Case study
Spousal open work permit refusal created an urgent immigration issue for a family from the United Kingdom living in Ontario. After the wife received a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), her husband applied for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), but Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada refused the application. Arnika Visa reviewed the refusal and assisted the family with a plan to address the husband’s status and work permit application.
Family background and refusal
The wife held a study permit and completed her studies in Canada before receiving a PGWP. Her husband held a work permit. The family then applied for a SOWP so the husband could continue working while his wife worked under her PGWP. The application was refused. According to the case summary, the refusal was linked to insufficient supporting documents and information.
The refusal left the family facing time-sensitive questions about the husband’s temporary resident status and whether he could continue working. The case summary refers to a 90-day restoration period. Verify the exact dates of the refusal, status expiry, and subsequent applications against the client’s records before publication.
Arnika Visa’s review and plan
The family contacted Arnika Visa and met with RCIC Reza Eslami. After reviewing the prior application and refusal letter, Arnika Visa identified supporting information to address in a new application. The plan included dealing with the husband’s status and preparing a new SOWP application with additional documentation.
Border application and outcome
The case summary states that Arnika Visa discussed a border application strategy with the family and recommended travel to the Canada–United States border near Buffalo, New York. The family was also advised to have an online application as a contingency. According to the supplied account, when the husband returned to Canada, a border officer accepted and reviewed his application and granted him a SOWP. The account further states that the family’s status was restored.
Border processing and eligibility depend on the applicant’s circumstances and the rules and operational practices in effect at the time. This case should not be read as a recommendation that every refused applicant can apply at a port of entry or will be admitted. Verify the date, location, applicant eligibility, and exact decision documents before publishing this description.
Client feedback and lessons
The family reportedly expressed appreciation for the assistance and left a positive Google review. The case highlights the importance of carefully reviewing refusal reasons, identifying the relevant status issue, and preparing evidence that addresses the decision-maker’s concerns. It also illustrates the need to verify whether a person is eligible to submit a particular application from inside Canada or at a port of entry before taking action.
How Arnika Visa can assist
Arnika Visa assists with work permit refusals, status-related applications, and supporting documentation. We assess each case individually, and no representative can guarantee permit approval, restoration of status, or admission to Canada.
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