UK visa refusal V4.2, want to make sure it doesn't happen again
Our situation has changed since his visa refusal, but is it enough to satisfy an ECO?
My husband came to the UK for the birth of our daughter but was subsequently refused a UK visit visa in 2016. At the time I had just given birth and couldn't fly to him. We didn't need a settlement visa as he had just set up a business in Morocco, and I wasn't working, so I didn't satisfy the requirements. I flew to him when I was fit and well again with the kids.
I am no longer in the UK. We are both residing in Brunei. I work and he takes care of our 2 young children. We want to visit the UK in September to see family, and do a little sightseeing for a week. I'm terrified of another refusal against his name.
I obviously didn't include sufficient explanation in my cover letter the first time.
Your help/advice would be much appreciated.
Best Answer
From the history of UK refusals I've seen on this site and other places, it seems for UK the most important criteria is the applicant's financial circumstances. This is also a reason explained in your refusal letter, so if your financial circumstances improved significantly - such as the level where you can easily afford a trip to UK - this might be sufficient for approval.
An evidence that you are both settled in Brunei (such as a property lease agreement for one year or so, employment contract etc) would also help establishing the fact that you're not moving back to UK together, and only trying to visit.
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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.What are the chances of getting a UK visa after refusal?
The current refusal rate for UK visa applications hovers around 15% mark, with some categories experiencing an even higher rate of refusals. The most notable example is a now-closed Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route, where the refusal rate was around an astonishing 50%.How do I challenge a UK visa refusal?
For most cases, you must appeal online using the MyHMCTS service. You'll need to create an account first if you do not have one. You must only appeal using a paper form if your client is in detention or has been refused settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.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.UK Visa Refusal | What to do if UK Visa refused/rejected | Complete process in Urdu/Hindi
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