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How do I go about request return of application fee?

lakersgo

Full Member
Sep 27, 2008
32
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My FSW app was approved for 2nd round review but I heard it's tricky to get the app fee back during the 2nd round review. Since my interest in immigrating to canada has died down in recent months, I wonder how I could get my money back the easiest way possible. Is there a form I should complete or number I can call.

I am almost at the 120-day limit so I better act quickly. Any help is appreciated.
 

rupeshhari

VIP Member
Sep 15, 2008
3,686
255
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec 2008 to CIO
Doc's Request.
Jan 2009
AOR Received.
Feb 2009 from VO
IELTS Request
Didn't do IELTS.
File Transfer...
Not transfered to regional office.
Med's Request
July 2010 with RPRF and another PCC.
Med's Done....
Meds - September 2010. PCC - Late Oct 2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Early November 2010
VISA ISSUED...
December 2010 - Exactly days shy of 2 years since I sent in my application to CIO.
LANDED..........
2011
My understanding is that if your 120 days passes without you having sent the set of documents to the visa office, then they reject your application and refund the fees. Can someone confirm that?

You could also fax them or send them a mail to say that you are withdrawing your application. Can someone confirm this is the way to do it.
 

zaidkhalid

Hero Member
Oct 29, 2008
352
2
Write a cover letter to your local CHC and mention to them that you want to withdraw your application? and they will send you back a letter to confirm your request, and finally you will receive full refund within 6 to 8 weeks. I hope this help.

Cheers
 

lakersgo

Full Member
Sep 27, 2008
32
0
Not to doubt you. But I wonder why the local CHC is the appropriate contact point? I mean..I never contacted them, and when I sent my app, it wasn't to them either. Did anyone go through this process before care to comment?
 

rupeshhari

VIP Member
Sep 15, 2008
3,686
255
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec 2008 to CIO
Doc's Request.
Jan 2009
AOR Received.
Feb 2009 from VO
IELTS Request
Didn't do IELTS.
File Transfer...
Not transfered to regional office.
Med's Request
July 2010 with RPRF and another PCC.
Med's Done....
Meds - September 2010. PCC - Late Oct 2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Early November 2010
VISA ISSUED...
December 2010 - Exactly days shy of 2 years since I sent in my application to CIO.
LANDED..........
2011
it is because your application now resides at the local CHC (if sydney has already approved you).