G/F's Tourist Visa refused

[RickyR]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'm sure there is a way to resolve the situation. There is a process to appeal.

The decisions are based on evidence set out in the guidance manuals which are available on the Home Office website. I can say that it is possible to obtain a tourist visa for a filipina girlfriend who isn't currently employed and without providing any evidence of their finances.

When we applied for hte first one, I submitted a full letter from me explaining our relationship, the situation, my support and our plans whilst in the uk, return tickets (proof should would return), a letter from my employer confirming my employment, copies of my passport and some salary statements. A lot more then they state on the website, but it did work.
They have a lot of problems with overstayers, and you have to prove to the ECO that your situation won't be that as per their procedures.

[Englishman2010]

I provided all of that Ricky, along with 6 months current account statements, savings account statements, mortgage statements, last 3 years P60's. Without going into too much detail, I clearly demonstrated ample liquid resources to fund her stay.
There is an appeals process within 28 days, I need to look into it and speak to her to see if it's worthwhile.
It's not the end of the world, I have been nagging her to get a job for the last 6 months anyway. This might be the kick she needs to get off her ass and get a job. If she get's a job and starts to save a little, we might try again in 6 months.
In the meantime, I will just have to go back over there in August and December.

[gWaPito]

I provided all of that Ricky, along with 6 months current account statements, savings account statements, mortgage statements, last 3 years P60's. Without going into too much detail, I clearly demonstrated ample liquid resources to fund her stay.
There is an appeals process within 28 days, I need to look into it and speak to her to see if it's worthwhile.
It's not the end of the world, I have been nagging her to get a job for the last 6 months anyway. This might be the kick she needs to get off her ass and get a job. If she get's a job and starts to save a little, we might try again in 6 months.
In the meantime, I will just have to go back over there in August and December.

Hi Englishman2010, so sorry to hear of your predicament.
Going by what you have just posted, about providing of proof of funds etc, sounds like you had picked the short straw on eco selection

Go through the appeal process and God willing you we will both get the correct result.
Like someone said earlier, there is a problem with over stayers and folks just refusing to go back to there homes, that is all very well for them but, for new applicants, it's very damaging for them and there country.

I don't think I would blame your Lady because she has no job, she won't be able to save from that 'job' anyway, you work to eat, that's about it, not to have savings as well.

Many a Tourist visa issued without girl friends having employment.

Just take time looking through previous threads on this subject, I'm sure it will enlighten you both.

Good luck to you both

[Englishman2010]

Hi Englishman2010, so sorry to hear of your predicament.
Going by what you have just posted, about providing of proof of funds etc, sounds like you had picked the short straw on eco selection

Go through the appeal process and God willing you we will both get the correct result.

I don't think I would blame your Lady because she has no job, she won't be able to save from that 'job' anyway, you work to eat, that's about it, not to have savings as well.

Many a Tourist visa issued without girl friends having employment.

Just take time looking through previous threads on this subject, I'm sure it will enlighten you both.

Good luck to you both

Thanks for your support. We have decided not to appeal this time and I have already booked flights to go back in Aug/Sept and January. We will probably re-apply in August or later in the year.
Next time we will get a fully cancellable airline ticket so at least we can show that she intends to return. we will also provide more info on her family and give more reasons why she wants to return.
All's not lost, at least it means that I get out there another couple of times in the next 6 months

[gWaPito]

Thanks for your support. We have decided not to appeal this time and I have already booked flights to go back in Aug/Sept and January. We will probably re-apply in August or later in the year.
Next time we will get a fully cancellable airline ticket so at least we can show that she intends to return. we will also provide more info on her family and give more reasons why she wants to return.
All's not lost, at least it means that I get out there another couple of times in the next 6 months

If that is the case, by the time want to apply for a visa again, you may decide to go for a fiance/spouse visa instead.
A big leap in commitment but, if you are both sure that you will marry in the future then why not.
You will also save a fortune on reapplying for visa's and the drag of seperations.

[darren-b]

Thanks for your support. We have decided not to appeal this time and I have already booked flights to go back in Aug/Sept and January. We will probably re-apply in August or later in the year.
Next time we will get a fully cancellable airline ticket so at least we can show that she intends to return. we will also provide more info on her family and give more reasons why she wants to return.
All's not lost, at least it means that I get out there another couple of times in the next 6 months

Unfortunately that doesn't prove anything as she could just cancel that one and book a single.

[Englishman2010]

I've just been looking through the Appeals process, and the good news is that the sponsor can attend a UK hearing on the person applying for a visa's behalf. The really good news is that the hearing is in my home town. I've read through the appeal form, and I'm more confident now that it is worth appealing against especially as I can attend.
I'm quite a secretive person and dont want to give too much away publicly about what I do, but I am more than happy to attend a hearing, show them my savings and assets, also show them that I have booked return tickets for myself to the Phil's in Aug/Sept and Dec/Jan. Therefore it seems unlikely that it is my girlfirends intention to overstay her visa or that I would allow it based on me going back there to see her in Dec. I might take a gamble and buy her a ticket for say Oct to Nov or Dec.
Will decide what to do in the next day or so as we only have 18 days left to lodge an appeal.

[joebloggs]

I've just been looking through the Appeals process, and the good news is that the sponsor can attend a UK hearing on the person applying for a visa's behalf. The really good news is that the hearing is in my home town. I've read through the appeal form, and I'm more confident now that it is worth appealing against especially as I can attend.
I'm quite a secretive person and dont want to give too much away publicly about what I do, but I am more than happy to attend a hearing, show them my savings and assets, also show them that I have booked return tickets for myself to the Phil's in Aug/Sept and Dec/Jan. Therefore it seems unlikely that it is my girlfirends intention to overstay her visa or that I would allow it based on me going back there to see her in Dec. I might take a gamble and buy her a ticket for say Oct to Nov or Dec.
Will decide what to do in the next day or so as we only have 18 days left to lodge an appeal.

I dont think you have Full Rights of Appeal, so I think you have little chance of been granted an appeal.

[joebloggs]

I've just been looking through the Appeals process, and the good news is that the sponsor can attend a UK hearing on the person applying for a visa's behalf. The really good news is that the hearing is in my home town. I've read through the appeal form, and I'm more confident now that it is worth appealing against especially as I can attend.
I'm quite a secretive person and dont want to give too much away publicly about what I do, but I am more than happy to attend a hearing, show them my savings and assets, also show them that I have booked return tickets for myself to the Phil's in Aug/Sept and Dec/Jan. Therefore it seems unlikely that it is my girlfirends intention to overstay her visa or that I would allow it based on me going back there to see her in Dec. I might take a gamble and buy her a ticket for say Oct to Nov or Dec.
Will decide what to do in the next day or so as we only have 18 days left to lodge an appeal.

I dont think you have Full Rights of Appeal, so I dont rate your chance of been granted an appeal.

[joebloggs]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'm sure there is a way to resolve the situation. There is a process to appeal.
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very limited grounds of appeal as his g/f is not a family member