SWOP restoration and reapplied

[ramyareddyt]

Hello, my husband and I applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) together after he completed his studies in May 2023. In October 2023, my husband received his PGWP with a validity of 3 years, but unfortunately, my SOWP was rejected. The reason stated by IRCC was that my husband did not have a job to support my SOWP.

In November 2023, we applied for restoration and extension, providing additional documents such as my husband's full-time and permanent job offer letter, payslips, and all necessary supporting documents from my end. However, due to my mother-in-law's deteriorating health condition, my husband had to urgently travel to India. I am currently stuck in Canada due to my visa issues.

Considering the urgency of the situation and the need to support my family, I am exploring options to expedite the visa processing. I am wondering if submitting a webform to request an expedited process is a viable option. Additionally, I am seeking advice from anyone who may have faced similar circumstances. Your suggestions and guidance would be highly appreciated, as my family is in need of my support.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello, my husband and I applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) together after he completed his studies in May 2023. In October 2023, my husband received his PGWP with a validity of 3 years, but unfortunately, my SOWP was rejected. The reason stated by IRCC was that my husband did not have a job to support my SOWP.

In November 2023, we applied for restoration and extension, providing additional documents such as my husband's full-time and permanent job offer letter, payslips, and all necessary supporting documents from my end. However, due to my mother-in-law's deteriorating health condition, my husband had to urgently travel to India. I am currently stuck in Canada due to my visa issues.

Considering the urgency of the situation and the need to support my family, I am exploring options to expedite the visa processing. I am wondering if submitting a webform to request an expedited process is a viable option. Additionally, I am seeking advice from anyone who may have faced similar circumstances. Your suggestions and guidance would be highly appreciated, as my family is in need of my support.

Sorry for your situation. There is no expedited processing. If you applied in November, you are within the processing times (about 103 days) for a work permit. You can raise a webform but it may or may not be considered. Assume you are not working since SOWP was refused and had to reapply for restoration. Do you also need to apply for a TRV?

The issue for SOWP reapplication is that your husband is no longer in the country and working on his PGWP. If IRCC finds out then your SOWP may be refused again.

 

[ramyareddyt]

Thank you for your response @Naturgrl , I haven't applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) yet. Upon researching the reapplication process for my visa, I found information indicating that I can only apply for a TRV once I receive approval. Without this permit, I am unable to apply for a TRV, as it requires having a valid status. Regarding my husband's situation, he had to urgently travel to India and took a leave from his workplace. Hopefully, he will return to Canada soon.

When I applied for my visa, the processing time was 137 days.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your response @Naturgrl , I haven't applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) yet. Upon researching the reapplication process for my visa, I found information indicating that I can only apply for a TRV once I receive approval. Without this permit, I am unable to apply for a TRV, as it requires having a valid status. Regarding my husband's situation, he had to urgently travel to India and took a leave from his workplace. Hopefully, he will return to Canada soon.

When I applied for my visa, the processing time was 137 days.

You need approved SOWP to apply for TRV. There is not much you can do but wait. You can raise a webform once past processing times.

 

[canuck78]

Thank you for your response @Naturgrl , I haven't applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) yet. Upon researching the reapplication process for my visa, I found information indicating that I can only apply for a TRV once I receive approval. Without this permit, I am unable to apply for a TRV, as it requires having a valid status. Regarding my husband's situation, he had to urgently travel to India and took a leave from his workplace. Hopefully, he will return to Canada soon.

When I applied for my visa, the processing time was 137 days.

You are required to inform IRCC of any changes to your application. Given that you are seeking approval for SOWP the current status of your husband’s employment is a very important part of the application qnd you would not want to misrepresent your husband’s employment status which could lead to problems with IRCC now and in the future.

 

[ramyareddyt]

I'd like to share an update on my situation. On December 11, 2023, my husband submitted a web form application, including updated medical reports and an explanation letter for my mother in law's health. Although I was unaware of the initial web form submission, we received confirmation from CIC on December 29, 2023.

This morning, I received an email notifying me that IRCC has begun reviewing my application, and I also received an updated biometrics correspondence letter. To my surprise, when I checked my account randomly at 8 pm, I discovered that my visa has been approved. I am overjoyed and feel blessed, believing that my prayers have been heard.

From my experience, it seems that IRCC takes into consideration emergency situations, expediting the processing of applications. I wanted to share this positive news here, hoping it may provide encouragement to others going through a similar process.

 

[NewN]

I'd like to share an update on my situation. On December 11, 2023, my husband submitted a web form application, including updated medical reports and an explanation letter for my mother in law's health. Although I was unaware of the initial web form submission, we received confirmation from CIC on December 29, 2023.

This morning, I received an email notifying me that IRCC has begun reviewing my application, and I also received an updated biometrics correspondence letter. To my surprise, when I checked my account randomly at 8 pm, I discovered that my visa has been approved. I am overjoyed and feel blessed, believing that my prayers have been heard.

From my experience, it seems that IRCC takes into consideration emergency situations, expediting the processing of applications. I wanted to share this positive news here, hoping it may provide encouragement to others going through a similar process.

Congratulations! would mind plz sharing the submission date of your application? early November or at the end?

 

[ramyareddyt]

Here is my application time line:
Submitted on November 08 2023
confirmation mail : November 09 2023
Webform raised on December 11 2023
Webform confirmation email Received from CIC : December 29 2023
Correspondent biometrics confirmation and Reviewing and approved : 02 Feb 2024.

 

[Krishna.vamshi]

Hey Ramya, I have applied for restoration on Feb 22 and still waiting. Could you please provide me some insight that could help me. Thanks in advance

 

[ramyareddyt]

Hi Krishna

The processing time for visa applications can vary, and when I submitted mine, it showed an estimated 137 days. However, I received my approval within this timeline. I understand you are asking about the reasons for your visa rejection.

My visa was initially refused because I did not provide sufficient documentation of my husband's full-time employment. In my restoration application, I included all relevant work-related and legal documents for my husband. At the same time, we faced a family emergency in India and submitted all the necessary proof for that situation as well. I believe these documents helped expedite the visa approval process compared to my other friends’ applications.

 

[Cherry Bala]

Hi, I am going through same with my spouse, he didn't add certain documents. I am wondering how we will survive. How did you survive without income? I am just starting and can't imagine months.

 

[kat5738]

Restoration + Spousal Open Work Permit

Here is my application time line
Submitted on 3 March 2024
Final Decision: 20 June 2024


109 days in total processing time

Good luck to all.

 

[Young abhin]

Hey Ramya, I have applied for restoration on Feb 22 and still waiting. Could you please provide me some insight that could help me. Thanks in advance

Did you get any update?