to know the actual reasons.
Though, N10mm is small in the light of recent changes to rate and living expenses.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oklarlexzy: 4:57pm On Mar 05
Bobomaigida:


So sorry for the refusal, request for your notes to know the actual reasons.
Though, N10mm is small in the light of recent changes to rate and living expenses.
Thank you all for the support so far.. I have requested for the notes.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by moruff77: 3:43am On Mar 06
Hi guys...I just got denied 2day n I'm really really confused. D reason stated 4 denial is not even supposed to be because I'm d main sponsor n I hve provided enuf POF for a family of two. My spouse is in her first semester. I have attached here a copy of d refusal letter. Pls what shud I do guys..

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AgEcon: 5:36am On Mar 06
hello brother, all will be well.

Order for your GCMS note to know exactly where to pay attention to when you re-apply. All will be well.

moruff77:
Hi guys...I just got denied 2day n I'm really really confused. D reason stated 4 denial is not even supposed to be because I'm d main sponsor n I hve provided enuf POF for a family of two. My spouse is in her first semester. I have attached here a copy of d refusal letter. Pls what shud I do guys..
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by DripDude: 7:01am On Mar 06
moruff77:
Hi guys...I just got denied 2day n I'm really really confused. D reason stated 4 denial is not even supposed to be because I'm d main sponsor n I hve provided enuf POF for a family of two. My spouse is in her first semester. I have attached here a copy of d refusal letter. Pls what shud I do guys..


Sorry about this

How much was the POF and did you show any proof of employment, paylip etc
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by moruff77: 8:52am On Mar 06
DripDude:



Sorry about this

How much was the POF and did you show any proof of employment, paylip etc
Over 15m...yes I showed proof of employment and pay slip n company docs sef.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 8:52am On Mar 06
moruff77:
Hi guys...I just got denied 2day n I'm really really confused. D reason stated 4 denial is not even supposed to be because I'm d main sponsor n I hve provided enuf POF for a family of two. My spouse is in her first semester. I have attached here a copy of d refusal letter. Pls what shud I do guys..

Sorry for the refusal, I suspect the funds were not enough compared to the recent increases in amount needed for LE. Please request for your notes, you should get it in 3 weeks for you to plan a reapplication.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by moruff77: 8:53am On Mar 06
AgEcon:
hello brother, all will be well.

Order for your GCMS note to know exactly where to pay attention to when you re-apply. All will be well.

Yes I already did...n u knw it takes time 2 cum out..n I need re-apply as soon as possible to be eligible 4 sowp b4 it cast finally.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 8:56am On Mar 06
Very true. But I think and believe it won’t affect people with study visa. Just my faith!!!

moruff77:

Yes I already did...n u knw it takes time 2 cum out..n I need re-apply as soon as possible to be eligible 4 sowp b4 it cast finally.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 9:12am On Mar 06
moruff77:

So sorry about this, there’s definitely light at the end of the tunnel.

Please when did you apply.

Hi guys...I just got denied 2day n I'm really really confused. D reason stated 4 denial is not even supposed to be because I'm d main sponsor n I hve provided enuf POF for a family of two. My spouse is in her first semester. I have attached here a copy of d refusal letter. Pls what shud I do guys..
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by samsamme: 9:40am On Mar 06
Hi everyone, Please your opinion is urgently needed, seeing people being refused for POF, could this be as a result of the naira depreciation please ?

Submitted 19th January, for family of 5 with 55m, which is about 85kCAD then but checking now value is slightly less than 50kCAD. Do I need to top it up and send them a new POF please ? Or alternatively, got fund in foreign currency upto 20k CAD balance but not sure it’s upto 4months in the account untouched, could this be added as additional/top up please ?

Or can I print the conversion / exchange rate as at the time I submitted and send to them via web form?

Note: I have a monthly salary in foreign currency which I have sent updated payslips for January and February, 2024 to them via web form, is this enough to show that the depreciation in the fund will not be a problem ?

Your opinion will be highly appreciated.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 11:33am On Mar 06
samsamme:
Hi everyone, Please your opinion is urgently needed, seeing people being refused for POF, could this be as a result of the naira depreciation please ?

Submitted 19th January, for family of 5 with 55m, which is about 85kCAD then but checking now value is slightly less than 50kCAD. Do I need to top it up and send them a new POF please ? Or alternatively, got fund in foreign currency upto 20k CAD balance but not sure it’s upto 4months in the account untouched, could this be added as additional/top up please ?

Or can I print the conversion / exchange rate as at the time I submitted and send to them via web form?

Note: I have a monthly salary in foreign currency which I have sent updated payslips for January and February, 2024 to them via web form, is this enough to show that the depreciation in the fund would not be a problem ?

Your opinion will be highly appreciated.

Please have you paid tuition partly or in full? The POF required for LE for a family of five is CAD$43,492, so your balance should cover for this. You can send the additional docs to them, but it might delay the processing as they will need to confirm the docs.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by samsamme: 12:10pm On Mar 06
Bobomaigida:


Please have you paid tuition partly or in full? The POF required for LE for a family of five is CAD$43,492, so your balance should cover for this. You can send the additional docs to them, but it might delay the processing as they will need to confirm the docs.



Thanks, yes paid 50% of the tuition
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 12:44pm On Mar 06
samsamme:
Thanks, yes paid 50% of the tuition

You can send the additional POF, but ensure to show how the money was raised and explain any lump sum deposit into the account.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Betterlife2018: 3:42am On Mar 07
With the recent refusal of SOWP due to proof of fund. I will like to give few hints.

1. Let the student in Canada submit bank statement. This is easy because the person inside canada can easily pull funds together. The only document to show here is a letter from the Canadian bank showing available balance at the date of printing. So utilize this well to make up for the funds required. You don't need to show transaction history for Canada bank statement.

2. If the student is working - please add payslips and employment letter. No matter how small it will help.

3. Ensure you submit all tuition receipts.

4. For non canadain account where history is required please remember to explain every bit of deposit and sources of fund.

5. You can use gift deed to support funds coming in as lump sum.

6. Provide detail explanation on how you make money if your are a business owner

7. Add pictures, contract document, invoices, social media pages and links, reference letter from clients.

8. Ensure you add bank reference letters stating you are sole signatory

9. Ensure you provide a table of Content to make the VO work easy

May the Lord help everyone Amen

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kurukuru: 1:20am On Mar 08
Chinook is being used to process applications. In order for the Chinook to aid in the mass decision making, some flag indicators are assigned to applicants from some countries. One of the flag indicators assigned to Nigeria currently is the early spousal sponsorship. The truth there is that they don't believe all those big bank statements we are presenting to them due to the activities for some Nigerians who were given study permits in the past. Many students were seen collecting food from the food bank. These are the people who told the IRCC that they have sufficient funds for feeding and living expenses with big bank statements. Their belief is that some of you don't have the money you claim that you have, hence the rush to bring your spouse into Canada so that he/she will be working to finance your studies. As it is now, submitting a SOWP while you student is in first semester is a red flag for Chinook to flag
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 9:43am On Mar 08
Kurukuru:


Chinook is being used to process applications. In order for the Chinook to aid in the mass decision making, some flag indicators are assigned to applicants from some countries. One of the flag indicators assigned to Nigeria currently is the early spousal sponsorship. The truth there is that they don't believe all those big bank statements we are presenting to them due to the activities for some Nigerians who were given study permits in the past. Many students were seen collecting food from the food bank. These are the people who told the IRCC that they have sufficient funds for feeding and living expenses with big bank statements. Their belief is that some of you don't have the money you claim that you have, hence the rush to bring your spouse into Canada so that he/she will be working to finance your studies. As it is now, submitting a SOWP while you student is in first semester is a red flag for Chinook to flag

Please what is the source of this your assertion? It was not only Nigerians that were at the food banks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Asekzz: 11:33am On Mar 08
Bro I read this stuff like 3times food bank as nothing to do with Nigerians food bank is for everybody.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 1:05pm On Mar 08
I believe one of the reasons for the SOWP is to ensure that families are united. The Spousal Open Work Permit from time has been the easiest Visa to get. Just get your proof of relationship well documented and your sufficient proof of funds handy and you're good to go.

I believe the reason for the incessant rejections that Nigerians seem to be experiencing lately has nothing to do with food banks or no food banks, the major issue is with the recent policies on proof of funds.

Most folks are finding it hard to really understand how to put their funds in place coupled with the exchange rate brouhaha. Imagine putting forward an application for a family of 3 with the sum of 10 million naira whilst thinking that you've put forward a strong application but, in the real sense of it, that is barely 9,000 CAD.

Pending when the policy on the ban of SOWP for college students gets implemented, food bank or no food banks, as much as you're able to get proof of funds in place, you will get your SOWP.


Kurukuru:


Chinook is being used to process applications. In order for the Chinook to aid in the mass decision making, some flag indicators are assigned to applicants from some countries. One of the flag indicators assigned to Nigeria currently is the early spousal sponsorship. The truth there is that they don't believe all those big bank statements we are presenting to them due to the activities for some Nigerians who were given study permits in the past. Many students were seen collecting food from the food bank. These are the people who told the IRCC that they have sufficient funds for feeding and living expenses with big bank statements. Their belief is that some of you don't have the money you claim that you have, hence the rush to bring your spouse into Canada so that he/she will be working to finance your studies. As it is now, submitting a SOWP while you student is in first semester is a red flag for Chinook to flag

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