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Documents required for spouse open work permit(SWOP) application

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Mikar

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Jan 4, 2018
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Hi, I am trying to apply for the spouse open work permit as a spouse of an international post graduate student. I have done my eligibility check and applying online.

But the required documents field is pretty confusing.It is only asking for three documents in addition to application form: a photo, copy of passport and medical check.

Now I am not sure what else should I add in the optional field(letter of explanation). Dont we need any marriage certificate or financial documents or at least my spouse's study permit?

Please help!!
 
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Canshasha

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Jan 7, 2018
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Mikar said:
No one?
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Hi,

You said you are already eligibal to apply for SOWP. Therefore, at the end end of eligibility test on CIC website it will automatically generated the application forms what you needed to apply for SWOP. Apart from that you need to show supporting documents i.e;

Your spouse work permit,
College acceptance letter
Spouse's passport bio data page
Spouse's passport visa stamped pages
Your passport copy
Marriage certificate
Your birth certificate
Your educational certificate
Your and spouse bank statements( joint or other)
Proof of deed/ valuation report
Wedding photos
You and spouse communication history(Skype/email)
Your employment verification letter if you working
Your travel history

We showed around 7000CAD of my spouse's account plus proud of gift deed and valuation report.

I'm a new member of this forum.so please also get advices from seniors.
 
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Mikar

Member
Jan 4, 2018
13
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Kuku_B said:
Hey congrats.. can you tell me what documents did you submit. And how long did it take to process the applcation..
Thanks
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U can follow Canshasha’s checklist given above.

It only took 9 days to process the whole application
 
sohim001

sohim001

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Jan 14, 2015
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I am seeking urgent help !!!
Hi everyone

I would like to apply for spousal open permit(My wife is studying in Canada) online from Bangladesh, I created my account in my CIC with GC key and answer questions as well but in the online application portal in attachment option I can find space for my passport, 3 different forms and photographs only.

I cant see any space to upload all relevant documents such as my financial documents, marriage documents and my wife's educational documents, where and how I am going to upload those?

Thanks a lot in advance.
 
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Ramansadhrao

Newbie
Mar 28, 2018
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sohim001 said:
I am seeking urgent help !!!
Hi everyone

I would like to apply for spousal open permit(My wife is studying in Canada) online from Bangladesh, I created my account in my CIC with GC key and answer questions as well but in the online application portal in attachment option I can find space for my passport, 3 different forms and photographs only.

I cant see any space to upload all relevant documents such as my financial documents, marriage documents and my wife's educational documents, where and how I am going to upload those?

Thanks a lot in advance.
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Same here i was trying to do the samne but cant find more space to upload the documents .
 
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sakshi_can

Member
Jun 17, 2017
12
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Mikar said:
Hi, I am trying to apply for the spouse open work permit as a spouse of an international post graduate student. I have done my eligibility check and applying online.

But the required documents field is pretty confusing.It is only asking for three documents in addition to application form: a photo, copy of passport and medical check.

Now I am not sure what else should I add in the optional field(letter of explanation). Dont we need any marriage certificate or financial documents or at least my spouse's study permit?

Please help!!
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hi
can you tell me which forms you uploaded? 1295 and 5257?? or only 1295?

Pls reply asap

while doing eligibility test there were two questions in which i am bit confused

1. are you going with spouse who is a worker in Canada? ( My husband is in canada and i am in india)
2. are you accompanying your family member?

pls help...
 
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