Should we mention pregnancy as the reason for invitation?

[farazfastian]

Hi everyone,

I applied 4 times for my parents(also in-laws) in last three years and got rejected every time. People have been saying to me don't mention pregnancy as your invitation of reason as it's not a major reason for them and also they think you're brining them for child minding.

To help me and lot others, can we come to the conclusion that mentioning pregnancy is fine or its risky?

Many Thanks,
Faraz

[Lucapooka]

It's fine to mention this but it won't alleviate the necessity for them to meet the immigration requirements for a visit. Why were they refused four times and have they overcome those hurdles.

[farazfastian]

So you're saying there's no harm in mentioning this? but what about risk of child minding suspicion?

The reason they were refused every time was due to their personal and financial circumstances as they don't have well maintained bank account and family ties. So i sponsored them fully but still no luck.

Faraz

[Lucapooka]

If you haven't removed the reason for the previous refusals there is little point applying. Have you ever considered appealing any of these refusals and leaving it for an actual judge to decide if they represent an immigration risk?

[farazfastian]

With every application we've been providing more evidence to clear their concerns but i don't know what else they need. For e.g: Bank Statement, Tax Return, Property Docs, Utility Bills, Affidavit from husband, National database letter confirming family, Letters from her children schools, Marriage certificate etc

Yes we did apply for appeal after first three refusals and they were allowed entry and they did come to UK for less than a month time but this year we got refusal again.

[vinny]

Why were they refused?

See also VAT24 - Child minders for relatives.

[farazfastian]

Event after providing all above supporting documents CW wasn't convinced that she provided any documentation to proof her personal, financial circumstances and family ties. As i said there bank statement wasn't strong and i advised them to not look in to their bank statement for funds it's me who's sponsoring them fully but they still looked in to it.

Excerpt from last refusal:

You have said that your sponsor will pay for you travel costs and as well as maintenance and accommodation. I'm satisfied that they're able to meet this.
However I still have to be satisfied of your own personal and financial circumstances and your intention to leave the UK. You have provided no evidence to demonstrate your personal and financial circumstances. You've stated that your visit will personally cost you £1500 and in support of your application you've submitted your bank statement. however there's not enough funds to support this claim. I'm not satisfied that you will adequately maintain yourself or can meet the cost of return or onward journey.

[farazfastian]

Vinny/Lucapooka ?

Thanks
Faraz