After doing medical for EE application, my spouse was also asked to do medical for SOWP. We eventually decided to do another medical instead of emailing/informing them to use the EE medical. This is probably a similar case with yours.

If you want to help future applicants in similar case/situation, you may decide to request for GCMS note to know exactly why she was denied after your response/email to the medical request and post.

Congrats on your PR approval!

kasco2pro:
Hi all, my wife's SOWP application has been refused due to medicals.
So, Accra office and Lagos didn't bother to read their emails. Only email through CSE was read and replied.

My wife got an email on the 27th from an agent that she received the email and the attached document as requested for medical and that she will send it to the apprioprate department to work on it.
Then, yesterday she got a message on her cic profile that she has been refused. Based on the reason that she didnt comply with their medical request.

Bioben:
medical request....thank God.....biometric oct 12

Online or paper ?

1.bosypumping : biometrics may 18,upfront Medicals
2. Boladan : biometrics June 7
3. Mbogi : biometrics july1
4.Housewife1 : biometrics July 8, upfront Medicals
5.Ruth 222: biometrics July 8, upfront Medicals
6. Jpepper : biometrics August 3,
7.ceekoneal: biometrics August 28,
8. Ifyese: biometrics August 31
9.Taimie : biometrics October 10,
10.Bioben: biometrics October 12. Medical request
11.Toluberry: biometrics October 17, Medicals passed
12.Tripplek123: biometrics January 16 (paper route)
13.Veil1234: biometrics February 1 (paper route)
14.Jumman:biometrics February 7 (paper route)

@ RUTH you already took my name out of the list, Decision has not been made yet on my application, it still in process, i was only ask to explain why i said Yes i have not been refused a visa before, which i have reply to address the visa officer concern. I still have hope because i put in a strong application apart from that mistake.

Oh my! So sorry about that. Thanks for understanding

Kc4all:
@ RUTH you already took my name out of the list, Decision has not been made yet on my application, it still in process, i was only ask to explain why i said Yes i have not been refused a visa before, which i have reply to address the visa officer concern. I still have hope because i put in a strong application apart from that mistake.

1.bosypumping : biometrics may 18,upfront Medicals
2. Boladan : biometrics June 7
3. Mbogi : biometrics july1
4.Housewife1 : biometrics July 8, upfront Medicals
5.Ruth 222: biometrics July 8, upfront Medicals
6. Jpepper : biometrics August 3,
7.ceekoneal: biometrics August 28,
8. Ifyese: biometrics August 31
9.Taimie : biometrics October 10,
10.Bioben: biometrics October 12. Medical request
11.Toluberry: biometrics October 17, Medicals passed
12. Kc4all : biometrics January 13 (paper route)
13.Tripplek123: biometrics January 16 (paper route)
14.Veil1234: biometrics February 1 (paper route)
15.Jumman:biometrics February 7 (paper route)

online

Markab:
If I get you right sir, are you saying the spouse should get a 'Bachelor's apartment' before submitting the SOWP application?

And kindly assist me on this, my spouse has not done her change of name before filing in her application in January as all her credentials carry her maiden name. Is it okay she does the change of name thing and I add it to my application? If yes, how does she update cic and her school?

Please advice

Well adding a change of name is an added advantage. The idea i believe is to give them enough reasons to show that you are actually married. In my personal opinion , these people r not really detailed or just should i say make assumptions. I was denied for my study permit initially becos they felt me and my sister who was my spnosor don't share thesame last name, even though i clearly stared in my application dat she was married. Naturally they are meant to know that once a woman is married her name changes. So i resubmitted and d only difference between d two applications was proof that we once shared same last name. So by all means add it to your application. And she doesn't have to inform cic, cos it's not her application. As for oda documents which are school related she may have to update it with d school so dat everything is aligned, these guyz here don't use common sense o. As for the hoise, she should justbstate clearly in her invitiation letter. That where ahe is staying can comfortably accomodate both of you. Noone is going to verify whether it actually is.

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation

iamosamede55:

Well adding a change of name is an added advantage. The idea i believe is to give them enough reasons to show that you are actually married. In my personal opinion , these people r not really detailed or just should i say make assumptions. I was denied for my study permit initially becos they felt me and my sister who was my spnosor don't share thesame last name, even though i clearly stared in my application dat she was married. Naturally they are meant to know that once a woman is married her name changes. So i resubmitted and d only difference between d two applications was proof that we once shared same last name. So by all means add it to your application. And she doesn't have to inform cic, cos it's not her application. As for oda documents which are school related she may have to update it with d school so dat everything is aligned, these guyz here don't use common sense o. As for the hoise, she should justbstate clearly in her invitiation letter. That where ahe is staying can comfortably accomodate both of you. Noone is going to verify whether it actually is.

iamosamede55:

Well adding a change of name is an added advantage. The idea i believe is to give them enough reasons to show that you are actually married. In my personal opinion , these people r not really detailed or just should i say make assumptions. I was denied for my study permit initially becos they felt me and my sister who was my spnosor don't share thesame last name, even though i clearly stared in my application dat she was married. Naturally they are meant to know that once a woman is married her name changes. So i resubmitted and d only difference between d two applications was proof that we once shared same last name. So by all means add it to your application. And she doesn't have to inform cic, cos it's not her application. As for oda documents which are school related she may have to update it with d school so dat everything is aligned, these guyz here don't use common sense o. As for the hoise, she should justbstate clearly in her invitiation letter. That where ahe is staying can comfortably accomodate both of you. Noone is going to verify whether it actually is.

Makes sense!...

Bioben:
online

Wow Medical request for an October online application? I wonder what they are doing with the other applications that were submitted earlier in the year. What is wrong with these people? This is just upsetting, it is not fair at all

If they are not interested in issuing work permit to Nigerians anymore let them make the decision so people can move on with their lives.#AngryRant

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Hello house , please does my husband need to have a specific amount in his account because we have 1million at present and finding it difficult to raise more money... we do not have

Hello house , please does my husband need to have a specific amount in his account till we get a reponse from CIC because we have 1million at present and finding it difficult to raise more money... We also do not have properties in nigeria? We intend apply next week .

My wife SOWP has just bn refused based on travel history, purpose of visit and personal asset

Dear God I patiently await my Medical call .....father answer my secret prayers and let me testify soon. This prayer I pray with faith in my heart. In Jesus precious name. Amen I am next to testify.. BTW congrats Shola1064...I tap into your testimony.

Thank You, I would do that.

Gymme:
After doing medical for EE application, my spouse was also asked to do medical for SOWP. We eventually decided to do another medical instead of emailing/informing them to use the EE medical. This is probably a similar case with yours.

If you want to help future applicants in similar case/situation, you may decide to request for GCMS note to know exactly why she was denied after your response/email to the medical request and post.

Congrats on your PR approval!

Wow! I tap into this testimony. I am next in line.. All the best bro...

Shola1064:
Open Work Permit (Online Application);

Biometric Done: 1st February, 2017

Medical Request: 30th March, 2017

I did not attach any statement of account, just my wife scholarship letter, and letter from her school stating her funding.

Omonjoe:
My wife SOWP has just bn refused based on travel history, purpose of visit and personal asset

When did your wife applied for SOWP?
Was it online or paper-route?

Please I am going to join my husband, how much do I need in my account (SOA)? Please is there a range?

February 17, 2017.
Online route

Joshjo:

When did your wife applied for SOWP?
Was it online or paper-route?

Ekinado:
Please I am going to join my husband, how much do I need in my account (SOA)? Please is there a range?

Its ur husband's account balance that matters most since he is the one there ( and seen as your sponsor). Your account balance is just a help function to uplift ur husband's. Your hubby will know how much he needs in his acct.

As Odianose13 said your husband funds matters most. According to cic, the table shows how much he should have. If he is working, include his employment letter, notice of assessment for each tax years he filed and bank statement that should suffice.

Ekinado:
Please I am going to join my husband, how much do I need in my account (SOA)? Please is there a range?

For SOWP, theres no range, but be wise and provide as much as possible.

kasco2pro:
As Odianose13 said your husband funds matters most. According to cic, the table shows how much he should have. If he is working, include his employment letter, notice of assessment for each tax years he filed and bank statement that should suffice.

suziee83:
Hello house , please does my husband need to have a specific amount in his account till we get a reponse from CIC because we have 1million at present and finding it difficult to raise more money... We also do not have properties in nigeria? We intend apply next week .

From your previous posts, ure the one here in Canada, and hence the sponsor. Your account matters most. If u guys have 1 million (naira i suppose u mean), thats $3000 which is not actually enuf for fund. Except ure under a certain scholarship here , which every document showing your scholarship will be attached with the application ( Though i only know one person who was given an SOWP visa like that).

kasco2pro:
As Odianose13 said your husband funds matters most. According to cic, the table shows how much he should have. If he is working, include his employment letter, notice of assessment for each tax years he filed and bank statement that should suffice.

I am sorry but this attachment shows Proof of funds for Skilled immigrants (Express Entry).. There is NO place in the CIC guides, regulations or requirements specifying particular amounts needed for Open Work Permit!!

Please be guided... If you are filling the form, you are the main applicant & you will be required to show present proof of employment cos the visa you are applying is that of a worker!!

Your proof of fund is also the most important.... Your spouse in Canada is probably studying and not expected to show your sponsor funds!!!..

You need his/her copy of passport, study permit, proof of address and maybe an invitation/consent letter.

If accompanying children exists, ... Your employment, parents/siblings, assets, pension and co becomes your ties to home country!!!

It's better to apply when your spouse is still in school as your requirements and conditions to meet grows wider if he/she has graduated or are working!!!

Regards

kasco2pro:
As Odianose13 said your husband funds matters most. According to cic, the table shows how much he should have. If he is working, include his employment letter, notice of assessment for each tax years he filed and bank statement that should suffice.

This is for PR application

Seconded!!! very correct.

Folaroyal:

I am sorry but this attachment shows Proof of funds for Skilled immigrants (Express Entry).. There is NO place in the CIC guides, regulations or requirements specifying particular amounts needed for Open Work Permit!!

Please be guided... If you are filling the form, you are the main applicant & you will be required to show present proof of employment cos the visa you are applying is that of a worker!!

Your proof of fund is also the most important.... Your spouse in Canada is probably studying and not expected to show your sponsor funds!!!..

You need his/her copy of passport, study permit, proof of address and maybe an invitation/consent letter.

If accompanying children exists, ... Your employment, parents/siblings, assets, pension and co becomes your ties to home country!!!

It's better to apply when your spouse is still in school as your requirements and conditions to meet grows wider if he/she has graduated or are working!!!

Regards

Thanks Guys

Hello everyone,

I recently found this thread and really thankful for the many info here.

Please can anyone help with the format for statement of purpose to apply for SOWP.
My email address is jidefrank@yahoo.com

Please help. Thanks.

Hi everyone o.

My husband got an update from cic today on our SOWP application. Some of the field on the application profile reads: "Review of medical result: We are reviewing the results of your medical exam. "Review of additional documents We do not need additional documents.
Note that we have not been requested to do medicals neither did we do upfront medicals. However, they sent him medical report form "IMM 1070E". The content of that IMM 1070E looks like he has been required to go for medicals. Can someone who has pass through this stage explain what is happening?

Thank you all.

Hello house, I am not totally new on this platform but I am unable to login to my other account for sometime now but I have been reading all comments as a guest.

I applied for sowp in October, end of October but I got this mail on Friday saying

'These medical instructions are being issued since your application has been processed to the stage
where medical examination results are now required. Please read these instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: You are required to undergo the medical examinations within 30 days of the date of this
letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application'....

What does it mean, Is it an assurance or it still doesn't determine anything. I am even coughing seriously at the moment and I am on drugs.

Who is in my shoes please, I can see the poster above me got a similar message.

Happy Sunday