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I think one of the answers should.

Where it asked if your spouse have recently graduated from a postsecondary institution in Canada. Since your spouse have pgwp, it means he or she has graduated. And should select yes.

If you are still studying, you would have selected the study permit to be Yes as well but not applicable since you don't study anymore.

tobe1997:
Hello House! I need directions oo. Im in the process of applying for SOWP for my husband. I am on a PGWP, but i dont see any other segment for proof of relationship and proof of funds just the normal imm forms. Please im i doing this the right way. My husband is the principal applicant

Thanks for your response

Jeboy:
I guess 21k is standard for living expenses for student applicant because he or she will rent apartment to start with and other bills.

If a spouse is 8ng him or her, he or she cannot be subject to same 21k so the 7k plus slack suffice since they can co-live with student spouse to minimize cost of living.

So you re right my guy. How is it going bro?

I am very good brother. I appreciate.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

I welcome all the learned contributors in the forum to go through the above and analyze.... seems IRCC is not consistent with their who qualifies for Open Work Permit.


The above suggests families (spouse and children) of Foreign Students who have PGWP can directly apply for Open Work permit without requiring any Teer 0-5 skill job wether in Canada or outside Canada.

At another link I quoted before this, they added that a Teer 0-3 or Teer 4-5 job must be attached by the PGWP Primary applicant.


I need contributors to the above, lets analyse and conclude for the enlightenement of all. cc: @Bobomaigida

I was thinking of doing a Masters myself since my spouse College can no longer qualify me for SOWP but having found this link that explains that with her PGWP which should be due in May 2025, I can apply online with her for PGWP. I have to back track for the masters oh, money wey no dey surplus bayii.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

Na wa oh this Canada ppl no go break person heart..lols.

My spouse just told me of a live case. The man applied for SOWP extension based on hid spouse new status of PGWP having graduated but IRCCC refused his application for the wife not attaching an offer.

They had to go to border and do flagpole with Spouse offer letter, the CBSA guys still said the offer letter is old how are they sure she works there? The spouse has to show them her current pay stubs from phone before they gave her spouse SOWP extension .

If they can do this to someone with already SOWP talk less of a visitor or no status person. Final answer, your spouse with PGWP must have a full time offer for a spouse or children dependent to be qualified for SOWP or study permit..

I know right

AgEcon:
I think one of the answers should.

Where it asked if your spouse have recently graduated from a postsecondary institution in Canada. Since your spouse have pgwp, it means he or she has graduated. And should select yes.

If you are still studying, you would have selected the study permit to be Yes as well but not applicable since you don't study anymore.

Jeboy:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/open-work-permit-spouses-dependent-children/apply.html#high-skilled

I welcome all the learned contributors in the forum to go through the above and analyze.... seems IRCC is not consistent with their who qualifies for Open Work Permit.


The above suggests families (spouse and children) of Foreign Students who have PGWP can directly apply for Open Work permit without requiring any Teer 0-5 skill job wether in Canada or outside Canada.

At another link I quoted before this, they added that a Teer 0-3 or Teer 4-5 job must be attached by the PGWP Primary applicant.


I need contributors to the above, lets analyse and conclude for the enlightenement of all. cc: @Bobomaigida

You got it right bro,

It is updated now. Just a week after submission.

sunwintrav:


The tracker should have update your info after 2days...

I submitted may 13 which the tracker update may 14.

Please calm down and keep checking it.

Everything will be good by the grace of God

AgEcon:
It is updated now. Just a week after submission.

Great to hear that.

Our applications will be approved also with the reconsideration by the special grace of God

Amen. I pray so. The work permit is the best for me actually. Let's keep trusting God.

sunwintrav:


Great to hear that.

Our applications will be approved also with the reconsideration by the special grace of God

AgEcon:
It depends. It could be earlier or longer than the official processing time. Average processing time is often 10-12 weeks.

Please is the processing Time for closed or open work permit?

Pweety3333:

Please is the processing Time for closed or open work permit?

Processing time for work permit from the Nigeria is 21 weeks now.

Bobomaigida:


Processing time for work permit from the Nigeria is 21 weeks now.

Yes I am aware, was wondering when he mentioned the average processing time to be 10 to 12 weeks

I am trying to book an upfront medicals on IOM but it’s asking for an IME number. Has anyone done upfront medicals recently.

Can you guide me on how to go about this?

tobe1997:
I am trying to book an upfront medicals on IOM but it’s asking for an IME number. Has anyone done upfront medicals recently.

Can you guide me on how to go about this?

You can put 0000 in the space

Greetings guys

Please how can I get a job in Canada while living in Nigeria?

Thank you very much

Pweety3333:


You can put 0000 in the space

Good Day all, please I need some clarifications on the right way to go. My fiancé is currently running her MBA in Canada and I am about applying for Visa but because of the constant change in policies the initial Visitors visa plan is shaky as i learnt it’s difficult converting to a work permit. Please can someone assist advice or guide through. I await your response. Thanks

Zahroh:
Good Day all, please I need some clarifications on the right way to go. My fiancé is currently running her MBA in Canada and I am about applying for Visa but because of the constant change in policies the initial Visitors visa plan is shaky as i learnt it’s difficult converting to a work permit. Please can someone assist advice or guide through. I await your response. Thanks

Masters students are not impacted by any of the changes announced, however, in your case the task will be explaining and proving that you were in a common law relationship with your fiancée since you aren't yet married.

Good afternoon friends, trust we are all doing well. I need an advise from this noble house concerning spouse open work permit.
My wife was itted last year for a 2 year diploma program with a student visa, so she resumed last year August, I applied for our two kids and myself thereafter and they were given student visa and I was given a visitor visa, the children are with her already while I am still in Nigeria. My main question now is that can I still apply for a spouse open work permit because my wife was itted before the new policy? or the new policy has cancelled all?
Thank you all

Bobomaigida:


Masters students are not impacted by any of the changes announced, however, in your case the task will be explaining and proving that you were in a common law relationship with your fiancée since you aren't yet married.

So which route is advisable…Visitors or Sowp. Knowing getting V.visa converted to Work permit is now difficult.

Zahroh:


So which route is advisable…Visitors or Sowp. Knowing getting V.visa converted to Work permit is now difficult.

Depends on your intention, if you want to work, SOWP, if you just to want to be visiting VV. Either way, you need to prove your relationship beyond doubt.

obawale:
Good afternoon friends, trust we are all doing well. I need an advise from this noble house concerning spouse open work permit.
My wife was itted last year for a 2 year diploma program with a student visa, so she resumed last year August, I applied for our two kids and myself thereafter and they were given student visa and I was given a visitor visa, the children are with her already while I am still in Nigeria. My main question now is that can I still apply for a spouse open work permit because my wife was itted before the new policy? or the new policy has cancelled all?
Thank you all

No, you cannot, if you have submitted your SOWP application before the changes then it would have been good.

Let me try, though ppl say the chance is 0.1%

1. Evaluate your transcript gottent outside Canada in WES so you can get the Canada equivalent

2. Research the job areas of interest to know where your target your beam search is fully equipping yourself with the skills, experience, education, certification etc

3. Standardized your resume and cover letter to the specific job based on knowledge in 2 above.

4. Apply on Job bank, Indeed, LinkedIn and Glassdor for roles with sponsorship visa

5. Be very used to regret Mail and keep updating and finteuning your application till you hit the goldmine.

freshStarz:
Greetings guys

Please how can I get a job in Canada while living in Nigeria?

Jeboy:
Let me try, though ppl say the chance is 0.1%

1. Evaluate your transcript gottent outside Canada in WES so you can get the Canada equivalent

2. Research the job areas of interest to know where your target your beam search is fully equipping yourself with the skills, experience, education, certification etc

3. Standardized your resume and cover letter to the specific job based on knowledge in 2 above.

4. Apply on Job bank, Indeed, LinkedIn and Glassdor for roles with sponsorship visa

5. Be very used to regret Mail and keep updating and finteuning your application till you hit the goldmine.

Thanks

Hello

Please I need advice on how to go about my sowp.
My husband applied for his study Permit on 10th May and got his ppr on 7th June.

Now we want to apply for my sowp because I'm pregnant. We have two ed companies which we intend to use as home ties but wondering if it will be sufficient.

Do we apply from his portal or create a new one for me?

He hasn't paid his fees yet, will that be an issue?

Must he travel before I can apply or we can apply now and what documents can we use?

Lastly, whose do we use for pof? His or mine.

Thanks.

Bernyone:
Hello

Please I need advice on how to go about my sowp.
My husband applied for his study Permit on 10th May and got his ppr on 7th June.

Now we want to apply for my sowp because I'm pregnant. We have two ed companies which we intend to use as home ties but wondering if it will be sufficient.

Do we apply from his portal or create a new one for me?

He hasn't paid his fees yet, will that be an issue?

Must he travel before I can apply or we can apply now and what documents can we use?

Lastly, whose do we use for pof? His or mine.

Thanks.

POF can either be in his or yours, you need to show that both of you have access to the funds and the funds is available.
You can apply before be travels or wait after he has landed, each of the options will require you explaining your decisions why you have chosen the option and try to convince the VO to believe your reasons.
It will be good he pays his fees, so that he can get ENROLMENT LETTER, which is a compulsory doc for SOWP application.
He can apply under his portal- SOWP application is only available on the GCkey portal.
Home ties will not only be the businesses, you need to spread it to your family and other personal relationships

I got my PPR last week and will want to apply for SOWP for my wife when I receive my port.
Please I will like to know the required documents need for her application.
She works in our family business and no employment letter or payslip.
Thanks

Wonder1844:
I got my PPR last week and will want to apply for SOWP for my wife when I receive my port.
Please I will like to know the required documents need for her application.
She works in our family business and no employment letter or payslip.
Thanks

Check IRCC site for required documents
You need to write a convincing SOP to explain why she is coming and strong hometies to bring you guys back to Nigeria.

Thank you

Bobomaigida:


Check IRCC site for required documents
You need to write a convincing SOP to explain why she is coming and strong hometies to bring you guys back to Nigeria.

ssgi4in1:
For those that recently got their PPR,

Has anyone gotten quick approval from RROC?

I applied on the 26th January 2024 and learnt the application is being handled at the RROC.

Any encouragement would be greatly appreciated

Pls I sent you a DM.

Thanks

Thanks for the response. I will also like to ask if I can be included as one of her dependants when she is applying for her Post graduate work permit, thank you

Bobomaigida:


No, you cannot, if you have submitted your SOWP application before the changes then it would have been good.