Thanks for reading,
Just received this email..
The initial processing of your visa application has commenced. Having assessed the application, the Entry Clearance Officer has decided that additional supporting documents are required in order that full consideration can be given to the application. You are therefore now being given a limited opportunity to provide the following documentation so the application can be assessed. Please provide the ff. documents from your sponsor:
· 1. Statement of Account (SA300 or SA302);
· 2. Proof of registration with HMRC as self-employed. This evidence must be either an original or a certified copy of the registration documentation issued by HMRC;
· 3. Monthly personal bank statements for period 06/04/2011 - 23/10/11 showing that the income from self-employment has been paid into an account in the name of the person or in the name of the person and their partner jointly.
· 4. Evidence of ongoing self-employment through:
· (i) evidence of payment of Class 2 National Insurance contributions (for self-employed persons); or
· (ii) current Appointment Reports from Companies House (for Directors).
So, you get just 5 days to produce the documents ! I'm currently living in the phils with my wife while we await our decision. All the documents required i will have to order from the Inland revenue / bank but they will take 10 - 15 days to be posted, then i will have someone in uk scan and mail to me.. around 3.5 weeks so no chance of meeting the deadline which by the time i got the email is 4 days!
My questions are : If i don't comply will they just refuse me ? Is proving i'm self employed reason to refuse ? ( I did submit accountant letter and completed tax return form ). Should i email them and ask for extra time/give an explanation/plead for leniency? Should i email back screenshots of my internet banking account to prove my statements for the period ?
