SPOUSE OPEN WORK PERMIT EXTENSION IS REFUSED & IRCC ENDS TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS

[Naturgrl]

If you are not in a Masters or PhD PRogram then SOWP may have been rightly refused.

 

[HelloLeo]

If you are not in a Masters or PhD PRogram then SOWP may have been rightly refused.

But it is with the same scenario as OP. Since we applied way before these rules were in place, then we should be excluded from it. Right?
I know a lot of people who were approved with the same scenario.

 

[Naturgrl]

But it is with the same scenario as OP. Since we applied way before these rules were in place, then we should be excluded from it. Right?
I know a lot of people who were approved with the same scenario.

The rules for Masters and Phd students changed in March 2024. You didn't apply over a year ago. Ask for reconsideration and say there is an error. In the meantime processing is over 200 days.

 

[ralphcien]

But it is with the same scenario as OP. Since we applied way before these rules were in place, then we should be excluded from it. Right?
I know a lot of people who were approved with the same scenario.

Hi, we are currently on the same situation here. Any update on what did you process for your SOWP? Did you apply for reconsideration as well as restoration of status?

 

[ralphcien]

Hello! Thank you for responding.

SOWP extension situation: Yes, my spouse qualifies for SOWP extension as I am currently an international student.
The problem is that it was mistakenly refused recently as we were already here since August 2023.
Applied for extension on August 2024 for one more year of Post Degree Diploma.
Now, we applied for reconsideration, the same as Chirag but we are unsure how long it will take.
So was wondering if we are able to apply for restoration + work permit extension and how long does it take.

PR Application: no, unfortunately but if the scores go down, unsure how low, we are in the high 490s currently. Learning french as well, but we all know it's not easy.

I was hoping people can share their stories like Chirag did on how the reconsideration and restoration worked for them.
Appreciate anyone who can share their stories.

Hi, how did you apply for reconsideration? Is it also through IRCC online? Can you elaborate on this as we are currently confused on how to move forward with our SOWP refusal situation. Really appreciate it.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, we are currently on the same situation here. Any update on what did you process for your SOWP? Did you apply for reconsideration as well as restoration of status?

Are you a student or PGWP holder? When did SOWP expire? Reasons for refusal? If a student when did you start your studies and apply for SOWP? What program?

If PGWP, reasons for refusal and when did you apply? NOC?

 

[ralphcien]

Hi! I am a Student and I did 1+1 Course, this is my second program and started Jan 2025 under Project Management. My SOWP got her SOWP extension refusal letter and said that her temporary resident also expired yesterday.

Refusal reason is same with what Chirag_P posted. How did you apply for restoration? What's the progress of your application now?

Are you a student or PGWP holder? When did SOWP expire? Reasons for refusal? If a student when did you start your studies and apply for SOWP? What program?

If PGWP, reasons for refusal and when did you apply? NOC

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi! I am a Student and I did 1+1 Course, this is my second program and started Jan 2025 under Project Management. My SOWP got her SOWP extension refusal letter and said that her temporary resident also expired yesterday.

Refusal reason is same with what Chirag_P posted. How did you apply for restoration? What's the progress of your application now?

So she is out of status and must stop working. Are you in a PGWP eligible program?

There are 3 options:
1.restore status and reapply but not eligible under current rules.
2. Send a webform and ask for reconsideration with error in law but don't know what error is
3. Change status to visitor and remain in Canada while you study.

Why are you doing 1+1 programs?