Thought I'd give this an update.
After investigating the application and refusals they stood by their decision and said we could apply for a 3rd time if that's what we wanted. So, we did.............. result, a third refusal reason, not enough ties to the Philippines and they didn't believe she would return.

Time to ruffle some feathers before I start really laying into them, so I've sent them this:


We have applied a third time MANILA\******* only to have the application refused again.

The reason quoted is paragraph 41 (i) and (ii)


These points have already been addressed in this and previous applications, even to the point of me offering to lodge a substantial bond with yourselves. I appreciate now that you do not accept bonds, but I would have thought that this gesture would have some bearing on the decision.

I cannot find any reference to personal and financial circumstances with regard to the applicant in any links or guidelines and therefore am of the opinion that this is an unlawful reason for refusal. I have stated in this and previous applications that I will be fully supporting Ms Soliman including paying for a return ticket.

Ms Solimans employers' knowledge of her length of vacation is totally irrelevant as her new contract doesn't start until after we return to the Philippines.

Your final point is that Ms Soliman is single with limited evidence of saving. Again, I believe this to be an unlawful reason for refusal. Her marital status is irrelevant and the finances of a 19 year old should have no bearing on the decision - especially as I have proven beyond doubt my financial ability to support her.

Once again I will be contacting my local Member of Parliament, Theresa May, to look into this.

Under the Freedom of Information Act' I request that you provide me with the following information.

1. How many general visitor visas have been applied for from the Philippines?

2. Of these how many were refused and accepted?

3. Of those refused, how many applied a second time?

4. What is the average amount of applications that a person has to lodge before being granted a visa?


Regards



I was told by a chap in Manila yesterday that the refusal rate was 93%, he specialises in visa applications and will get applicants to sign an affidavit stating they will return to the Philippines to be lodged with the application. The cost for this service......... 80,000 Php

Anyway, let's see what the response is with regard the Freedom of Information Act questions