thank you for your post. Please for a SOWP and student permit for 3 children, how much proof fund in Naira is required. The calculations are a bit confusing for me.
Hi. Im applied for stduent visa and my spouse for open work permit. We applied in same portal on29th may and aame day only i received biometric instruction letter and today 07th june spouse have not received. What shall i do ?
when is the best time to apply for spouse open work permit,is it when your spouse have gotten his or her study permit and is still in his or country of residence,or when he or she have moved to Canada
As an international student already in Canada, how much proof of fund do I need to show for my spouse open work permit and how long does the money needs to be in his account
What if a spouse got a study visa to canada and i the other spouse gets a visitor visa to travel together... a visit visa is just 6months. Now how can the spouse with visit visa extend the visa or change to spouse open work permit.
Hi, I completed my studies in August 2023 and am currently in Canada with my husband. We applied for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) together. I am concerned about whether not having a job right now would affect my spouse's work permit. Can you provide guidance? Thank you.
Please, If your spouse was your sponsor for your study permit(that is you presented his account for POF) whose account will be used for POF when he wants to apply for SOWP. NB: No kids involved.
Hi Ada, thank you so much for sharing this video I believe it was great help for someone. So, my question is, my brother has an open work permit to come to Canada, but doesn't know if he can sponsor his wife under the same visa. Please advise, thanks.
Please,my wife got an admission in canada and we applied for a study permit and she got her study permit approved and I applied for a visiting visa alongside with her study permit application same time I made a mistake and i want to know if there is away I can change the visiting visa to Spousal open work permit thanks
hi , I am canadian citizen ? can I apply for my wife for Open work permit or it is a must make PR card first . knowing that my wife came as a ETA to visit my daughter ( she is canadian citizen)
Hi, I had a doubt, can my husband apply for spousal visa for me even if I’m already in Canada on student visa? I’ve completed a one year program already but I do not want to apply pgwp.
Hello good evening pls I want to ask about the sowp My husband is an international student and he wants me to apply for the sowp and my 2 kids so I want to know if I am to apply separately for our kids or they can come with me if the visa is approved
When applying for my spouses visa later after i have my study visa, how do we go about it? Does she create a separate IRCC account or i apply for her on my account?
I am Canada to study at the moment, i was single when I applied for my study permit. I later got married before coming to Canada, so how do I update my marital status because i need to apply for SOWP for my wife.
Hi Ada, I’m currently in Canada as a student and I want my family to wed a lady back home for me. Can I apply for her without necessarily going to my home country?
Hello there! I like your video. It was great to know most of the details are covered. Thanks. However, I just wonder that is there any mandatory requirements, a marriage certificate should be of minimum one year before applying for spouse open work permit visa?
@@adacanada please what I mean is can I use my home country (Ghana )bank account statement as proof of funds for my spouse open work permit application or it must be a Canadian bank account statement?
Hello, please, what happens if I fill "single" in my school application form, but I hope to get married and travel with my spouse when I get the admission. Would anything be affected?
You will need to fill a Common law partner declaration form and make sure you both have a joint bank account for a minimum of 1year if you are not legally married. Joint account is needed as proof of your serious cohabitation relationship
Apart from SOWP how can an international student who is in Canada with a 3 year child on visa change to study permit after attaining school going age. Thanks
Hi Ada, I am an international student already in Canada, for my spouse SOWP, will the application be initiated from my own profile already created on IRCC or should I create a new profile for my spouse. We have created his profile but can't seem to find where to start his application. Please we need guidance. PS: we did my own application ourselves but this sowp is confusing, we are only seeing visitor and study permit on the portal.
@adacanada how do I initiate this? I have struggled for a long time. I don't know the exact place in my IRCC portal where I can do that. I did my own application.
Hi Ada, i got married after my study permit was approved. Meaning, I applied as a single applicant. Now I am done with school and I have applied for my PGWP, can I apply for a spousal open work permit for my spouse?Also, how much will I show for the proof of funds for her in Nigeria and myself in Canada. I will appreciate your prompt response.
Hey I created a group during the start of the application as I thought I could put the family together, after hours of uploads I cant add spouse as work permit isn't on the next list, should I just submit as a single applicant and then apply for spouse later or should I delate the application and start all over?
Family group, I am applying for a study permit but want to apply together with my husband and kids under open work permit and study permit respectively
Thank you for your incredible insight and straightforward presentation. I appreciate it a lot! Please, what will be the status of the spouse when the principal applicant gets a PGWP? Will the spouse still be entitled to the SOWP?
Thanks for this video Ada, but my issue is this My husband is already in canada and i am finding it hard to start the SOWP application for me and tge kids to join him. Can he apply for us or i have to create an account with IRCC to apply?
@@adacanadaMy girlfriend is in Swiss and I'm in Dubai. but we are planning to relocate to Canada. In this case, how are we going to submit our application?😊
AOR is sent to you electronically after the IRCC has received your application package. It means they have received your application and supporting documents.
Hello Nicky , I will like to ask, is it possible to apply for spouse open work permit after completion of a year program as an international student, and a spouse that has open work permit before want to start a program too, is it possible to get open work permit on the new visa of the spouse that want to start program as a spouse.
Can spouse interchange status, study permit holder will apply for SOWP while the spouse with SOWP apply to study after the first spouse graduated. Is it possible
Hello Ada, should get my study permit first (sds) then apply for my SOWP or apply together ? I've heard a few stories that IRCC refuse application when apply together, mainly they didn't believe we will comeback home after finish study, can you give me some advice ? Thanks
The video was so helpful. ❤ But I have a question tho My husband got to Canada late April and has started his classes. Now he wants to apply for SOWP for me , How much does he need to have as POF in submitting his bank statement and how many months bank statement.
At least up to 4 months recent bank statement and I believe the bank statement should include up to $4,000 for you as the spouse + the amount that is enough to cover him, which should be around $10,000
Many thanks for the info. 😊 My question is.. since SOWP expires as soon as my study permit expires; so, after getting my PGWP, can I renew the SOWP for my spouse then? Or what happens to the spousal status afterwards, after one has gotten a valid PGWP..
Hey! Thanks for this very informative video. I wanted to ask if I can extend my Open work permit till my husband's work permit is valid? We both were International students and applied for PGWP but he came to Canada one year after me and we got married here in Canada. My WP expires in Dec 2024 and his is valid till Dec 2025. Can I extend my Open work permit till his WP date of expiry? Thank you!
Approved for SOWP? If you’re approved then I think you should continue using the account you have and follow up with whatever further instructions you’ve been given.
Thanks for this information. But my question are: 1. Won't there be a problem if you and you partner have different family name on your passport 2. In whose account should the POF be? Thank you
This is why you will provide a proof of marriage via a marriage certificate as part of your application documents. I believe the proof of funds should come from the one applying for the spouse.
I am in Canada with open work permit (PGWP - unemployed). My spouse, who is still in India, has got an offer in a college and is now trying for a student visa. Is it okay to apply for student visa for him while I am already in Canada?
Hello ADA. Thank you for the insight in your videos. i just got my student visa approved although I'm yet to get my stamped passport. can i put up application for my wife who is 4 months pregnant, and pls suggest to me how to go about it biko NNEM
Hello! I am a full time student in canada and my study permit will end in 6 months. My questions is, can i still apply for a SOWP even if it is just 6 months left on my study permit? I was also planning on extending my study permit for a year. Will it be best i wait until i extend my study permit before applying for SOWP for my spouse? Please which will you advise?
@@adacanada someone get admitted into a private Dli college but the school does not have a PGWP, can the spouse came into Canada and work during the period of the school?
Hi Ada, thank you for the info, please I have 2 questions to ask. 1. Pls is it possible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit at the same time of applying for study permit, pls wat is the effect of this on the approval of the Study Visa application? 2. Pls how long should a spouse wait before applying for the Spousal Open Work Permit after the main applicant might have landed in Canada for the study program?
You can apply for SOWP at the same time as applying for a study permit. But I’ve read that there is no guarantee that the SOWP will be approved. If you decide to apply separately, you can wait to finish one semester of school as an international student before applying for SOWP.
I don't still understand this video I have a study permit already but i got married while waiting for approval I want to know if my spouse can apply for open work permit? Will i be the one applying on his behalf for the open wirk study permit?
You would still have to create an account with IRCC if you haven’t already and apply for the spousal work permit with all the necessary documents as an international student
Is the study permit the same as study visa? does a student need to pay for study visa and study permit the same time? If you are given a study permit, will you be given a work permit automatically?
@@ejikemeonuoha3272 study permit is the legal document that allows you to study in Canada as an international student. When you apply for a study permit and get approved, IRCC will stamp a study visa in your passport which you will use to enter into Canada. When you have a study permit, you don’t need a separate work permit as a foreign student. Your study permit can allow you to work. However, when you’re done with your studies, you will apply for a work permit.
Very timely for me. I'm on the precipice of making this crucial decision.
Hope you found it helpful. There is more info on the IRCC website so please go through properly in addition to watching this video 😊 Goodluck!
thanks for not wining around the details. great presentation.
Love the way you break stuff down. Good job girl 👍.
Glad you liked it!!
Thank you so much, this video, answers a lot of the questions I had.
thank you for your post. Please for a SOWP and student permit for 3 children, how much proof fund in Naira is required. The calculations are a bit confusing for me.
$10,000 for the principal applicant + $4,000 for the spouse + $3,000 per dependent ($9,000 for 3 children)
Hi. Im applied for stduent visa and my spouse for open work permit. We applied in same portal on29th may and aame day only i received biometric instruction letter and today 07th june spouse have not received. What shall i do ?
Love this….straight and simple, thank you 🙏
when is the best time to apply for spouse open work permit,is it when your spouse have gotten his or her study permit and is still in his or country of residence,or when he or she have moved to Canada
This is brief and detailed…. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the info does SOWP applies to international students on a exchange program?
Thank you Ada for always sharing vital information
Thanks for the good work Ada ,please what is the exact time to apply for a Post graduate work permit and extension of Sowp thanks.
Apply for PGWP immediately you’re done with your program and your department/faculty has cleared you to graduate. Immediately!
Thanks for thoquick response
Another one you are doing great ❤
Thank you 😊
As an international student already in Canada, how much proof of fund do I need to show for my spouse open work permit and how long does the money needs to be in his account
Did you get an answer for this?
How much did you show please.I am an international student in canada,i dnt know how much pof my partner needs
@@muhammadzulfan6791 How much did you show please.I am an international student in canada,i dnt know how much pof my partner needs
What if a spouse got a study visa to canada and i the other spouse gets a visitor visa to travel together... a visit visa is just 6months. Now how can the spouse with visit visa extend the visa or change to spouse open work permit.
Hi,
I completed my studies in August 2023 and am currently in Canada with my husband. We applied for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) together. I am concerned about whether not having a job right now would affect my spouse's work permit. Can you provide guidance?
Thank you.
Please, If your spouse was your sponsor for your study permit(that is you presented his account for POF) whose account will be used for POF when he wants to apply for SOWP. NB: No kids involved.
Whoever is applying for the spouse can use their own bank statement
Hi Ada,
thank you so much for sharing this video I believe it was great help for someone. So, my question is, my brother has an open work permit to come to Canada, but doesn't know if he can sponsor his wife under the same visa. Please advise, thanks.
Yes he can but I’ll advise he applies to sponsor his wife when he is already in Canada.
Please,my wife got an admission in canada and we applied for a study permit and she got her study permit approved
and I applied for a visiting visa alongside with her study permit application same time
I made a mistake and i want to know if there is away I can change the visiting visa to Spousal open work permit
thanks
I’m sorry, I’m not sure how to do that. If I figure a way out, I can make a video on it.
@@adacanada thanks
hi , I am canadian citizen ? can I apply for my wife for Open work permit or it is a must make PR card first . knowing that my wife came as a ETA to visit my daughter ( she is canadian citizen)
Hi, I had a doubt, can my husband apply for spousal visa for me even if I’m already in Canada on student visa? I’ve completed a one year program already but I do not want to apply pgwp.
Yes he can
Hello. Pls I want to find out if the invitation letter from the spouse who is an international student should be notarized.
I don’t think so except the requirement states otherwise.
Hello. I just noticed that on my Online application my surname was not properly spelt. A letter was omitted. How do it correct this. Thanks
Hello good evening pls I want to ask about the sowp
My husband is an international student and he wants me to apply for the sowp and my 2 kids so I want to know if I am to apply separately for our kids or they can come with me if the visa is approved
I think your husband should be the one applying since he’s already in Canada. He will include you and your kids in the application
Hi Ada thanks so much please can my spouse apply for provincial nomination program with the spouse open work permit status .thanks for your time
Yes
Merci beaucoup 🙏🏽
When applying for my spouses visa later after i have my study visa, how do we go about it? Does she create a separate IRCC account or i apply for her on my account?
I am Canada to study at the moment, i was single when I applied for my study permit. I later got married before coming to Canada, so how do I update my marital status because i need to apply for SOWP for my wife.
When you’re applying for the sowp, indicate you’re married and provide the proof of marriage that they will ask of you
Hi Ada, does my marriage has to be 1years before I can apply for a SWOP for my husband?
Hi
What if it’s a 1year post graduate diploma course.. does this still apply?
Hi Ada,
I’m currently in Canada as a student and I want my family to wed a lady back home for me. Can I apply for her without necessarily going to my home country?
Thinking of letting them get me the marriage certificate for me to use that to apply.
Hello there!
I like your video. It was great to know most of the details are covered. Thanks.
However, I just wonder that is there any mandatory requirements, a marriage certificate should be of minimum one year before applying for spouse open work permit visa?
I did not see any conditions for the marriage lasting a minimum of 1 year before one can apply.
Please can I use my cedi account as my prove of funds for my spouse open work permit application?
What is a cedi account?
@@adacanada please what I mean is can I use my home country (Ghana )bank account statement as proof of funds for my spouse open work permit application or it must be a Canadian bank account statement?
Hello, please, what happens if I fill "single" in my school application form, but I hope to get married and travel with my spouse when I get the admission. Would anything be affected?
Are you already married and have documentation to show for it? If no, then put single. However, if you’re married, then you should put married.
Please what if we are not married but have a child together how do i prove we are a common law partnership
You will need to fill a Common law partner declaration form and make sure you both have a joint bank account for a minimum of 1year if you are not legally married. Joint account is needed as proof of your serious cohabitation relationship
Thank you 🤎
Apart from SOWP how can an international student who is in Canada with a 3 year child on visa change to study permit after attaining school going age. Thanks
You would have to apply for admission and get admission to a school in order to apply for a study permit
hello @dream reality, there is no 'school going age' in Canada. One can study at any age.
Hi Ada,
I am an international student already in Canada, for my spouse SOWP, will the application be initiated from my own profile already created on IRCC or should I create a new profile for my spouse.
We have created his profile but can't seem to find where to start his application. Please we need guidance. PS: we did my own application ourselves but this sowp is confusing, we are only seeing visitor and study permit on the portal.
You can initiate the application since you’re the one in Canada already
@adacanada how do I initiate this? I have struggled for a long time. I don't know the exact place in my IRCC portal where I can do that. I did my own application.
Hi Ada, i got married after my study permit was approved. Meaning, I applied as a single applicant. Now I am done with school and I have applied for my PGWP, can I apply for a spousal open work permit for my spouse?Also, how much will I show for the proof of funds for her in Nigeria and myself in Canada. I will appreciate your prompt response.
If you're a student in a college at Post graduate level already in Canada., can you still apply for SOWP after 19th March
You can apply for SOWP ONLY if you are in a masters or PhD program. I believe that was what the new rule stated on March 19
Hey I created a group during the start of the application as I thought I could put the family together, after hours of uploads I cant add spouse as work permit isn't on the next list, should I just submit as a single applicant and then apply for spouse later or should I delate the application and start all over?
What kind of group application is it?
Family group, I am applying for a study permit but want to apply together with my husband and kids under open work permit and study permit respectively
Thank you for your incredible insight and straightforward presentation. I appreciate it a lot! Please, what will be the status of the spouse when the principal applicant gets a PGWP? Will the spouse still be entitled to the SOWP?
if the SOWP is still valid by the time the other spouse moves from study permit to PGWP, the spouse can continue using the SOWP
@@adacanada Thank you for your response!
Hi Ada
Can my spouse apply for the SOWP by themselves? Rather than me doing it
The spouse in Canada should apply for SOWP for the spouse that is not in Canada
Thanks for this video Ada, but my issue is this
My husband is already in canada and i am finding it hard to start the SOWP application for me and tge kids to join him. Can he apply for us or i have to create an account with IRCC to apply?
He can apply for you.
Hello maa please how did it go. Did your husband succeed in applying?
DO i need to write an SOP for the work permit just like was done for my wife's study permit?
SOPs for work permit are usually not necessary. However, double check with the requirements and document checklist for work permit
Can we do a separate document since we both live in different countries now?
What do you mean?
@@adacanadaMy girlfriend is in Swiss and I'm in Dubai. but we are planning to relocate to Canada. In this case, how are we going to submit our application?😊
I need an open work parmit to go to Canada
What is the AOR letter and how does one get it?
AOR is sent to you electronically after the IRCC has received your application package. It means they have received your application and supporting documents.
Leave a link to check this please
Hello . Your video is so informs. God bless you . Please after studying can you and your spouse apply for PR ?
You will have to get a work permit after studying. PR is not immediate. The spouse may be eligible for PR with a Spousal open work permit.
Hello Nicky , I will like to ask, is it possible to apply for spouse open work permit after completion of a year program as an international student, and a spouse that has open work permit before want to start a program too, is it possible to get open work permit on the new visa of the spouse that want to start program as a spouse.
I don’t understand your question. Can you re-word it?
Can spouse interchange status, study permit holder will apply for SOWP while the spouse with SOWP apply to study after the first spouse graduated. Is it possible
Hello Ada, should get my study permit first (sds) then apply for my SOWP or apply together ? I've heard a few stories that IRCC refuse application when apply together, mainly they didn't believe we will comeback home after finish study, can you give me some advice ? Thanks
Hello, your best bet is to apply for study permit first, get the study permit and come to Canada, then apply for SOWP after.
@@adacanadathanks for your advice
The video was so helpful. ❤
But I have a question tho
My husband got to Canada late April and has started his classes. Now he wants to apply for SOWP for me , How much does he need to have as POF in submitting his bank statement and how many months bank statement.
At least up to 4 months recent bank statement and I believe the bank statement should include up to $4,000 for you as the spouse + the amount that is enough to cover him, which should be around $10,000
This is based on information from the Canada.gov site under immigration and spousal sponsorship
Thanks a lot for the information
When applying for postgraduate work permit do you renew your spouse open work permit or how is it done ma. And thanks for this video❤
Many thanks for the info. 😊
My question is.. since SOWP expires as soon as my study permit expires; so, after getting my PGWP, can I renew the SOWP for my spouse then?
Or what happens to the spousal status afterwards, after one has gotten a valid PGWP..
You can apply to extend the SOWP
Hey! Thanks for this very informative video. I wanted to ask if I can extend my Open work permit till my husband's work permit is valid? We both were International students and applied for PGWP but he came to Canada one year after me and we got married here in Canada.
My WP expires in Dec 2024 and his is valid till Dec 2025. Can I extend my Open work permit till his WP date of expiry?
Thank you!
Yes you can. However, I would advice applying for PR instead of extending if you meet all the requirements for PR
I already hava an IRCC acount and I have been approved, do I need to create another account?
(Sorry if I miss it in the video)
Thanks in advance
Approved for SOWP? If you’re approved then I think you should continue using the account you have and follow up with whatever further instructions you’ve been given.
@@adacanada I was approved for study permit
Thanks for this information. But my question are:
1. Won't there be a problem if you and you partner have different family name on your passport
2. In whose account should the POF be?
Thank you
This is why you will provide a proof of marriage via a marriage certificate as part of your application documents. I believe the proof of funds should come from the one applying for the spouse.
I am in Canada with open work permit (PGWP - unemployed). My spouse, who is still in India, has got an offer in a college and is now trying for a student visa. Is it okay to apply for student visa for him while I am already in Canada?
Yes, you can. It’s possible
Hello ADA. Thank you for the insight in your videos. i just got my student visa approved although I'm yet to get my stamped passport. can i put up application for my wife who is 4 months pregnant, and pls suggest to me how to go about it biko NNEM
Congratulations!!! I will suggest waiting for your stamped passport to arrive first before you apply for your spouse to join you.
@@adacanada Thank you very much for your prompt response.
Pls is it necessary to state that she's pregnant in her application or SOP?
How can one extend there SOWP?
I believe it’s the same process as applying for a SOWP
@@adacanada ok
Is the open work permit and the spousal work permit the same thing?
Spousal work permit is a type of open work permit
Very helpful ❤
Hello! I am a full time student in canada and my study permit will end in 6 months. My questions is, can i still apply for a SOWP even if it is just 6 months left on my study permit?
I was also planning on extending my study permit for a year. Will it be best i wait until i extend my study permit before applying for SOWP for my spouse?
Please which will you advise?
Hi Gbemisola, please were you able to do this? How did it go? I am kind of in the same situation
Thank you very much for this wonderful video, I love your contents. Please what is the maximum number of children can I come to Canada with?
I don’t think there is a max. But you have to include the price per child in your bank statement
Thank you very much for your response. I really appreciate it
Is open work permits available for the Canadian Spouse and his foreign wife inside Canada?!?
I think so, but I’m not entirely sure about it
Thank you. So precise
Can a spouse work in Canada as a private student
What do you mean by private student?
@@adacanada someone get admitted into a private Dli college but the school does not have a PGWP, can the spouse came into Canada and work during the period of the school?
Thanks mam
How long does it take for spouse visa
As long as it takes. There isn’t a specific time frame on the ircc website
Hi Ada, thank you for the info, please I have 2 questions to ask.
1. Pls is it possible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit at the same time of applying for study permit, pls wat is the effect of this on the approval of the Study Visa application?
2. Pls how long should a spouse wait before applying for the Spousal Open Work Permit after the main applicant might have landed in Canada for the study program?
You can apply for SOWP at the same time as applying for a study permit. But I’ve read that there is no guarantee that the SOWP will be approved.
If you decide to apply separately, you can wait to finish one semester of school as an international student before applying for SOWP.
Ok...thank you for your response
I love you Niky ❤❤❤ Ada
I don't still understand this video
I have a study permit already but i got married while waiting for approval
I want to know if my spouse can apply for open work permit?
Will i be the one applying on his behalf for the open wirk study permit?
Are you the one in Canada and your spouse is outside Canada?
@@adacanada yes
Iam in Canada already, i want to bring my wife to Canada, please can you guide me with a start point
You would still have to create an account with IRCC if you haven’t already and apply for the spousal work permit with all the necessary documents as an international student
@@adacanada Thank you. Please so am I the one to apply for the permit or she would have to apply for the permit. Sorry for too many questions
Is the study permit the same as study visa? does a student need to pay for study visa and study permit the same time? If you are given a study permit, will you be given a work permit automatically?
@@ejikemeonuoha3272 study permit is the legal document that allows you to study in Canada as an international student. When you apply for a study permit and get approved, IRCC will stamp a study visa in your passport which you will use to enter into Canada.
When you have a study permit, you don’t need a separate work permit as a foreign student. Your study permit can allow you to work. However, when you’re done with your studies, you will apply for a work permit.
so basically muted the video and expect people to understand your lips
So you also basically can't Read between the lines that she most definitely was unaware!!!
I wonder