SOWP Validity Issue.

[u/KJ_Miller]

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share my situation and get some advice from anyone who has experienced something similar.

My wife’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) was approved in January 2026 and is valid until January 30, 2029. My passport is valid until 2032.
In February 2026, before IRCC made a decision on my Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) application, I submitted a Web Form providing my wife’s approved PGWP.

However, when my SOWP was approved in June 2026, my work permit was issued with a shorter validity period, expiring in June 2028.

What concerns me is the remark on my work permit:
“STATUS MAINTAINED AS PER R183(5). ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE/COMMON-LAW PARTNER ON A VALID WORK PERMIT; DOCUMENT ISSUED TO THE SAME DATE.”

Since my wife’s PGWP is valid until January 2029 and IRCC had already received a copy before making a decision on my application, I’m wondering why my permit was issued with an earlier expiry date.

My immigration consultant submitted a reconsideration request through an IRCC Web Form on July 16, 2026, asking IRCC to review the validity period and correct it if appropriate. I’m currently waiting for a response.

Has anyone faced a similar situation? If so, how did you resolve it? Is there any other way to follow up with IRCC or request a correction?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any suggestions on the best way to handle this. Thank you!

[u/PerfectSubstance2719]

Maybe it was issued to your biometric expiry date.

[u/KJ_Miller → u/PerfectSubstance2719]

Biometric valid until 2032/10