letter from lawyer and traning course enough proof????

[angelmhe79]

HI are the letter from lawyer stating that annulment is going on hence my appearance will be needed during a court hearing and enrolled a traning course also, will this be enough to prove that il be coming back here in Philippines?

I planning to apply a UK tourist visa this month and i guess i have all the documents needed to submit but my tie up here in Phil is less coz i am unemployed and just came back from dubai last Feb 2011.

I need help please

[scott&ligaya]

Well that fact that you complied with your work visa for Dubai and returned will hold you in good stead

[Terpe]

Letters from lawyers, hearing appointments, letters of guarantee and evn pre-booked return air tickets are not sufficient reason to return.

For a straight tourist visit you need to provide some compelling reasons to convince the ECO.
It's by no means impossible, but also not that easy.

I would agree with scott&ligaya that your Dubai experience will be in your favour, but you will need more.

The granting of a tourist visa can be problematic for many reasons. Not least because approval or refusal of General Visitor (tourist) visa applications is totally based on discretion of the ECO

Any refusal letter should give the reasons why the ECO has refused application.
Unfortunately, appeals against refusal are normally only allowed when the applicant is visiting a close family member.

Some of the main reasons for UK tourist visa refusal are:-

Incorrect or Incomplete application without adequate supporting documents.
(Carefully review ALL application requirements and FULLY comply)

Insufficient finances or proof of funds to support applicant during the visit.
(Be sure that adequate disposable funds are available for the full duration of the visit within UK)

Incapacity of the sponsor to maintain the applicant’s stay in the UK.
(Any sponsor should have the means at their disposal to support the visitor.
This needs to be demonstrated by bank statements, payment slips, mortgage/tenancy agreement/title deed.
It should be noted that financial support does not guarantee a visa. This only serves to meet mandatory requirements.)

Inadequate Accommodation
(Be sure that adequate accommodation is secured. If at the sponsors accommodation make sure there is no overcrowdingand that the sponsor has any needed permissions.)

The applicant does not have strong enough social and economic ties to home country to prove their intention of returning home.
(Applicant ties to home country can be employment, assets and properties, family, business and savings account.
Important supporting evidence would include a letter from the employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period.
Such a letter should also say how long you have been employed by them, in what capacity, and when you are expected back at work.
Anything that casts doubt in the mind of the ECO on your claimed intentions that you are genuinely seeking entry as a visitor.
Focus on presenting information only on the things that really meet requirements. Don't offer too much information.)

Discovering submission of false information

Applicants who have previously breached the UK's immigration laws

There have been cases for Visitor Visa refusal that could be termed as completely ludicrous:-

I recall one forum member recently being refused because they had not previously undertaken any foreign travel before and the ECO did not see any compelling reason.
Everyone has to have a first time, right?
I just don't know how to avoid this refusal.

Another refusal was made because the applicant had previously visited UK for 6 months and made an second application within 9 months of returning home.

Applicants who had previously stayed longer than originally declared.

There is a documented case where the applicant wanted to visit a sister in UK who had not been seen for years.
The visa was refused because the applicant was deemed to not be close enough because they "had not seen the sister for some time"

Having "little or no idea what you plan to see or do".
Having no background information on the UK

[angelmhe79]

Hi terpe,

Thanks for all the information. I have all the documents needed.from my sponsor (payslips,tenency agreement,bank statements and etc.)and from my side I have my bank statements as well, a letter from my previous employer in dubai stating reason why i left the company and came back home,visa and entry stamps from different countries that ive been for my holiday,NSO birth certificate of my kids , proof of 4relationship with my fiance(thought it will be needed).
Also I have enrolled a Caregiving Course which will start on 2nd semester November.(attached with the letter from the registrar,School ID,assessment slip)Do u think this will help for my reason why im coming back Philippines?

[Terpe]

It will all add positive aspects to your application.
Good luck

[Nick30]

In regards to what you wrote about visa refusals, that's just worried me Terpe. My girlfriend would love to visit the UK to visit her sister who she hasn't seen for 7 years and it's not fair that they refuse you just like that.
Makes you wonder, it's better visiting her in the Phils than her coming to the UK and also better to start a new job in the UK than a visit visa.

[Terpe]

In regards to what you wrote about visa refusals, that's just worried me Terpe. My girlfriend would love to visit the UK to visit her sister who she hasn't seen for 7 years and it's not fair that they refuse you just like that.
Makes you wonder, it's better visiting her in the Phils than her coming to the UK and also better to start a new job in the UK than a visit visa.

Nick,
Unfortunately it happened that angelmhe had a refusal.
Take a look at her thread here:-
http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....r-tourist-visa!!!

[Nick30]

Thanks Terpe.

My mahal is so close to her sister in the UK by communication on Yahoo messenger and webcam chats so I don't see any problem with that.