UK turist visa... second opinion needed on my sponsor letter

[eldane]

Hello ladies and gents,

Looking for a second opinion on my invitation/sponsor letter for my Dominican Republic girl friend.

I have previously had a lot of grief with my Ukrainian ex-girlfriends visa which was inicially denied but then aproved by the ECM after my trip/visit to the British embassy in Kiev to set things straight. Obviously I do not want to get into the same situation again with this application so trying to be proactive and would like some constructive input on the matter.

Could you please give me a heads up? PDF file of the document is available here: http://lindhardts.org/visa%20Dominican%20Rep.pdf

Thanking all in advance,

Michael

[UKBAbble]

I don't think quoting the rules in your application will put the ECO on your side, if anything it will have the opposite effect.

[eldane]

I don't think quoting the rules in your application will put the ECO on your side, if anything it will have the opposite effect.

UKBAbble, first of all thank you for taking the time looking over the document. I really appriciate the effort.

So, do I understand you right? Your only suggestion is to remove my reference to the law and my elaboration of why I believe the law is being followed to the dot? I understand your thinking and you might very well be right however, I am only trying to make it clear to the ECO that the law is abid to and I have perfect understanding of UK immigration law.

You do not think any other part of the document is rude, offending or in any other way having a negative impact on the ECO?


Thanking you in advance,

Michael

[UKBAbble]

Well if you really want an honest opinion I do think that your striving to stress her bona fides is a bit OTT.

[impactcrew]

Honest opinion would be a very well detailed sponsor letter but a bit too informative and looks like you are coaching the ECO on their rights and how to do there job, i am sure they are aware of how/what to look for in a sponsors letter, the best approach is be simple and not too complex with them as sometimes they can feel as though u are stepping on there toes. If I was you i would just keep it simple and say i am the sponsor, paying for the trip, accomodation etc and let yr paperwork do the rest. Good luck.

[eldane]

... and I have cut out the part of my invitation letter refering to the immigration law.

However, I have to object to the statement by impactcrew that the ECOs knows what they are doing (i.e abiding to the law) as from previous expirience I do NOT have too high opinion of the ECOs and the ECMs.

Just so you have an idea why I fear this entry clearence for my girlfriend. By the looks of it it seems I am in for the same routine as I had with the British consulate in Kiev, Ukraine.

http://dr1.com/forums/visas/84157-help- ... ss-uk.html

"As some of you probably know the British Government changed the Visa application system last year. Although you can deliver the papers and payment to SD everything has to go to New York which is staffed by morons who know absolutely nothing about the Dominican Republic. One, they can't read nor count, they said that the date on which our marriage certificate was translated was the actual date of the marriage. Two they insist that a woman running a house, an aged husband, three rooms let out as B & B is classified as unemployed. Three going to stay jointly with her british husband's extended family for a few days each means she won't come back, her aged Mother and siblings count for nothing. Four they insist that all communications go and are sent by mail giving a month for replies totally ignoring the fact that a letter to or from here takes around two months. I have never been so disgusted with British organisation and bureaucracy. We put in a very strong objection as did one of my brothers who has now been appointed as her representative and surprise, surprise they have now started to communicate by email and through our P.O.Box address in Miami. Appeals Tribunal has agreed that she has been very unfairly treated and we now await the result of the Tribunal before a Judge. I also endorse solisdad 2000's suggestions. When I see the weird and "wonderful" people inhabiting UK cities now I am even more gateful to be living here in the RD."