Question: Should I Mention Previous SOWP Refusal in My Wife's Visitor Visa Application?

[samranSpec]

Hi everyone,

My wife’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) was refused when I was on study permit. I’m now planning to apply for a visitor visa for her to visit me in Canada while we wait for our PR application to be processed (under the Ontario PNP).

Do I need to mention the previous SOWP refusal in the visitor visa application or the letter of invitation? Would it negatively impact the new application, or should I address the reasons for the previous refusal? Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[canuck78]

Hi everyone,

My wife’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) was refused when I was on study permit. I’m now planning to apply for a visitor visa for her to visit me in Canada while we wait for our PR application to be processed (under the Ontario PNP).

Do I need to mention the previous SOWP refusal in the visitor visa application or the letter of invitation? Would it negatively impact the new application, or should I address the reasons for the previous refusal? Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Are you on PGWP? Getting a TRV may be extremely difficult.

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone,

My wife’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) was refused when I was on study permit. I’m now planning to apply for a visitor visa for her to visit me in Canada while we wait for our PR application to be processed (under the Ontario PNP).

Do I need to mention the previous SOWP refusal in the visitor visa application or the letter of invitation? Would it negatively impact the new application, or should I address the reasons for the previous refusal? Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Yes, she needs to declare the SOWP refusal in the TRV application. Yes, it's possible it may negatively impact the TRV.