UK Family visitor visa refused due to lack of ties. What can I do now?
I was refused family visit visa early May (my first ever uk visa application) because of the reasons in the refusal letter. It was my first application and i made some silly mistakes that contributed to my refusal. So, the refusal was somehow justified. I, however, want to reapply given that my circumstances have changed considerably in the last 4 months. Please what are my chances of getting the visa.
The ECO did not believe that my relationship with my wife (she has ILR) is genuine and subsisting. In addition, he said he didn't believe I'm related to my 1 year old daughter (British Citizen) as claimed. They are both resident in the UK. Her last visit was in Oct. 2014 and she left in Jan. 2015. We both attended the same University. So our relationship is not in doubt.
Earlier this year, due to a drop in company revenue, salary was paid in half and the balance at a later date. So, the ECO took advantage of this and said my job didn't qualify as home tie. Although I was the architect of my own downfall. I stated the salary thing in my cover letter! Unbelievable. I thought I was being sincere.
I now want to reapply again to visit my wife and daughter.
I will be addressing the refusal points with:
I have asked my wife to send our marriage certificate and our daughter's birth certificate. I will also add her flight tickets, a few wedding pictures and Skype call logs as proof of relationship.
Things have since normalised at the office and salary is now paid in full.
I will now be visiting for 18days.
Please, do i stand a chance of getting the visa? Is there anything i can add to increase my chances?
Also, can i use priority for the visa processing?
Update!!!
I later applied for a spouse visa in November of the year I posted this question and it was approved. I have since moved to the UK.
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Can I appeal against UK visitor visa refusal?
A UK visit visa refusal is not an appealable decision. This means that you cannot challenge it by way of an appeal. However, if you have ever been refused an entry clearance as a visitor you have the option of re-applying or submitting an application for judicial review.How do I prove family ties for UK visa?
Suitable evidence can include birth certificates or family books. It can also be useful to include letters from family members in support of an application setting out the family relationship, the contact that the applicant has with the family member and any other way in which the family members rely on the applicant.What happens after refusal visa visit UK?
You can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.What are the chances of getting a UK visa after refusal?
Each year thousands of applications are rejected. At times applicants worry about what possibly could have been wrong with their application. In 2019, the UK visa rejection rate went up to 13%. Bangladesh, Ghana and Algeria were amongst the countries that faced visa rejections up to 40%.UK Family Visit Visa for Parents, Brother, Sister, relatives Checklist to make Good Visa Application
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