Spousal Open Work Permit Refusal in Canada: Reasons, Solutions and How to Reapply (2026 Guide)
The top 10 SOWP refusal reasons, how to read your IRCC refusal letter and officer notes, reapplication, reconsideration, and your status after a refusal.

PR for partners with 12+ months of continuous cohabitation.
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Common-law sponsorship is available to couples who have lived together continuously for at least 12 months in a conjugal relationship. The relationship evidence threshold is higher than for married couples and we specialize in building airtight applications.
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The top 10 SOWP refusal reasons, how to read your IRCC refusal letter and officer notes, reapplication, reconsideration, and your status after a refusal.
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Joint leases, utility bills, joint banking, mail at the same address, photos, travel together.
Brief absences are okay but must be explained; the 12 months must be continuous overall.
Yes — dependent children are included on the application.
Same 12-month service standard, but documentary burden is higher.
Yes for inland; outland allows current separation.
No — engagement is not common-law. Conjugal partner sponsorship may apply in limited cases.
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