Yes, they are sometimes giving METV or other visas if the applicant isn't fulfilling the requirements. That's a little more fair and pleasant than being denied.
They are giving other types of visas such as METV if they judge the requirements not fulfilled. That's a fair alternative instead of a denied application.
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