Student visa UKVI mess

Jojo93 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:59 pm

Hello,

A relative has secured a government-funded scholarship for a UK PhD. They applied for a visa online and received an initial positive decision. However, a few days later, they received an email from UKVI stating that more time was needed to review the application. Subsequently, a visa refusal email was received. Confused, my relative contacted UKVI and incurred additional costs, only to be informed that the initial positive decision was a mistake. This situation has taken a financial and emotional toll.

We are seeking advice from anyone who has faced a similar issue with UKVI, lodged a complaint, and whether compensation was awarded.

Thank you.

Jojo93 wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:52 am

Thanks for the reply.

The UKVI’s refusal email mentioned their attempts to verify the sponsorship by contacting the relevant department, but they received no response. This was not the applicant’s fault. The scholarship has a long history, with many students coming to the UK for PhD studies and returning over the years.

Jojo93 wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:52 am

Thanks for the reply.

The UKVI’s refusal email mentioned their attempts to verify the sponsorship by contacting the relevant department, but they received no response. This was not the applicant’s fault. The scholarship has a long history, with many students coming to the UK for PhD studies and returning over the years.