VemanaAnne wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:43 am
Is there a way I can cancel my application and get a refund and apply again.
Yes, there is. But it is a somewhat tortuous one, as you never receive a definite acknowledgment that your request has been received, so you are never sure if you did something wrong, and the refund can take up to 6 weeks (sometimes even longer than that). See my full story
here.
Or is it still fine that I submit my application and then case work would give me few options on how to proceed.
Yes, but you need to be 100% sure there are no other mistakes that need amendment on the application form.
This post from @secret.simon made me make my decision to withdraw. But it is really up to you.
Please let me know your suggestions. Much appreciated for any feedback please.
I suggest you approach it with pros and cons of withdrawing the application:
Pros of not withdrawing:
You don't need to do anything, the case worker will contact you to redeclare a new application date.
Cons of not withdrawing:
You create a non-straightforward application, since the caseworker will have to contact you for additional information (the new application date).
If there is another mistake in the application that you are not aware of, the caseworker might not exercise discretion and your application runs the risk of being refused.
Pros of withdrawing:
Time. you can withdraw the application and reapply immediately, in that way, you correct the issue at the root, and you send an application that does not require the case worker to contact you for additional information and that has definitely one mistake less (but bear in mind, maybe it has more mistakes, see the cons of withdrawing).
Cons of withdrawing:
You won't have the refund immediately. If you want the benefit of time, then you need to be in a position to pay the fee again before you have the refund.
Uncertainty. Although I hope that documenting my experience earlier this year helps anyone considering this option.
Bear in mind you can introduce errors as you retype the application! Errors that were not there before, in general, it is effectively your time and effort all over again.
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It was a very stressful time, but after withdrawing my partner's application in March, then applying again, he has received his approval email and his ceremony is booked. So it is possible to withdraw and resubmit an application that is eventually successful.
My posts express what I believe are the facts, based on the best of my knowledge, about the topics discussed in this forum. They do not constitute immigration advice.
