Quote Originally Posted by benb View Post
Oh! I thought that it would be *easier* for the ECO to overturn the decision than the ECO writing a detailed justification and forwarding it to the AIT. Oh well, at least its worth a try. Giving new and good evidence at such short notice may be tricky.

Has anyone got experience with IAS? are they really useful?

Cheers
no, i think your right, kinda like a reconsideration, but as stated on the embassy website, the majority are not overturned by a eco and are sent to the AIT.doesn't mean this app will, if he gets some good evidence and can prove the original decision was wrong, it's always worth try, if they do overturn it at the embassy, it would be quicker than going to AIT or making a new app

IAS, I tried many times to phone them in the past and emailed 2 of their offices, never got thru to them or a reply . but i've heard they have helped many people out

the local law centre and the excellent JCWI, i've used in the past.