family visa

[ianlg8]

Will the fact that my parents are living a very simple life count against them when applying for a visit visa? No regular income etc.

[Terpe]

Will the fact that my parents are living a very simple life count against them when applying for a visit visa? No regular income etc.

Only one way to find out.

Seriously, securing a visit visa is notoriously problematic for many reasons.
Not least because approval or refusal of the visa is principally based on the discretion of the ECO.
Basically there is no appeal process.

The major complication is the need by the applicant to prove a non-immigrant intent.
Applicants wishing to come to the UK must clearly demonstrate that they do not intend to remain in the UK on a permanent basis. Immigration law places this burden of proof on the applicant.
In order to grant the visa, the ECO must be satisfied that the applicant has strong social, economic and family ties abroad that would compel them to leave the UK at the end of their stay.

Unfortunately, in many cases it becomes difficult to overcome this presumption.

Reasons to return home and strong/complelling ties differ from country to country, city to city, individual to individual.
Some examples of ties can be a job, a house, social and family relationships, a bank account, possessions etc
The ECO will be looking to see if, on the basis of probabilities, the aspects of your life that bind you to your country outweigh those aspects that may cause you to be unwilling to return to your home country, or even to attempt to change or extend your visa status.

As the sponsor who'll shoulder all the costs I would suggest you consider submitting the following typical supporting documents:-

- 6 months bank statements
- 6 months pay slips
- Proof of address (eg utility bill, Council Tax etc)
- Accommodation details and the including owner's agreement for them to stay.
- Passport copy (Photo page, any relevant stamp pages)
- P60 (if available)
- The main reasons for wanting the applicant(S) to travel at the specific time
- Confirmation that you'll be supporting all the costs

As I said, the visa application cost is very low.
My recommendation would be to do the best you can to minimise risks, provide all the documents and get the application submitted.
If it turns out to fall for refusal, then take careful not of the specific reasons given, counter/rectify them and apply again.
The decision process is pretty quick just a couple of weeks.

C'mon get on it, usually a so-called Family Visa application is somewhat less often refused.

[ianlg8]

We will start the application on september for a family visit visa. Hopefully it goes fine. Thanks for the info. Still a bit concerned about my parents finances.