I understand that the key thing is to show ties to the home Country to prove that he will return. Here are his details.
He is in full time employment
Has 3 children (who don’t live with him at the moment, but usually do)
He has his own small house
He has a car
He has a peso bank account which his wages are paid in to
He has a US Dollar account which currently has $500
He will stay at my house.
He doesn’t have much money left at the end of each month after supporting the children. I do send him money from time to time.
He does get tips which he has saved up to open US Bank Account (had to have min $500 to open)
His Grandmother was English – but I don’t think that helps as Dom Rep not in commonwealth
This is his first passport
He has not been abroad before
I see that the documentation he should provide are:
Bank Statements for last 6 months
Payslips
Letter from Employe
I don’t want to sponsor him for 3 reasons. I think his application would have a better chance paying for this himself. We thought it would be better if he said he was visiting friends – the whole family rather than girlfriend as that is another reason they may think he will overstay. The final reason is that my bank account if overdrawn – so I assume I would not make a good sponsor!
Questions
1.) I believe one of the key things is for him to pay his own flight, so he would need to add at least $1000 dollars to his bank account. Has anyone heard of the need to have a US Bank Account as I read elsewhere this was needed (maybe it is because Dominican Pesos aren’t worth much).
Is this the correct thing to do? I assume add more money gradually so as not to cause suspicion?
2.) I see the Visa can be for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, 10 years.
What is a good period to pick – 2 years, or does it not matter?
3.) Should we disclose the money I send him? How does the Entry Clearance Officer feel about that – good or bad?
4.) Is it good to have list more friends in the UK on application?, he knows my sister. Different name and address. We will visit them when he is here
5.) This questions “What is the cost to you personally of your stay in the UK”. What is this designed to capture – that the applicant is actually shouldering some financial burden?
I assume if this is the cost of the flight only, that is ok?
Anything else I have missed or you think would help would be grateful appreciated
A question for when we get to the Finance Visa. I think Life in the UK test applies to Dominican Republic, but I cannot find a test centre in Dominican Republic?
Many thanks for your time
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