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Sleuther · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: India

G'day

I've made an application for a Tier 4 visa, but I messed up one of the required documents (Birth certificate-to prove parent sponsors), however, the document was submitted in my mother tongue, and not English. It is only later I realized I needed it translated. Now I'm freaking out, worrying that my application will just be rejected on those grounds, and I'll have to reapply, and possibly miss out on a couple of weeks of Uni.

I do feel that apart from this one slight, my application is overwhelmingly legit, for the following reasons.

1. I've got into a top 5 UK university.
2. I've spent the last 5 years in Australia, self funded for my undergrad studies
3. My IELTS score is 8.5/9
4. I've provided proof of more than sufficient funds.

After reading all these horror stories I'm worried my visa will be rejected.
What do you reckon I should do? Cancel my visa and reapply with the proper document? Is there a way to submit documents after application?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Lucapooka · Guru Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 6518 Location: Brasil

I really can't see this being a problem. It's an official instrument emitted by the State and there are plenty of locally-hired ECAs at the visa post (whose job, in any case, is to verify the paperwork before it gets to the ECO) who can read the content if there is any doubt.

Greenie · Guru Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 6953

did you apply from Australia or India?

Lucapooka · Guru Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 6518 Location: Brasil

Yes, I did not consider that point. It would matter greatly if you applied in Aus with an Indian document as it's likely no-one at the visa hub in Manila would be able to verify the text.

Sleuther · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: India

Applied in India, however the language the Birth Certificate is not the same as the regional language of the state I've applied in (Each different state in India has a different language), so even if a local agent would receive it, odds are he would not be able to decipher it.

Thing is, everything on my birth certificate is pretty much available on the back page of my passport (States my father and mother's full names)
I'm just worried that this one document will offset the (otherwise genuine) application.

orange76 · Newbie Joined: 12 Aug 2012 Posts: 8

Dear Sleuther-
I also don’t see it a problem but for your peace of mind here is a suggestion. if you have the translation of the document available please fax it directly to the embassy along with a cover letter admitting and apologising for this genuine mistake. If you don’t have the fax number than send it to the visa section through a speed delivery (same day delivery) and keep the receipt. God forbid in case of visa refusal you can show them the receipt that you realised the mistake and send them the required document on time. Hope that helps.

Sleuther · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: India

Greenie · Guru Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 6953

They don't reject out of country applications as invalid or incomplete. If they consider the application and are not satisfied due to the certificate then it will be refused and you will need a new Cas.

Sleuther · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: India

Sleuther · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: India

Just as an update.

I did receive the visa in the mail today.

Also, the birth certificate I had faxed in were added to my bundle of documents, so if anyone is in a similar situation, you can definitely fax in documents after submitting your application.

Thanks again for the tip, really saved me a lot of hassle!
Cheers.