Generally, if you are entitled to make an immigration application, you have a right to start your application process under the relevant "Immigration Rules". However, your application success will depend on two major grounds:-
- WITNESS STATEMENTS:- (This is usually any information supplied on your application form)
- CORROBORATED DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE: - (This is any third party or an independent document in your possession which supports your witness statement on your application form. The document required of you is case specific; therefore, you should always check your supporting documents for precision in accordance with the immigration laws with an authorised immigration advisor. You should always aim to provide supporting documents which strengthens relevant weakness in your case.
PRACTICAL POINT OF VIEW: - Higher numbers of applications made to ECO and UKVI were being refused due to lack of relevant documentary evidence which corroborate the applicant's claim. Always get advice from a qualified immigration adviser that is authorised to provide immigration advice and services.
- NOTE:- That you may be able to receive free legal advice and services from your Law Centre or Citizen Advice Bureau,
- That, UKVI /Home Office Customer Service do not provide specific immigration advice. However, they may be able to give you non-specific guidance on your chosen immigration application.
- That, it is better to get things right in the first instance. An appeal will cost you more than normal application.
BY Faith Debayo LLB (Hons) Laws