Read this BBC story today: Unintended consequences

But read the last part carefully. This married woman wouldn't be on a plane back to Canada today if the UKBA didn't lose her photos. She'd have been able to get married in time and before the new rules applied.

diamond22, that they did not mention your Australian refusal - and your silence on the matter - is not an indication that they did not know about it. I don't even know if visa applicants like you can put in an FoI Act SAR to get the full picture. But it's very worrying when details are being shared ...

Out of academic interest, how would UKBA know about an Australian refusal?

If the latter was incorrect, I would be inclined to ask for it to be amended, because you never know when it might be important. In the first instance he should contact the Border Control office that dealt with him, and ask to speak to the Duty Chief Immigration Officer. Apart from anything else, i...

Actually, you can apply from within the UK. However, that only applies if her situation changed significantly etc. If she entered the country on a vistor visa intending to apply for ILR while here then she'll automatically be refused (and probably won't ever get a visitor visa again). If you put in ...

My experience has been that if they have a chance to be awkward... they'll do it.

No takers?

Your categories are different from theirs. In their attempt to cross-reference documents to catch you out on some claim or to undermind your application, they'll reorganise and reorganise the docs. They are playing detective. I'd not bother with any sorting. Just give it to them in one big mixed up ...

Thanks everyone for your help. I'm sorry to say that her application was turned down. I'm hoping you can help me again. The rejection letter has turned her down on these grounds: In view of the fact that you have submitted evidence of finances of your own including a pension and savings, the Secreta...

Just an update - the decision took six months (for those of you tracking the time).

This may be relevant.

You overestimate the HO's common sense. Prevention is better than cure in the real world, not for the HO. They'll let it slip into JR and if you win damages they won't pay. You'll have to chase and chase and chase but don't be too sure of getting the money.

FD= Fixed deposits. The Home Office always prefers originals. SBI does provide statements. Tell your branch manager that it IS possible and others have done it. Apart from property you should show other commitments - like siblings, friends, organisations they belong to etc. Anything that shows reaso...

In your previous application you claimed to be retired. Lesson to be learnt from that: You can't ignore what claims you made in previous applications. You need to examine them carefully and provide a credible explanation that covers not just your current claims but every single document submitted a...

do solicitors mention their name on the application? how would the home office know that I am "that" serious to even get a lawyer? Smile I don't believe their real value is in the covering letter they submit with your application arguing why you meet clause X and sub clause Y. A good solicitor will...

I've experienced getting several family visitor visas, getting rejected, going to appeal and the IAT (multiple times) and dealing with the intransience of the visa officials. My experience has been that they don't even implement IAT judges' rulings unless you twist their arms. Their #1 job is to fin...

ginoT, all the best. They need - we all need - someone to take them on sometimes to demonstrate how ridiculous they can be. You are right about the research required. I'll go further: Even if you have a good solicitor it's still up to you to do a lot of research and push your solicitor in the right ...

You do have to mention the previous application. They know about it anyway and it's on their computers. The previous refusal should not affect the decision unless they suspect she does want to stay for a whole year. Explain the innocent mistake in the previous application via your covering letter bu...

I was reluctant to try if there was any chance it could impact on the application. What are the chances of them replying to my request by just keeping the £750 and returning the whole application? Also, do you know how long these applications are taking? If the average is under six months it may be...

From earlier posts I understood that I couldn't ask for the passport back without effectively withdrawing the application. Are you saying there's a way to do it?

I know I said it's quiet but that wasn't quite an invitation to post the same advertising message you've been posting in other threads. Some may call it SPAM.

When we were searching for information to help my sister with the application for apply for a visa, we went on the website below and found the information were misleading and not exactly represented the difference between the general visitor visa and family visitor visa. http://www.ukba.homeoffice....

It's gone very quite. The silence in this corner is deafening

I understood his comment to be "from the date of your marriage" and nothing to do with your spouse's residence.

In another thread they're talking about the process taking 3.5-4 months. Any comment on that anyone?