My husband was refused because UKBA claimed we didn't submit a relevant document. When I called them they said they did actually have it, so we've asked for reconsideration. The document definitely invalidates the grounds for refusal, so I'm reasonably hopeful. I don't really want to lodge an appeal ...
You can always reapply (note that nowadays there is a £55 application fee). There is no need to leave the country (and in any case, it won't reset the 3 months unless you leave for more then 6 months). Try to address the letter to the caseworker who refused the application (or at least his team) ...
You have 10 days to submit the appeal form. It's unlikely they will reply to your reconsideration letter so quickly so you might want to have a plan B. You need pay to appeal (£80). Your call. Hmmm. If I understand correctly, we could run into difficulties if we don't appeal in time? Would waiting ...
should I just write a letter pointing out their mistake and saying that we will pursue judicial review if they do not rectify it? Yes. Write a letter asking for Reconsideration as they had all the documents with them. Thanks, Jambo. Shall I ignore the (largely irrelevant) appeal forms they sent me?
Hi everyone, UKBA have today refused my husband's residence card. We applied with me (Irish citizen) as self-sufficient. We sent everything they needed with first batch of documents, EXCEPT my CHI policy document, which we didn't yet have. We explained that we would send it asap. It arrived a few ...
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