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SOWP 2020

Jagan1992

Star Member
Sep 30, 2019
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if you have approved study permit then you can apply anytime but make sure spouse has active full time student status
 

Jot11

Full Member
Sep 27, 2020
21
3
Study permit issued on Port of entry so without having it can we apply Sowp ?
student studying online and outside Canada.
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
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Hi FRIENDS,

Need your kind input.

I am in canada ...a full time student in an approved institute..

I want to apply for my family...my wife and two kids

1. I dont see any medical forms for my kids... Just my wife...
2. How long it takes to get the medical exam letter?
3. The visa type for my wife be Open Work Permit....and for my kids it should be VISITORS ? right ?
1. Medicals May or may not be requested after you apply
2. Wait times to have a medical exam depends on the doctor’s availability.
3. Yes. Would warn you that permits/visas are not guaranteed for families of international students. If approved they will need special permission to travel at the moment.
 

rower

Hero Member
Sep 29, 2020
359
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British Columbia
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3. The visa type for my wife be Open Work Permit....and for my kids it should be VISITORS ? right ?
I just read here that "Visa offices processing temporary residence applications made outside Canada by minor children who want to study in Canada should consider them as students and not as visitors, even when they are accompanying a parent who is authorized to either work or study in Canada. In other words, a study permit is required, unless they are exempt from requiring one pursuant to section R188."

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/guidelines-on-minor-children.html

Can someone throw some light?
@canuck78 ?
 

meet_patel94

Newbie
Sep 29, 2020
1
0
Hi,
I have submitted my Passport for Spouse open work permit on sep 26th 2020 in Sydney office. I have some queries such as 1. How many days will take for stamping. 2. My spouse's permit till 11th November 2020. Currently I am living in Melbourne Australia so can i travel to Canada before expiring my visas. I have Job offer letter as well
 

contactrajesh

Full Member
Oct 4, 2020
23
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Hi, My study permit is valid till 31-Aug-2021, but my course is getting over by 30-Dec-2020. Is it advisable to apply for SOWP now. Thanks,
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
52,969
12,768
Hi,
I have submitted my Passport for Spouse open work permit on sep 26th 2020 in Sydney office. I have some queries such as 1. How many days will take for stamping. 2. My spouse's permit till 11th November 2020. Currently I am living in Melbourne Australia so can i travel to Canada before expiring my visas. I have Job offer letter as well
How did you get a SOWP if your partner’s permit expires on November 20? What
permit does your spouse have? Makes no sense to relocate to work for 1-2 months.
 

Somashekar

Full Member
Feb 6, 2020
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Hi, My study permit is valid till 31-Aug-2021, but my course is getting over by 30-Dec-2020. Is it advisable to apply for SOWP now. Thanks,
What is the course completion date mentioned in the acceptance letter or offer letter provided by College? If it is Apr or May 2021, I think you can still apply for SOWP as you still have 8 more months for your visa expiry.
 

contactrajesh

Full Member
Oct 4, 2020
23
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What is the course completion date mentioned in the acceptance letter or offer letter provided by College? If it is Apr or May 2021, I think you can still apply for SOWP as you still have 8 more months for your visa expiry.
Course completion date is 30-Dec-2020, but study permit is valid till 30-Aug-2021
 

Newbee81

Full Member
Jun 12, 2020
34
3
Help needed.. sowp applied from USA.. 11 weeks is the processing time on cic website. Anyone in the same boat?
 
Jul 3, 2019
7
1
Same , medical passed on 8th June. After that no update yet. Is there any update from your side please reply.
Hi Manpreet, thanks for continuous update. I had a question. My husband is started his course online and will be travelling in Jan . We are thinking of applying SOWP for me now so that I can travel with him. I guess you are also in same situation. If possible could you share your LOE/SOE please. It will be of great help.