This is where it gets tricky, if you are the only one applying for visiting visa it is extremely longer to apply. Visiting visa processing time takes longer than even SOWP according to IRCC. But from recent experience once its mixed into a study permit application it is answered way faster. I dnt know how they do it but thats how its been working, so you have to already have the visitor visa or be applying with the study permit either for your wife or kids for it to make any sense. I hope you are able to understand the tricky situation i am trying to portray, if not check processing time for visitor visa from Nigeria and then for SOWP and check the thread and notice the trend and pick which one is quicker for you. From what we have been noticing sowp applied along side with kids study visa or visiting visas tend to get to the Applicants hands a lot faster than people applying just as a stand alone spouse.

afrobrown2000:
@sam4777 i really intend to apply for visiting Visa then apply for SOWP in canada all my children are US citizens so no need for them getting visa (na only me remain) ...just wondering if that would be a better choice for me.... How does it look like when arriving at POE then start applying for SOWP ....... can you throw more light on the more documents....i need to be strategic on this mission

was it upfront medical or IRCC called you for actual medicals? cos that's a 95% approval if they called you for medicals. don't let agent rush you ooo! na you get money for hand my guy. anybody that rushes you to put a significant investment without letting you weigh your options run from them Abeg. if it is from IRCC please go and do your medicals and japa effectively. if you go UK you stand a high chance of ending back on this thread in 2-4 years looking for how to jump from UK to Canada again

Fleshofmankind1:
Hello everyone
I want to make some findings on my travel processes cause am stuck and scared of loosing both ways cause I have to decide If am to choose Uk over Canada , I got admission at University of Winnipeg sometime last year through an Agency , so I started the whole process this year submitted some documents , statement , some others from my parents as well , the Agent helping me called telling me I was called for medicals which is a good news , the problem now is I also have an Agent helping me with UK in Abuja and we are really proceeding as I have gotten admission in a good school and he keeps telling me and my parents to make things snappy by paying the school fees should I still chill cause I booked a date with Iom for the 14th of this month.

no application apart from PR is more than 2 months while applying in Canada, and POE can be 30 minutes or less

afrobrown2000:
Greeting dear nairalanders, pls what is the time duration to get a SOWP visa if the spouse of a student permit holder is has a visiting visa and wants to apply for SOWP while in Canada... Is it the same requirement as when you dont have a visiting visa and applying from Canada...thanks

from what Canada said (don't know if its been lifted) the only thing that spouse will need is a letter of authorisation saying the spouse is coming to their significant other. upon getting to Canada with the right documents can process way faster in Canada or for even quicker at the POE (more documents).

afrobrown2000:
Greeting dear nairalanders, pls what is the time duration to get a SOWP visa if the spouse of a student permit holder is has a visiting visa and wants to apply for SOWP while in Canada... Is it the same requirement as when you dont have a visiting visa and applying from Canada...thanks

it is not an issue but disclosing it can be an issue, even at the medicals facility the instructions would advise you not to disclose it cos they will know. so its better to highlight it in your SOP to control your narrative.

owee:
Please does this mean a pregnant lady cannot undergo medicals if she is the applicant in the open work permit application?

please if you can just try to order a gcms note, all these generic refusals don't explain what exactly the VO didn't like. if you want to try one last time Abeg if you can observe the VOs comments in relation to the refusal. God will straighten the crooked issues in your application for you this time.

Davidbanky:


Will try one more for January

anything regarding this transaction will be attached to your friends wifes application.

Cowbell521:
Tnks bro. We are both saying thanks Last question. Will the Letter of Introduction and LOE be attached to the wife application? So you are saying the husband my G does not need to do anything on his own account where there is visa?

the suffer way he suffer get the study visa never do? you want him to do more? lol the only thing left for him to do is enter Canada collect his actual study permit at the POE which is vital and also his SIN and give it to his wife to upload on her application. he can decide to alternatively stay behind help her apply till biometrics and upfront medical on her own application GC KEY and from there go to Canada to attain the earlier documents I mentioned.

Cowbell521:
Tnks bro. We are both saying thanks Last question. Will the Letter of Introduction and LOE be attached to the wife application? So you are saying the husband my G does not need to do anything on his own account where there is visa?

when creating a new application questions will be asked that lead to spousal open work permit, your friends wife will be the lead applicant and whilst applying the daughters application will be under hers, as a result in the form you will write information about who your friends wife is applying under a spousal open work permit from which will be the student that has already achieved his temporary permit (study).

yes she will go for a medical and since they are taking urine I am pretty sure they will Kaku she is pregnant so its only reasonable for him to highlight that she is early in her pregnancy and it was conceived during his wait for his study visa to come out so it is in fact a new development. he can use that as the purpose of wanting to be with his family as he would want to be able to oversee this stage and not leave his wife in such a vulnerable state. (I would advise upfront medical while the belle is still not too far ahead by the way)


DIY means Do It Yourself, the GC KEY is what I said not GiC dnt go and pay gbese please lol.

Cowbell521:
Tnks a bunch. I will screenshot everything to him cuz he left already my place. What is DIY? Can she do medical while pregnant?

So if we understand you. The wife GIC will be linked with the information she supplies in her form? How will they add their daughter? Will they create another profile for her? Sorry for many questions

the money is sufficient definitely please don't forget showing money is not enough, explain the funds as well marriage certificate as well as any CAC documents that show him as a director if you have any. proof of employment as well as payment stubs, letter of introduction from work birth certificate showing he has aged parents if any, birth certificates of siblings showing he has siblings of same parents, pictures at family events possibly wearing aso Ebi. if no properties try to sell the family thing with proper documentations if you can. good luck to you and yours

Canfulfilment:

Thank you so much. There is no dependent yet. So if he has 4mil in his account and proof of his employment, and I show 10k CAD. Will that make sense? No property to show, the only tie is family.

ok he can create a new gc key for her and create a new profile for her, I've heard people using same gc key they used for their application and it worked but however it is used in the form the accounts will be linked either ways. the LOI should be as a new one like he did for his study permit and all the topics addressed in the study permit application must be buttressed as well, i.e family ties cash for dependents and so on. he can apply from Naija as ppl have successfully done that but the best bet is to start ASAP cos SOWP has been taking time. he should start here then travel and get his SIN and actually study permit given at POE and upload that via webform to add to his wife's application.

his 6 year old daughter will need a study visa as well as she is above 5 years if she was younger she will need a visitor visa, that pregnancy should not be hidden but used as a bargaining chip in the letter of introduction, an angle can be use since it is a 2 mont pregnancy. it is very new and it can be used in explaining why your wife needs to come over with your family. if an agent is being used this can be a blessing in disguise for you as opposed to your belief that it is an issue. if you are DIY for this application take your time before writing that LOI and also attach proper documents proving anything. good luck to your friend

Cowbell521:
A friend of mine got his visa not long ago. He want to apply SOWP for his wify. Who should be the applicant? And should the Letter of Introduction be merged with the Family form or what?

The guy is with me now and I will appreciate swift response. Can he apply from Nigeria or wait till he gets to Canada? Any pro or con for applying from here?

Will everything be done from the principal applicant GIC account or the SP holder needs to do something?

Will their 6 years old daughter need visa?

Wife is 2 months pregnant will that affect her chance?

Will wife need to go to VAC in Abuja here?

Tnks

10k plus 4k CAD for one dependent. explain he is the sponsor so you can use his account even though he is the dependent, with documents proving this. I've been seeing power loans up and down in this thread look at those, as well as all those pension funds. if you do not show that there is that amount somewhere even If its patch patch from different accounts you may have a tough time. please also remember property valuations are not proof of funds as it is not accessible cash but rather proof as strong home ties.

Canfulfilment:
Hi my people,

Please what is the best way to show proof of fund. As a student, I don't really have much money in my account. I hustle in Canada to pay my tuition.

How much should my husband have in his account to make this journey successful?

Please guys I need a response, no ignore me o��.

this is very weird, send an email or raise a webform using application number info since there is no UCI, there is always an application number at least. explain what is going on and also confirm if the funds for the application has left your account, maybe it hasn't left and they are dealing with the pending transactions. in any case this is not normal state your issues. to be honest any little inconvenience in this Canada race raise a webform or sound out in an email to be safe.

mymzo48:
Dear all,
I started application for my wife for SOWP however after 24 hours we have not received a BIL. Also we got a message that we have changes to her application my thought was that this was going to be the BIL however it wasn't. I also noticed that she does not have a UCI number and under the Details about application status they have started background check and application in progress under review of eligibility. Please what does this mean ? as I find it surprising that without Biometrics background check has started, Please enlighten me on this......... Thank you

I think if you have paid full tuition that 20k is alright. also please make sure on your hubby's side he puts forward a personal or business account statement. it doesn't necessarily need to have much funds but its to let the VO know that he is liquid and money comes in and out of his or his business account or even salary account as the case may be.

SweetJJ:


I didn't get this clearly. I wish to apply for them using my gckey, I hope it is still 10k for me, 4k for hubby and 3k &3k for my son's? Total of 20k? Has the rules changed? Please what do you mean by the remaining fees, I am going for 4years PhD, do you mean I should show fees for the remaining 3years as I have paid for my first year full tuition?

hey according to IRCC the remainder of the fees plus 10k and then the first dependent is 4k then after that plus 3k per additional dependent.
so apart from remaining fees that's like 20k CAD for all for of you please correct me if I am wrong house.

SweetJJ:
I am obviously the last born here I guess I have to read up. For POF, is 10k Enough for my hubby and 2kids?

btw this is sam4774 I created a new moniker as one guy banned me randomly because I simply was backing madam Lianna2020 hahaha. when I have served my one month ban finish I will switch to my old moniker. I proclaim life back into this thread for this week, we need more testimonies.

thank God, congratulations its been a while we had a PPR on this SOWP thread. truly an encouragement as you said.

Ufedoo:
Guys...it is ppr. God is truly awesome. There is so much joy in our heart. I will be right back with our timeline.

This is to encourage us to trust God always in every situation. We will come out triumphant.

More ppr on the way IJN.

normally you shouldn't be able to, but its like the port he entered from are not bothered by those things so they let him in. Montreal isn't a big travel hub like Vancouver or Ontario

gracedson:
So one can travel now for a program that’s starting in January ?
I thought it was at least 4 Weeks before resumption.

oh I just realised his program is starting in January, yes he cannot work until his permit actually begins. you are correct

gaduchendu:
Bro
maybe you need to confirm this
Is like you can't legally work until you start classes

you can work after getting your SIN but limited to 20 hours during term time, and when not in term time most companies will ask for proof from DLI that its not term time to give you more hours

gaduchendu:
Bro
maybe you need to confirm this
Is like you can't legally work until you start classes

ok will try again, thank you

Lianna2020:
I heard she doesn’t answer but she actually attended to me and others I know and they all got PPR self .

Maybe depends on the content of the message .

Find below :

hedy.fry@parl.gc.ca

have you tried downloading the form and then opening it after downloading it with the latest adobe acrobat reader DC?

ikemummy:
Greetings everyone. I am unable to open the IMM 1295E form (application for work permit outside Canada) even after downloading the latest adobe reader recommended by IRCC. Please how do I solve this challenge? Thanks.

Abeg which mp is it in Vancouver that they are emailing and is answering them, please oo e get why. I need the contact, there is no excuse they have not given me

Lianna2020:
That’s his timeline, guess he forgot to share it here after PPR .


First Time Applicant

Application Submitted - March 16,
Biometrics Request Letter - March 17
Biometrics Passed - March 22
Upfront Medicals - May 11
Upfront Medicals Passed - May 19
Correspondence Letter - September 2
PPR - September 27

NB: Prior to my PPR I had applied for GCMS notes three times. The first two were empty while the last came in with “Recommend Interview” as the eligibility status.

September 16, I emailed MP and she came back to me on September 17 that my application had passed the requirements. At this point, I knew my PPR was coming

See below for further details.
Program: MBA ( Summer intake, 2021)
School: UCW. Vancouver, BC.
PPR: 27th September 2021

DOCUMENTS (in no particular order)
1. Copy of Applicant’s Siblings Birth certificates.
2. University's Unconditional Official Letter of Admission.
3. Copy of Applicant's Birth Certificate,
4. Copy of Police Character Certificate
5. WAEC
6. Copy of Applicant’s International Passport Biodata page,
7. Copy of Applicant's family picture
8. NYSC discharge certificate
9. Degree certificate
10. ICAN Final Results as I am yet to be inducted
11. Transcripts
12. Deed of gift documents for a landed property from my dad
13. IELTS Certificate.
14. Study leave approval letter 
15. Work ID
16. Resume
18. MBS of about CAD 49k (Self- Sponsored)
19. Letter of Acceptance
20. Employment and Promotion Letters
21. School Fees Receipt (Paid for only a semester)
22. SOP of about 5 pages


God pass IRCC. The wait was crazy, it took over 6 months

if you can find the exact email address your representative is using to correspond with them, will then be able to raise webforms and input the email address synonymous with your application. I think raising a webform and emotionally attacking them about the situation may bring about results.

Ufedoo:
Yes he contacted the MP twice. It reflected in the gcms that the Mp contacted IRCC and they responded.
Meanwhile the MP said they have not gotten any feedback from IRCC.
We don't know what next to do.

Is sending a mail to Nairobi still a good idea even as I have been told to use my representative?

that's terrible, has your spouse attempted to reach out to his mp or an mp close to his area that can pressurise them to make enquiry?

Ufedoo:
Yes, I can see application assignment but the due date underneath, is not given. The officer also assigned to it is not stated. The gcms is quite confusing, too many pages

this your matter is painful because February take style far oo! the best solution to find out your processing office and also to know what's going on with your application is a GCMS note. they usually take a bit of time so while waiting I suggest you send urgent emails to London, Beijing and Nairobi offices as it may be Nairobi and if it isn't Beijing and London tend to forward quickly to the rightful office. another thing you can do while sending the emails is to raise webforms highlighting that you have long passed the processing time IRCC has given which is presently 22 weeks for work permit applications. may the lord come through for you quickly

Foxs:
Hello House. Please I need help. I've been following the thread but I haven't been able to ask. My husband applied for my SOWP early February, however, there has been no update on my profile (gckey) or my email since the confirmation of my online application. I have done biometrics before but that hasn't been updated to this application in particular although it's on my profile.

Earlier this month, I went through the forum and I assumed we didn't provide enough information seeing that we only provided the basics needed so we decided to attach more files (like SOP, SIN) using the webform and I've also booked medicals (this is also a long waiting list). We didn't know which processing office to send the webform to so after reading messages on this forum I sent email to both Nairobi and London but no response from either of them so we took a leap of faith and sent the webform to Nairobi.

Problem now is what if the webform wasn't addressed to the right processing office. I'm assuming the attached documents should be on my profile but it's been a week and nothing yet, not even a response to the email and I'm really really worried about all these. Meanwhile, they plead that you shouldn't send more web forms than required.

The waiting game for canada can be exhausting and mentally challenging. Seeing that April/May/June applicants are getting responses which is also overdue btw, I can only assume I should get some positives soon. It will be a year since I last saw my hubby, even when we dating sef it never lasted more than 2wks but then canada and their silent treatment is not helping matters at all. There's a relief with these updates but seeing everything blank everyday is friatrating ��‍♀️

I'd appreciate responses, please house don't give me silent treatment like IRCC �

if you know where your application is primarily processed either raise a webform and attach it or send an urgent email straight to them explaining the situation and attaching the document. God should touch their hearts for you at this stage because it is not easy.

Stonehenge83:
Good afternoon everyone and happy new month. My wife got a written note from her a doctor in her school hospital to be used on compassionate ground for me to come over. How do we go about it? We don't know how to send it to IRCC to hasten my application. Any ideas please. Very urgent as she's not well and going through stress at the moment.

there is a part of the gcms note that says assignment due date. can you confirm the day given on that?? I think that usually highlights the deadline the visa processing facility has to move to the next stage or give ppr

Ufedoo:
Hello everyone,

I have been a silent follower and have gained so much from here. I just had to join the platform today. Thank you to everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge for us to learn from.

I applied for sowp through an agent on the 3rd of March as hubby is in Canada for a 1 yr program that will end in December. We also got the silent treatment from IRCC until I started sending mails last month with ''urgent'' as the subject. I got a response from them saying correspondence regarding my file is directed exclusively to my representative (the agent). The agent advised us not to send more mails.

We also requested for my gcms note in August which dropped yesterday. And the status of the TR shows ...in progress. Under assessment on the 2nd page, medical passed, biometric complete,criminality passed, info sharing complete, eligibility passed. Not sure what it means or if i translated accurately though.

Please what pages are important asides from the last 2 or 3 pages with the Notes?

Kindly advise