Can I appeal for backdating if my initial application is rejected?

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No. If a parent applies for SCFA to start in January 2026 and MSF rejects the application in December 2025 due to missing documents, there will not be a backdate of SCFA to January 2026 if the parent submits a fresh SCFA application only in February 2026. The six-month application window is designed to provide sufficient time for application processing and appeals.

Can I appeal for backdating if my initial application is rejected?

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