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For PINOYS: Spousal open work permit to canada.. Share tayo

mcaranay

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Apr 3, 2018
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Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
07-11-2017
Med's Done....
07-26-2017
Passport Req..
09-05-2017

Pinky2587

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Jun 27, 2018
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Assuming you are outside Canada you need to send it thru our local VAC or VFS.
Hope this link helps: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/Philippines/how_to_apply.html#temporary_documents
Can we just walk in through the Vfs office and hand them the passports? Can we pay cash instead of cheque? And do we need to bring a prepaid return envelope? Or we can buy it directly there? I have looked into their website and its not that specific on how to submit the passports.
 

Yoonjin

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Aug 3, 2018
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Manitoba
I will apply SOWP using my husband's approved study permit. How much po kaya ung proof of funds ang ishoshow? Thank you~
 
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mcaranay

Star Member
Apr 3, 2018
159
29
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
07-11-2017
Med's Done....
07-26-2017
Passport Req..
09-05-2017
Can we just walk in through the Vfs office and hand them the passports? Can we pay cash instead of cheque? And do we need to bring a prepaid return envelope? Or we can buy it directly there? I have looked into their website and its not that specific on how to submit the passports.
Please call them to inquire directly all your inquiries. This method is far more efficient and accurate. Help line is provided in the link or their website.
 

mcaranay

Star Member
Apr 3, 2018
159
29
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
07-11-2017
Med's Done....
07-26-2017
Passport Req..
09-05-2017
I will apply SOWP using my husband's approved study permit. How much po kaya ung proof of funds ang ishoshow? Thank you~
This is an interesting question and it would help if some expert can confirm it. I been searching the IRCC/CIC site for an exact amount of POF for SOWP application and I cant find any. In the forums, there are some answers but all are different.

I want to share my experience but I was already working(already after SP) when I applied SOWP for my wife so it does not count.

IMHO Cguro po ang sagot po ay "Enough amount of money to cover the living expenses for both of you(Lets just say 1 year)" + "Total Tuition Fee Amount" for the whole duration of the Program your husband is taking.

This should include your Health Insurance. Your Husband's Tuition might include Health Insurance but you need to have one also.
You need to prove to the VO that you are able to survive for certain duration of time until you are able to find a job or in case you were not able to find a job immediately. This is considering both of you are not working yet.

Unless, of course if you own a business, properties or other source of income and such then its not a problem and just disregard all what i have said before.

So again the question: How Much nga po??
Safe side cguro, $15,000 or more (Thats for for both of you)

Wala po ako makita kaya im referring to this POF table(Bring Enough Amount Money to Settle) in this link
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/eligibility.html?_ga=2.32900987.492205911.1533909459-1051527061.1485876264#money
 

psalm_23

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Oct 22, 2014
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Category........
NOC Code......
6212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 4, 2014
Doc's Request.
Sept. 4, 2014; second doc's request-Sept. 22, 2014
AOR Received.
August 6, 2014
At last!! My husband got his passport request today!!! Gob Bless to those who are waiting!! Keep the faith guys!!!
hello miss Pinky,congrats po sa inyo nang husband nyo.Pwede po ba malaman ang timline nang application nyo po?salamat.
 

Pinky2587

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Jun 27, 2018
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hello miss Pinky,congrats po sa inyo nang husband nyo.Pwede po ba malaman ang timline nang application nyo po?salamat.

Thank you!! Here is the timeline:

Type: Online
Application Submitted: May 31, 2018
Medical Request: July 9
Medical Submitted: July 19
Medical Approved: July 24
Passport Request: Aug 14
 
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psalm_23

Star Member
Oct 22, 2014
115
15
Category........
NOC Code......
6212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 4, 2014
Doc's Request.
Sept. 4, 2014; second doc's request-Sept. 22, 2014
AOR Received.
August 6, 2014
Thank you!! Here is the timeline:

Type: Online
Application Submitted: May 31, 2018
Medical Request: July 9
Medical Submitted: July 19
Medical Approved: July 24
Passport Request: Aug 14
Thank you po for sgaring your timeline..God bless po!
 

psalm_23

Star Member
Oct 22, 2014
115
15
Category........
NOC Code......
6212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 4, 2014
Doc's Request.
Sept. 4, 2014; second doc's request-Sept. 22, 2014
AOR Received.
August 6, 2014
God bless you too @psalm_23 :) are you also waiting for your application? Just keep the faith. I know you will get it! ;)
hello po.Yeas I am also waiting for my application.Im on my 3rd month. Hopefully meron n akung result before this month ends..salamat po.
 
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mcaranay

Star Member
Apr 3, 2018
159
29
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
07-11-2017
Med's Done....
07-26-2017
Passport Req..
09-05-2017
Pano ba malalaman kung SOWP? Anong naka indicate sa visa? Hehe
First, ang SOWP at VISA po ay magkaibang document.

Spousal Open Work Permit - Allows someone to work but its not a "travel document".
Remarks varies and may contain line such as "Accompanying Spouse" meaning its SOWP.
Looks like (refer to picture): http://www.condorimmigration.com/work-permits-extensions/

VISA (Temporary Residence Visa/TRV) - Allows you to enter or travel to Canada and could be a single or Multiple entry.
Different types (Student, Worker, Visitor)
It does not automatically mean you can work if you have this.
Looks like (refer to picture): https://international.viu.ca/trv

Anong naka indicate sa visa?
For SOWP holder with a TRV, sa Visa naka-indicate under Category: : "W-1" WORKER"