Sowp refusal basis on new rules while file lodged was before changing rules .

[Glock]

yeah , hope they will underStand the reconsideration,

if i go for reconsideration and the file is opened do the processing timeline goes back to the original workpermit times like 20 weeks or for the reconsideration request they have to reply faster.

 

[Naturgrl]

yeah , hope they will underStand the reconsideration,

if i go for reconsideration and the file is opened do the processing timeline goes back to the original workpermit times like 20 weeks or for the reconsideration request they have to reply faster.

Don’t know. It is not under any processing timelines.

 

[canuck78]

Yes , Im looking to go for reconsideration as they have goven refusal on wrong basis saying that my job is not under noc o a b , but my job is under noc b category. I will submit current job letter as well again to confirm my noc code with them.

Think the issue may be about the proof of being common law. Things like photos and calls aren’t proof. I would order GCMS notes. With your previous interactions with IRCC did you declare you were common law? Did you live together for 1 year or more?

 

[Glock]

But if that was the issue , they would not have given this reason for refusal that the job is not under noc o a b

 

[Glock]

Yes in the rent agreement was for 1 year on both or our names which states that we lived together for 1 year outside canada and paid utilities, bills together , joint bank accounts, and all that .

and after I came to Canada we want to reunite again .

 

[canuck78]

But if that was the issue , they would not have given this reason for refusal that the job is not under noc o a b

If you read the refusal reason could be that they don’t believe you are common law or that you aren’t employed in NOC 0,A or B. I would order GCMS notes to hopefully gain insight.

 

[Glock]

Thanks , will do that as well.
But on the refusal reason they have mentioned only about that the job is not under the noc .

 

[canuck78]

Yes in the rent agreement was for 1 year on both or our names which states that we lived together for 1 year outside canada and paid utilities, bills together , joint bank accounts, and all that .

and after I came to Canada we want to reunite again .

If it exactly one year that often requires additional proof. Did you submit records for the duration of your 1 year of cohabitation especially the start date and up to end date of things like utility bills in either of your names, declaring status on any tax records or government registration, etc. Still would recommend getting GCMS notes even if applying for reconsideration in case that is refused.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks , will do that as well.
But on the refusal reason they have mentioned only about that the job is not under the noc .

The refusal you posted states:
Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law
partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National
Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.

There are 2 potential refusal reasons: not believing you are common law or not working in the right occupation to qualify for SOWP.

 

[Glock]

Yes utility bills for those dates and also government certificates .
I am thinking to go for a reconsideration as well waht do you think how long will it take for this process again?

 

[Naturgrl]

Yes utility bills for those dates and also government certificates .
I am thinking to go for a reconsideration as well waht do you think how long will it take for this process again?

Would get a lawyer if they don’t believe you are common law. You need professional advice especially if you have not lived together in a long time.

 

[Glock]

actually this was done by rcic not me , the whole application, they now think they hve to go for reconsideration

 

[canuck78]

actually this was done by rcic not me , the whole application, they now think they hve to go for reconsideration

Try for reconsideration but also order GCMS notes so you can be prepared to apply again.

 

[Glock]

Thats a good suggestion, thanks for that.

 

[kimmy423]

Hi everyone,

so I applied for a sowp for my partner on the basis of common-law partner showing all the proofs and documents.

Filed was lodged on Oct 4,2024 .
Result on Feb 13, 2025.

reason on letter -
Thank you for your interest in working in Canada. After careful review of your work permit


application and supporting documentation under the International Mobility Program, I have


determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee


Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing


your application on the following grounds:


• Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law


partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National


Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B.


So many mistakes in it ,
1. We never applied under International mobility program.
2. My job is under Noc B with the mentioned noc code on the letter acc to noc website as well .
3. Also we lodged the file on Oct 2024 before the rule got changed on Jan 2025 .

I am looking to go for a reconsideration as there so many flaws from their side ,

what are the chances for the approval, if anyone can suggest ??

Hi @Glock did you proceed with your reconsideration? How did it go?