+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Spouse Open Work permit

Nobod

Member
Sep 28, 2017
18
6
Yes , it passed 14 week and its 15th week now for my file. but I don't know what they are doing. Are they looking at everyone as suspicious immigrant? a person is living in Canada for 2 years paying each penny of tax to government have good track record and now for most of the applicant they are interviewing his/her spouse and taking so much time to review then what can we say? Canada called abundant refugees in last years and when it comes to international students ... they are taking time. Sometimes it makes me so frustrated.
I hear you, international student as well, been waiting for 4 months. Sadly this seriously makes me reconsider my plans in Canada when I'll graduate in a few month...
But I don't think the refugees have anything to do with that tho, CIC just lacks fund/staff wich is a shame
 

nik1218

Full Member
Oct 13, 2017
42
4
I hear you, international student as well, been waiting for 4 months. Sadly this seriously makes me reconsider my plans in Canada when I'll graduate in a few month...
But I don't think the refugees have anything to do with that tho, CIC just lacks fund/staff wich is a shame
C$250 is not enough to process lol? What they are expecting to process fast? C$1000 for work permit to process faster ?
 
Oct 6, 2017
8
3
Congrats Ramya.

Can you please lets us know what are the documents u have submitted.
Hi.. Thank you.

I submitted my payslips, Itr , form 16, my marriage certi ,our pics, upfront medicals, passport copy ,my husband visa copy ,my husbands university offer letter, first term fee receipt ,caq as he is quebec , my husbands pay slips, his itr and form 16, accomodation letter from his friend his friends visa copy and lease aggreement, passport copy, my dad and mom provided notary stating that they will sponser for my expenses so my parents itr, payslips, form 16, my bank statement. Bank balancr certificate of mine and my husband. Covering letter, reference letter from my organisation. These ar
 
  • Like
Reactions: Charan1990

Nobod

Member
Sep 28, 2017
18
6
C$250 is not enough to process lol? What they are expecting to process fast? C$1000 for work permit to process faster ?
That's an interesting point, it is true that in various countries you can pay more to speed up whatever you're dealing with the government.
But I believe in Canada it would be against the rule since you can't discriminate based on $..
gotta be patient on this one bud
 

Charan1990

Star Member
Sep 21, 2017
85
9
Hi.. Thank you.

I submitted my payslips, Itr , form 16, my marriage certi ,our pics, upfront medicals, passport copy ,my husband visa copy ,my husbands university offer letter, first term fee receipt ,caq as he is quebec , my husbands pay slips, his itr and form 16, accomodation letter from his friend his friends visa copy and lease aggreement, passport copy, my dad and mom provided notary stating that they will sponser for my expenses so my parents itr, payslips, form 16, my bank statement. Bank balancr certificate of mine and my husband. Covering letter, reference letter from my organisation. These ar
Thanks Ramya.
1. How much savings have u and ur husband showed individually .
2. Did u apply online or offline.
3. When did ur husband leave to CANADA and after how long after he left have u applied. ( Because my wife left on Aug 31 and some are recommending me to wait for at least 6 months before i apply for SOWP)

Please suggest.
 
Last edited:

manoj katta1988

Star Member
Jun 20, 2017
119
11
Yes , it passed 14 week and its 15th week now for my file. but I don't know what they are doing. Are they looking at everyone as suspicious immigrant? a person is living in Canada for 2 years paying each penny of tax to government have good track record and now for most of the applicant they are interviewing his/her spouse and taking so much time to review then what can we say? Canada called abundant refugees in last years and when it comes to international students ... they are taking time. Sometimes it makes me so frustrated.

can understand the frustration , all we can do is be patient and wait .. I am on the same boat as you on this.
 
Oct 6, 2017
8
3
Thanks Ramya.
1. How much savings have u and ur husband showed individually .
2. Did u apply online or offline.
3. When did ur husband leave to CANADA and after how long after he left have u applied. ( Because my wife left on Aug 31 and some are recommending me to wait for at least 6 months before i apply for SOWP)

Please suggest.
Hi
We showed 7 lakh in my hubby acc and 6 in my acc.. I applied online.. My hubby went on aug 23 i applied when he is in india..
 

info78

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2017
200
15
SOWP TIMELINE

APPLIED - ONLINE APPLICATION

APPLIED ON - 27/05/2017

VISA APPLICATION CENTER - ABU DHABI

STATUS - NO UPDATE YET

I AM PLANNING TO APPLY FOR A VISIT VISA TO CANADA BECAUSE OF NO UPDATE ABOUT SOWP APPLICATION

BUT MY QUESTION IS , AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A VISIT VISA? BECAUSE ALREADY SOWP APPLICATION IS ON PROCESS?
 

Irada_G

Star Member
Oct 27, 2013
91
15
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
0621
App. Filed.......
05-08-2017
Hi guys, copying from another thread, maybe someone can help out:

I just got my Bridging open work permit today. I want to apply for Spousal open work permit for my husband (currently in Russia) on the basis if that. He is my dependent in my PR application under CEC (I am currently employed full time in Canada under NOC 0621).

I cant see anywhere on Cic website if i need to show any proof of funds from his side. And when I upload all docs to online application, there's no slot for "Proof of means of financial support" like usually.
Is my employment good enough for the application? My husband is unemployed right now but has some savings, not too much. Do you think there's a chance to get approved?

Would appreciate any input!
thanks
 

DEEPpreet

Star Member
Mar 20, 2017
88
7
31
india
App. Filed.......
31-05-2017
Finally got passport request today

After 3 refusals

Application submitted paper based Chandigarh office:31 May with upfront medical
Medical request again:20 sep
Medical done: 27 sep
Medical passed:10 oct
Passport request: 25 oct

All the best to all
Thanks for your precious time and help