Spouse Open Work permit

[fkl]

Please i have a question.

1. My wife just git an admission for a postgraduate programme in canada and she's in the process of applying for her study permit. We have 2 son's age 5 and 3. I want to accompany her with the kids.

2. I have to apply for an Open work permit but am not sure what the kids will apply for (Is it study permit or temporary stay)

Thanks

Generally the norm is - you apply for Open study permit if they are school going already (6+).

Since they are younger - you should apply for resident TRV i.e. choose TRV but in intended period of stay, say "more than six months" (assuming your spouse's study permit will be valid for longer).

Please note that they won't have a REGULAR visitor trv. They would undergo medicals with you guys, and processing time would be same. But they would be issued a visitor record upon landing (a paper similar to study or work permit) which allows them to stay with as long as their parents are there. They would also be eligible for healthcare.

Once they reach the school going age, they would be eligible for public school in Canada. You would just have to provide their visitor record and parents study / work permits.

 

[fkl]

Hi Guys,

Is there anybody who have went through Member of parliament for reconsideration after SOWP refusal... ? How much time usually MP takes to reply back on request ?

I just met one of our Local MP on 2nd may...He asked for Refusal letter, WP, BC PNP letter, and pay stubs !

Also, Is it ok to re-apply SOWP while MP works on my file ? Because i dont know how much time MP will take :-/ to get the response for me or re-open our file !

Please help !!!!

Thanks a bunch.

Sid

In very brief description, MP's have almost no impact on a file's processing with CIC. They might ask for updates and CIC would notify them of the status of an application (in process etc.). But they can't really change any thing specially undo a refusal.

Even if we suppose they might have some impact - it probably would upset CIC some what and would take a lot longer. Besides, if CIC does not approve of the application on some grounds, they are not going to change those for an MP's request.

If you believe CIC made a mistake, the best way is to file another application - clearly addressing their reasons of refusal with evidence and it should get through pretty fast. Usually CIC is quick to rectify if they made mistakes - on a subsequent application.

 

[fkl]

Hello everyone,
Thanks for your reply.
I applied for the GCMS notes and get few days ago, on the last page the reason mentioned as below:

PA is applying under C-41 given that spouse holds a PGWP and valid till Sep-2018. Marriage certificate provided. PA is a housewife with no any employment history. PA will therefore be at lease initially dependent upon her spouse. Whose financial circumstances do not demonstrate an ability to support an additional person. Spouse is employed as a Electronics Engineering Design Technologist NOC 2241 earning 16$ per hour and shows the modest funds, the current status of which is questionable given financials reflect circumstances in Dec 2015. PA provides an ICIC bank balance that is not supported by banking transaction to provide provenance of funds and nonetheless would be impacted by international travel. Not satisfied the requirements for issuance are met. Refused. PA-Please initiate refund. Thank You.



I would like to inform i have shown 18,000CAD and 3,00,000 INR with 33,000CAD annual salary. As i sent money for showing balance in India through hawala it is only few transaction in 1 month to deposit money in the bank account and because of that not shown the balance with the transaction history. Just putted the balance summary.

So what i should take care while reapplying. Please advice.


Thank You.

Headnote: You sent me PM, but your inbox is full and response didn't get through. Copying it here

I think it was clear from notes it is not the proof of funds they are not satisfied with.

It is job and dependency on the principal spouse already present in Canada which CIC doesn't think is in a good enough position to easily spouse a dependent.

Until you change that, adding funds wont really help. Either you make your own profile stronger. Or may be try finding a job in Canada while being here. I am sorry but I cant think of any thing else.

Just adding more funds or using a different consultant isn't going to change rules. Consultants are always interested in making money but they - rather NO ONE, not even MPs can influence CIC's process.

 

[hiransiddharth]

In very brief description, MP's have almost no impact on a file's processing with CIC. They might ask for updates and CIC would notify them of the status of an application (in process etc.). But they can't really change any thing specially undo a refusal.

Even if we suppose they might have some impact - it probably would upset CIC some what and would take a lot longer. Besides, if CIC does not approve of the application on some grounds, they are not going to change those for an MP's request.

If you believe CIC made a mistake, the best way is to file another application - clearly addressing their reasons of refusal with evidence and it should get through pretty fast. Usually CIC is quick to rectify if they made mistakes - on a subsequent application.

Thanks a bunch Fkl for your guidance ..

I will re apply for my Spouse on Monday...

Can you please tell me what should I attach like as complete application package .... just want to clarify with you people attach different stuff and it perplex me what should I and what should not.

Thanks for your valuable time !

Cheers,
Sid

 

[Manpreet bala]

I have applied sowp online application without medicals on 13 february.
File is being processed at chandigarh office.Still no updates

 

[Manpreet bala]

Hello friends

Any update for Sowp online application submitted from feb 1 - feb 13 2016.

My file submitted to chandigarh visa office without medical.

Please let me know .

 

[hassan.arif]

Any one from Pakistan who got update/ acceptance or refusal??? i applied for SOWP on 11 January and still waiting

 

[guru1313]

Anyone from chandigarh, chandigarh taking too much time i applied on 3 march via vfs

 

[Maaftgbkum]

How do you know that your file has submitted in chandigarh ? Because I applied through lawyer and he does not tell me about any visa office .

 

[guru1313]

How do you know that your file has submitted in chandigarh ? Because I applied through lawyer and he does not tell me about any visa office .

Becoz whn i track my application thy mentioned there ur file is being proceesed at canada visa centre at chandigarh

Track ur case with tracking no. If ur file is paper application

 

[Asma12]

Any one from Pakistan who got update/ acceptance or refusal??? i applied for SOWP on 11 January and still waiting

I applied on 14th jan no update since then

 

[Maaftgbkum]

Becoz whn i track my application thy mentioned there ur file is being proceesed at canada visa centre at chandigarh

Track ur case with tracking no. If ur file is paper application

No mine is online and ur application is online or paper ?

 

[guru1313]

No mine is online and ur application is online or paper ?

Paper

 

[t_Patel]

Headnote: You sent me PM, but your inbox is full and response didn't get through. Copying it here

I think it was clear from notes it is not the proof of funds they are not satisfied with.

It is job and dependency on the principal spouse already present in Canada which CIC doesn't think is in a good enough position to easily spouse a dependent.

Until you change that, adding funds wont really help. Either you make your own profile stronger. Or may be try finding a job in Canada while being here. I am sorry but I cant think of any thing else.

Just adding more funds or using a different consultant isn't going to change rules. Consultants are always interested in making money but they - rather NO ONE, not even MPs can influence CIC's process.

Hi FKL,
Thanks for your reply.
I have shown the enough balance but as the consultant didn't explained well. So i just submitted the balance summary only not the transaction history. Also i sent money to india for showing the balance through hawala and we have opened new account in india on December so it has transaction in few days. So i didn't submit transaction history of bank in India. But this time i can submit the transaction history with CAD28000 and will submit the receipt of money i sent. So do you think is it helpful.


Thanks again.

 

[risangha]

Hello friends

Im on PGWP with category B job, I have applied for my husbands paper based OWP on May 04/2016 with upfront medicals through VFS Chandigarh.

Been reading all the comments and experiences shared here. I found them really helpful getting all documents ready.
Thank you guys.
Will keep updating