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[Parship12]

Hi everyone,

I am unable to access the developer resources, and the declination email mentions two main issues. I would like to clarify both points and explain my situation.

Regarding location access:
The email states that I must configure my browser and operating system to allow location access and that VPN usage is not permitted. However, I am currently staying in my rented accommodation, as my university campus is closed due to winter vacation. I am not using any VPN. I am unsure how I was able to proceed to the next steps of the application if location access was not allowed. Please let me know if there is an alternative way to verify my location during the vacation period.

Regarding academic documents:
My university ID card includes validity information covering the entire degree period, and the dates are printed across both sides of the card. I do not have a separate document showing recent registration because the new semester will begin on January 7, 2026, and registration has not yet started. Due to this, I do not have any newer academic documents at the moment.

Please advise on how I should submit my ID card images. Also, kindly let me know if my current ID card is sufficient proof of active academic affiliation during the winter break. And also help me out for the location issue also.

Thank you for your time.

[Parship12]

Also, tried with bonafide certificate but still continous rejections.

[isyed01]

Same here - got rejected 4 times in a row within 45 minutes trying to provide different stuff. And no way to contact them, either.

To make it even worse, my school created and shared some repos with me which are linked to my account. Let that sink in...