Hi, I applied for my husband to join me in the UK from Pakistan in May 2018 (non-priority). Today, we found out that it got refused and it was our fault. This is what it says for the reason for refusal:
Suitability: Your application does not fall for refusal on grounds of suitability under Section S-EC of Appendix FM.
Eligibility:
You do not meet the eligibility relationship requirement of paragraphs E-ECP.2.1 to 2.10 because:
While I note that you have completed a Visa Application Form, you have not submitted Appendix 2 (VAF4a); this Appendix provides a settlement applicant with the opportunity to give details of their relationship with their sponsor. It includes sections about how contact is maintained, details of previous marriages and children of the sponsor and applicant, etc. You have failed to submit this Appendix. Without the information that this part of your application form would contain, I am unable to assess your relationship. I am aware that you have submitted a number of documents relating to your relationship with your sponsor, but the lack of the information contained within Appendix 2 means that I do not have a full picture of your relationship, and I am therefore unable to be satisfied that your relationship with your wife is genuine and subsisting, your marriage is valid and that you intend to live together permanently in the UK. I therefore refuse your application under paragraph EC-P.1.1(d) of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.
Eligibility Financial Requirement:
You meet the eligibility financial requirement of paragraphs E-ECP.3.1. to 3.4.
Eligibility English Language Requirement:
You meet the eligibility English language requirement of paragraphs E-ECP.4.1. to 4.2.
No exceptional circumstances
No compassionate factors
Refusal under the Partner Rules:
In light of the above, your application is refused under paragraph D-ECP.1.3 of Appendix FM with reference to paragraph EC-P.1.1.(d) and you do not qualify for entry clearance on the 5-year partner route, or on the 10-year partner route on the basis of exceptional circumstances, under Appendix FM.
I'm aware that this is our fault, but I submitted the Appendix 2 form along with all other documents here in the UK. My husband also took all the papers, including this form, to the embassy in Islamabad when he submitted his passport, and they took all the other documents and scanned them. They also scanned this form, but only the last two pages, and they kept saying that the rest of the form wasn't important in Pakistan, as it would have been submitted here in the UK already. I'm not upset, but so angry at the embassy in Pakistan, for not scanning all the papers which we gave to them. There was no other reason for refusal, and all the paperwork I sent to Sheffield from here were fine.
We are planning on reapplying soon, in about a week. Does anyone have experience with reapplying after a refusal? I know that the reason is very stupid from our side, but the embassy there kept saying that these papers weren't important as they had been sent to Sheffield too. I can't wait another 12 weeks, as the refusal came after 12 weeks. We will most likely be using priority service as it's quicker (usually), but can someone tell me, after reading this, does this seem to be the only reason of refusal? Is it possible after reapplication that they will find another reason, from the same documents, and reject again? Everything else seemed to be fine, only this was the reason for rejection.
Does there seem to be any other reason?
I'm sorry for such a long post, but I'm so angry today, and stressed. I would really appreciate it if anyone could advise me, or tell me if anyone has had a similar experience? Anything at all! Thanks.
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