Re-applying without confirmation of withdrawal. Can I?

[mjsantos]

I requested Buffalo to withdraw my application 2 weeks ago. This application was sent to them in April/09 and after the new rules. The reason I want to withdraw because I entered in the US with a tourist visa of 6 months. Now, I want to re-apply but I have to wait for the withdrawal confirmation. Since it might take too long for them to confirm, WOuld it work if I send another application to Sydney and also a cover letter that I have requested Buffalo to withdraw my old one?

Cheers.

 

[wpc71]

Yes, you can. You do not even need to withdraw if the former application was made before the new rules came into effect.

 

[mjsantos]

wpc71,

That's the problem: I applied after the new rules came in effect. Do you think I can still re-applying even though I have not gotten the withdrawal confirmation?

Thanks.

 

[wpc71]

My understanding from this is that it does not matter. What do you think?

8) Can applicants have both a pre-C-50 FSW application and a C-50 application?

Yes, applicants may have multiple FSW applications. The applicant can choose to either maintain the first application and submit a new C-50 application with a new processing fee; or withdraw the first application and submit a C-50 application. If an applicant chooses to withdraw their pre-C-50 application before processing begins, they will receive a refund.

Missions should inform applicants that they cannot advise whether the original FSW application or the C-50 application will be a faster process. Missions should avoid recommending a particular course of action to applicants.

source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2009/ob101.asp

 

[mjsantos]

I got it. In item 8 states both pre C-50 and C-50. Since both are FSW application and even though my first application is no a pre C-50 but an actually C-50 because I applied after new rules, it will not matter. They see them as both FWS application and it should be fine.

Good point and thank you.