rec212 wrote:I have applied under article 8 which states the eligibility to have a private life in the UK
If you applied under section 8 H, then I believe that's why you were refused, you need to prove that you've been living in the UK for 20 years. You should have applied under 8L (other purposes)
8H:
Applications on the basis of private life - evidence of 20 years’ continuous residence.
If you are applying for an extension of stay after completing at least 20 years’ continuous residence in the
UK, in addition to the relevant documents in 8A, documents such as those listed below showing that
your stay here has been continuous for this period.
I hope you get the right to appeal! Did your solicitor help you with the application??? if so, I think it's time to get a new solicitor! please keep us posted!