Regarding processing of both SP and SOWP

[Hertie]

That is crazy, meaning that I would have to pay $120 ( me and my spouse). I was even thinking in requesting the label already so once the OPR comes, I am ready. Or just say to then, too late I already mailed docs through usps for $7 just bill me the return shipping lol

Yeah the cost is ridiculous

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

Hey,

I have applied for SP and SOWP for my spouse just yesterday. I am a scholarship holder to pursue my P.hD at the University of Saskatchewan. I am applying from Italy.

Last week, when I have checked the SP processing time it was just 4 weeks and WP processing time was 7 weeks. But when I have checked them today, the SP processing time changed to 18 weeks and WP processing time stayed the same. I can also see the SP processing of most countries have increased. Do you have any idea why?

Thanks,
Aman

 

[janesama]

Hey,

I have applied for SP and SOWP for my spouse just yesterday. I am a scholarship holder to pursue my P.hD at the University of Saskatchewan. I am applying from Italy.

Last week, when I have checked the SP processing time it was just 4 weeks and WP processing time was 7 weeks. But when I have checked them today, the SP processing time changed to 18 weeks and WP processing time stayed the same. I can also see the SP processing of most countries have increased. Do you have any idea why?

Thanks,
Aman

I guess since people are getting final approvals only now they are slowly bringing back the “real” processing time. I doubt it would be the case next week, they will approve a bunch of Fall and then they will deal with new applicants like you, so be patient.
I highly doubt it would get you half of the year to get your visa tho, unless Canada would close down again

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

I guess since people are getting final approvals only now they are slowly bringing back the “real” processing time. I doubt it would be the case next week, they will approve a bunch of Fall and then they will deal with new applicants like you, so be patient.
I highly doubt it would get you half of the year to get your visa tho, unless Canada would close down again

Hi, thank you so much it is a kind of relief. I have another doubt, when I have applied for SP for me and SOWP for my wife, I got a message that says both applications have successfully transmitted. But after half an hour, I have received another message they says my SP application number is assigned as Sxxxxxxxxx, but they did not assign the application number for my wife yet. From your application's experience, do you have an idea when they will do that?

Thanks,

 

[janesama]

Hi, thank you so much it is a kind of relief. I have another doubt, when I have applied for SP for me and SOWP for my wife, I got a message that says both applications have successfully transmitted. But after half an hour, I have received another message they says my SP application number is assigned as Sxxxxxxxxx, but they did not assign the application number for my wife yet. From your application's experience, do you have an idea when they will do that?

Thanks,

No worries, inside of the system your applications got separated, but in the end they are processed all together (she will be assigned Wxxxxxxxx). And during biometric appointment, you would guys have to create two separate appointments, or VFS will separate them once you are at the appointment. You will guys receive two separate correspondence, but once again, it is just a formality

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

No worries, inside of the system your applications got separated, but in the end they are processed all together (she will be assigned Wxxxxxxxx). And during biometric appointment, you would guys have to create two separate appointments, or VFS will separate them once you are at the appointment. You will guys receive two separate correspondence, but once again, it is just a formality

Thanks so much. I will not need a biometrics because I had one while I was applying for a visitor visa last year. But my wife will need one. The biometric letter comes after one day from the application right?

 

[janesama]

Thanks so much. I will not need a biometrics because I had one while I was applying for a visitor visa last year. But my wife will need one. The biometric letter comes after one day from the application right?

Right, or if you applied on the weekend usually on Monday. Give them about a week to send biometric letter for her and don’t panic (which is easy to do if you never went through the process and have no idea what to expect)

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

Right, or if you applied on the weekend usually on Monday. Give them about a week to send biometric letter for her and don’t panic (which is easy to do if you never went through the process and have no idea what to expect)

Okay thank you so much. I will contact you if I have other doubts.

 

[rajsingh1710]

To be honest, the checklist depends on your individual case. We submitted everything that was required by IRCC (I recommend to create GCkey profile and make an application even if you do not plan on submitting it yet, I think you have like 30 days to send an application otherwise it disappears. Anyway, IRCC won't see it/get it until you pay the fee). And if you are confident, do an upfront medical exam (for you as a student and him as a worker).

I did submit (Non-SDS):
1) Marriage certificate, translated and notarized (which means you must scan the original, translation, and the last page where it is sawn)
2) Financial documents with funds exceeding $10K CAD + tuition fee + 1500 CAD for spouse (I cannot recall the exact amount at the top of my head, check the IRCC website on how many finances you are required to show. It was all in English. + letter of support from my spouse (translated+notarized) + letter of support from my dad (translated+notarized)
3) 1 page of SOP + proofs (transcript from previous college since I am a transfer, property docs (translated+notarized), police certificate (translated+notarized), and accomodation booking (because my VAC had it as required document)
4) Passport – front + all stamped pages
5) Photo
*note that I studied in the US before Canada and thus IELTS or Toefl was not needed for my admission
4) All filled-in required forms, including application for TRV
For my spouse (he has his own business)
1) Purpose of travel - other – booked flight tickets for me and my spouse, his in two ways
2) Application forms
3) 1 page of SOP + proofs (his agreement with my dad to overtake his own business while I am studying (translated+notarized), proof that business is legitimate (translated invoices), police certificate (translated+notarized)
4) Passport – front+ all stamped pages + old passport (same story)
5) Photo

Are accommodation booking and flight tickets mandatory? We did not book these. In the purpose of travel form - we just filled our reasons/purpose and the home/family ties.

 

[janesama]

Are accommodation booking and flight tickets mandatory? We did not book these. In the purpose of travel form - we just filled our reasons/purpose and the home/family ties.

That works too, we booked only because the consultant we were talking to suggested to do so. We explained the purpose of travel in SOP instead. Accommodation is not necessary, it was a requirement for Ukrainian VAC alone

 

[rajsingh1710]

That works too, we booked only because the consultant we were talking to suggested to do so. We explained the purpose of travel in SOP instead. Accommodation is not necessary, it was a requirement for Ukrainian VAC alone

Appreciate your answer. Thank you! Hoping it works out.

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

Right, or if you applied on the weekend usually on Monday. Give them about a week to send biometric letter for her and don’t panic (which is easy to do if you never went through the process and have no idea what to expect)

Hello -- Yesterday, my wife as been assigned a an application number Wxxxxxxxx. And today, I have received an auto email that says my SP application status has been updated. But, when I have log in to my account nothing was changed. Do you have any idea what this means? Thanks

 

[janesama]

Hello -- Yesterday, my wife as been assigned a an application number Wxxxxxxxx. And today, I have received an auto email that says my SP application status has been updated. But, when I have log in to my account nothing was changed. Do you have any idea what this means? Thanks

It might be a ghost update, which indicates that someone is working on it. Nothing to worry about, just wait and forget about your application for a while it might be a long wait

 

[Aman Samson Mogos]

It might be a ghost update, which indicates that someone is working on it. Nothing to worry about, just wait and forget about your application for a while it might be a long wait

Thanks for the reply. Actually, later on the application status was updated on the "Review of Eligibility" saying that, "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements". I guess they have started processing it, right?

 

[janesama]

Thanks for the reply. Actually, later on the application status was updated on the "Review of Eligibility" saying that, "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements". I guess they have started processing it, right?

Yup, it means they are checking eligibility now