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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Yomzy08: 12:58pm On Oct 21, 2024
Jeboy:
Na real wah....so SOWP now takes 8 months to process. IRCC is really balling.
It's not SOWP, it's closed WP I'm just asking if the medical request my friend just got is a positive outcome
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Wonder1844(m): 11:08pm On Oct 21, 2024
Some SOWP are already 6 months without feedback from ircc so they are actually balling

Yomzy08:
It's not SOWP, it's closed WP I'm just asking if the medical request my friend just got is a positive outcome
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 12:14pm On Oct 22, 2024
I wouldnt know because this thread is Open Work Permit. So you should have clarified.

Closed work permit usually takes longer time because of the institutions check involved.

Yomzy08:
It's not SOWP, it's closed WP I'm just asking if the medical request my friend just got is a positive outcome
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 12:15pm On Oct 22, 2024
Really terrible. We can only hope for an approval.

Wonder1844:
Some SOWP are already 6 months without feedback from ircc so they are actually balling
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kunfu(m): 7:10am On Oct 29, 2024
kosewu:
Good day all. I got request for medical (SOWP). What should I expect thereafter? I'm a first time applicant.
Hello bro, are you now in Canada
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Timegi99: 3:48am On Oct 30, 2024
ITS PPR!!!!!!!!!

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Chinaza93(f): 8:20am On Oct 30, 2024
Timegi99:
ITS PPR!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to you. I believe I’m next in line to testify
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 9:30am On Oct 30, 2024
Timegi99:
ITS PPR!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, please share your story to encourage others .
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Chinaza93(f): 5:48pm On Oct 30, 2024
I said it’s my turn and truely it became my turn. PPR at last. Thank Zubizareta for your help and time. I truely appreciate it
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by demz99: 6:52pm On Oct 30, 2024
God is indeed in the Neighborhood!

It’s PPR for my husband, first time application.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Chinaza93(f): 7:43pm On Oct 30, 2024
Please do I need appointment for passport submission because it’s only showing Ghana vfs on the select center menu
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kunfu(m): 5:26am On Oct 31, 2024
Noted
Evesecretss:
Hi Everyone, just joining this forum,i want to put in my paper application tomorrow for an open work permit to join my husband
Documents I'm attaching are:
-Application Forms
-international passport
-police clearance certificate
-employment letter
-marriage certificate
-my bank statements and husbands bank statements
-school certificate
-hubbys Pgwp
-husband's letter of employment
-A letter from my husband
-his last 3 pay stubs
-pictures from wedding
-his copy of passport data page
Please i need to know if I'm leaving any vital document out. Thank you.
Also I'd like to know if it's important/necessary to add an asset like a land property in my name. Thank you
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kunfu(m): 5:27am On Oct 31, 2024
Gymme:
These documents are overloaded sef. Lol. Since your hubby has a PGWP, my questions would be is his work in NOC O, A or B and full time? Also, hope his letter of employment has details like his job position (i believe), his hours, and states it is full time? If not, he should get a recent letter from his employer stating those cogent points and/or point that out in his LOE supporting your application. He could also include utility bills (phone and/or internet) that have his name on it. This is to prove his residential address in Canada.

As a PGWP holder, no bank statement is needed really. Pay slips are enough proof of funds. That's what i also did (no bank statements). Nevertheless, there is no harm including it/them.
Noted
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 9:23am On Oct 31, 2024
demz99:
God is indeed in the Neighborhood!

It’s PPR for my husband, first time application.
Congratulations.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Timegi99: 9:28pm On Oct 31, 2024
My husband submitted his passport yesterday in Lagos with no appointment. Just walk-in

Chinaza93:
Please do I need appointment for passport submission because it’s only showing Ghana vfs on the select center menu
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Chinaza93(f): 11:05pm On Nov 01, 2024
Timegi99:
My husband submitted his passport yesterday in Lagos with no appointment. Just walk-in
Yea thank you. I did so too that yesterday buh I have not gotten any confirmation mail dat Dey have received my passport. Please house is dis normal
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 10:38pm On Nov 02, 2024
Chinaza93:
Yea thank you. I did so too that yesterday buh I have not gotten any confirmation mail dat Dey have received my passport. Please house is dis normal
You will get it, no worries
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ifetech4u: 1:47pm On Nov 05, 2024
Bobomaigida:
Yes when she is approved for PGWP and has a job offer, you can then apply SOWP.
Good afternoon,pls if someone's Wife just relocated to Canada and she is working as A Registered Nurse there.Now,then husband want to join her over there in Canada,what are the list of Documents he need,in order to apply for a visa to join her? and what type of visa will he apply?.pls reply.Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 7:43am On Nov 06, 2024
Ifetech4u:
Good afternoon,pls if someone's Wife just relocated to Canada and she is working as A Registered Nurse there.Now,then husband want to join her over there in Canada,what are the list of Documents he need,in order to apply for a visa to join her? and what type of visa will he apply?.pls reply.Thanks.
It depends on the status of the spouse in Canada, is she on PGWP or OWP?

Generally, you will need to provide
Evidence of the work of the spouse already in Canada/ offer letter/paystubs
POF to cover your living expenses
Your own qualifications
Letter of intent
Letter of Invitation
Evidence of your relationship- Marriage cert, pictures etc
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ifetech4u: 1:31pm On Nov 06, 2024
Bobomaigida:
It depends on the status of the spouse in Canada, is she on PGWP or OWP?

Generally, you will need to provide
Evidence of the work of the spouse already in Canada/ offer letter/paystubs
POF to cover your living expenses
Your own qualifications
Letter of intent
Letter of Invitation
Evidence of your relationship- Marriage cert, pictures etc
Thanks for your response.Pls like how much do I need to have in my account and for like how many months bank statement?. Again,can I submit my Wife bank statement of account since she is already working in Canada as a Registered Nurse?.Am a business man here in Nigeria,so which Documents can i submit as my qualifications?.Also,pls explain further in respect to Letter of Intent.Thanks.Pls reply.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 8:11pm On Nov 07, 2024
Ifetech4u:
Thanks for your response.Pls like how much do I need to have in my account and for like how many months bank statement?. Again,can I submit my Wife bank statement of account since she is already working in Canada as a Registered Nurse?.Am a business man here in Nigeria,so which Documents can i submit as my qualifications?.Also,pls explain further in respect to Letter of Intent.Thanks.Pls reply.
You can submit your wifes statement and your own statement, just ensure you explain the sources of the funds and shed light on any lump sum deposit into both accounts.

You can strive to have a minimum of 10,000 CAD for your living expenses.

The letter of intent, will be written by you stating why you want to go to Canada, and describing your qualifications and experience.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by tobe1997: 6:37am On Nov 09, 2024
Please what's the latest procedure for passport submission in Nigeria using courier service
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by manlikegb: 1:16am On Nov 20, 2024
Hi everyone, please is there a thread for Canada Experience Class(CEC) ? I'd appreciate the link to it, thank you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by attayo1: 7:03pm On Nov 20, 2024
What kinda visa is advisable to apply for my 4yrs old baby, is it visitor or study cos I’m apply for SOWP for my wife and study for my elder kid. Would appreciate a response on this pls.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 2:59pm On Nov 21, 2024
attayo1:
What kinda visa is advisable to apply for my 4yrs old baby, is it visitor or study cos I’m apply for SOWP for my wife and study for my elder kid. Would appreciate a response on this pls.
VV,

SP is for 5 years and above.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Dekestarr: 11:32am On Nov 22, 2024
Congratulations Mr Folla

I wanted to ask how you later solved the issue of not adding sibling to your EE profile….
Did you later add an LOE to your application explaining why you wrote NO in the EE application
Or what did you do ??
I’ll appreciate your response.

folla:
Good News Everyone!

I give God Almighty all the glory for enabling my family of 5 to receive our PR Cards 2 days ago.

I also wish to appreciate the promoters of Nairaland and the guys here who answer questions without being paid. Nairaland has been part of my journey in the last 15 years.

These are my timelines:

Wife's Canadian MSc - Nov 2023.
Wife's Application for PGWP - Nov 2023.
My Application for Extn of SOWP - Nov 2023.
Children's Applications for Extn of Study Permits - Nov 2023.
Wife's IELTS - Jan 2024.
Approvals for PGWP, Extn of SOWP & Study Permits - Feb 2024.
EE Profile opened - Feb 2024.
Wife's Application for BC PNP (International Postgraduate Scheme) - Feb 2024.
BC PNP Approval (600 CRS added automatically to EE Profile) - April 2024.
ITA (A day after PNP Approval) - April 2024.
EE Application & AOR - May 2024.
BIL - June 2024.
No Medical Request (Our medicals for previous applications were used).
GCMS Notes Request (Because we felt the application time was taking unusually long) - Aug 2024.
PR Approvals - Aug 2024.
IRCC Portal 1 Email - Aug 2024.
IRCC Portal 2 Email - Sept 2024.
ECoPR - Sept 2024.
PR Cards Received - Oct 2024.

Thank you all and best wishes to guys still on the journey. Trust God, don't give up and ensure your information is consistent.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by demz99: 4:37am On Nov 24, 2024
Hello everyone,

For those who recently arrived in Canada on a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP), I’m curious to know what questions the immigration officer asked you at the border.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kunfu(m): 9:18pm On Nov 25, 2024
Please , when should someone be expecting a response from IRCC after medical request as been passed NB: its a work permit application and the timeliness is currently 9th month. Thanks
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 9:36pm On Nov 25, 2024
Kunfu:
Please , when should someone be expecting a response from IRCC after medical request as been passed NB: its a work permit application and the timeliness is currently 9th month. Thanks
Sincerely, no time frame, just be hopeful and expect positive news
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Kunfu(m): 9:41pm On Nov 25, 2024
Bobomaigida:
Sincerely, no time frame, just be hopeful and expect positive news
Thanks though IRCC sent me medical request last month and I've submitted it and it has been updated to passed, should be expecting positive feedback
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 7:59am On Nov 26, 2024
Hi guys,

Just needed our suggestions based on case scenario.

If as a spouse i want to apply for SOWP based on my wife completing a program and getting PGWP, what's the best option:

1) Apply for SOWP together with my graduated spouse when she is also applying for PGWP so approvals can tickle in either same time or maybe PGWP comes 1st and the SOWP follows

2)Allow my student spouse to apply 1st and get the PGWP and then I the spouse can apply for SOWP outside Canada which of course might take more time.

3)Allow my student spouse to apply first and get approved on PGWP and thereafter I can go and apply for SOWP through flagpole if I have a valid visitor permit in Canada and my spouse accompany me with all other relevant doc like PGWP, full time offer, pay stubs, bank statement etc

Please share your thoughts.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 2:26pm On Nov 26, 2024
Kunfu:
Thanks though IRCC sent me medical request last month and I've submitted it and it has been updated to passed, should be expecting positive feedback
Please go and start packing your bags, start looking for flight now, cos the prices are not smiling. Congratulations in advance.
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