Introduction

• The UK is a hotspot for those who wish to see their families and friends, visit global attractions, and for business purposes. However, The UK’s complex immigration laws make it difficult for individuals to visit the UK.
• A Y & J Solicitors recently had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and commitment to excellence by helping an extraordinary client apply for a visit visa to see his family. His case was unique as he could not provide enough supporting documentation to support his application. This success story highlights our team’s careful approach, dedication, and professionalism in every case.

Background

• Our client, Mr. A, a Georgian national was a resident of Austria. He was married to an Austrian national and had two sons who had indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Mr. A was previously a diplomatic passport holder and could travel in and out of the UK freely. However, being a Georgian national and no longer having a diplomatic passport, he now needed to apply for a visit visa to enter the UK. The purpose of his visit was to visit his sons in the UK and spend quality time with them. Mr. A was able to provide evidence that he had more than sufficient funds to fund the travel. Additionally, he was able to establish where he would reside in the UK and that he had the means to travel back to Austria. However, he had very little evidence to demonstrate strong ties to Austria. Therefore, unable to demonstrate that he would return after he visits the UK. Furthermore, some of the documents we required were not admissible due to technical errors associated with the documents themselves as they faced issues such as having inaccurate information and not being able to prove certain residency requirements in relation to Mr. A’s residency in Austria.

Challenge

• The main challenge was addressing the fact that Mr. A was a genuine visitor and he had no intention of becoming an overstayer. Mr. A had insufficient evidence to demonstrate this. This was a significant concern as visit visa applications are easily subject to refusal if there is a lack of reasoning and justification provided in support of the application.
• In addition to this challenge, the application faced more complexity as Mr. A had declared the urgency of submitting this application on a priority basis.

Strategy and Action

• Our first step was to ensure that Mr. A met all the eligibility requirements to apply for a visit visa to enter the UK. We requested information from Mr. A to ensure he had a clean immigration record and demonstrated this in our legal representation to the Home Office. This was further supported by the fact that the Applicant used to be a former diplomat and had an extensive but clean travel history prior to his retirement. We gathered evidence to show that he had adequate funds for the purpose of his trip. This included requesting and submitting evidence that his sons would sponsor his stay through proof of their residency and employment. We also provided pension statements for Mr. A, to further exemplify he would be able to satisfy the financial means for his visit. To demonstrate a genuine visit, we requested and provided documents related to his visit. This included invitation letters from his sons and proof of booked flights for his return trip home. We had ensured to collate a significant amount of evidence to reiterate Mr. A meets the visit visa requirements.
• The next step was to demonstrate that Mr. A has significant ties to his country of residence and that he would return after his visit to the UK. This proved to be complex as he wasn’t sure if he had enough evidence to prove this. After the initial consultation, we were able to advise Mr. A on documentation he could provide to evidence strong ties and provide a checklist on the documentation we could utilize in support of his application. Such documentation included his proof of nationality including a national ID card, proof of pension, and material assets (no matter how small). We ensured to provide pension statements for Mr. A, to further exemplify he would be able to satisfy the financial means for his visit and that he had significant ties to his country of residence. All would enhance his application. We also drafted extensive and comprehensive legal representation to exemplify how Mr. A met the requirements and explained how the evidence he provided, such as his pension and material assets in Austria, was proof he would return home. We explained in detail the justification behind his trip and the means he had to support himself. Furthermore, we provided detailed justification as to the clean immigration history Mr. A had and how his former diplomat passport exemplified this. We also explained how his material assets and pension demonstrated he would return home after his trip.
• We finalised all evidence and justification, and with our detailed legal representation, we submitted Mr. A’s application for a visit visa to enter the UK.

Collaborative Efforts and Professional Expertise

• Our approach was highly collaborative. We regularly consulted with Mr. A to ensure that he understood the requirements and was fully engaged in his application. We worked closely with Mr. A and provided catered immigration advice on how to meet the requirements to ensure that all relevant evidence was provided and that our grounds for representation truly demonstrated his justification for a visit visa. Our expertise in immigration law is crucial for navigating the complex legal landscape, explaining the Home Office requirements, and making a compelling case for such applications.

Results

• Our comprehensive consultation, evidence-based approach, and comprehensive legal representation led to a successful outcome. Mr. A was successfully granted a visit visa and could now enter the UK for a 6-month period. It is important to note that this application was submitted under a priority service due to being subjected to a deadline and our immigration experts worked tirelessly to ensure the likelihood of a positive outcome.

Conclusion

• The successful application of Mr. A’s Visit Visa, despite not being able to provide sufficient evidence, stands as a testament to the skill, commitment, and client-centered approach of A Y & J Solicitors. This highlights the value of proper documentation, detailed legal representation, and professional legal advice on UK immigration law.

Why Choose A Y & J Solicitors

• At A Y & J Solicitors, our utmost priority is to deliver tailored immigration legal services to cater to the distinct requirements of our clients. Our team of specialists is dedicated to securing your ability to work, live, and establish yourself in the UK. Whether you seek advice on personal or business immigration matters or need assistance with UK immigration law, count on us to help you achieve your goals.

Written by Imad

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