Applicant applying through cooking course soft power route. — DTV Pending. (Hong Kong)
- Case ID: DTV-REQ-018
- Embassy: Hong Kong
- Category: additional_request
- Outcome: Pending.
- Timeline: Pending.
Key issue
Embassy wanted to understand post-course intent.
What worked
Course application triggered review but not rejection.
What failed / caused friction
Post-course plans were not clear enough.
Takeaway
Soft power applicants may need to explain what they will do after the course. The letter should connect the activity, stay duration, finances, accommodation, and commitment not to work illegally.