So far, I have found out the following...
1) You can request your CAIPS notes including your VISA file.
- I am not sure if this gets you back all of your original proof of relationship documents, pictures, copy of the answers you provided etc. I have read that it gets you a cd version of your application. Probably not the ideal answer but would at least get you some information so that you could be sure you answer the questions the same and don't have any discrepancies between the 2 applications.
2) If you send in the notice of appeal, you will automatically get your full visa file back including caips notes (all originals documents/proof that you sent in). You could then withdraw your appeal at any time and then turn around and reapply at no cost to you.
I have put the question out to a couple of other immigration experts to see if there is a 3rd option...will post as soon as I find out more.
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