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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 7:58am On Feb 10, 2021
It is well, I think all we can do is pray, but just raise the web form firsts . you should hear from them soon....it will end in praise




quote author=etjigger post=98917927][/quote]

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by soloso: 11:50am On Feb 10, 2021
I got a GCMS notes comment that says: "PA's application can not be associated under spouse's application." I would appreciate if someone could explain what this mean so I can take the necessary action. Thanks in advance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 1:15pm On Feb 10, 2021
soloso:
I got a GCMS notes comment that says: "PA's application can not be associated under spouse's application." I would appreciate if someone could explain what this mean so I can take the necessary action. Thanks in advance.



Are you the principal Applicant??
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 1:30pm On Feb 10, 2021
Anndav:




Are you the principal Applicant??


Then your wife should be the one applying even if you want to apply or coordinate it then you handle it as if it's her doing it ..
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Graced08(f): 10:10pm On Feb 10, 2021
Hello Mr Toke! Pls how do I get LOI for a work permit? Thank you
Mrtoke:
Update

Application approved yesterday
Submitted - April 2nd 2020
Medical passed - Nov 20, expired Dec 24 and was extended before approval yesterday
Biometric done in previous refused Application

We also got the travel authorization approval, I actually sent couple requests before we got this.

My spouse is PA and I'm on PGWP with an noc b job in Canada

We submitted the usual documents
Me:
Work permit
Employment letter and paystub
My soa
Letter of explanation
Marriage cert, Marriage pictures and change of to proof relationship

Spouse
Loa
Land cofo

I think that's about it, I wish folks still waiting all the best with their application

Ooh what a wait that is
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by milkytins(m): 8:49pm On Feb 12, 2021
Mrtoke:
Update

Application approved yesterday
Submitted - April 2nd 2020
Medical passed - Nov 20, expired Dec 24 and was extended before approval yesterday
Biometric done in previous refused Application

We also got the travel authorization approval, I actually sent couple requests before we got this.

My spouse is PA and I'm on PGWP with an noc b job in Canada

We submitted the usual documents
Me:
Work permit
Employment letter and paystub
My soa
Letter of explanation
Marriage cert, Marriage pictures and change of to proof relationship

Spouse
Loa
Land cofo

I think that's about it, I wish folks still waiting all the best with their application

Ooh what a wait that is

Pls how can I sort this out?
My wife's and daughter's requests were denied travel exemption approval on Open Work Permit visa and visitor visa respectively.

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by gbjobs1: 8:29pm On Feb 13, 2021
Anyone coming to regina? pls contact me. there is a room space available.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by etjigger(m): 1:46pm On Feb 14, 2021
milkytins:
what sort of evidence did you provide to prove you meet the travel exemption ? did you provide what they requested for?

Pls how can I sort this out?
My wife's and daughter's requests were denied travel exemption approval on Open Work Permit visa and visitor visa respectively.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by milkytins(m): 8:17pm On Feb 14, 2021
[quote author=etjigger post=99056968][/quote]

Hubby job offer letter, Marriage certificate and birth certificate kiss

Is there any better way to meet their requirements?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by etjigger(m): 2:46pm On Feb 15, 2021
Hmmmm.... A job offer letter is NOT a work permit. You need to provide his work permit from IRCC, I think tht should hold some water but, not a job offer letter. Did you also write them a letter stating the reason why you needed an exception? Did your husband too write a letter to request for you guys around him? I'm just looking at what could possibly go wrong for not granting your request at this time... Since they said you did not provide sufficient evidence
milkytins:

.



Hubby job offer letter, Marriage certificate and birth certificate kiss

Is there any better way to meet their requirements?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Brendamad: 1:09am On Feb 16, 2021
Hello dear, I’m facing this exact dilemma�. Please I need help guys. I applied for him on 19 August 2020 and applied for my study permit renewal. Mine was granted but his own is still pending.
Medicals was passed 19th January 2021 after I sent dozens of web form to Nairobi.
I have requested for travel exemption twice and have been denied. Please I need help on how what to exactly to write on the travel exemption letter. When I got sick I wrote I needed him to care for me and earn money to assist my tuition and they refused. Already told them my mental health is affected and they still refused��. Please I need help!
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Brendamad: 1:11am On Feb 16, 2021
Goodevening everyone, please I need guidance on how to write a convincing letter of exemption for my hubby. His application is 5months now and medicals have been passed. Eligibility review hasn’t even started yet�
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by milkytins(m): 10:10am On Feb 16, 2021
etjigger:
Hmmmm.... A job offer letter is NOT a work permit. You need to provide his work permit from IRCC, I think tht should hold some water but, not a job offer letter. Did you also write them a letter stating the reason why you needed an exception? Did your husband too write a letter to request for you guys around him? I'm just looking at what could possibly go wrong for not granting your request at this time... Since they said you did not provide sufficient evidence
Hubby is also waiting for visa approval.
Three of us applied for exemption together in a single application (1 request letter with all details listed). They rejected 2 (wife and daughter) while they continue processing hubby only for exemption.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by milkytins(m): 10:12am On Feb 16, 2021
Brendamad:
Hello dear, I’m facing this exact dilemma�. Please I need help guys. I applied for him on 19 August 2020 and applied for my study permit renewal. Mine was granted but his own is still pending.
Medicals was passed 19th January 2021 after I sent dozens of web form to Nairobi.
I have requested for travel exemption twice and have been denied. Please I need help on how what to exactly to write on the travel exemption letter. When I got sick I wrote I needed him to care for me and earn money to assist my tuition and they refused. Already told them my mental health is affected and they still refused��. Please I need help!

This is serious ooo.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Mrtoke: 12:17pm On Feb 16, 2021
milkytins:


Pls how can I sort this out?
My wife's and daughter's requests were denied travel exemption approval on Open Work Permit visa and visitor visa respectively.
I will advise that you send it again, applying for gcms notes is probably the best if you can wait before sending the request again. Make sure u call out how long you are looking to stay with your spouse, from my experience, you have a better chance if you state that you're looking to stay till the end of your spouse's temporary stay in Canada

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by impeccablerose: 3:55pm On Feb 16, 2021
Good day, everyone. Please I need some clarification on SOWP.
I just got my study visa approved. I am supposed to resume in September 2021 and would like to travel with my spouse in August.
Can he apply for a SOWP now?
Or do I have to resume first before he can apply?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by etjigger(m): 5:31pm On Feb 16, 2021
I would say you should resume school first and get the letter of enrollment from your school, also you would need your study permit too which would be issued to you at the port of entry in Canada. your hubby would need those documents to prove to the VO tht youre already attending classes and not doing something else.


I just got my study visa approved. I am supposed to resume in September 2021 and would like to travel with my spouse in August.
Can he apply for a SOWP now?
Or do I have to resume first before he can apply?[/quote]
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 7:17pm On Feb 16, 2021
impeccablerose:
Good day, everyone. Please I need some clarification on SOWP.
I just got my study visa approved. I am supposed to resume in September 2021 and would like to travel with my spouse in August.
Can he apply for a SOWP now?
Or do I have to resume first before he can apply?


Visa approval is not study permit..you will have to be issued your study permit at the point of entrance to Canada, and that is what ur spouse can apply with
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Mysine: 9:35pm On Feb 16, 2021
Hello All,

My husband applied for my PR under spousal sponsorship since he has a PR. I was a bit surprised when i got an email that my file is being processed in China. Is anyone facing this too?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 7:57am On Feb 17, 2021
Mysine:
Hello All,

My husband applied for my PR under spousal sponsorship since he has a PR. I was a bit surprised when i got an email that my file is being processed in China. Is anyone facing this too?


Hunnn just relax application can be send to any visa application officer or country that is a little less overwhelmed with application, processing time is 28 weeks now that simply means they have received and still recovering a lot of application, honestly when I checked processing time today I just told myself that Canada can really help someone to develop the spirit of patience or help one to start praying for the gift if you don't have it already, because the wait can be worrisome and exhausting...but I know it will end in praise
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Beedybuzz: 10:50am On Feb 17, 2021
Principessa0:
I have received Passport Request on Monday. I have also submitted.
LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Application submitted online in April 2016, Medical call in October. Passport Request in November. I hope this can help everyone figure out how long to wait.
I think the CIC are really flooded with applications. They are working really hard. Patience is the way to go. Just be patient. Thank you all and I wish you goodluck.
Please I need direction on how to apply for Open work permit. Is it spouse that applies for the family or I have to open my IRCC account and apply? I would really appreciate guidance.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Mysine: 4:18pm On Feb 17, 2021
Anndav:



Hunnn just relax application can be send to any visa application officer or country that is a little less overwhelmed with application, processing time is 28 weeks now that simply means they have received and still recovering a lot of application, honestly when I checked processing time today I just told myself that Canada can really help someone to develop the spirit of patience or help one to start praying for the gift if you don't have it already, because the wait can be worrisome and exhausting...but I know it will end in praise


Thank you so much...Yh a looooooot of patience.
We will celebrate soon smiley

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by two4: 7:43am On Feb 19, 2021
Please if anyone has written a travel exemption letter that was successful approved, please let us know the supporting documents you included and the format of the letter, this is the second disapproval response I am getting, I haven’t seen my husband for more than a year now!!

Treat as urgent!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Anndav(f): 11:11am On Feb 19, 2021
[quote author=two4 post=99211914]Please if anyone has written a travel exemption letter that was successful approved, please let us know the supporting documents you included and the format of the letter, this is the second disapproval response I am getting, I haven’t seen my husband for more than a year now!!

Treat as urgent![/quot


This is serious, God will make a way, why don't you go back a little in the trends is like someone wrote something about the information that is to be on the format or Google it , you might be able to source out something useful, I can really feel your pain
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Headlaw(m): 10:15pm On Feb 19, 2021
What is the age limit for applying for study visa in Canada
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Brendamad: 4:48am On Feb 20, 2021
[quote author=Anndav post=99218118][/quote]��
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Nobody: 5:07am On Feb 20, 2021
author=two4 post=99211914]Please if anyone has written a travel exemption letter that was successful approved, please let us know the supporting documents you included and the format of the letter, this is the second disapproval response I am getting, I haven’t seen my husband for more than a year now!!

Treat as urgent![/quote]
COPIED! COPIED!! COPIED!!!


Read. This might help you

Post-March COPR holder
Got Authorization Letter from IRCC. Hence posting what I did to obtain it. You can try it if you have any siblings living in Canada
(Please DO NOT send me personal messages, here I am explaining everything I did to obtain the letter)

I am the primary applicant while my wife is dependent. Her sister lives in Canada. Therefore, she is eligible for travel exemption.

Step 1- Filled up the statutory declaration form from https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/kits/forms/imm0006e-2020-10-09.pdf
Send it to her sister living in Canada and asked her to complete rest of the part and after that she NOTARIZED it by an appropriate authority in Canada

Step 2- Her sister sent the notarized declaration form to us. We had to submit it with our application of travel exemption.

Step 3- Her sister also sent her Canadian Passport, Driving License (These will ensure your siblings status in Canada)

Step 4- Prepared a quarantine plan.
Accommodation_I wrote I will book through Airbnb. |
Grocery_I wrote I will get it from Amazon and I have amazon prime
Food_ I wrote I will get food delivery from UBER eats.
Transport from Airport_ I wrote I will use UBER
I also mentioned I would get a private health insurance.

Step 5- Emailed to IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC
subject- Request for Written Authorization to reunite with extended family member

Included our Name, DOB, Passport, UCI number, Application number.

Reason for travel- We wrote, currently we are living in Australia with no relatives here. It is also risky to go back to my home country (Bangladesh) since the COVID cases are high. It has been mentally challenging for us to stay here now and we need support from family members.

Attachments-
1. Quarantine plan
2. Proof of relationship between my wife and her sister (birth certificate)
3. Statutory declaration form

Had to wait for 18 business days after that they approved travel exemption only for my wife with 6months validity. They send me a separate email on same email address mentioning my request for authorization letter rejected.

After 3 days I have send them another email with a subject 'Request for Authorization to Unite Immediate Family member'
Even though my wife didnt go to Canada yet, I explained we want to travel together and I need an AL for it. On the email I did not attach anything.

Got a reply after 12 days from IRCC. They asked me to provide,
1. My passport no, DOB, UCI, application number.
2. Proof of relationship with my wife .
3. Proof of immigration status of my wife
4. Proof of Travel Authorization of my wife.

I have sent another email with following attachments,
1. Passport no, UCI, DOB, Application number
2. Marriage certificate
3. Scanned copy of her VISA
4. Her Travel authorization letter.

After 9 days, my request of Travel Authorization Letter was approved. The Authorization letter will be valid for 3months.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by two4: 6:13pm On Feb 20, 2021
Wow, thank you so much!!!

nowhere:


author=two4 post=99211914]Please if anyone has written a travel exemption letter that was successful approved, please let us know the supporting documents you included and the format of the letter, this is the second disapproval response I am getting, I haven’t seen my husband for more than a year now!!

Treat as urgent!
COPIED! COPIED!! COPIED!!!




Read. This might help you

Post-March COPR holder
Got Authorization Letter from IRCC. Hence posting what I did to obtain it. You can try it if you have any siblings living in Canada
(Please DO NOT send me personal messages, here I am explaining everything I did to obtain the letter)

I am the primary applicant while my wife is dependent. Her sister lives in Canada. Therefore, she is eligible for travel exemption.

Step 1- Filled up the statutory declaration form from https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/kits/forms/imm0006e-2020-10-09.pdf
Send it to her sister living in Canada and asked her to complete rest of the part and after that she NOTARIZED it by an appropriate authority in Canada

Step 2- Her sister sent the notarized declaration form to us. We had to submit it with our application of travel exemption.

Step 3- Her sister also sent her Canadian Passport, Driving License (These will ensure your siblings status in Canada)

Step 4- Prepared a quarantine plan.
Accommodation_I wrote I will book through Airbnb. |
Grocery_I wrote I will get it from Amazon and I have amazon prime
Food_ I wrote I will get food delivery from UBER eats.
Transport from Airport_ I wrote I will use UBER
I also mentioned I would get a private health insurance.

Step 5- Emailed to IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC
subject- Request for Written Authorization to reunite with extended family member

Included our Name, DOB, Passport, UCI number, Application number.

Reason for travel- We wrote, currently we are living in Australia with no relatives here. It is also risky to go back to my home country (Bangladesh) since the COVID cases are high. It has been mentally challenging for us to stay here now and we need support from family members.

Attachments-
1. Quarantine plan
2. Proof of relationship between my wife and her sister (birth certificate)
3. Statutory declaration form

Had to wait for 18 business days after that they approved travel exemption only for my wife with 6months validity. They send me a separate email on same email address mentioning my request for authorization letter rejected.

After 3 days I have send them another email with a subject 'Request for Authorization to Unite Immediate Family member'
Even though my wife didnt go to Canada yet, I explained we want to travel together and I need an AL for it. On the email I did not attach anything.

Got a reply after 12 days from IRCC. They asked me to provide,
1. My passport no, DOB, UCI, application number.
2. Proof of relationship with my wife .
3. Proof of immigration status of my wife
4. Proof of Travel Authorization of my wife.

I have sent another email with following attachments,
1. Passport no, UCI, DOB, Application number
2. Marriage certificate
3. Scanned copy of her VISA
4. Her Travel authorization letter.

After 9 days, my request of Travel Authorization Letter was approved. The Authorization letter will be valid for 3months.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Brendamad: 8:20pm On Feb 20, 2021
nowhere:


author=two4 post=99211914]Please if anyone has written a travel exemption letter that was successful approved, please let us know the supporting documents you included and the format of the letter, this is the second disapproval response I am getting, I haven’t seen my husband for more than a year now!!

Treat as urgent!
COPIED! COPIED!! COPIED!!!


Read. This might help you

Post-March COPR holder
Got Authorization Letter from IRCC. Hence posting what I did to obtain it. You can try it if you have any siblings living in Canada
(Please DO NOT send me personal messages, here I am explaining everything I did to obtain the letter)

I am the primary applicant while my wife is dependent. Her sister lives in Canada. Therefore, she is eligible for travel exemption.

Step 1- Filled up the statutory declaration form from https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/kits/forms/imm0006e-2020-10-09.pdf
Send it to her sister living in Canada and asked her to complete rest of the part and after that she NOTARIZED it by an appropriate authority in Canada

Step 2- Her sister sent the notarized declaration form to us. We had to submit it with our application of travel exemption.

Step 3- Her sister also sent her Canadian Passport, Driving License (These will ensure your siblings status in Canada)

Step 4- Prepared a quarantine plan.
Accommodation_I wrote I will book through Airbnb. |
Grocery_I wrote I will get it from Amazon and I have amazon prime
Food_ I wrote I will get food delivery from UBER eats.
Transport from Airport_ I wrote I will use UBER
I also mentioned I would get a private health insurance.

Step 5- Emailed to IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC
subject- Request for Written Authorization to reunite with extended family member

Included our Name, DOB, Passport, UCI number, Application number.

Reason for travel- We wrote, currently we are living in Australia with no relatives here. It is also risky to go back to my home country (Bangladesh) since the COVID cases are high. It has been mentally challenging for us to stay here now and we need support from family members.

Attachments-
1. Quarantine plan
2. Proof of relationship between my wife and her sister (birth certificate)
3. Statutory declaration form

Had to wait for 18 business days after that they approved travel exemption only for my wife with 6months validity. They send me a separate email on same email address mentioning my request for authorization letter rejected.

After 3 days I have send them another email with a subject 'Request for Authorization to Unite Immediate Family member'
Even though my wife didnt go to Canada yet, I explained we want to travel together and I need an AL for it. On the email I did not attach anything.

Got a reply after 12 days from IRCC. They asked me to provide,
1. My passport no, DOB, UCI, application number.
2. Proof of relationship with my wife .
3. Proof of immigration status of my wife
4. Proof of Travel Authorization of my wife.

I have sent another email with following attachments,
1. Passport no, UCI, DOB, Application number
2. Marriage certificate
3. Scanned copy of her VISA
4. Her Travel authorization letter.

After 9 days, my request of Travel Authorization Letter was approved. The Authorization letter will be valid for 3months.

Thank you very much
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by sollye: 8:28pm On Feb 20, 2021
Brendamad:


Thank you very much

Hello Everyone please my brother base in Australia he need a Nigerian lady who base in Australia for a relationship.

The requirements are as follows.

✓ Must be a Christian (Preferably Catholic)
✓ Must be Igbo ( preferably Anambra )
✓ Based in Australia
✓ 5ft in height , Student or working class
✓ Age range 25- 32years.
✓ Tall, brown skinned, not too chubby

He is 6feet tall, his cool headed , super intelligent , looking for a serious relationship.

My whatapp number is 07088994380.

Kindly send your first name , where you stay in Australia. And pictures. Will hook you up.

N*B if you don't meet up to this requirement please ignore.

Thanks.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Eilenora: 1:29am On Feb 21, 2021
I dont really understand this, I am on my portal now, I picked create a new application. All the qstns they are asking me, am i to fill his own information or mine? It is confusing.

What would you like to do in Canada? (required) Help - What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? (required)

Temporarily - more than 6 months
Select the code that matches the one on your passport. (required) Help - Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
NGA (Nigeria)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada. (required) Help - What is your current country / territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older? (required)

Yes
What is your date of birth? (required)
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Stuck.

milkytins:

You can use ur own GCKey and create an application for him on ur account.
The system will ask u fews questions to generate necessary forms for you to fill and submit.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Obanidavid: 12:30am On Feb 22, 2021
Eilenora:
I dont really understand this, I am on my portal now, I picked create a new application. All the qstns they are asking me, am i to fill his own information or mine? It is confusing.

What would you like to do in Canada? (required) Help - What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada? (required)

Temporarily - more than 6 months
Select the code that matches the one on your passport. (required) Help - Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
NGA (Nigeria)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada. (required) Help - What is your current country / territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older? (required)

Yes
What is your date of birth? (required)
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Stuck.



If you are applying for your hubby, you need to answer the questions as if it was him doing the application, for instance, where are you applying from- Nigeria should be stated because he is still in Nigeria. Wish you a great success

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