dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.

MrsDreamz:


Congratulations @dodoyemi.
May there be open heavens of divine speed over the other applications in queue and rain of PPR for all.....AMEN!!

iamosamede55:

Hi, pls kindly throw more light on this wks peocessing time you are talking about

Pheisharah:
Ok people....i need an idea on upfront medical. I have read the thread but I need a recent update.
Preferable clinic, amount, how to schedule an appointment, required document (s) and processing time.

Pheisharah:


I need response guys

lucyIya:
Hey Guru in the house, compliments of the season to you all.

I just received email from CIC stating that my application has been updated, then when i logged in to myCIC account just found this " We are reviewing the results of your medical exam".

But i have never done any medical yet. So, what do i do?

Thannks

Zvurg:
Please dear house, I need your urgent advice.

I applied on July 1st, 2017. I got the response below today:

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your Work Permit
application and supporting documentation under the International Experience Canada Program, I
have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I
am refusing your application on the following grounds:

Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be
accompanied by a new processing fee.

We got married February this year and my wife went back a week later. It's straining I must say.

Please what should I do?

Thanks.

lucyIya:




Thanks guys, just got Medical letter from CIC now.

Zvurg:
Please dear house, I need your urgent advice.

I applied on July 1st, 2017. I got the response below today:

Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your Work Permit
application and supporting documentation under the International Experience Canada Program, I
have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I
am refusing your application on the following grounds:

Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can
demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be
accompanied by a new processing fee.

We got married February this year and my wife went back a week later. It's straining I must say.

Please what should I do?

Thanks.

Zvurg:
Presently, her job falls in NOC C, Customer Service Rep...

Her work permit is valid till 2019.

Zvurg:
Presently, her job falls in NOC C, Customer Service Rep...

Her work permit is valid till 2019.

honeymuh:
Hello House,

Does anyone that applied for SWOP in June or July got an update or response from CIC?

I submitted my wife's application in July, biometric on 17th , no update yet. In addition, application processing week is now 18 weeks.

Please, your reply might calm my nerves.

Thanks!!!

honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.

honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

honeymuh:


All you need to know. Search for Nigeria. Choose anyone convenient, contact the hospital and get all information.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx?_ga=2.108709186.1525768240.1513723219-512438895.1513723219

Preferable clinic- All,
Amount _ depends on which one you choose
Schedule an appointment - Call the clinic,

Required document - Passport for Upfront , other- call for medical letter
Processing time- Same day, you will get a document to include in your application

Pheisharah:
Advise request please.....online or paper route?
I just checked CIC website and it says 28weeks.
Hubby says online is better but I m confused with everything I have read here.
P.s: I had a delayed app b4 via paper route

Flaj:

Was the first application refused?
The thread has been dry lately but it seems neither is faster right now.
You can check these posts https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/41#60553841

https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit/42#60611658

dodoyemi:
Hi guys

Earlier in the thread I informed the house that my wife's application was refused citing authenticity of the marriage- no pictures etc which was due to VFS not accepting pictures with paper applications. I requested the GCMS notes and the first VO stated that the applicant qualifies for work permit. The last officer to check access the application refused citing the reason above. With the information from the GCMS notes i decided to reapply attaching as much pictures(someone suggested printing the pictures in an A4 paper) On the day of submission, the vfs officer refused to accept the pictures again until my wife caused a scene showing them a copy of the gcms notes where it clearly stated that the previous application was refused due to lack of evidence of the marriage. Eventually, they made her sign a waiver and accepted the pictures from her. To my utter dismay, exactly one month, the application was refused and this time the VO stated that she needed to show strong finances showing she will be able to take care of herself in Canada. Quite shocking. So i reapplied again, this time online and clearly stating and copying where the CIC website that states that for an open work permit, the spouse should present a valid work permit , with validity for at least 6 months- current letter of employment stating responsibilities and the job must be in Noc A O C and 3 recent pay slips. I carefully explained in my letter of explanation that i will be responsible for her upkeep and have attached my bank statement.

List of documents

my work permit
letter of employment stating how much i earn and my duties and NOC
3 recent pay slips
rental lease agreement
bank statement
wedding and throwback pictures
her passport data page
my passport and valid visa page
police clearance cert
Notice of tax assessment for 2016
wife's travel history south african visa page


Applied online NOv 24, got an update yesterday requesting for passport and on mycic it shows application approved. Note medicals havent been done which is quite a surprise but anyways thats the good news.

honeymuh:


Wifey application was approved yesterday. She will be submitting her passport after Christmas holiday.

More details of documents and timeline later!!!!!

honeymuh:


Hi House,

Here are the documents submitted for my wifey application:

List of documents
1) My passport page
2) Admission letter
3) Study permit
4) Verification of enrolment
5) Tuition awards received
6) Supervisor letter
7) My paycheques from work
Wedding certificate and pictures
9) Proofs of all financial support for my wife
10) Honeymoon trip- flight tickets, hotel bookings, entry and exit stamps
11) Wife and my educational certificates
12) Wife and my travel history ( Visas , stamps and a list)
13) WhatsApp chat shots
14) Video call shots
15) Call log
16) Wife birth certificate
17) Wife changing of name
18) Wife passport page
19) Wife and my bank statement
20) Wife police certificate
21) E medical

Timeline:

1) Application submitted - July 6 2017
2) Bio metric - July 17, 2017
3) Passport request - December 22 2017
4) Passport submitted - December 27 2017
5) Application approved updated - 4 January 2018

All the very best to others in line!!!!