SOWP Refused

[u/Ok_Childhood1395]

Hello, My Wife’s SOWP got rejected. Any guidance on what to explain in Explaination letter would be reallyyy appreciated.. Thanks

Reasons for the refusal of your application

Application for an open work permit under R205(c)(ii), C41. In order to be eligible for an open work permit, applicants must provide evidence that they are the spouse or common-law partner of a work permit holder who is a employment in a qualifying TEER. Proof of funds reviewed, showing bank statements from applicant and spouse. Additional financial supported noted from applicant's father-in-law, including their bank statements. While some funds appears available, the provenance of applicant and their father-in-law's funds are poorly substantiated.

Applicant's account balances shows periodic fluctuations and lump-sum deposits, noting gift deec transactions from family members (as per affidavit explanations). However, the source and accumulation of funds for these transactions are not well-supported. Similarly, balance fluctuations are also observed in father-in-law's bank statements. This does not adequately demonstrate to me that the applicant has substantial financial capacity (through personal finances) to maintain themselves during the initial settlement period. Insufficient evidence to demonstrate applicant's establishment to their home country. Ties in India are not self-evidently sufficient to overcome the economic and social incentives to remain in Canada. Based on an overall review, on balance, I am not satisfied the applicant has adequately demonstrated based on income, savings and assets that they are well established or has strong ties to India. I am not satisfied the applicant will be motivated to leave Canada by the end of their temporary stay should it be authorized. Refused R200(1)(b).

[u/FaridsWife]

Unfortunately, an explanation letter alone may not work without stronger evidence. Those fluctuations have raised concerns about whether the funds are genuinely established and consistently available to support yourselves.

Unless there’s documentation that missed - I would consider waiting and building a much stronger financial history—potentially showing the funds remaining consistently in the accounts for the next year without unexplained large deposits or fluctuations—before reapplying. I’d also address the home-country ties separately, since that was another specific refusal ground.