UK visa refusal and ban [duplicate]

I made an application for a UK visa for my 72-year-old mother-in-law. The main reason was for her to come and celebrate with us my son's 2nd birthday, since she hasn't ever met the grandchildren. I honestly had no idea of her travel history so I ticked no to the question whether she had ever been refused a visa? After submitting it online, my husband (her son) told me she has been refused a visa twice, before we he had met (in 2011 and 2012).

The application was refused and she was given a 10-year ban. I feel so sorry and sad because I caused this. The old woman had no part in this; she is heartbroken and we don't want to lose her because of this.

Is there any way we can lift the ban and reapply? She keeps saying that if she meets her grandchildren and dies a day after, she will forever rest peacefully.

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Best Answer

Unfortunately, even though you completed the application on your mother-in-law’s behalf she remains responsible for its contents. UKVI views failing to declare previous refusals as deception, which attracts a mandatory refusal https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/673999/GGFR-Section-2-v29.0EXT.PDF Your mother-in-law would be in a position to know that she had two previous refusals, it is not something that one just ‘forgets’. There is little you can do other than get advice from an Immigration lawyer, which is likely to be costly and probably fruitless given her Immigration history. See What can I do to lift a 10 year ban for making a mistake in my UK visa application? and Standard Visitor visa refusal (Deception, V3.6(b)) and procedure for reapplying

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Can you reapply for UK visa after refusal?

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.

How long does the UK embassy keep refusal records?

If the refusal is based on misrepresentation, we'll keep your fingerprints and photo for 10 years. If the refusal is based on health concerns, financial reasons or non-compliance, we'll keep your fingerprints and photo for 5 years.

What happens if your UK visa is refused?

If your application is refusedYou'll get a letter or an email explaining why your application was refused. Your passport will be returned, if it was kept as part of your application. Your refusal letter will explain if you have the right to either an: administrative review.

How long does a UK visa take after a refusal decision is overturned?

Assuming your immigration appeal is successful, the judge will advise UKVI of the decision. It may take up to 12 weeks until after the appeal decision for this to be processed by UKVI.

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