Has Your UK Visitor Visa Application Been Refused?
Keep Calm, Here’s What To Do Next
Visa applications can be a headache when you are trying to do them on your own. If you have tried and been refused, take a deep breath. That is what we are here for, to keep you calm in tricky legal situations and navigate you forward. To reverse the decision of a refused visa you have three options. If your application is urgent it is best to speak to one of our legal experts who can expedite and simplify your case right away. If you would like to chat to one of our best lawyers in London you can book a free consultation here.
In less of a hurry?
You can read on below to understand your options..
Why Are UK Visiting Visas Refused?
The reasons for the Home Office refusing a visa are varied, it could be a case of incorrect paperwork or something very simple to deal with. Unclear travel plans or incorrect funds are common issues that can be easily resolved by one of our immigration experts. At the root of most refused visa applications is the Home Office has not been significantly reassured that you will return to your home country after the visit. What can help you get moving?
Here are a few different options that could reverse your visa status or grant you the right to travel. It is best to consider each one carefully before making a decision.
What Are Your Options To Reverse A Refused UK Visa?
- Appeal On The Grounds Of Human Rights
If your visa refusal has infringed a human right under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights (which governs your respect for private and family life) on judicial review your application may be given the green light. However this is rarely granted and to efficiently prepare the appeal, legal advice is highly recommended.
- Reapply For The Visa
It may sound like a hassle to reapply for a visa having already started an application, however this is often a lot quicker and easier than appealing. If the visa refusal is down to an error on the application such as incorrect information, starting a new application is the best solution for the fastest result.
- Apply For A Different UK Visa
In some cases there may be no way around getting you a UK Visitor Visa, depending on your circumstances another visa could be more suitable. For example if you are working, a work visa is a possibility, or if you have family a family visa will entitle you to come to the UK to join your partner or loved ones. If you are looking to move to the UK permanently, UK residency is even possible after a qualifying stay of five years.
What Option Is Best For You If Your Visa Has Been Refused?
Having your UK Visitor Visa refused can be incredibly overwhelming and frustrating, especially when time is of the essence and you want to move quickly. Deciding what is the best route to take really is subjective, while an appeal could be necessary it could be a case of simply resending a fresh application. Waterstone Legal immigration solicitors have extensive experience with visa applications and can advise quickly after they know your situation. If you wish to speak to one of the team — get in touch today and you will soon be clear about your options and best steps forward.
The Wrap Up
Applying for UK Visas is complicated, they can often be refused from simple error’s to the Home Office having concerns you will not return after your visa expires. You have three main options available when you have received a refusal, the most effective and stress-free way to resolve the situation is to book a free consultation with one of the best immigration lawyers in London at Waterstone Legal, they are by your side with clear advice and calm support to get you from A to B.
