SOWP refused - Reconsider or reapply?

[paladigm404]

Hi all,

i am in canada as a vistor and applied for SOWP, my wife is doing her MBA( 2year course). her study permit is valid till April 2027 because of passport expiry. her acceptance letter mentions the completion Date is 2028-03-31 but still my application got rejected saying that the spouse has to have a WP valid for 16 months or more.

Reason: "Client is now applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit. Application received on 2026/06/14. However, the spouse Open Work permit was valid until 2027/04/10. The spouse has to have a WP valid for 16 months or more. All relevant submissions reviewed. Based on the information before me, client does not meet the eligibility requirements as per R205(c)(ii)."

Has anyone actually had success with a reconsideration request through the webform and whats the usual processing time ?

I appreciate all responses. Thank you so much.

 

[Naturgrl]

Nothing to do with acceptance letter but because her work permit is expiring due to passport then they cannot issue you a permit past April 2027 which is less than 16 months. You can try reconsideration. There are no timelines and nothing to do but wait. You will only know if reassessing if reopen your file.

Even if you reapply it will be refused. Spouse needs to get new passport and apply for extension. Then you apply with her.