Applying after a Visitor Visa Refusal: What an Immigration Solicitor Can Tell You

According to the Home Office, over 2.9 million visas are approved each year. However, if you’re one of the many, who were refused entry into the United Kingdom, don’t worry.

While it may be dismaying to have your visa refused, by no means, should this make you believe that the doors to the United Kingdom are closed for you forever.

In truth, the result of each application is determined individually, i.e., if you’ve been refused a visa before, it may not necessarily impact your visa process the next time around. Yes, the Home Office will require you to give complete information on why your visa was refused.

But what makes a difference is if the second time around, you address the cause of the first refusal directly.

Making a Strong Case for Your Second Visa Application

There are several reasons why your visa might’ve been refused.

While we won’t go into the exhaustive list, understand that most of these refusals are based on lack of funds (or sudden excess), missing documentation and evidence, lack of proof of your leave from the UK, and non-disclosure of previous visa issues.

Financial Grounds

You need to show an adequate amount of money that would fund your accommodation, airfare, and travel, etc. in the UK. Not too much, but not less.

So, let’s say, if you’re a working professional and are earning enough. You’ll need to show genuine proof of a steady income, transactions showing the specific sum being transferred into your account. In short, you’ll need to show a legitimate money trail.

Additionally, you’ll need an approval letter from your workplace stating your salary, as well as the fact that they expect you to come back at a specific date.

Missing Documentation

Your visa application should include a clear itinerary with enough activities for 7–10 days, complete financial documents starting from your source of income to source evidence of any deposits that are made into your account.

It should also include an approval letter from your workplace, a letter from your sponsor in the UK and the person financing your trip (if so), as well as salary slips and deposits, and a detailed cover letter.

While this may seem excessive to the common person, the truth is that the UK has had to deal with enforced returns for many years. Showing evidence that you’ll return within the allotted time frame of your visa, will only make things easier for the Home Office.

Disclosure of Previous Visa Issues

If you’ve applied for a visa before, be warned that the Home Office will have information on you, including their reason for refusing your application in the first place.

Omitting this information will only show dishonesty on your part and may even become grounds for another refusal. When applying, be honest about the cause, do not repeat the same mistake, give your complete documents and show them that you’re going to be a sincere applicant.

Conclusion

Hopefully, with this information provided by the Wembley Solicitors, you should be able to fast-track your application and get approval. But if you need more guidance, all you have to do is call us!

As a leading law firm in London that offers immigration advice amongst other forms of legal counsel, we can answer all your questions regarding your visa process. Contact us today at 020 3417 3700.