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SOWP - January 2021 applicants

Gos

Full Member
Jun 15, 2017
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Hello Everyone, I applied SOWP for my wife on second week of December online. Applied from India. I am currently on PGWP.
Received BIL on 15th December.
Submitted BIometrics on 22nd January.
Portal updated same day.
No updates since then.
Waiting for Medical request.
Saw processing time reduced from 22 weeks to 13 weeks now.
Best of luck guys, will update if any changes.
 

drsheela

Star Member
Jul 28, 2016
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Could you please explain how you applied ?
Hi, i am in Canada already and applied online, already have PNP nomination and my PR is in progress, spouses of applicants who have PNP nomination can apply for open work permit. Let me know if u have more questions . All the best.
 

Sharanpreet23

Star Member
Dec 26, 2015
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Applied on Dec28th 2020,Got approval Feb 5th 2021, SOWP under PNP nomination
hey when are you planning to travel ?
my spouse work permit also got approved but due to covid restrictions I am confused if he’s allowed to travel as he doesn’t have job letter.
 

drsheela

Star Member
Jul 28, 2016
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hey when are you planning to travel ?
my spouse work permit also got approved but due to covid restrictions I am confused if he’s allowed to travel as he doesn’t have job letter.
Fortunately my family is in Canada already ....not totally sure on the travel process .i think they can travel but need to follow the mandatory quarantine process after arrival...
 
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Jassibrarr

Star Member
Jul 17, 2018
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Applied on Dec28th 2020,Got approval Feb 5th 2021, SOWP under PNP nomination
Hi i need information regarding sowp as i got pnp nomination but my job is not under noc O,A,B .i am working under noc c .do u have any informatioj regarding this please reply
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi i need information regarding sowp as i got pnp nomination but my job is not under noc O,A,B .i am working under noc c .do u have any informatioj regarding this please reply
Your spouse is not eligible for a SOWP, even with the nomination. Only NOC A,B or 0 jobs are eligible as per the link below. Your spouse can try for a visitor visa and written travel authorization. if successful, your spouse can only visit and not work. Your spouse will have to wait until you have PR to work.

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit-result.asp?q1_options=1i&q2_options=2d
 

Jassibrarr

Star Member
Jul 17, 2018
52
3
I am confused about this its on cic website.
Your spouse is not eligible for a SOWP, even with the nomination. Only NOC A,B or 0 jobs are eligible as per the link below. Your spouse can try for a visitor visa and written travel authorization. if successful, your spouse can only visit and not work. Your spouse will have to wait until you have PR to work.

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit-result.asp?q1_options=1i&q2_options=2d
i am confused as i have read on cic website link is here https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/public-policy-competitiveness-economy.html
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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