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My Application Is Already in Process — Can Swift Still Help?

Learn whether Swift can assist if your passport or visa application has already been submitted or if you were previously denied.

📍 If Your Passport Application Is Already Submitted

If you have already submitted your passport documents directly to the U.S. government:

  • Swift cannot intervene

  • Swift cannot transfer or take over the application

  • Swift cannot start a second process while one is active

You must wait for the U.S. government to complete the current application before Swift can assist you with a new one.

🧾 If Your China Visa Application Is Already Submitted

If you have already submitted a China visa application:

  • Swift cannot complete a second China visa application for you

  • The COVA (China Online Visa Application) system does not allow two active applications at the same time

However, Swift can:

  • Submit your passport to any of the Chinese consulates in the USA and pick up your passport once completed

  • Provide pickup-only service for the Chicago consulate

    Note: Consulate availability and services are subject to change. Contact Swift to confirm current service options before proceeding.

�� If You Have an Active e-Visa Application

In most cases:

  • Governments do not allow two active e-Visa applications at the same time

  • Swift cannot submit a new e-Visa while another is pending

You must wait for the current application to be decided before starting a new one.

🚫 If You Were Previously Denied a Visa

If you were formally denied a visa by a consulate:

  • Swift cannot change the outcome

  • The consulate’s decision will not change based on who submits the application

A denial means the consulate refused to grant you entry.

⚠️ Denial vs. Rejection

It is important to understand the difference:

  • Denial → The consulate has refused to issue the visa

  • Rejection → The application was incomplete or missing information

If your application was rejected (not denied), you can normally correct and resubmit it.

💡 Important Notes

  • Government and consulate decisions are final and cannot be appealed through Swift

  • Swift cannot override or influence prior decisions

  • Most government organizations will not allow you to have a second application while one is active 

If you are unsure about the status of any application, contact Swift before taking further action. Our team is here to help you navigate your next steps.