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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by mydesk: 9:26pm On Mar 19
He uses Zenith bank , my other question is the deadline on the letter is 25th march (a week from 18th that's a week from the day the letter was sent) when is it too late to upload the statement? If I upload it on Friday 22nd March will it be late?

Bobomaigida:


Let him do a request letter to the bank duly signed, requesting the bank to do the MBS for the period he wants, you can deliver the letter to the bank after he sends it to you. The ticket ID and PIN will be sent to his email. Please which bank does he use?
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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by abbey1986(m): 9:54pm On Mar 19
[quote author=mydesk post=129010672]He uses Zenith bank , my other question is the deadline on the letter is 25th march (a week from 18th that's a week from the day the letter was sent) when is it too late to upload the statement? If I upload it on Friday 22nd March will it be late?

It’s never too late since you were given a 7 days ultimatum. And beside also do go ahead and submit the printed updated statement your husband printed on his app.. send via webform and any other means you have too.. don’t wait too much for the MBS cos since your husband isn’t around, it might take a whole lot before the bank respond to his request cos they will need to do some verification for diaspora customers.. I once worked with access bank before I left Nigeria and I know how all these verification works… just a piece of advice too but if they can assist send it before the due date then it fine
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by abbey1986(m): 9:56pm On Mar 19
mydesk:
He uses Zenith bank , my other question is the deadline on the letter is 25th march (a week from 18th that's a week from the day the letter was sent) when is it too late to upload the statement? If I upload it on Friday 22nd March will it be late?

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It’s never too late since you were given a 7 days ultimatum. And beside also do go ahead and submit the printed updated statement your husband printed on his app.. send via webform and any other means you have too.. don’t wait too much for the MBS cos since your husband isn’t around, it might take a whole lot before the bank respond to his request cos they will need to do some verification for diaspora customers.. I once worked with access bank before I left Nigeria and I know how all these verification works… just a piece of advice too but if they can assist send it before the due date then it fine
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by abbey1986(m): 9:58pm On Mar 19
evansky:


After my eligibility was completed, I got my PPR the nxt day.

Good day
Please how long did your application stayed before you got your PPR?
Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 4:51am On Mar 20
abbey1986:


Good day
Please how long did your application stayed before you got your PPR?
Thanks

36 days
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 3:10pm On Mar 20
mydesk:
He uses Zenith bank , my other question is the deadline on the letter is 25th march (a week from 18th that's a week from the day the letter was sent) when is it too late to upload the statement? If I upload it on Friday 22nd March will it be late?

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Nope.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 3:17pm On Mar 20
Cjnick:


Hahah
Yes oo
I just submitted my passport on Thursday. I’m trying to book ticket that will fly in 3 weeks time. So I’m been careful so the money won’t waste. How you see am?


Have you gotten your passport?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 3:48pm On Mar 20
You are quite right.

It started yesterday March 19


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html





Davedavy:

Could you provide a source for the information stating that the changes to open work permits for spouses of international students will start in September? Based on my understanding and the document available on the official website ,

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html

it simply mentions that "In the weeks ahead, open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students in master’s and doctoral programs," implying that the change can occur at any time following the publication of the document but has not yet begun as of today. The September deadline appears to be related to changes in the post-graduation work permit upon graduation and the eligibility for graduates of master’s degree programs to apply for a 3-year work permit. If there's a specific document that mentions September as the cutoff for the spouse open work permit for international students, I'd appreciate it if you could share it. I recently assisted someone in obtaining a visa and would like to know when they should plan to come to Canada. Regards.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 4:47pm On Mar 20
Applications submitted before march 19th are safe.
Jeboy:
You are quite right.

It started yesterday March 19


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html





Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cadno(m): 1:03am On Mar 21
ICONEB:
Applications submitted before march 19th are safe.

This news is not a good news at all.

Please what are the options available now for someone whom already has Study Visa approval, about to start school the program in Canada and wants to apply for his Wife SOWP ? Any ideas please.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 1:47am On Mar 21
If it is not Master or Phd, visiting is the only option
cadno:


This news is not a good news at all.

Please what are the options available now for someone whom already has Study Visa approval, about to start school the program in Canada and wants to apply for his Wife SOWP ? Any ideas please.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by cadno(m): 2:29am On Mar 21
Ogbigog:
If it is not Master or Phd, visiting is the only option

Thank you for the update. Really sad.

But for someone that was to start PGD in a DLI school in May 2024, and almost ready to submit application for His wife's SOWP, How can he change to a Masters program.

Can he apply when he arrives Canada with the study permit for PHD or will have to do a new Canada study permit application afresh for Master's ??

What is the average cost of a Masters program in Canada.

Please I will really appreciate a guide here .
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 3:05am On Mar 21
evansky:



Have you gotten your passport?

No sir.
But the visa information has appeared on my status. I will receive it soonest.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 6:41am On Mar 21
Mine too, mine will be received today.


Cjnick:


No sir.
But the visa information has appeared on my status. I will receive it soonest.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Arctope: 7:59am On Mar 21
Wow my wife Visa just got approved oooo chaiii Sowp PPR...

Submitted March 8th
Approved March 20th chaaiii

I'm so happy even after they have stopped Sowp for colleges

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 12:01pm On Mar 21
Congratulationssssss. wow
Arctope:
Wow my wife Visa just got approved oooo chaiii Sowp PPR...

Submitted March 8th
Approved March 20th chaaiii

I'm so happy even after they have stopped Sowp for colleges
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 12:09pm On Mar 21
Oh

Congratulations
Arctope:
Wow my wife Visa just got approved oooo chaiii Sowp PPR...

Submitted March 8th
Approved March 20th chaaiii

I'm so happy even after they have stopped Sowp for colleges
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oklarlexzy: 3:26pm On Mar 21
Good day all. Thanks for the support so far. May the Lord continue to answer ur prayers. Amen I got my notes just now.
My story.
*I still have a running visitors visa of 10m POF since Nov, no update till now on my wife profile.
*I applied for sowp on my profile which was reject and GCMS notes above.
* for my proof of funds evidence. I did a gift deed of 10m from my sister, picture, her statement, her date of birth.
*my wife studies ends by April no plan for extra year so she is going for pgwp.
I need your advice moving forward with the ban on sowp.
1. Can I update the money in my account in other to update account details for running visitors visa application for myself and son on wife profile
2. Can I be reconsidered on my sowp application
3. What evidence do I need to show more between myself and my sister
4. Do u apply for new visitors visa on my profile
Please what do I do next, so confused right now. It's hasn't been easy so far @okukuone and everyone your input is highly needed.
Way is the way forward. Thank you sirs and ma

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 4:08pm On Mar 21
oklarlexzy:
Good day all. Thanks for the support so far. May the Lord continue to answer ur prayers. Amen I got my notes just now.
My story.
*I still have a running visitors visa of 10m POF since Nov, no update till now on my wife profile.
*I applied for sowp on my profile which was reject and GCMS notes above.
* for my proof of funds evidence. I did a gift deed of 10m from my sister, picture, her statement, her date of birth.
*my wife studies ends by April no plan for extra year so she is going for pgwp.
I need your advice moving forward with the ban on sowp.
1. Can I update the money in my account in other to update account details for running visitors visa application for myself and son on wife profile
2. Can I be reconsidered on my sowp application
3. What evidence do I need to show more between myself and my sister
4. Do u apply for new visitors visa on my profile
Please what do I do next, so confused right now. It's hasn't been easy so far @okukuone and everyone your input is highly needed.
Way is the way forward. Thank you sirs and ma

Sorry for the refusal. Unfortunately, you cannot be considered for SOWP anymore. You can only apply after she starts her PGWP. Your sister statement will show money inflows, how did those funds come in? Is it via business or salaries, depending on the source, then get documents to back it up. How many months statement did you submit? You can show earlier financial help or assistance from your sister to you in the past and you need a good SOP to tie everything together.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by oklarlexzy: 7:41pm On Mar 21
She into business what other documents show I show please kindly list them out sir/ma. 6 Months statement was used. For the SOP can you please send a sample guide of how to solve the area of interest.
Also if I am increasing the money, will I be doing a new gift deed and fixed deposit?
What your input on my visitors visa application still running. Any hope?
Thank you.
Bobomaigida:


Sorry for the refusal. Unfortunately, you cannot be considered for SOWP anymore. You can only apply after she starts her PGWP. Your sister statement will show money inflows, how did those funds come in? Is it via business or salaries, depending on the source, then get documents to back it up. How many months statement did you submit? You can show earlier financial help or assistance from your sister to you in the past and you need a good SOP to tie everything together.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by LholarB(f): 8:34pm On Mar 21
It’s SOWP for my spouse, SP and VV for my kids !!

I was so scared after the announcement that I had to quickly do an email to RROC on March 19th ,cos my kids medicals were passed March 9th and spouse medicals passed March 19th


Application submitted Feb 18
Biometrics Feb 19 (updated Feb 22)
Medical request for spouse March 8 (passed March 19th)
Upfront Medicals passed for kids March 9th
BVL March 21
PPR March 21

Thank you all to everyone that answered my questions and informations shared on this platform

I pray God in his infinite mercy come through for everyone in this journey !

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 10:31pm On Mar 21
Congratulations to you and your family!
LholarB:
It’s SOWP for my spouse, SP and VV for my kids !!

I was so scared after the announcement that I had to quickly do an email to RROC on March 19th ,cos my kids medicals were passed March 9th and spouse medicals passed March 19th


Application submitted Feb 18
Biometrics Feb 19 (updated Feb 22)
Medical request for spouse March 8 (passed March 19th)
Upfront Medicals passed for kids March 9th
BVL March 21
PPR March 21

Thank you all to everyone that answered my questions and informations shared on this platform

I pray God in his infinite mercy come through for everyone in this journey !



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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 10:33pm On Mar 21
A PG student’s spouse can still not apply for SOWP during PGWP as it still falls under study permit. They can only apply when their spouses status changes to work permit.
Bobomaigida:


Sorry for the refusal. Unfortunately, you cannot be considered for SOWP anymore. You can only apply after she starts her PGWP. Your sister statement will show money inflows, how did those funds come in? Is it via business or salaries, depending on the source, then get documents to back it up. How many months statement did you submit? You can show earlier financial help or assistance from your sister to you in the past and you need a good SOP to tie everything together.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by nnemak(m): 3:46am On Mar 22
Congratulations
LholarB:
It’s SOWP for my spouse, SP and VV for my kids !!

I was so scared after the announcement that I had to quickly do an email to RROC on March 19th ,cos my kids medicals were passed March 9th and spouse medicals passed March 19th


Application submitted Feb 18
Biometrics Feb 19 (updated Feb 22)
Medical request for spouse March 8 (passed March 19th)
Upfront Medicals passed for kids March 9th
BVL March 21
PPR March 21

Thank you all to everyone that answered my questions and informations shared on this platform

I pray God in his infinite mercy come through for everyone in this journey !



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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by AdoChel(f): 4:06am On Mar 22
Hi guys, how can I sign the IRCC forms? Adobe reader is not allowing me sign without subscribing to premium, especially the authority to release personal information form.
If the applicant's spouse in Canada is the one with the principal funds i.e. the sponsor, can the applicant still include an account statement even if the account has been active for less than 6 months?
I'd appreciate a response from anyone 🙏
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Godsn007: 6:44am On Mar 22
Good morning! Please has anyone recently booked medical exam appointments in Abuja for SOWP. How did you book them? Thank you!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by evansky(m): 10:52am On Mar 22
Good morning Gurus. I need your advice.
I have a sowp visa while my spouse has study visa. We plan going there three months before the start date of her class. Will there be consequences? Is three months too early?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 12:13pm On Mar 22
Ogbigog:
A PG student’s spouse can still not apply for SOWP during PGWP as it still falls under study permit. They can only apply when their spouses status changes to work permit.

Is PGWP not work permit? Work permit you get after you have graduated. How is it still tied to study permit?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/after-you-apply.html
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 1:35pm On Mar 22
I think this should be straightforward.

Even though you’re eligible for PGWP so far you’re a Post Graduate or Undergraduate student your spouse doesn’t qualify for SOWP, except you get a sponsorship job which requires LMIA.

PGWP is a work permit for students that’s why I said it’s tied to study permit.

#This is according to my knowledge and I stand to be corrected#

Bobomaigida:


Is PGWP not work permit? Work permit you get after you have graduated. How is it still tied to study permit?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/after-you-apply.html

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 1:38pm On Mar 22
There is no option for SOWP even after PGWP.

Only option available is Masters, PhD and Professionals Degrees. The only option open for college graduates is to have a PR and apply for Spousal sponsorship

Bobomaigida:


Sorry for the refusal. Unfortunately, you cannot be considered for SOWP anymore. You can only apply after she starts her PGWP. Your sister statement will show money inflows, how did those funds come in? Is it via business or salaries, depending on the source, then get documents to back it up. How many months statement did you submit? You can show earlier financial help or assistance from your sister to you in the past and you need a good SOP to tie everything together.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 1:47pm On Mar 22
Exactly!
Jeboy:

There is no option for SOWP even after PGWP.

Only option available is Masters, PhD and Professionals Degrees. The only option open for college graduates is to have a PR and apply for Spousal sponsorship

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 3:49pm On Mar 22
Jeboy:

There is no option for SOWP even after PGWP.

Only option available is Masters, PhD and Professionals Degrees. The only option open for college graduates is to have a PR and apply for Spousal sponsorship


When you graduate, you are no longer a student. If you are granted a PGWP, it means you are now working. The policy did not state that PGWP holders can not bring in family, it said student studying etc.

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