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Top Reasons For ILR Refusal

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Top Reasons For ILR refusal

In this post we will look at the top reasons for ILR refusal by the Home Office. Although this list is not exhaustive and there are many other reasons for refusal, these are the most common grounds.

Part 9 of the Immigration Rules discusses the grounds for refusal. Where an applicant does not meet the suitability requirements of the immigration route they are applying for, their application might fall for refusal under the Immigration Rules. 

The Secretary of State has outlined that decisions on suitability grounds are either mandatory or discretionary. For example, if an applicant meets some of the mandatory grounds for refusal, their application must be refused and if an applicant meets the discretionary grounds for refusal, their application may be refused. 

Below are mentioned Top Reasons For ILR Refusal. 

  1. Starting with a mandatory ground for refusal based on criminality grounds. Section 9.4.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9 state that an individual’s application must be refused if the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offence in the UK or overseas for which they have received a custodial sentence of 12 months or more, they are persistent offender or has committed a criminal offence, or offences, which caused serious harm. If an applicant’s presence is not conducive to the public good because of their character, conduct or they have been convicted of a serious criminal offence, their application for Indefinite Leave to Remain must be refused. 
  1. A discretionary ground for refusal is if the individual has made false representations, provided false documents, false information in support of their application or failed to disclose relevant facts in relation to their application. This refusal ground is stated in 9.7.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9. 
  1. Another discretionary ground for refusal is if an applicant fails to provide required information. If the applicant fails to provide a reasonable excuse to comply with a reasonable requirement, for example to attend an interview or provide further information to support their visa application, the Secretary of State may refuse applicant’s application to remain in the UK as mentioned in 9.9.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9. 
  1. Further discretionary ground for refusal is if an applicant has been involved in a sham marriage or sham civil partnership. The application may be refused if the applicant has entered or attempted to enter a sham marriage or sham civil partnership to evade immigration control as stated in 9.6.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9.
  1. Subsequent discretionary ground for refusal is if the applicant ceases to meet the requirements and criteria of the rules under which they are applying for as referred in 9.23.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9. 
  1. An application for permission to stay may be refused where the applicant has failed to pay charges to the NHS and the value of the outstanding charges is at least £500 as stated in 9.11.1 of the Immigration Rules part 9.

Now that you have learned the top reasons for refusal of an ILR application it is always advised to get professional help with your application. Considering the fee that is charged by the Home Office.

Health and Care Visa UK

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In this post we will explain about Health and Care Visa UK.

Healthcare in the UK has taken prime importance due to the unforeseen COVID-19 effects. This means many new job opportunities have also opened up and healthcare professionals are moving by the lots. If you belong to the healthcare profession then a Health and Care Worker Visa will allow you to come and work in the UK. Using this you can find an eligible job with the National Health Service directly, one of their suppliers or even in adult social care. More details about National Healthcare Service can be found here. (link: https://www.nhs.uk/)

Eligibility for this visa is pretty decent compared to other visa types. If you are a qualified doctor, nurse, health care or social care professional in general you can be eligible to come and work in the UK under the Health and Care Worker Visa. You must also be working in an eligible health or social care job. While it might be a bit easier owing to the low entry barrier for active professionals in the field, a Certificate of Sponsorship and information about your role has to be provided too. In addition, the employer must be approved by the Home Office and you must be paid a minimum salary based on your job role. This is a prerequisite for any kind of sponsored visa.

Being able to speak, read, write and understand the English Language is also very important for a Health and Care Worker Visa since most of the work revolves around human interaction. A conversational level competency will help you land jobs much faster over most other factors. Having a knack for developing meaningful working relations with people will also go a long way in boosting your prospects but is not necessary as a skill.

Anyone who is applying for a Health and Care Worker Visa should definitely talk to a professional consultant and enquire about all the available options before proceeding. You can arrange for a callback from one of our experts here.

If you think you don’t currently qualify for a Health and Care Worker Visa then use our knowledge repository here and find another visa type that helps you move to the UK gradually. Whatever the case, we wish you luck on your interesting journey to the UK ahead!

Sole Representative Visa

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Sole Representative Visa


If you are an entrepreneur or work for a business who wishes to expand overseas then this is the best visa type you can come across. If you can convince your bosses to open a branch office in the UK and ask to represent your company here, you can gradually get British citizenship even! Keep reading to know more. 


When businesses wish to visit UK and test the markets without investing lot of fund, they can send one employee as a representative to the UK. This visa type is called The Sole Representative Visa. The employee becomes Representative of an Overseas Business and can visit the UK for 3 years from the date of issuing the visa. During this time they are expected to expand the business in the UK, hire local workers, approach clients and set up fully functioning branch office here in the UK. 

Given its economy, the United Kingdom is popular destination for businesses especially now after Brexit. This visa allows you to do exactly that along with hiring local staff and testing the markets.

Eligibility of the Representative:

He/She has been an employee for 12 months or more of the parent company
Is a senior level employee of the said company
Doesn’t have more than 50% ownership of the company they represent
Has authority as a decision maker in the company they represent
You can apply to come to the UK via this Visa if you are:
The sole representative of an overseas company planning to come to the UK as an employee of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation

This visa can result in a national residency for the representative. If they sustain the business for 3 years and get a further extension of 2 years, they can apply for permanent residency after the completion of 5 years. And further extending this, after completing 6 years they can apply for a British citizenship.

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How To Apply For An ILR Based On Domestic Violence

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How to apply for an ILR based on domestic Violence

 

What is Domestic violence?

The Home Office defines domestic violence as ‘Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling,
coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or
have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality’. Some types of
domestic violence are listed below:

-emotional

-financial

-sexual

-psychological

-physical

 

To make a successful application for ILR Based On Domestic Violence route applicants must make sure they meet the below mentioned criteria:

 

  • Applicants must apply online using SET (DV) application form and make a valid application.
  • Applicants must be physically present in the UK.
  • Applicants must meet the suitability and eligibility criteria for this immigration route.
    Eligibility criteria set out in Appendix FM:
  • The applicant must be in the UK as a spouse or partner of a British national or someone who is
    present, settled in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. Applicants on fiancé (e), civil partner,
    student route visa or other limited leave status will not be eligible for this route.
    The applicant must provide supporting evidence to prove that their and their partner’s relationship
    has broken down permanently as a result of domestic abuse.
    Below is a non-exclusive list of supporting documents to prove domestic violence mentioned in the
    ‘Victims of domestic and abuse’ published guidance by the Home Office:
    -Criminal conviction
    -Police caution
    -Police report
    -Charging decision
    -A final order
    -Arrest
    -A letter from an organisation supporting victims of domestic violence
    -Medical report from a medical professional
    -Letter from the relevant authorities (social services/ welfare officers)
    -Documentation provide your domestic violence accounts (letters/ personal statements/witness
    statements/ photos/ recordings/ texts)
    Suitability criteria

The applicant’s character must not be conducive to the public good and their behaviour must not
relate to criminality or bad character.

Application fees and fee waivers

The current application fee for Indefinite Leave to Remain under Domestic Violence route using SET
(DV) application form is £2,389 per applicant.

If an applicant is financially unstable and unable to pay for their application, they can submit their
application without paying the set application fee if they are ‘destitute’ according to the Home
Office.

The Home Office provides clear guidance on who is classified as ‘destitute’:

  • Where applicants do not have enough money to support themselves
  • Where applicants cannot meet their essential living needs
  • Where applicants do not have adequate accommodation
  • Applicants with very low income
    The applicant must provide supporting evidence in the form of bank statements, utility bills, tenancy
    agreements, pay slips, local authority letters confirming financial support and other relevant
    documentation to prove that they have no means to pay the specified fee.
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British National Overseas BNO

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British National Overseas BNO

 

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Following the announcement of national security law in Hong Kong, a new visa route was launched called the British National Overseas BNO. There are eligibility, suitability and validity requirements that applicants must meet to apply for this immigration route. A detailed information on the requirements and application process is provided below. 

 

 

What is British National Overseas (BNO)?

On 31 January 2021, the UK opened a Hong Kong British National Overseas BNO that is only available to British Nationals Overseas and their immediate family members. Eligible applicants can apply from outside or inside the UK.

The BNO visa allows individuals to live, study and work in the UK.

 

 

Who is eligible?

 

You can apply for a BNO visa if you are:

 

a British National Overseas who’s permanent home is in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Hong Kong. 

18 years old or older 

 

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, your family members can also apply for a BNO visa as your ‘dependants’ provided the applicants can show that they are living together and show proof of relationship. You and your family members must apply together. 

 

A dependant family member can include your:

 

Spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner provided both sides can prove that you are in a subsisting relationship and have been living together for at least 2 years 

 

Child/stepchild or grandchild under 18 years. Children under 18 years will need to apply with both of their parents unless one parent or grandparent has sole responsibility for them. Additional documentation will be required to prove that only one adult is the sole carer of the child

 

Child 18 years of age or older, born on or after 1 July 1997 (and their parent or child under 18 years of age) 

 

Adult dependent relatives. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings or children 18 years of age or older, provided you are living together, they are not independent and require your assistance and care. The adult dependent relative must be highly dependent on the main BNO applicant due to their age, medical condition or disability. Sufficient evidence is required to prove that the adult relative will not be provided with the same day-to-day help, care and support in Hong Kong if the main applicant moved to the UK because it is not available or affordable. If the adult relative is your child or sibling, they must live with the main applicant when making the application. Parents and grandparents do not need to live in the same household. If parents and grandparents are living as couples, they must apply together to come to the UK. 

 

 

How to apply?

 

Applications made outside the UK where your permanent home is Hong Kong. 

 

Applications made outside the UK must be submitted online. 

 

Before applying for British National (Overseas), you must make sure you’ve checked you are eligible for this visa route and collated your supporting evidence and documentation to apply. You might want to speak with one of our experienced immigration advisors who will advise you on the merits of your application. 

 

Each family member needs to make their own separate application. Your family members must apply at the same time as you. The main applicant needs to submit their application first. Once this is done, your family members should apply within 24 hours. After submission, the main applicant will be provided with a unique reference number called Global Web Form (GWF). The family members will need to state the main applicant’s reference number in their visa application. 

 

You will be required to upload your supporting documentation online with your visa application and you are also advised to bring all supporting documents (originals and copies) to your biometrics appointment. 

Once the application is submitted online, you will be redirected to a partner website called VFS.global where you will be required to book your biometrics appointment at a visa application centre. Your biometrics information includes your fingerprints and photographs. 

 

A decision on your visa application will be made within 12 weeks from the date of your biometrics appointment. You will get a letter stating the outcome of your application. The letter will cover what you need to do next. Once your visa application is successful, you will be issued with an entry clearance vignette valid for 90 days and you must travel to the UK within the validity of your entry clearance. The decision letter will also provide information about your biometric residence permit (BRP) collection point. 

 

Applications made within the UK

 

Applications made within the UK must be submitted online. 

If you’ve met the eligibility requirements for this visa route, you can switch to British National (Overseas) if you are already present in the UK on a different UK visa and you can apply by 31 March 2021. 

 

After you submit your online visa application and upload your supporting documentation, you will need to book your biometrics appointment at UKVCAS service point. You are advised to bring all supporting documentation (originals and copies) to your biometrics appointment. 

 

Applicants are not advised to travel outside the UK until a decision is made on their pending application. 

 

A decision on your visa application will be made within 12 weeks from the date of your biometrics appointment. 

Once your visa application is successful, you will be provided with a letter confirming the details of your biometric residence permit (BRP) collection point.

 

The BBC has covered this in their article here

 

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How To Apply For UK’s Points Based System

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How To Apply For UK’s Points Based System?

The newly introduced point-based system has been different from the previous ones. As a potential immigrant you would need to be aware of where you stand and what has to be done. Having clarity on these would improve your chances of immigration to the UK.

Anyone who is looking to immigrate to the United Kingdom would have a fair share of questions which we aim to answer in this post. These answers would enable you to not just understand the system better but also put forward your best case in a bid to attain immigration. 

We look at what the UK point based system for 2021 is, who can be eligible, and how to apply for the same. This way you would have all the necessary information handy. We also look at how the Brexit agreement would affect you as a potential immigrant. 

In order to understand all the details provided below you should be aware of what the system is all about. This step-by-step guide would ensure that you are educated enough about the UK’s points based system 2021.

What is the UK’s Points Based System?

Anyone looking to migrate to the UK to work and live and gain permanent residency will now have to apply via UK’s points based system that will award points for different factors such as age, qualification, work experience, job offer etc. Candidates have to score a total of 70 points more on this later.

If you are an EEA national who is already living in the United Kingdom by 31st of December 2020 this point based system is not applicable to you. You have the right and can continue to work even in 2021 up to the 30th of June in the United Kingdom. 

Your employers are obligated to accept your National Identity Cards as well as Passports until this time. This is however, just a transition phase measure which everyone would have to be well aware of. 

Employers tend to hire skilled workers from around the world based on this point system that is floated by the government. This acts as a means of regulating who is allowed to work in the United Kingdom with all the legalities covered. 

In case someone is not able to meet all the requirements they would not be eligible to come the United Kingdom directly on a work visa. So, it is imperative that you have all the mandatory areas covered before you start looking at optional ones to attain points that is required in the UK. 

Who is eligible for the UK’s Points based system?

An applicant needs to score a total of 70 points for different elements in order to qualify. These points are made up by factors thats are mandatory and non mandatory. An applicant must meet the mandatory points as mentioned in the points table below before they can look at the non-mandatory points which can be traded with one another.

Skilled workers planning to work in the United Kingdom would have to follow the below criteria to ensure that they meet all requirements. There are no shortcuts about it and the below table makes everything crystal clear for everyone. 

Requirement Not Tradable/Tradable with Other Specific Requirements Number of Points
The employer should provide you with an offer of appointment. The employer should also be an approved sponsor. No 20
Availing the employment with the appropriate skill level. No 20
Fluency in spoken English and ability to understand.  No 10
For people with salary anywhere between £20,480 and £23,039 Yes 0
For people with salary anywhere between £23,040 and £25,599 Yes 10
If your salary is £25,600 or over Yes 20
If you are having an employment with an occupation which as a scarcity as nominated by the Migration Advisory Committee. Yes 20
If you have an academic qualification which is a PhD having a subject that is relevant to whatever employment that you have taken up. Yes 10
If you have an education qualification that is a PhD in a STEM subject which is relevant to the employment. Yes 20

Anyone who chooses to apply would need to have 70 points. Among these 70 points your mandatory requirement would be of 50 which cannot be traded with anything else. However, you have 20 points that can be tradable with others to work in the UK.  

There are 5 tiers that the point-based system is comprised of for people aspiring to work in the United Kingdom. They have been categorized into various categories in accordance to employment, investment, and others. 

You would have to be aware that an employer should be registered with the HomeOffice’s register of tier 2 sponsors. Only these are capable of providing you with sponsorship that carries the mandatory 20 points that is required. 

If you visit the register of sponsors you would be able to get a list of the employers or organisations that are registered with them. The regulations were put in place for the register of sponsors from the 31st of March 2009. 

How To Apply For UK’s Points Based System?

There are a few steps that can give you clarity on how you can go about applying for a UK visa. With these details you would know what you already have and what you need to acquire before you become eligible for a work permit to the United Kingdom. 

  • To apply for a Skilled Worker visa, you need to:

    You will be able to save your application and come back to it at another time if you need to.

There are some basic requirements that you would need for applying for a United Kingdom visa. These are irrelevant of whatever type of visa you apply for and includes employment, business, and student visa. The requirements are as follows:

  • A completed application form depending on the visa that you are applying for. You can either choose to complete the application process online or have a manual one filled up and submitted. However, the online version of the form is easier by all means for anyone. 
  • Two photographs that are in specifications with the size and colour that is required by the government of the United Kingdom. 
  • You should possess a passport issued by your home country or residing country. The passport should essentially have a blank page and should be valid for 3 months after your planned departure from the United Kingdom. 
  • The applicant would also have to prove that they are able to take care of them financially while in the United Kingdom. This can include your pay slips, bank statements, and other income related documents. 
  • You should also possess a document that show where you are likely to stay while in the United Kingdom. It is not imperative that you pay in full for this accommodation while applying for the visa.
  • A detailed travel plan or itinerary should be provided while at the time of applying. This should include dates, places, appointments, and other details which would be scrutinised before your visa is granted or approved. 
  • People traveling from certain countries would have to provide test results of tuberculosis too. 
  • The biometric information is something that you would require to submit if your planned stay exceeds 6 months in the United Kingdom. 
  • You should also provide them with the receipt that states that you have already paid for your UK visa application.

Conclusion

Irrelevant of your current status in the country that you belong to there are these things that you would have to furnish. Only upon qualifying on all these aspects you would be granted a visa for an entry into the United Kingdom.   

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UK Spouse Visa Extension.

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Those who wish to continue in UK after 30 months by which time their UK Spouse Visa expires, can apply for extension of their UK Spouse Visa. After obtaining the visa extension they can live in UK along with their spouse or partner for another 30 months. They can apply for visa extension at the Home Office for which they have to pay £1,033 as Extension Visa Fees. While applying for Visa Extension also the applicant is required to fulfil the minimum financial requirements. The applicant and his/her spouse/partner together should have an annual income not less than £18,600. Those who have children are required to earn extra £3,800  for first child and additional £2,400  for each additional child.

UK Spouse Visa is valid for 30 months only. One can apply for visa extension after 2.5 years. The application is to be made at the Home Office. For extension of the visa the applicant has to pay £1,033 as Extension Fees. The applicant has to fulfil the same financial requirements that they fulfilled while applying for UK Spouse Visa. The application will be processed after paying the visa extension fees and on submitting the necessary documents to prove that the minimum financial requirements are fulfilled.

Since the UK Spouse Visa expires after 2.5 years, one has to apply for visa extension. After obtaining the visa extension he/she can continue in UK for another 30 months. The application for Extension along with the supporting documents are to be submitted at the Home Office. An amount of £1,033 is to be paid as Visa Extension Fees.

For more information on UK Spouse Visa extension you can visit here

Here is an interesting article on Spouse Visa

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English Language Requirement For Spouse Visa

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In this post we will discuss English Language requirement for the UK Spouse / Partner Visa route.

The UK Home Office introduced English Language requirement as part of the immigration process in November 2010. Although this was initially introduced for selected few visa application types, it is now widely used under multiple visa categories as a general requirement to reduce burden on UK tax payers and promote easy integration of migrants into the society.

Who needs to meet the English Language Requirement for a UK Spouse Visa and UK Partner Visa category?

English language requirement applies to: 

  • Leave to remain as a spouse or civil partner
  • Leave to remain as an unmarried or same sex partner
  • Entry clearance as a partner
  • Entry clearance as a spouse

What is the level of English language requirement for UK Spouse visa and partner visa?

Most applicants are required to meet CEFR Level A1 or A2 (unless exempt: more on this later)
 

All entry clearance or initial leave application for UK Spouse visa need a minimum of CEFR level A1 (unless exempt)

All applications for leave to remain where previously exempt from A1 or were last granted visa as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner also need to meet the CEFR level A1 (unless exempt)

All UK Spouse visa applications for leave to remain where last granted visa with A1, which expires on or after 1 May 2017 need to meet the CEFR Level A2 (unless exempt)

Note: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR A UK SPOUSE VISA is only applicable to the main applicant and not the dependents

Where can you take the English Language Test for UK Spouse Visa?

Applicant has to take a test at one of the approved UK English Language test centre

You can only take an SELT with one of the following providers:

  • IELTS SELT Consortium (UK or overseas)
  • LanguageCert (UK or overseas)
  • Trinity College London (UK only)
  • Pearson (UK and overseas)
  • PSI Services (UK) Ltd (overseas only)

The approved IELTS SELT Consortium tests are:

  • IELTS for UKVI
  • Life Skills

The approved LanguageCert tests are:

  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT (Speaking and Listening)

The approved Trinity College London tests are:

  • Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
  • Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)

The approved Pearson tests are:

  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Home

The approved PSI Services (UK) Ltd tests are:

  • Skills for English UKVI (4 component)
  • Skills for English UKVI (2 component)

Click HERE to download a list of approved secure English language test for UK Spouse Visa (in the UK) OR Click HERE to download a list of approved secure English language test for UK Spouse Visa (Outside the UK)
 Besides taking the test there are other ways to meet the English Language Requirement for a UK SPOUSE visa application. 1) If you are an national of a majority English speaking country (more on this later) 2) You have formal education at a Bachelor or Masters level awarded in the UK or where the qualification is awarded abroad and this is recognised by UK NARIC of equivalent to Bachelor or Masters level.

Exemption from english language requirement for uk spouse visa is applied under following conditions:

  • If the applicant is aged 65 and over at the time of their UK Spouse Visa application
  • They have disability that stops them from meeting the English Language requirement for spouse visa
  • Under exceptional circumstances

Following nationals can claim exemption from English language requirement for a UK spouse visa under majority English speaking countries?

Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; United States of America.

It is important that you take the right test at an authorised centre to meet the English language requirement for a UK Spouse visa to avoid refusal. If you have any specific questions about how to meet this requirement or general requirement for a uk spouse visa you can read our comprehensive post here. Why not speak to one of our registered immigration advisor about your application by asking a free call back below

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UK Spouse Visa Fee. The above video explains the total cost involved in getting a UK Spouse Visa. Please note these are subject to change by the Home Office at any time. For latest information on the cost of UK Spouse Visa can be found here.

Main charges are:

For Entry Clearance Spouse Visa (Those Applying from Abroad): £1523

Immigration Health Surcharge £1200

For those applying for a UK Spouse Visa Extension (within the UK) the fee is £1054

Immigration Health Surcharge (Within the UK) £1000

Biometric Enrolment Fee.

We might also want to consider fees if you wish to engage a UK Immigration Lawyer to represent your case. The typical fee for this service start from £850. Although this is optional it is highly recommended to engage this service considering the large amounts of Home Office fees involved and these are non-refundable if your application is refused.

In addition to the fees applicant applying for a UK Spouse Visa are required to meet financial criteria to satisfy the Home Office that you are in a position to support your potential wife/husband/partner. These mainly are to evidence that you earn a salary of minimum £18600 or have cash savings of at least £62500. These can be higher if you have children in the application.

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UK Entry Clearance Refusals Explained.

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UK Entry Clearance Refusal

 

“UK Entry Clearance Refusals Explained” is an brief attempt to help individuals applying for a UK Visa.

 

It can be quite difficult to understand why your UK Entry Clearance application was refused and you surely want to learn more about how to go about re-applying without making the same mistakes on your application. Or perhaps you are about to make your application for a UK Entry Clearance and you want to get it right the first time.

 

 

UK Entry Clearance Refusals Explained in this post will help you do exactly that.

 

There are 2 main categories under which a UK Entry Clearance application can be refused. These are broadly classified as:

 

A) Mandatory refusal.
B) Discretionary refusal.

 

 

Lets dive deeper into each of the above types.

 

 

Mandatory refusal of an entry clearance application is a hard refusal where the deciding officer has to refuse your application on grounds of not meeting the application criteria. The reasons under this category are quite straightforward as to why an application will be refused. 

 

  • Entry clearance: mandatory refusals

  • Entry for purpose not covered by the rules

  • Deportation order or conviction

  • Overseas criminal record certificates: no longer GGFR

  • Failure to produce valid passport or travel documentation

  • Exclusion by Secretary of State

  • Deception

  • Document examination (DER) and verification reports (DCR)

  • EEA family permits

  • Previous breach of UK Immigration Rules

Discretionary refusal is when the officer can consider whether the circumstances allow him or her to use their discretion while making the decision to refuse. These are quite tricky and one has to learn as much in order to prepare the best application.

 

  • Required information not provided

  • Returning resident: paragraph 18 not met 
  • Returning resident away for more than two years

  • Passport authority not recognised by UK government

  • Contriving to frustrate the immigration rules

  • No ability to return or be accepted elsewhere

  • No written sponsor undertaking Child under 18, no parent or guardian written consent
  • Criminal convictions

  • Refusal conducive to public good

 

 

It can be quite daunting when it comes to making an UK Visa application and it is important that you prepare your application to the highest standard. Please do your research before you apply or consider getting professional help from registered immigration consultant here. Detailed information can be found on UK Government website here.

 

 

Hope you have found this post “UK Entry Clearance Refusals Explained” helpful.

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