SOWP - Received BVL but no decision yet

[kshitiyc]

Hi, i applied for SOWP on 21st April 2025 and received BVL on 18th May, but i haven't received the decision yet. I checked my application on the IRCC status tracker account, it shows all the 4 sections - biometrics, medical, review, background check are all 'Completed' but still the application status is 'in progress'. If i check the IRCC GCkey account, there also it shows 18th May in the final decision section but does not show any decision.
Anyone sailing in the same boat?
Please advise!!

 

[canuck78]

Hi, i applied for SOWP on 21st April 2025 and received BVL on 18th May, but i haven't received the decision yet. I checked my application on the IRCC status tracker account, it shows all the 4 sections - biometrics, medical, review, background check are all 'Completed' but still the application status is 'in progress'. If i check the IRCC GCkey account, there also it shows 18th May in the final decision section but does not show any decision.
Anyone sailing in the same boat?
Please advise!!

How do you qualify for the SOWP?

 

[kshitiyc]

It's Spouse Open Work Permit

 

[canuck78]

It's Spouse Open Work Permit

I understand I asked with what grounds do you qualify for the SOWP. There have been many recent changes so some are not aware they don’t qualify.

 

[kshitiyc]

Oh got it, my spouse has a teer 1 job
But it’s been 22 days to receiving BVL yet, no update.

 

[canuck78]

Oh got it, my spouse has a teer 1 job
But it’s been 22 days to receiving BVL yet, no update.

Processing can take many months. Has your spouse received their WP and when does it expire?

 

[AustinDurham]

Hi, i applied for SOWP on 21st April 2025 and received BVL on 18th May, but i haven't received the decision yet. I checked my application on the IRCC status tracker account, it shows all the 4 sections - biometrics, medical, review, background check are all 'Completed' but still the application status is 'in progress'. If i check the IRCC GCkey account, there also it shows 18th May in the final decision section but does not show any decision.
Anyone sailing in the same boat?
Please advise!!

Is anyone else experiencing the same delay with their SOWP application? My status shows everything completed, but no final decision yet—any advice or updates would be greatly appreciated!

 

[kshitiyc]

Is anyone else experiencing the same delay with their SOWP application? My status shows everything completed, but no final decision yet—any advice or updates would be greatly appreciated!

I received my PPR on 16th june. Generally it takes a month to receive PPR after getting BVL. Please be patient, you’ll get yours soon !

 

[AustinDurham]

Is anyone else experiencing the same delay with their SOWP application?game at website My status shows everything completed, but no final decision yet—any advice or updates would be greatly appreciated!

Yeah, I’m in the same boat—everything’s been marked as completed for weeks, but still no final decision. It’s definitely nerve-wracking waiting without updates. Hoping we all hear something soon; fingers crossed for good news!