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Withdrawing Business Visa application

man2013

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Jun 28, 2013
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Hello,

I had applied for Business visa on March 25th 2024, along with many of my colleagues. It has been almost 5 months now, but my application is still pending with Background verification showing "In Progress" and Eligibility "Not started". All my colleagues have got the decision more than 3 months ago, but mine is the only application pending. I also applied for GCMS notes and it had the following information

ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility:
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed - Bio
Org Crime:
Medical:
Misrep:
Other Req:
Info Sharing: Complete
Final:
Counterfoil Req: Y

Those who applied after me also got their Visas. So I was thinking if I should withdraw and reapply. My Question is, is it prudent thing to withdraw now and reapply? Also will there be any cool-off period required after withdrawal? What should be the reason for withdrawal if I do? Please let me know
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
94,946
21,575
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hello,

I had applied for Business visa on March 25th 2024, along with many of my colleagues. It has been almost 5 months now, but my application is still pending with Background verification showing "In Progress" and Eligibility "Not started". All my colleagues have got the decision more than 3 months ago, but mine is the only application pending. I also applied for GCMS notes and it had the following information

ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility:
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed - Bio
Org Crime:
Medical:
Misrep:
Other Req:
Info Sharing: Complete
Final:
Counterfoil Req: Y

Those who applied after me also got their Visas. So I was thinking if I should withdraw and reapply. My Question is, is it prudent thing to withdraw now and reapply? Also will there be any cool-off period required after withdrawal? What should be the reason for withdrawal if I do? Please let me know
It only makes sense to withdraw if you no longer need the visa. Otherwise you should keep your original application processing.
 
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