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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kosewu: 7:02pm On Mar 11
Good day all. I got request for medical (SOWP). What should I expect thereafter? I'm a first time applicant.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 7:30pm On Mar 11
Ogbigog:
@Cjnick @Asekzz Send an email to RROC ircc.in-rroc-corr-ri.ircc@cic.gc.ca and B’cc others. Request for status of your background check or eligibility and your application in general. Ps: send the email at 6am on dot Nigerian time.


(I tried it and it worked for me, so there no harm in trying.

My eligibility was not started, I sent the email at 6am and my ppr came at 3pm.)



Thank you bro.
You have been very helpful.
I want to ask you something. How do I contact you privately?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 7:39pm On Mar 11
I have come to return all glory to God Almighty and to say a very big thank you to everyone on this group for all the important information being disseminated here and all the timely responses and corrections. God bless you

Upfront Medical: Nov 27
Submitted: Dec 27
Biometrics: Jan 2
Profile update and Ppr: Feb 28
Passport submitted: March 6
Passport received: March 8 G!!! TIMS cool
Ogbigog:
This a format you can use:

Subject: Urgent: Family Reunification Status Request

Dear Sir/Ma

I hope this email meet you well, I would like to make a request for the current status of my open work permit application submitted on (put date) as I really look forward to reuniting with my husband/wife.

Full name:

Unique Client Identifier (UCI):

Application number:

Date of application:

DOB:


Best wishes.


Send it to one of the emails below and BCC the others.

nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobiimdocument@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
Idnimmigration@international.gc.ca
abuja-IM-Enquiry@international.gc.ca
abuja@international.gc.ca
accraimmigration@international.gc.ca

Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 7:52pm On Mar 11
Wow big congratulations to you!
ICONEB:
I have come to return all glory to God Almighty and to say a very big thank you to everyone on this group for all the important information being disseminated here and all the timely responses and corrections. God bless you

Upfront Medical: Nov 27
Submitted: Dec 27
Biometrics: Jan 2
Profile update and Ppr: Feb 28
Passport submitted: March 6
Passport received: March 8 G!!! TIMS cool

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Jeboy(m): 8:06pm On Mar 11
What about in my case....my spouse has just gotten her study extension for her 2year course. A year study permit was earlier given that was revoked.

She has paid full year tuition as required by IRCC. She is almost completing her 1st year by April end showing a year living expense catered for.

Do I need to still show proof of fund for her as she has already used our proof of fund to just recently get her extension.

I am asking because I got a refusal for insufficient fund and I am looking at reapplying soon with more funds. Please advice.


Bobomaigida:


Ideally, POF should be enough to cover to for the whole family including the student, if the student is already in Canada then amount allocated to him/her can be below the amount required by IRCC, but if the student is still in Nigeria then it is advisable that full POF should be provided.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ade1122: 8:56pm On Mar 11
Good evening. Please I need help.

How many days is SOWP Visa stamp in Lagos VFS. Reason: I already book return flight to Canada 25th

Timeline:
Submission 24 Dec
Previous Biometrics
Upfront medical
Request letter last week: Enrolment Letter
Today PPR

Is it advisable to submit passport in Nigeria or Submit in Canada after arrival
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 9:30pm On Mar 11
I have come to thank everyone here and encourage people waiting for their PPR.
I just received my PPR Letter now.
All thanks to God.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ade1122: 9:46pm On Mar 11
Cjnick:
I have come to thank everyone here and encourage people waiting for their PPR.
I just received my PPR Letter now.
All thanks to God.

Congratulations
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Asekzz: 10:24pm On Mar 11
Congratulations
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 11:05pm On Mar 11
kosewu:
Good day all. I got request for medical (SOWP). What should I expect thereafter? I'm a first time applicant.

95% close to PPR
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Bobomaigida: 11:05pm On Mar 11
Jeboy:
What about in my case....my spouse has just gotten her study extension for her 2year course. A year study permit was earlier given that was revoked.

She has paid full year tuition as required by IRCC. She is almost completing her 1st year by April end showing a year living expense catered for.

Do I need to still show proof of fund for her as she has already used our proof of fund to just recently get her extension.

I am asking because I got a refusal for insufficient fund and I am looking at reapplying soon with more funds. Please advice.



The bulk of the funds should be shown for you, while a small portion can be shown for your spouse.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by nnemak(m): 11:26pm On Mar 11
Congratulations
Cjnick:
I have come to thank everyone here and encourage people waiting for their PPR.
I just received my PPR Letter now.
All thanks to God.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Godsn007: 11:26pm On Mar 11
Congratulations!
Please did you send webforms after you reapplied?

samsamme:
Hello everyone, myself, wife and our two kids got approval and passport request few hours ago.

Thanks to all the contributors, a four-year dream came true:

The journey began about four years ago, when we had all of our documents ready for submission but opted to try Express entry; however, CRS increased to 474, which was out of reach for our family at the time.

We opted to try the UK because visa approval appears to be fairly probable. To God's glory, we travelled to the UK for my second master's degree. God was so faithful that even as a student, I was able to find a good and well-paying work. I got a job as a senior software developer the same month I graduated.

To people around me, I was one of the luckiest but then I still feel unfulfilled one way or the other, all my thoughts were on travelling to Canada, then SINP decided to waste my time by flashing us expression of interest early last year, till today there have not been any response after submission.

As the UK was changing their immigration rules, everyone around me was looking for a means to solidify their stay but I was busy dreaming about Canada. Funny enough, Canada welcome me to the new year with a refusal on the basis that my school has cancelled my letter of acceptance, But to the glory of God, I’m here testifying to His goodness today. Long story short. This is just to encourage someone out there, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it”. Don’t give up on your dream(s).

First application: All submitted 12th December, 2023
First Application refusal: Main applicant: 19th January, 2024
First Application refusal dependents: 1st February, 2024.

Second Application:
Main applicant application submitted 19th January, 2024,
Medical pass after two weeks, 2nd February, 2024
Spouse and kids application submitted 1st February, 2024
Medical pass after one week, 7th February, 2024

Thanks all
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jayciekey: 12:19am On Mar 12
Kurukuru:
Don't fall into the IRCC trap. The impression they have now is that many if you don't really have thr money that you claim you have in your statement, hence the rush for SOWP for your spouse so that he/she will be working to pay for your tuition fees or living cost. The impression they have about Nigerians now is terrible. This is from a reliable source. You may be asked to present the evidence of payment of full tuition fees. Somebody is now in a serious soup. He submitted the SOWP for his wife. IRCC is now requesting the payment of full tuition fees or else the already approved Study Permit will be revisited and reviewed. Canada is not smiling now

Hello can I contact you? Maybe via email or whatsapp?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by jayciekey: 12:25am On Mar 12
Ade1122:
Good day. I need expert opinion on this case scenario. I have been following this page since last year December as guest.

I submitted visit visa with following timeline:
Submission: 28th Sept 2023
Biometric: 3rd Oct 2023
Biometric Updated on application: 10th Oct 2023.

I later submitted SOWP with following timeline:
Upfront Medicals: 14th December 2023
Submission: 24th Dec 2023
Biometric on application still showed: We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometric Updated on application: 27th Dec and showed completed in tracker

Medicals was updated passed Jan 3rd 2024 on visit application and completed on tracker but no update on SOWP application and tracker.

Application of visit visa was approved on 7th January 2024 and Passport request in 30 days, however nothing on SOWP.

Should I wait for result of SOWP before I submit passport (i.e. is there is possibility of outcome before 30 days) or make the submission right away? Thank you for your expert suggestions.

Timelines are to encourage all of us in the waiting list (I am always encourage seeing applications approved).

hello is this Visa Visit application for a spouse of an international student? If yes please can you list the documents you submitted? Thanks as I await your response
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 2:54am On Mar 12
Finally!! Congrats!!
Cjnick:
I have come to thank everyone here and encourage people waiting for their PPR.
I just received my PPR Letter now.
All thanks to God.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 2:57am On Mar 12
Mine was stamped and couriered back within a week
Ade1122:
Good evening. Please I need help.

How many days is SOWP Visa stamp in Lagos VFS. Reason: I already book return flight to Canada 25th

Timeline:
Submission 24 Dec
Previous Biometrics
Upfront medical
Request letter last week: Enrolment Letter
Today PPR

Is it advisable to submit passport in Nigeria or Submit in Canada after arrival

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 3:59am On Mar 12
Ogbigog:
Finally!! Congrats!!


Thank you so much bro.

Hope I can get stamped within a week or maximum 2 weeks.
Is getting a Ticket that will fly in a month time bad?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by kosewu: 4:50am On Mar 12
Bobomaigida:


95% close to PPR
Thank you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 10:39am On Mar 12
Thank you very much and thank you for those important email addresses, i received my ppr 2 days after the mail. God bless you immensly.
Ogbigog:
Wow big congratulations to you!

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 10:41am On Mar 12
If you submit in person, you should receive your pp in less than a week. Flight fares for april are a bit on the high side, but then, you know your budget.
Cjnick:



Thank you so much bro.

Hope I can get stamped within a week or maximum 2 weeks.
Is getting a Ticket that will fly in a month time bad?

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 4:42pm On Mar 12
Yes within 1-2 weeks. You can fly anytime so far you have your stamped passport
Cjnick:



Thank you so much bro.

Hope I can get stamped within a week or maximum 2 weeks.
Is getting a Ticket that will fly in a month time bad?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Ogbigog: 4:43pm On Mar 12
You are most welcome! 🤗
ICONEB:
Thank you very much and thank you for those important email addresses, i received my ppr 2 days after the mail. God bless you immensly.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ozone0801(m): 4:50pm On Mar 12
Good day my people.
I want to start SOWP application for my wife, and VV 3kids. Is it too late? Has anything changed since the last update/announcement in January? Is there anything i need to take note of? What is the approval rate lately?
I'm less than a year in college here.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoteriaMo: 7:44pm On Mar 12
Please does anyone have up to date info for Passport submission in Nigeria after PPR, or can you direct me to somewhere please. This is for visitors visa. Thank you.
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 8:10pm On Mar 12
Print out two copies of your international passport( data page)

Print out your PPR letter

Take the slip that was given to you at the point of your biometrics

Your international passport
Write your name, email address, and phone number on a plain sheet

Print out the consent form from the VFS page ( Fill in the second page and sign it) You need just one copy of the consent form

Arrange everything in a big envelope and head to any DHL or UPS close to you.


The address you're sending it to is

Canada Visa Application Center
The Manor,
Plot 110 Admiral Ayinla Way Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout,
Lekki Phase I,
Lagos 105102
Nigeria

When you get to the DHL Office tell them what you want to do and they'll guide you further.




SoteriaMo:
Please does anyone have up to date info for Passport submission in Nigeria after PPR, or can you direct me to somewhere please. This is for visitors visa. Thank you.

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Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by SoteriaMo: 8:55pm On Mar 12
Fanstatic! thanks a lot for this. I'm gratfeul.

Did they scrap that fee people used to pay to the bank and provide receipt?


Olayinkayyyyy:
Print out two copies of your international passport( data page)

Print out your PPR letter

Take the slip that was given to you at the point of your biometrics

Your international passport
Write your name, email address, and phone number on a plain sheet

Print out the consent form from the VFS page ( Fill in the second page and sign it) You need just one copy of the consent form

Arrange everything in a big envelope and head to any DHL or UPS close to you.


The address you're sending it to is

Canada Visa Application Center
The Manor,
Plot 110 Admiral Ayinla Way Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout,
Lekki Phase I,
Lagos 105102
Nigeria

When you get to the DHL Office tell them what you want to do and they'll guide you further.




Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Cjnick: 9:43pm On Mar 12
SoteriaMo:
Fanstatic! thanks a lot for this. I'm gratfeul.

Did they scrap that fee people used to pay to the bank and provide receipt?



Is Air France the only airline that doesn’t require Transit visa to Canada?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ozone0801(m): 10:05pm On Mar 12
ozone0801:
Good day my people.
I want to start SOWP application for my wife, and VV 3kids. Is it too late? Has anything changed since the last update/announcement in January? Is there anything i need to take note of? What is the approval rate lately?
I'm less than a year in college here.

Can anyone help with this?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by ICONEB: 10:50pm On Mar 12
If you are having 2 stops in europe, you will be needing a transit visa. Check turkish or Egypt
Cjnick:


Is Air France the only airline that doesn’t require Transit visa to Canada?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 11:23pm On Mar 12
I’m sorry but you shouldn’t be asking this question in march na🥺

The policy will come into effect in September

You should be working on the application or planning to send it so as to buy enough time for your family before September.

It’s not late

Please start ASAP

ozone0801:


Can anyone help with this?
Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Olayinkayyyyy: 11:29pm On Mar 12
They didn’t scrap any fee

If you’d want VFS to send your passport to you via courier after it has been stamped,

All you need do is to
1. Pay 23,000 naira to VFS account(you’ll find the details of the payment, account name and account number on their website)

Once you make payment, print the receipt from your bank and add it to the documents in your big envelope before sending the passport in the first place.

Secondly, if you did your biometrics in Lagos and you’re sending to Lagos and you’re like a first timer sort of

You won’t be needing transmission fee

See

You can check VFS website for full information

SoteriaMo:
Fanstatic! thanks a lot for this. I'm gratfeul.

Did they scrap that fee people used to pay to the bank and provide receipt?


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