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Spouse Open Work permit

kalpan

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Jan 13, 2014
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Suman Bharadwaj said:
Hello Kalpan,

Thanks for reply. Can i still apply for work permit being on TRV visitor visa from canada??thanks
Usually wp and study permit needs to be apply from out of canada. I am afraid if your TRV get refused as you are definetly eligible for SOWP and with help of approval letter, you can get WP document at port of entry.
 

kalpan

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kalpan said:
Usually wp and study permit needs to be apply from out of canada. I am afraid if your TRV get refused as you are definetly eligible for SOWP and with help of approval letter, you can get WP document at port of entry.
As I have seen lot of TRV refusal in this forum. So just be cautious!!
 

Suman Bharadwaj

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kalpan said:
Usually wp and study permit needs to be apply from out of canada. I am afraid if your TRV get refused as you are definetly eligible for SOWP and with help of approval letter, you can get WP document at port of entry.
i have seen some profiles who got TRV visitor visa for 8 years and then they applied for work permit form canada. I am so confused what to do..
 

kalpan

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Suman Bharadwaj said:
i have seen some profiles who got TRV visitor visa for 8 years and then they applied for work permit form canada. I am so confused what to do..
TRV - 8 Years means purely people are coming only for visiting purpose and they have to return back within 6 months in order to get their visa valid for next visit. As you have clearly mentioned that your wife is a student, then????
 

Suman Bharadwaj

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Apr 18, 2016
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kalpan said:
TRV - 8 Years means purely people are coming only for visiting purpose and they have to return back within 6 months in order to get their visa valid for next visit. As you have clearly mentioned that your wife is a student, then????
Thats the same case, Husband is on student visa and wife applied for TRV visitor and got 8 years of visa and she is going to apply for work permit once she lands there. I am also following the same process. dont know if this hurts later but.. cant make any choice to go for open work permit or TRV visitor.

Thanks
 

etcoflife

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Jan 12, 2017
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Can anyone tell me how long its takes to process SOWP in VFS New Delhi/Bangalore? I have sent the passport on their request and waiting for it to come back. I applied online and medical passed. I am in urgent need of the passport whatever the decision is. Please share your experience.
 

yadav

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Jun 6, 2016
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etcoflife,,


buddy if they have requested the passport it only means they need to put the visa sticker in it. U will get it soon.
they never request a passport if they r refusing ur visa.

celebrate and cheers ur approved.
 

etcoflife

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yadav said:
etcoflife,,


buddy if they have requested the passport it only means they need to put the visa sticker in it. U will get it soon.
they never request a passport if they r refusing ur visa.

celebrate and cheers ur approved.
Hi Yadav, Thanks for your prompt response.
Regards
 

asdfgh123

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Oct 17, 2016
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FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP IN FILING SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT

Hi everyone,
Greetings,

I have seen so many of you guyz are struggling to find correct information regarding the application of your spouse work permit (For full time international students) but not getting the correct information,

I applied for around 24 applicants for same visa, 18 already approved, only 1 got rejected so far.

Let me help you out with that.
I am a full time international student in Canada, came here in Sep. 2016 intake. I applied for my spouse in Oct 2016 for SOWP and got her visa in 20 days only. She joined me here in early Nov. 2016. 8)
;D
There are certain mistakes you guyz are making while filling this visa, resulting in refusal of your application. I will try to cover all these mistakes and also will help you with correct process and documentation.
Common mistakes made by us are:
1. Over whelming the application by attaching unnecessary documents.
2. Providing unsatisfactory explanation in Cover letter.
3. Weak demonstration of ties in home country.
4. Improper documentation.
5. Improper formatting and poor writing.


Coming to next section, what should we do to avoid these mistakes and file a proper visa application.

Although documents vary by application to application, but some of the docs are same and can be listed as:
For Applicant: MOST IMPORTANT : COVER LETTER, and
1. Passport
2. Medical (if applying on pre medical basis, however you can apply on post medical basis)
3. Highest degree of education.
4. Marriage pictures
5. Employment experience letters (if any)
6. Funds in Savings (only have to show if your spouse took any Loan while applying for study visa)

For Spouse (Already in Canada on Student visa)
1. Visa must be valid for at least 6 months from date of application.
2. College ID, Offer Letter from college, Study Permit, Student Visa, Passport
3. Savings if doing any part time job.


These are the only documents legally required to file this visa. However, some more docs may be needed in some special cases.

If you still have any doubt, or need help in filing visa, feel free to shoot me a mail on aryarahulyadav007@gmail.com

All the best for your visa applications.
 

etcoflife

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Jan 12, 2017
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An update which may help some friends here !
Just now I got the Letter of Invitation for SOWP. I hope passport will come soon.
Thanks
 

Suman Bharadwaj

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Apr 18, 2016
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asdfgh123 said:
FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP IN FILING SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT

Hi everyone,
Greetings,

I have seen so many of you guyz are struggling to find correct information regarding the application of your spouse work permit (For full time international students) but not getting the correct information,

I applied for around 24 applicants for same visa, 18 already approved, only 1 got rejected so far.

Let me help you out with that.
I am a full time international student in Canada, came here in Sep. 2016 intake. I applied for my spouse in Oct 2016 for SOWP and got her visa in 20 days only. She joined me here in early Nov. 2016. 8)
;D
There are certain mistakes you guyz are making while filling this visa, resulting in refusal of your application. I will try to cover all these mistakes and also will help you with correct process and documentation.
Common mistakes made by us are:
1. Over whelming the application by attaching unnecessary documents.
2. Providing unsatisfactory explanation in Cover letter.
3. Weak demonstration of ties in home country.
4. Improper documentation.
5. Improper formatting and poor writing.


Coming to next section, what should we do to avoid these mistakes and file a proper visa application.

Although documents vary by application to application, but some of the docs are same and can be listed as:
For Applicant: MOST IMPORTANT : COVER LETTER, and
1. Passport
2. Medical (if applying on pre medical basis, however you can apply on post medical basis)
3. Highest degree of education.
4. Marriage pictures
5. Employment experience letters (if any)
6. Funds in Savings (only have to show if your spouse took any Loan while applying for study visa)

For Spouse (Already in Canada on Student visa)
1. Visa must be valid for at least 6 months from date of application.
2. College ID, Offer Letter from college, Study Permit, Student Visa, Passport
3. Savings if doing any part time job.


These are the only documents legally required to file this visa. However, some more docs may be needed in some special cases.

If you still have any doubt, or need help in filing visa, feel free to shoot me a mail on aryarahulyadav007@gmail.com

All the best for your visa applications.
Hello,

I am Suman Bharadwaja,

I just sent an email to the mentioned gmail account. Kindly look in to that. Thanks
 

snasir123

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Feb 6, 2017
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abhi141989 said:
Guys and Gals,

Applied SOWP from Canada (Online) for my spouse in India on Feb 04, 2017.

No upfront medicals.

I am an International worker (on PGWP) - NOC "B" Job.

Add me in!

Abhi



Hey buddy.

I am on the same boat as yours.

Can you tell me what documents you have sent ? I still need to apply in a day or so but I have no idea how. whats the document checklist ?

Thanks
 

abhi141989

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Visa Office......
Online (SOWP)
App. Filed.......
04-02-2017
File Transfer...
04-02-2017
Med's Request
03-05-2017
Med's Done....
06-05-2017 (Non eMedical) ; Passed on 09-05-2017
Passport Req..
16-05-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-05-2017
LANDED..........
July 2017
snasir123 said:
Hey buddy.

I am on the same boat as yours.

Can you tell me what documents you have sent ? I still need to apply in a day or so but I have no idea how. whats the document checklist ?

Thanks
Applicant's Document -

Explanation Letter
Marriage Certificate
Highest Education Degree
Previous work exp Letter
Payslips (6)
Employment confirmation letter from current employer
Bank Statements

Spouse (Already in Canada) Documents -

Work Permit
Visa/Passport
Employment confirmation
Payslips (6)
Bank Statements
Explanation Letter