Hi All - Just introducing myself

[acs]

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's visa refusal Ian. All your time, effort and the visa fee is so expensive come to think about it too. So pass more documents and proof to overrule the consul's decision and follow what our mod joe and other members had suggested it's going to be in you and your wife's favor. Even though you have submitted most of your documents at the uk embassy in manila, here are the list again of the documents you might need to show genuine relationship and a future together.
IDENTIFICATION:
Passport, NBI Clearance, NSO-SECPA Birth Certificate (THis is for you)
Sponsor’s Birth Certificate ( your fiance)
Full copy of sponsor’s passport, personal details and Phil. Immigration stamp in full color
Scanned copy of sponsor’s driver’s license

EVIDENCE OF ACCOMMODATION:
Deed of Property
Property Details ( He can take pictures of his house, inside and outside)
Mortgage Statements:
Council Tax

EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL CAPACITY:
Payslips
Letter of Employment ,Copy of Full Contract Details,
Bank Statement


EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP:
Letter of Support from the Sponsor
Provisional Booking for the Wedding
Provisional Booking for Wedding Lunch
E-mail Transcripts
Chat Log
SMS Log
Screenshots of Chat Sessions
MoneyGram Receipts? Western Union Receipts
Flower Receipts
Telephone Bills/ Calling Cards

EVIDENCE OF MEETING:
Boarding Passes and E-tickets, Hotel and Restaurant Receipts, Photos
Letters, Postcard, Used Phone Cards, Used Call and Text Cards

[joebloggs]

you met in December and married feb, such a short time span would increase your risk of refusal. it really would have been better if you had met her a few times over a longer period.

also i'm guessing at the interview, the case worker asked questions about you, that maybe your wife didn't know the answer to or got it wrong (where you live, what's your middle name etc..). this to would have increased your risk of refusal. once your wife was called for an interview, she should have practised some questions with you, as many of the questions they could ask are on this site

but good luck, I hope you will win your appeal or get your visa if you re-apply

[isimpson01]

Thanks for the wishes.
Hopefully the evidence of contact for the last five months and contact from family and friends here will assist with a favourable review of the refusal
I am off to Manila on Wednesday so the extra time together will also help.

[isimpson01]

Hi Joe

Thanks for the good advice. I can confirm we rehearsed in preparation for the interview and my wife thinks she answered all the questions other than knowing the surname of my best friend. She knew the first name and stated that. We also supplied details of the 200txts I send monthly and stated evidence of daily contact through messenger of 3 hours or above but the ECO rejected the evidence as it did not clearly state my wifes number. It used her contact name in my address book. Rather than check with me they made a final decision ignoring that.

I have since highlighted to the embassy that I have a lactose intolerance dating back 20 years (Crohn's) and feel the option of me emigrating to the philippines would put my health at risk as I am on a lifetime medication and require regular monitoring and specialist advice which is available in the UK. Additionally I have a job here and demonstrated 21 years of continuous employment. so I hope I get an interview to access the transcript of the interview and review it is possible.

[isimpson01]

Hiya
Thanks for the reply and expanded list of documentation.
I think my biggest error was not supplying enough contact information for the period between marriage and interview after having such a short relationship compared to most standards.
Hopefully, the extra documents I take to Manila next week will convince during re-consideration.
Cheers