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by farazmir » Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:08 pm
Q: More importantly, what evidence of ties to home country will she submit?
A: Her two sons stay in India with her - one of them is working in a software company and the other has just finished his studies and is searching for jobs. She also visits her hometown regularly to look after our own house there. All our relatives stay there as well with whom she has deep ties. Apart from these reasons, another reason is that her son intends to marry in the next 1-2 years and as per the Indian custom she will be involved in searching for a prospective bride for him.
Q: Also, has she ever visited the UK? If not, stating she will stay for 6 months might count against her.
A: She has never visited the UK. The reason for a 6 month stay is she is coming here for her only grandson's 3rd birthday before he starts his primary school. She hasn't seen him for 2 years and dearly misses him as she took care of him when he was born. Also the other reason for the 6 month limit is that it is the best time to visit the UK in terms of weather - she is not used to cold climates and very short days that we have here. it will be much colder before March/ April and after September/ October so she doesn't want to stay for more than 6 months.
Q: What is the purpose of her visit that it is for 6 months?
A: As mentioned in the previous answer - her grandson's birthday, the longer summer days etc. where she can explore the areas nearby as well as visits to nearby places. Specifically for 6 months because that is the shortest visit visa available. If there was a 3 month visa she would probably opt for that. Even if it is a longer visa/ multiple entry visa, the longest she can stay is for 6 months on each visit. That is the reason for mentioning the 6 months duration.
- She has to apply in India. You cannot apply in the UK for her.
-- Thank you, will do.
Now, as stated earlier, I would like to know how much monetary evidence is required to be submitted from our side? Is there a particular sum of money to be set aside for a month or so (as we do so for Tier 4 or Tier 2)? What are the other aspects required for the visa application from our side for her to apply visit visa to visit us?
Thank you!