Hi everyone,
I'm just a bit confused about 'previously withdrawing a visa application' and 'previously been refused a visa application'.
I was stuck in Australia when Covid happened for about 6 months. At that time, my substantial visa expired so I had to apply for another visitor visa to remain there legally. I then left Australia on a repatriation flight while my visitor visa was still *in-process*. Because I had already left the country, Australia sent to me an email suggesting that I should withdraw my visa application and if I don't, they will refuse it. I withdrew my application before Australia made the final decision.
The question is, when I fill out the Canada PR form, the part of declaring "Have I ever been refused a visa application from other countries or territories" should I tick 'yes' or 'no'? I think I should tick 'no' as my case was a withdrawal before any final decision was made; but again, I'm not so sure. I'm trying to understand better so not to misrepresent information.
Would really appreciate if anyone could give me some thoughts on this.
Many thanks,
I'm just a bit confused about 'previously withdrawing a visa application' and 'previously been refused a visa application'.
I was stuck in Australia when Covid happened for about 6 months. At that time, my substantial visa expired so I had to apply for another visitor visa to remain there legally. I then left Australia on a repatriation flight while my visitor visa was still *in-process*. Because I had already left the country, Australia sent to me an email suggesting that I should withdraw my visa application and if I don't, they will refuse it. I withdrew my application before Australia made the final decision.
The question is, when I fill out the Canada PR form, the part of declaring "Have I ever been refused a visa application from other countries or territories" should I tick 'yes' or 'no'? I think I should tick 'no' as my case was a withdrawal before any final decision was made; but again, I'm not so sure. I'm trying to understand better so not to misrepresent information.
Would really appreciate if anyone could give me some thoughts on this.
Many thanks,