Greatestmind144:
Please can anyone assist to confirm if the spousal work permit can be done on the new IRCC portal. I will appreciate if I can get the link

Olayinkayyyyy:
I believe there are many samples online. For privacy, people might not want to share their Letter of explanation as it contains private information. There are a lot of materials online. Just type. Sample Letter of Explanation for spousal Open work permit Canada

Queenmimicoco:
Please can anyone share letter of explain for SOWP. My partner is an international student that just left in December. Please someone help!!!

Tiwaladeyyy:
Hi guys I am waiting for response for this
Hi guys , I need advice on , I have been trying to build my husband account for the past 5 months with closing balance of about 1 million per month with intention of having about 15 million and to apply for the spousal ope work permit in march 2024. However with the recent policy changes regarding college students, am planning to apply on first of February, the problem here is , the money which is about 13 million will be in his account for only 1 week by this date . Kindly advise on what I can do to convince the visa officer.

Tiwaladeyyy:
Hi guys , I need advice on , I have been trying to build my husband account for the past 5 months with closing balance of about 1 million per month with intention of having about 15 million and to apply for the spousal ope work permit in march 2024. However with the recent policy changes regarding college students, am planning to apply on first of February, the problem here is , the money which is about 13 million will be in his account for only 1 week by this date . Kindly advise on what I can do to convince the visa officer.

Jeboy:
There is a way to beat the spousal Open work permit by college student when it goes into effect by September 1st 2024.

If you have intent of bringing your spouse and family just ensure you finish your program and get a PGWP that is able to take care of your family and then you can bring them.

However, if you re hell bbentonite bringing your spouse as a college student after the new law, then you can use spouse visit visa However your kids will be qualified for study visa. It's just the work authorization they are regulating.
The problem here is we are all bringing our spouse and family even as students. We can't blame them because housing crisis in Canada is on the rise.

All this na because 9ja get problem. South Africans don't travel. Infact more than 90% of them are contended in staying in their home country. It is what it is.

Shukusheka:
Please what is current mininum proof of fund required for spousal Open work permit in Canada? As at two years ago it was $5k but I am not sure what the current amount is.

Please help.

Shukusheka:
Please what is current mininum proof of fund required for spousal Open work permit in Canada? As at two years ago it was $5k but I am not sure what the current amount is.

Please help.

Cjnick:
Greetings.
I summited my application for (spousal open work permit) SOWP on 23rd December 2023.my spouse is on undergraduate course in cape Breton University Nova Scotia. I’m wondering if this new rules will affect my application.
Your kind response will be appreciated.

Cjnick:





Greetings.
I summited my application for (spousal open work permit) SOWP on 23rd December 2023.my spouse is on undergraduate course in cape Breton University Nova Scotia. I’m wondering if this new rules will affect my application.
Your kind response will be appreciated.

Shukusheka:
My wife study permit expires in July, although she will be seeking extension by April for another one year. Does this mean I have to wait until she has been granted extension by April before I apply for my SOWP, seeing that renewal of SOWP isn't allowed?

OkukuOne
Pristinee

orjohn24:
Better people apply fast as canada want follow uk on SOWP restriction and cap on international student numbers

CockPit:
Effective today, a huge change is sweeping acros canada study permts process as announced my the Immigration Minister Marc Miller.

1. Study Permits approval will be cut by 35% till 2025.

2. Before you could submit a Study permit application, you will need an attestation letter from the province of your school in Canada.

Now the big concern is provinces are yet to work out how to administer the attestation letter process so if you have a a pending study permits application, you may be caught in the crosshair.

3. spousal open work permits no longer available if you are not a masters or Phd student in Canada. It means your spouse will have to apply for a visitors visa.

Effective today January 22 2024

https://twitter.com/CitImmCanada/status/1749459832388600259?t=3y2cDcFNbQReoNFrcdZcFQ&s=19

GbemiBukk:
Asking for a friend :

Good day to all the Gurus in the house,
please we are in a dilemma and need your help and contributions.
We submitted application for spousal open work permit on December 2022 and a visiting visa for our 2years old son and till now we are yet to get a response from IRCC.
Updated proof of account was requested on May 2023 and it was submitted.
Medicals was requested on June 2023, son's medicals was updated to pass June 30, 2023
Spouse medical was updated to pass July 08, 2023 and since then we are yet to get any response from IRCC.
GCMS notes has been requested multiple times now and the notes says recommend interview for son , and eligibility passed for spouse.
We have sent numerous webforms but no response
sent mails and no response still.
We have also contacted the MP on November and he said IRCC said they will expedite the application.
but as at of present no response.
Please what next can we do .
thanks

GbemiBukk:
Asking for a friend :

Good day to all the Gurus in the house,
please we are in a dilemma and need your help and contributions.
We submitted application for spousal open work permit on December 2022 and a visiting visa for our 2years old son and till now we are yet to get a response from IRCC.
Updated proof of account was requested on May 2023 and it was submitted.
Medicals was requested on June 2023, son's medicals was updated to pass June 30, 2023
Spouse medical was updated to pass July 08, 2023 and since then we are yet to get any response from IRCC.
GCMS notes has been requested multiple times now and the notes says recommend interview for son , and eligibility passed for spouse.
We have sent numerous webforms but no response
sent mails and no response still.
We have also contacted the MP on November and he said IRCC said they will expedite the application.
but as at of present no response.
Please what next can we do .
thanks

GbemiBukk:
Asking for a friend :

Good day to all the Gurus in the house,
please we are in a dilemma and need your help and contributions.
We submitted application for spousal open work permit on December 2022 and a visiting visa for our 2years old son and till now we are yet to get a response from IRCC.
Updated proof of account was requested on May 2023 and it was submitted.
Medicals was requested on June 2023, son's medicals was updated to pass June 30, 2023
Spouse medical was updated to pass July 08, 2023 and since then we are yet to get any response from IRCC.
GCMS notes has been requested multiple times now and the notes says recommend interview for son , and eligibility passed for spouse.
We have sent numerous webforms but no response
sent mails and no response still.
We have also contacted the MP on November and he said IRCC said they will expedite the application.
but as at of present no response.
Please what next can we do .
thanks

Queenmimicoco:
Good day everyone.

Please I have serious dilemma. In 2021 me and my boyfriend applied for a study visa in Canada on the same day but separate applications and we both got our visas approved. He got 2 years visa and I got 1 year visa. We couldn’t travel because of one thing other. My own visa expired in 2022 and I couldn’t travel. His visa is expiring February 2024 but he travelled end of December 2023 so he has resumed classes and now he is about extended his study permit. We have both decided that I come over there under the spousal open work permit as his common law partner. Though I currently running my masters degree in Nigeria.
Please I just have a few questions;
1. Going there as his common law partner will it contradict the SOP I wrote earlier, how do I defend this so that i don’t contradict myself because I said I was studying that course to come and take over my dad’s business

No it wont. Plans do change and a good SOP that explains your intentions without making the previous intention a total lie will work.

2. Is it the bank account of my partner who is already in Canada that I will use as my sponsor or is it my bank account

You must show that you are working in your home country and not a liability to Canada. you must show you are not looking for a way to escape. so you must have a stable income or an account with decent flow and balance. both accounts is recommended.

3. If my partner got a cash gift of deed in his account would that affect if he can sponsor me or not?

Explain reasons on SOP and support with the document.

4. With the new increase in POF for study visa as of 1st January 2024, where a single applicant has to 20,635 CAD and if he is bringing a family member it’s 25,690 CAD. How much do I need to show as POF?

Add what ever expenses he will be making to the POF. ( flight. complete first year fee. accommodation etc)

5. Is it his gc key account we would use for this application or am I meant to create another gc key account to start my application since my study visa gc key account has expired?

Use your GC key. visa expired or not. will be wise to state why you did not travel with your previous visa on SOP
brief explanation. Canada appreciates transparency

6. Is it compulsory to show any notarized common law partnership certificate? Or can prove our relationship through pictures, texts conversations and the house we rented together?

Notarization is not important. proving that you telling the truth is most important. Eg joint account. shared bills. evidence of living together before he left. anything that showed you guys were living as partners

My answers are based on Experience and Ideas and so is not a must to acknowledge.
only use it as a guide and make your detailed research










[quote author=Queenmimicoco post=127940992]Good day everyone.

Please I have serious dilemma. In 2021 me and my boyfriend applied for a study visa in Canada on the same day but separate applications and we both got our visas approved. He got 2 years visa and I got 1 year visa. We couldn’t travel because of one thing other. My own visa expired in 2022 and I couldn’t travel. His visa is expiring February 2024 but he travelled end of December 2023 so he has resumed classes and now he is about extended his study permit. We have both decided that I come over there under the spousal open work permit as his common law partner. Though I currently running my masters degree in Nigeria.
Please I just have a few questions;
1. Going there as his common law partner will it contradict the SOP I wrote earlier, how do I defend this so that i don’t contradict myself because I said I was studying that course to come and take over my dad’s business
2. Is it the bank account of my partner who is already in Canada that I will use as my sponsor or is it my bank account
3. If my partner got a cash gift of deed in his account would that affect if he can sponsor me or not?
4. With the new increase in POF for study visa as of 1st January 2024, where a single applicant has to 20,635 CAD and if he is bringing a family member it’s 25,690 CAD. How much do I need to show as POF?
5. Is it his gc key account we would use for this application or am I meant to create another gc key account to start my application since my study visa gc key account has expired?
6. Is it compulsory to show any notarized common law partnership certificate? Or can prove our relationship through pictures, texts conversations and the house we rented together?
Please can anyone help me with this dilemma so that I avoid mistakes during applications?

dehiero:
Good day
After my study in Canada..if I apply for my 1yr pgwp and my wife applies for a study permit within Canada I’m I still eligible for a spousal open work permit after previously getting my pgwp?
@Jmg12 @matrixreloaded

goddyog:
Regarding his question.

EG;, if i gets pgwp at the end of my studies and maybe unable to secure a stay at expiration of the pgwp and my wife goes to school over there immediately, will i be entitled to spousal work permit (considering my wife may have held the spousal work permit when i was studying)

MatrixReloaded:



Apologise was busy and i totally forgot I was typing with my mobile!!!
You are working already so why will you go for pgwp again when you can use your work to file for PR.
It's like going forth and back.

dehiero:
Good day
After my study in Canada..if I apply for my 1yr pgwp and my wife applies for a study permit within Canada I’m I still eligible for a spousal open work permit after previously getting my pgwp?
@Jmg12 @matrixreloaded

dehiero:

Good day
After my study in Canada..if I apply for my 1yr pgwp and my wife applies for a study permit within Canada I’m I still eligible for a spousal open work permit after previously getting my pgwp?

dehiero:
Good day
After my study in Canada..if I apply for my 1yr pgwp and my wife applies for a study permit within Canada I’m I still eligible for a spousal open work permit after previously getting my pgwp?
@Jmg12 @matrixreloaded