Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some clarity and hoping to hear from others who might have been in a similar situation.
My spouse applied for an Open Work Permit (SOWP) extension and is currently under **implied status**. On the IRCC portal, it mentions:
> *“Authorized to continue working under the same conditions as your original work permit until July 12, 2025, or until a decision is made on your application.”*
As of now, there are only **2 working days left until July 12**, and she is still working. I received my own work permit extension approval on **June 20, 2025**, and she has referenced my application number on her profile.
We’re unsure about the next steps and would appreciate any insights. Specifically:
1. Has anyone received a decision on their SOWP application just before or right after the stated “authorized until” date?
2. If she doesn't receive a decision before July 12, can she continue working beyond that date?
3. Will the implied status still be valid after July 12 if no decision has been made, or does she need to stop working?
4. Should we consider raising a webform request or contacting IRCC through any other channel at this stage?
We would be grateful for any advice, especially from those who have faced similar timelines or situations.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and respond!
I’m looking for some clarity and hoping to hear from others who might have been in a similar situation.
My spouse applied for an Open Work Permit (SOWP) extension and is currently under **implied status**. On the IRCC portal, it mentions:
> *“Authorized to continue working under the same conditions as your original work permit until July 12, 2025, or until a decision is made on your application.”*
As of now, there are only **2 working days left until July 12**, and she is still working. I received my own work permit extension approval on **June 20, 2025**, and she has referenced my application number on her profile.
We’re unsure about the next steps and would appreciate any insights. Specifically:
1. Has anyone received a decision on their SOWP application just before or right after the stated “authorized until” date?
2. If she doesn't receive a decision before July 12, can she continue working beyond that date?
3. Will the implied status still be valid after July 12 if no decision has been made, or does she need to stop working?
4. Should we consider raising a webform request or contacting IRCC through any other channel at this stage?
We would be grateful for any advice, especially from those who have faced similar timelines or situations.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and respond!