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TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by PrinceAdeAde: 10:45am On Apr 28, 2023
kennyjoy:
Once your visa has been approved, your application is already close . Do the new medical, send it as webform & email the slip to IRCC, hold the medical slip when you are traveling. You don’t need to wait for update as there’s nothing like updated LOI again.
Wow,ignorance is not nice at all o.i.agine I have delayed my travel for 2 weeks going to 3 week now because of this

Thanks for the clarification @KennyJoy
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 10:42am On Apr 28, 2023
HEADYWORLD:
No, just do another medical and go with anytime you are traveling
Thanks @Hedyworld
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 6:19am On Apr 28, 2023
Hello all

Pls if ur visa is already approved but medical expired before you left and u already done a new one,do u have to wait till its passed before you can travel or the fact u have done a new one is sufficient

I ask coz the letter on introduction states when the medical expires so i thought one would need an updated LOI before travelling.its an SOWP

Please if u have experienced this,kindly assit as i need to travel very soon
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by PrinceAdeAde: 6:18am On Apr 28, 2023
Hello all

Pls if ur visa is already approved but medical expired before you left and u already done a new one,do u have to wait till its passed before you can travel or the fact u have done a new one is sufficient

I ask coz the letter on introduction states when the medical expires so i thought one would need an updated LOI before travelling.please note its an SOWP visa and was issued last month

Please if u have experienced this,kindly assit as i need to travel very soon
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 5:49am On Apr 28, 2023
Hello all

Pls if ur visa is already approved but medical expired before you left and u already done a new one,do u have to wait till its passed before you can travel or the fact u have done a new one is sufficient

I ask coz the letter on introduction states when the medical expires so i thought one would need an updated LOI before travelling.its an SOWP

Please if u have experienced this,kindly assit as i need to travel very soon
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 6:08am On Apr 27, 2023
Amicableoga:
Hi Everyone,

Please, I need a link for Nairaland visit visa to Canada.
https://www.nairaland.com/2103860/canada-visit-tourist-visa-discussion/626
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:37pm On Apr 26, 2023
Hello Peeps,

Does anyone know the process for getting an updated LOI if one's current medical expires.Mine got expired a day after my approved passport wss returned

My current application is closed and though I have done a new medical, not sure where this would be tracked and how to get IRCC issue a new LOI as the old one states the medical expiry date

Also on IRCC site,it states they would contact applicants with expiring medicals if they need to do a new one but no one has contacted me

Pls any experience in this line
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:34pm On Apr 26, 2023
Erudensi:
Her route is from Lagos to Amsterdam then to Deroit, then from Deroit to Canada. So its2 stop over
You need transit visa of ure going through US.if u dont have one you would be turned back at US point.This happened to an India student recently

Would advise you validate this further with KLM. Thier US stopover fligths are way cheaper but u need US transit visa or actual visa or green card or passport
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 10:34pm On Apr 05, 2023
Hello All.

Pls would like urgent feedback .which of vfs lagos or abuja is faster. i had someone who dropped off and picked up in Lagos within a week though she mentioned her spouse took about two weeks

I reside in Lagos and would like to know if its better i send directly to Abuja?

Also,is 2 way courier still an option. I read a while back that two way is now only available via UPS and no more via DHL
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:12pm On Apr 05, 2023
PrinceAdeAde:
Ircc no get standard way,i got my bvl as well on 24th march i.e a day after urs and on tracker, i could see that i had assigned work permit and visitor visa number though with no expiry date

Today my wife called MP to assit and they sounded non challant however this evening got PPR .my guess is they called ircc and someone completed the process

TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:07pm On Apr 05, 2023
Emotionz:
If after tracking your application you can see your visa document number what does it mean? does anyone have an idea...i got my BVL march 23rd 2023...havent gotten any response yet from IRCC
Ircc no get standard way,i got my bvl as well on 24th march i.e a day after urs and on tracker, i could see that i had assigned work permit and visitor visa number though with no expiry date

Today my wife called MP to assit and they sounded non challant however this evening got PPR .my guess is they called ircc and someone completed the process

TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde:
Hola55:
Prince Add Ade, how did you go about creating of account? The system is telling me that my UCI number and application number is not correct,and it's perfectly okay.
It told me that also initially however I clicked it again and I think twice before it went through
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 1:29pm On Mar 31, 2023
obazi:
Please if your application is among the backlog applications and you received a BVL recently. Please try and check your application status for update on the new IRCC application tracker. Because I saw in a platform where somebody received BVL on the 29th for his
August 2021 application and she tracked his application there. He saw visa number there and her passport number. Please check and give us feedback for authenticity
This is accurate. Recieved BVL for my SOWP almost a week ago and checking the tracker, I saw in the document tab a work permit and visitor visa document number however both did not have expiry dates.

I checked for my visitor visa application which eligibility has started however with no bvl and the documents tab was blank
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 11:20pm On Mar 30, 2023
Has anyone used the ircc tracker https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/register before

Checked this evening and my application had both a work permit and visitor visa number in the document section. Only thing is that both didn't have an expiry date

Any ideas why
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde:
Restricted:
Last term unofficial transcript showing her grades, Current term enrollment letter, Student ID card, i have the login to her portal so i downloaded her class schedule for the current term and added that also.
Wow.that should be sufficient evidence for anyone abeg.I submitted just enrollment letter and term results for my sons study permit which was approved.
I also added her study permit which is proof of valid status in canada as well as marriage certificate and pics as proof of relationship

Submitted exactly same thing for mine and hopeful for approval.I am not sure what more is required

This may just be a case of oversabi officer wey dey do gra gra

Did random search online for sowp document checklist for international student spouses and git below guidance from schools in canada. They all seem to suggest enrollment letter,proof of relatio ship and proof of legal status in canada as extra supporting documentation and nothing more


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/working-canada/work-permit-spouse-or-partner/apply-spousepartner-work-permit-within-canada&ved=2ahUKEwjCtJjL7vb9AhUni_0HHct6AhoQFnoECCEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1xgbvZ3UNQueoX8mwBcXlo

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/working-canada/work-permit-spouse-or-partner/apply-spousepartner-work-permit-within-canada&ved=2ahUKEwjCtJjL7vb9AhUni_0HHct6AhoQFnoECCEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1xgbvZ3UNQueoX8mwBcXlo

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.columbiacollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OWP-Spouse-Handout.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjCtJjL7vb9AhUni_0HHct6AhoQFnoECCgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0wqgxE23sBkDX7S4myEbFG


https://www.google.com/search?q=sowp+document+checklist+for+international+student+spouse&client=ms-android-samsung-ga-rev1&sxsrf=APwXEdfHPti_I9m5leKY_1pmbK1wg3K_Ww%3A1679740735391&ei=P88eZIKtF7SJ9u8Pj5evwA4&oq=sowp+document+checklist+for+international+student+spouse&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAMyBQghEKABOgoIABBHENYEELADOgQIIxAnOgcIIxCwAhAnOgcIIRCgARAKSgQIQRgAUKs0WNJBYO9HaAJwAHgAgAGoAogBlw-SAQMyLTiYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 10:08am On Mar 25, 2023
Oje007:
Hi guys, my wife got this response from MP this morning. Yesterday, I got a correspondence letter. I’m confused as I don’t know if this is a soft landing on getting a Passport Request. Please, at what time does it take to get a P Request after a correspondence letter? Help pls as I need clarification.

Submitted (SWOP) application - Sept 28
Medicals Passed - Jan 18
Correspondence Letter - March 24

Still hopeful
Am not sure this says anything other than your application is receiving priority. Though the extra verification required part is dicey.Hope you provided sufficient evidence for your spouse and entire application. Note that sufficient evidence is quite subjective when it comes to IRCC as ot depends on perception of case officer

One more thing,when did ur wife contact MP as if it was long ago then your BVL yesterday suggests things have progressed beyond the update u shared
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:31am On Mar 25, 2023
hotboss:
Yes. It was a refusal for my wife. But that of my daughter (vv) is still there.


*Reasons*


You do not qualify under the IMP as you provided insufficient information to demonstrate
that your spouse is actively engaged in full-time studies in Canada. Refused under R205(c)(ii).
Keyword here is insufficient information and actively engaged so they are not just looking that your spouse has a study permit but need proof she is schooling at the designated DLI and also is still studying.

Its a tricky one to address however some evidence to use her include letter of enrolment, student ID card,term results etc or any other school documents which shows recent activity of your spouse in his/her course.not sure why they put such burden on applicant as if in doubt they can easily verify this through the regular school submissions for international students or just make a request to the school
Above also aludes you provided some information but they deem it insufficient which is weird and can be subjective as I cant recall seeing any specific gudiance on such accepted evidence. What proof did u submit?

Also the house especially those with successful applications can share what they provided as proof of continued studies for their spouses within thier sowp so we can learn
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 8:15pm On Mar 24, 2023
Also got correspondence letter earlier today for my SOWP

Application date:30th September 2022
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 10:33pm On Aug 17, 2022
Racewinner:
Quickly put in the SOWP and get a response faster, I was in this same position before applying for SOWP sometime in July, and PPR dropped for the SOWP within five weeks.
Hi Racewinner,sent u an email on this.my VV is taking too long and wifey is asking i do SOWP but worried how the VOs would interprete this.pls buzz me back on email as would be glad to learn from your success story.thanks
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 9:25pm On Jul 23, 2022
olasubomy:
Check under applicant information: Is your biometric number, date of biometrics and expiry date reflecting on your profile?
Thanks a lot @olasubomy for responding. it is reflecting in the applicant information section as advised

Was really worried that I have issue with Biometrics.thanks once again as you just zapped my worry
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 9:23pm On Jul 23, 2022
Thanks
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 8:39am On Jul 23, 2022
Pls has anyone captured Biometrics and it didnt reflect. Mine was captured almost 3 weeks ago and my profile is still stating we are yet to recieve your Biometrics

Sent mails ,raised webforms with my biometric slip.Also raised complaint to VFS but no response yet from all these channels

Has anyone experienced this and how did they navigate to close such issue promptly

Thanks
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 8:38am On Jul 23, 2022
Pls has anyone captured Biometrics and it didnt reflect. Mine was captured almost 3 weeks ago and my profile is still stating we are yet to recieve your Biometrics

Sent mails ,raised webforms with my biometric slip.Also raised complaint to VFS but no response yet from all these channels

Has anyone experienced this and how did they navigate to close such issue promptly

Thanks
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PrinceAdeAde: 9:48pm On Jul 12, 2022
Iyin2017:
Hello gurus in the house,

I arrived in Canada in January 2022, we applied for a visiting visa for my husband and daughter in January but this was refused in February.

Another application for Open Work Permit and visiting visa was submitted in February, we noticed eligibility started today for the OWP but the Visiting visa for my daughter was denied today with reason - ''the purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application''. My daughter will be 5 in December. Do we need to apply for a study visa for her?

I must also add that we submitted a Visiting Visa application in June for my husband and daughter because he will be on vacation in August, the visiting visas application are still active.

Thank you
@Iyin2017,i seem to be in similar application situation but waiting for ircc feedback. May i ask if medical was passed for both visiting application before the refusals?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by PrinceAdeAde:
PPR Alert

- Submission: New Portal S400003***
- Program : 1 year PGC starting 5th May 2022
- Keynotes:
1st Time Applicant
Paid full tutition before permit application
I am sponsor for applicant(my wife) and provided my MBS, employer letter of introduction which also stated a request to support of wifey application
My payslip of 4 month as evidence of source of funds in account
My annual review letter stating my benefit and gross income as further evidence of source of funds in account
1 year MBS
Pension Statement
Signed letter of sponsorship stating how my funds and inflow is not impacted by the studies.Also stated why I supported her plans
Land document with stated valuation(home ties). Other home ties was her siblings, her online business and our family(me & kids)
Explation of lump sums with evidence of sources
My wife provided her payslips, 1 year MBS as well with Pension statement, SOP etc. She declared her 1st US visa denial and other travel history which included further US travel after 1st denial
Wifey also provide letter of employment as well as letter of recommendation from employer supporting her study plans
Ordered GMS Notes 12th Feb and arrived 15th Mar. It showed Eligibility pass hence was at rest at that point
Sent to MP 12th Feb. MP office requested a consent form completion and that they would check but never got back. GCMS notes though showed that they did reach out immediately to IRCC
Sent 1st email last week Monday to London and Nairobi. London responded to get info from Nairobi while Nairobi gave the standard response

- Timeline
Application Submission: November 25, 2021
Biometrics: 6th Dec 2021
Medical Request: 17th Feb 2022
Medical test at Qlife: 25th Feb 2022
Medical Passed: 7th March 2022
Biometric Validity Letter(BVL): 29th March 2022
Original Passport Request: 30th March 2022

Thanks to all contributing members of the platform as the information shared was extremely helpful in putting together this successful application

Key learnings here for me was lump sum clarification in SOP,clear and strong hometies, payment of fees in full where possible as ultimate proof of funds and clear progression towards current study plan

Pray we would all get our good news including those that have been delayee
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 9:45pm On Mar 23, 2022
jonosas:
Thanks, skull4eva.

SOWP:
* Kids' passports and birth certs
* Spouse's degree certificates
* Spouse's home ties (family and business)
* Upfront medicals (for all 3)
* POF (business acct, personal acct, my GIC, student acct statement)
* Proof of relationship (wedding pictures, wedding certificate)
* My docs (letter of authorization, student ID, enrolment letter, SIN, study permit
* Spouse's IELTS (was available, so why not)
* Spouse's police cert
* Spouse's SOP
* Covid 19 vaccination

VV:
Basically the same as SOWP, but the SOP was phrased differently and travel consent for the kids.

Please, who knows the procedure for sending passports for a parent and 2 kids to Abuja?
Congrats jonosas,Did u indicate ur family as non accompanying in your original SP application and if yes,how did u specifically address change of intention
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 10:21pm On Mar 21, 2022
OtunbaTee:
Not as hard as you're describing it. Someone did it recently. And there was no issue. All u need do is inform Immigration officer at Canada border u Wana flagpole ,they'll direct you to the right place, and if it's not possible they'll tell you right away, obviously you still have you Visitor's permit or any other legal permit Valid.
Immigration officers will tell you what to do, so you're not gonna fall in any " no man's land" 1, 2 ,3 , 4 5 etc people have done it successfully. If you know anyone who was caught in no man's land, pls tell the person to come explain himself here, and no speculations.

Thanks �
Am not here to confuse or get anyone scared from doing such.Apologies if i spoofed anyone.
Discalmer:My feedback was based on research into this subject and not experiential hence factors/variables differ and may change or evolve to affect the infered outcomes.

As deepwater clarified, it is not impossible but like all visa applications, it comes with risk of disapproval.it just like study permit we see on the other forum where denials is seen on applications which shouldn't warrant one and once they go to JR,they are settled and issued so imagine such scenarioplaying out at the border,such person would be stuck in no mans land as u are neither admitted to canada nor US.

FYI: Do you know you would be issued an administrative visa refusal by US to complete a flagpoĺe as u need to go to US border section once u leave canada.There are no two ways to that though the chances are higher if u have no issues with ur papers nor ur dependants nor anything that may cause the VO to consider not giving u d visa.

Best of luck and pls lets share experiences of successful flagpoles to learn from it afterall thats what this forum is for i.e information sharing

What would be useful to get from immigration experts is if flagpole is denied,van there be any reason when d current visitor or any other legal visa can be revoked as well coz if there is no grounds for such then flagpole would be perfect without or with minimal risks
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by PrinceAdeAde: 1:59pm On Mar 21, 2022
deepwater:
if u dont qualify to be in / visit the USA you obviously would be unadmissible to the USA.
Hence it is paramount one checks his/her admission status to USA before embarking on that journey
Does it make sense now?
Further to deepwater clarification, you would have exited canada before u can appear before US immigration to complete flagpoling.At that point,u are in what is called "no mans land" i.e u are not in canada anymore and neither are u in US

If US then denies u entry,the only option for u is to return to canada i.e if u still have valid papers for canada pr u apply fot entry to canada which can also be denied

If u are caught in this loop then they(not sure if its US or canada) would deport u to country on ur passport

Thats why flagpoling is trickish and its best to consult a Canadian immigration expert/lawyer before initiating such
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by PrinceAdeAde: 12:52pm On Mar 18, 2022
Donkunxex:
November Applicant here.
Resumption is on may 3rd. Posting my timeline here & hoping for the best.

My timeline

Applied Nov 25th
Biometrics completed: Dec 1st
Eligibility review : Still being reviewed.
Medicals Request : Feb 25th
Medical Passed March 14th.

Awaiting PPR
Very similar to my wife's timeline. Also awaiting PPR
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by PrinceAdeAde: 4:09pm On Mar 01, 2022
[quote author=kennyjoy post=110656852

Application Submitted: Nov 19, 2021 #NewPortal
Biometrics Completed: Nov 23, 2021
Upfront medical updated to pass: Dec 18, 2021[/quote]Congrats KennyJoy

Just want to check did u use qlife or IOm and how long did they take for them to have it updated on CIC portal?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by PrinceAdeAde: 5:10am On Feb 18, 2022
tosynn007:
Hello Gurus, I am presently unable to upload my proof of fund doc as it is 3.5mb. I intended submitting two bank statement (2.1mb and 1.4mb). Is there anyway around it to upload. It is important to note that compressing below this size would not make the pdf's clear enough.

I read about webform but do not know the process around it or uploading on the consent column. I really need an honest opinion as I'm really lost as we speak
Pls use myBank Statement i.e MBS. That elimiates the need to upload scanned files and most banks in Nigeria offer it as a service though you may have to go to a big or head office branch as thier outland branches have no clue they offer the service

Which bank is the statement for?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by PrinceAdeAde: 9:45pm On Feb 17, 2022
Chechem:
A one year certificate program does not qualify one for a PGWP?
Could u pls clarify as a 1 year PGC from a DLI offering it as PGWP eligible program does make u eligible or do u mean non post graduate certificate

It would be great to clarify

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