I have applied with my common in law partner for CUAET program in July, last month my partner got her visa but they send me an email asking for a proof of our relationship. I applied the notarized declaration form as well as joint rental contract for over 1.5 years. On Friday I got refused and the reason is " I am not satisfied that you are a Ukrainian national or immediate family member of a Ukrainian national per R1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations". We have until the end of January to arrive in canda otherwise we won't be eligible for the program. What to do? Would it be helpful to appeal? And how long does it take ?