Mums visit visa rejected twice

[ak17471]

My mum, 58, is a recent widower(Nov09) and I (who am in UK on a work permit) have invited her on a family visit visa for 5 months through a sponsorship letter. Her visa was rejected twice. I have reproduced below the second rejection
"You were recently refused a visa in the same category for not demonstrating adequate funds. You have stated that you have an income of Rs. 6000 a month but have not adequately demonstrated the source of this income. While I note that you have provided fixed deposits as evidence of funds these cannot be considered as they are not readily available funds. I note that you have also provided evidence of savings and state you have property but I am not satisfied that this represents adequate evidence you intend to leave the UK. It is understandable given the recent passing of your husband you would wish to spend some time with one of your children. However based on current evidence of your situation in India, I am not satisfied that you are a genuiune visitor and intend to leave the UK. The compassionate grounds of your case have been taken into account. You have other children in India & Switzerland and your son can visit you in India. I have considered the financial situation of your sponsor but the funding of the trip is not the prime concern. You have not currently demonstrated strong ties to India that satisfy the requirements of a genuine visitor that intends to leave the K. I am therefore not satisfied that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your proposed visit or that you are genuinly seeking entry as a visitor for a period not exceeding 6 months."

I can take care of the income bit but How can I prove strong ties of my mum to India. I have submitted my mums bank staements, property papers (these are presently in my dad's name)? what else do i need to submit? I don't want to appeal but try again.

Can someone reply or point me to the relevant thread where this is answered since I have searched and not found the same.

[ashklive]

You should appeal for this.
same happened with me and on appeal the visa was granted.You should consult a solicitor or immigration advisory bureau and draft the appropriate response.

[kautilya]

I am having similar problem. What happened to your case? did you re-apply, then what additional documents did you provide? if you appealed, which lawyer did you use?

[batleykhan]

It woud be pointless reapplying again if you have been refused twice for the same reason. Yo need to appeal now. I know it will take sometime, but in 85% of appeals the applicant usually wins.

The reason why they have refused your mum is you is quite common in the Indian subcontinent. They dont believe your mum will go back to India after the visit and might stay here for good.

They are not doubting your intentions, its your mums. Simply by supplying her bank statements and your dads peoperty details is not good enough during the application stage. She could quite easily leave these behind and come and live with you in UK.

It is difficult to prove these points at an application stage but easier at an appeal hearing because you can say things about your personal circumstances to the Adjudicator who will listen to you and is usually sympathetic to someone who simply wants to bring their elsderly parenst for a short visit to the UK as it would work out easier for her to visit here rather than you going over due to work and family commitments.

You also maybe need to show stronger family ties of your mum to her own country. If she has her own kids/grandkids/siblings etc as these are good reasons why she may return.

No I would appeal rather than reapply. You can write your own appeal and represent your mum if you have the basic know how.It wont cost you anything as well......... however it is time consuming and can last up to 6 montsh befoere an appeal outcome in your mums favour