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SOWP 2016 applicants

GreenHak

Star Member
Dec 18, 2015
138
4
Category........
Visa Office......
India
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2016 - Paper Application
Doc's Request.
Not Requested
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
01-03-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Submitted with Application
VISA ISSUED...
04-05-2016
Good news to all Paper applicants.

You can now check application status online directly at the CIC website :)
 

Navprateek

Hero Member
Dec 29, 2015
627
82
sthomas9345 said:
Hi guys,

Normally if they request for medicals, how long does the process take after that? And how long does it take for the hospitals to submit the result in Bangalore?

Thanks for your help..
Hospitals submit their results in a week or so. And cic can take upto 2-4 weeks to process the same.
 

sthomas9345

Star Member
Jun 29, 2015
66
0
Hi Navprateek,

After the hospital submit the result is there any chance that CIC processing could take longer than 2-4 weeks?
 

GreenHak

Star Member
Dec 18, 2015
138
4
Category........
Visa Office......
India
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2016 - Paper Application
Doc's Request.
Not Requested
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
01-03-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Submitted with Application
VISA ISSUED...
04-05-2016
sthomas9345 said:
Hi Navprateek,

After the hospital submit the result is there any chance that CIC processing could take longer than 2-4 weeks?
You can always call the hospital and enquire whether your medicals have been submitted to CIC or not. They actually take up to 7 days to submit the medicals.

After the hospital submit the result, CIC takes another one week to one month to get it updated in your application.

In very rare circumstances (If either hospital or CIC make a delay due to some unavoidable circumstances or error) it will take longer. Don't worry it won't happen often.

The processing time on the CIC site is calculated from the day of application. It includes time taken to update medical results.

I hope this clarify your query.
 

hiransiddharth

Hero Member
Dec 27, 2012
211
13
Visa Office......
Inland
NOC Code......
2211
App. Filed.......
05-03-2015
Doc's Request.
21-11-2016
Nomination.....
15-03-2016
AOR Received.
08-08-2016 (CIC RECVD FILE ON 17TH May)
Med's Request
08-06-2017
Med's Done....
08-20-2017
Hi Everybody,

Can we do medical after submitting Online application without getting request ? Our status still says In progress and Open !

All response appreciated.

Regards,
Sid
 

GreenHak

Star Member
Dec 18, 2015
138
4
Category........
Visa Office......
India
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2016 - Paper Application
Doc's Request.
Not Requested
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
01-03-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Submitted with Application
VISA ISSUED...
04-05-2016
hiransiddharth said:
Hi Everybody,

Can we do medical after submitting Online application without getting request ? Our status still says In progress and Open !

All response appreciated.

Regards,
Sid
Yes you can do medical after submitting online application without request.

I would suggest you to wait until medical request and submit it.
 

khushm27

Newbie
Feb 19, 2016
8
0
Hi guys,

Heard February applicants have started getting updates. Please do keep posted here about the status.

And all the best to all those who are waiting. :)
 

GreenHak

Star Member
Dec 18, 2015
138
4
Category........
Visa Office......
India
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2016 - Paper Application
Doc's Request.
Not Requested
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
01-03-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Submitted with Application
VISA ISSUED...
04-05-2016
khushm27 said:
Hi guys,

Heard February applicants have started getting updates. Please do keep posted here about the status.

And all the best to all those who are waiting. :)
Thanks. I wish you the same.

You applied as spouse of worker?
 

sw8Tjana

Star Member
Jul 29, 2012
61
9
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
9496
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
29-07-2015
AOR Received.
Waiting
Just sharing my timeline.
Me and my common law partner applied for an extension of our workpermit.
Well, he was on a closed work permit and I applied for his BOWP and mine for extension of SOWP.
Applied online on March 11, 2016. Inland Applicant.
Everyday since we submitted it, I always check our my cic account.
And today, April 19, 2016, when I check my cic, it shows updated and when I open it, it shows application closed. Final decision: Approved. But it doesnt show yet on my messages, like it did with my previous applications. So, i really hope it is indeed closed and approved. We will just be waiting for the confirmation mail then.
 

ajsingh

Star Member
Aug 26, 2013
104
2
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney (Nova Scotia)
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
14-12-2016
AOR Received.
02-03-2017
Hi everyone, I am in process to apply my wife's OWP. Can anyone tell that if PCC (police clearance) is required for work permit? If yes, then I think upfront PCC will be more beneficial.

Waiting for kind replies asap.

Thanks and all the best to who are qaiting for their SOWP. :)
 

b4ahmad

Star Member
Dec 5, 2013
115
3
ajsingh said:
Hi everyone, I am in process to apply my wife's OWP. Can anyone tell that if PCC (police clearance) is required for work permit? If yes, then I think upfront PCC will be more beneficial.

Waiting for kind replies asap.

Thanks and all the best to who are qaiting for their SOWP. :)
Congrats sw8Tjana.

ajsingh, you should attach PCC with your work permit application. CIC does not ask specifically for PCC for SOWP, but if you see for all other temporary resident visa's which are for 6 month or longer, they do require PCC. When I applied for my spouse Open work permit, I did attach this certificate.

Track your SOWP application here
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