Anonymous participant 209 i was only talking about the poster’s exact situation. this person has a sponsorship from a parent— where did you get illegal coins? Let me clarify any doubts: Mine was not a comment on the fairness of the legislation but of its application for the poster’s particular situation.

The official rules are implemented at the discretion of each embassy, which means even if you cite the official dtv website statement it wont apply if the embassy wont allow it. There are no appeals. The embassy has the final say. Your best bet is to contact the embassy and pose as a prospective applicant requesting further information regarding their specific rules regarding sponsorships. Remember, the whole purpose of the dtv is to keep out those who have no skill to survive and may run out of money. I know it’s not fair but you really need to get direct info from the embassy and perhaps ask whether a soft power route plus sponsorship would work for your situation.