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Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) 2016-2017. - Please Your timelines

jmathew

Star Member
Jan 15, 2016
124
28
Visa Office......
Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
08-06-2016
Doc's Request.
09-11-2016
Nomination.....
03-04-2016
AOR Received.
14-09-2016
IELTS Request
..................
Med's Request
1st Oct 2017
Med's Done....
5th Oct 2017
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
Hopefully soon
VISA ISSUED...
Hopefully soon
LANDED..........
Inland Application
Guys thanks again for all the help from this forum. At last my application got approved and they dispatched the passport. Once again Thanks a lottt.. :):):):):):):)


My timeline:

Applied online on March 15th

Did upfront medicals

passport requested on May 19th

Passport sent to Visa office through VFS Bangalore on 26th

Passport dispatched from visa office on June 5th.

Hopefully will get the passport back by this Monday.
Sorry , ITs not June 5th, I meant June 1st. I don't know what I was thinking. :):):)
 

jmathew

Star Member
Jan 15, 2016
124
28
Visa Office......
Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
08-06-2016
Doc's Request.
09-11-2016
Nomination.....
03-04-2016
AOR Received.
14-09-2016
IELTS Request
..................
Med's Request
1st Oct 2017
Med's Done....
5th Oct 2017
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
Hopefully soon
VISA ISSUED...
Hopefully soon
LANDED..........
Inland Application
Guys thanks again for all the help from this forum. At last my application got approved and they dispatched the passport. Once again Thanks a lottt.. :):):):):):):)


My timeline:

Applied online on March 15th

Did upfront medicals

passport requested on May 19th

Passport sent to Visa office through VFS Bangalore on 26th

Passport dispatched from visa office on June 5th.

Hopefully will get the passport back by this Monday.

Sorry , its not June 5th, I meant June 1st. I don't know what I was thinking. :):):)
 

lakesh6

Hero Member
Mar 22, 2014
441
17
Hi i m going to apply for my wife. I am on pgwp with noc b job. Just want to know how much fund do i have to show in canda along with statement. Is it compulsory to provide 6 month statement instead of current bank balance statement with bank stamp. And is it mandatory to wwite noc code on employment letter.
 

Ush

Hero Member
Aug 9, 2016
336
34
Category........
AINP
NOC Code......
B
App. Filed.......
06-03-2017
AOR Received.
07-04-2017
Hi All
My husband is in Canada just received his BOWP.im in India ,my SOWP rejected feb 23,2017 .it states one reason that my husband has arrest warrant but that was a mistake .so next day we sent police clearance certificate to Delhi immigration but there is no response from them.we have asked to reopen.
We have sent so many mails no response.during that time my husband has not enough work permit.
But yesterday he got his BOWP and it is valid till June 2018
When I checked my refused application online.
"Review of eligibility-we regret to inform you that you are not eligible"
Final Decision-your applicantion is in progress


It has mentioned like this and I also checked the corresponding letter but it's fully blank

My question is
Is it error or do they reopen my application?
Else do I need to go for new application?
Please suggest
 

vrahulan

Star Member
Apr 19, 2015
99
2
Hi i m going to apply for my wife. I am on pgwp with noc b job. Just want to know how much fund do i have to show in canda along with statement. Is it compulsory to provide 6 month statement instead of current bank balance statement with bank stamp. And is it mandatory to wwite noc code on employment letter.
Hi,

Bank statement - minimum 4 months and show like 6-8K CAD. But the most important part is your payslip.
The letter of employment MUST have the NOC code mentioned on it. Request your employer to have the NOC code number 2*** depending the kind of job you have. I'd strongly recommend you giving a letter of invite mentioning you'd take care of food, accommodation and insurance until your wife gets her own provincial card. I'd also recommend going for upfront medicals.

Good luck.
 

vrahulan

Star Member
Apr 19, 2015
99
2
Our timeline:

Applied online: April 12th
Upfront medicals
Passport request: June 2nd
Passport submitted: June 5th
Visa stamped: June 13th

We also got the work permit correspondence letter sent to the online account as soon as the visa was stamped.
 

MiraBatra

Newbie
Jun 13, 2017
9
2
Hi All,

Below is my Timeline for SOWP. I applied through a representative. Processed at New Delhi, India.

Applied online - 4th May 2017
Application No. received - 5th May 2017
Medical Request - 5th June 2017
Medical Done - 6th June 2017
Medical Passed - 13th June 2017
Passport Req - 16th June 2017
Passport Submission - 19th June 2017
Passport Reached Canada Visa Office - 20th June 2017
Online account updated as "Approved" - 21st June 2017
Passport dispatched- 21st June 2017
Stamped Passport received - 22nd June 2017
 

JAISANKAR

Newbie
Apr 25, 2017
3
0
Hi I have appllied student visa for my wife and dependent visa (Open work permit)for myself on 19th June 2017. We both are working in Infosys for last 4.5years . I am a mechanical engineer and she is a CS engineer

Would like to share few details of my application

Course selected : Information technology solutions

Duration: 2 years

Docs submitted


1. Original Passport (Student)
2. Original Passport (OWP)
3. Application forms (Student)
4. Application forms (OWP)
5. Cover letter
6. Photographs (4) from both
7. Education documents (Student)
8. Employment letter (Student)
9. Pay slips (Student)
10. Acceptance letter (Student)
11. Medicals Invoice (Student)
12. Statement of Purpose (Student)
13. IELTS (Student)
14. Fee payment receipt (Student)
15. GIC (Student)
16. passport copy (Student)
17. Education Certificate (OWP)
18. Employment reference letter (OWP)
19. Pay slips (OWP)
20. ITR (OWP)
21. Medical Invoice (OWP)
22. Relationship Declaration (OWP)
23. Marriage Certificate (OWP)
24. Wedding card (OWP)
25. Marriage photographs & casual photos (OWP)
26. Salary bank statement (OWP)
27. Passport copy (OWP)
28. Asset Documents(OWP)
29. Affidavit for asset documents(stating my mom is ready to sponsor us with her financial assets)



I have few doubts
  • What is the probability of getting approval??
  • Will our visas get stamped together?
  • We submitted original passport and medical acknowledgement forms , so will they call us for interview?
  • How long will it take to process as her class is starting on September 1st?
  • We have a single cover letter mentioning both the cases, will that be a problem?

Hi All,

Below is my Timeline for SOWP. I applied through a representative. Processed at New Delhi, India.

Applied online - 4th May 2017
Application No. received - 5th May 2017
Medical Request - 5th June 2017
Medical Done - 6th June 2017
Medical Passed - 13th June 2017
Passport Req - 16th June 2017
Passport Submission - 19th June 2017
Passport Reached Canada Visa Office - 20th June 2017
Online account updated as "Approved" - 21st June 2017
Passport dispatched- 21st June 2017
Stamped Passport received - 22nd June 2017
 

Ush

Hero Member
Aug 9, 2016
336
34
Category........
AINP
NOC Code......
B
App. Filed.......
06-03-2017
AOR Received.
07-04-2017
Hi I have appllied student visa for my wife and dependent visa (Open work permit)for myself on 19th June 2017. We both are working in Infosys for last 4.5years . I am a mechanical engineer and she is a CS engineer

Would like to share few details of my application

Course selected : Information technology solutions

Duration: 2 years

Docs submitted


1. Original Passport (Student)
2. Original Passport (OWP)
3. Application forms (Student)
4. Application forms (OWP)
5. Cover letter
6. Photographs (4) from both
7. Education documents (Student)
8. Employment letter (Student)
9. Pay slips (Student)
10. Acceptance letter (Student)
11. Medicals Invoice (Student)
12. Statement of Purpose (Student)
13. IELTS (Student)
14. Fee payment receipt (Student)
15. GIC (Student)
16. passport copy (Student)
17. Education Certificate (OWP)
18. Employment reference letter (OWP)
19. Pay slips (OWP)
20. ITR (OWP)
21. Medical Invoice (OWP)
22. Relationship Declaration (OWP)
23. Marriage Certificate (OWP)
24. Wedding card (OWP)
25. Marriage photographs & casual photos (OWP)
26. Salary bank statement (OWP)
27. Passport copy (OWP)
28. Asset Documents(OWP)
29. Affidavit for asset documents(stating my mom is ready to sponsor us with her financial assets)



I have few doubts
  • What is the probability of getting approval??
  • Will our visas get stamped together?
  • We submitted original passport and medical acknowledgement forms , so will they call us for interview?
  • How long will it take to process as her class is starting on September 1st?
  • We have a single cover letter mentioning both the cases, will that be a problem?
We cannot predict.it depends upon cic....
Few of them got approved together.stay positive....
I applied online on June 20th..
I opened new thread for sowp may ,June 2017
Can u plz mention ur timeline there.it ll be helpful to follow up further
 
Jul 6, 2017
2
0
38
dear all star members...i have been applied 5th tym my sowp online on 1 june 2017,already got 4 tym denied,with some unusual reason,any how luckily i have got an interview on 22 june at delhi cic chankyapuri,with the grace of god i have been cleared this interview,and till eveing i got medical examination confirmation,i also done medical on 27th june,now i am waiting for passport request,how long it will take? how many chances of visa approving? is any chances of refusal after interview and medical?my wife live in calgary and working on B LEVEL job,even she have been got AINP and we fedarally filed in 13 january,i am bit confused and wandering with some doubts...please suggest me advice me...!!!
 

JCG19

Star Member
Aug 14, 2017
67
16
Applied paper based June 16 at Delhi...no updates yet....Anyone else applied paper based in June?
 

rima.mn

Newbie
Jul 30, 2017
9
0
hi all
Please somebody help me with my confusion.My husband is in closed work permit and went to canada just 2 months before.He has vaild work permit for 1 year.I want to apply for SOWP and i am confused with proof of funds he needs to provide.As its been only two months we will not be able to show bank balance.Is it possible to apply for SOWP NOW??
 
Sep 13, 2017
6
0
I know someone who applied on Jan 21,
received medical request on Mar 1,
got approval on Mar 23

Hi,

My wife is there in Canada on study permit and I am planning to apply for dependent work visa.Can youplease suggest me any lawyer or consultency if you took any help ?
 

pradeepadm2017

Star Member
Aug 30, 2017
146
62
Winnipeg
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
AOR Received.
03-08-2020
Dear Friends,
I have received study permit and I am traveling to Canada in December. My wife is planning to apply for Open work permit and jon me in Canada. We are planning to submit online application. While trying to file application online, she got request to submit below documents:

1. IMM1295 - Application for work permit made outside Canada
2. IMM5707 - Family Information form
3. Passport
4. Digital Photo
5. Request for medical exam
6. Proof of relationship
7. IMM5257 - Application for temp resident visa
8. Latter of explanation

None of the documents in the checklist ask about my study permit/VISA details or sponsorship letter. Also none of the documents talk about availability of funds, proof of employment or any other documents to verify links to home country.

Is this the case with others filing online as well? Or Did she miss or answer any questions wrong that lead to different supporting document requirement.