Hope someone can help me figuring out a way to challenge gross oversight made by the case worker. I am aware that no administrative review is granted with visitor visa application so what would be my possible options?
Please read on..
My mum's visitor visa application has been turned down today. From their reasoning it's clear the caseworker has paid very little attention in reading the application form properly which is really unfortunate. So, these are the key facts from her applications:
1. She is a housewife and the sole applicant
2. My dad hasn't applied with her
3. I am her main and the only sponsor (living in the UK - British citizen).
4. She has quite clearly laid out her plans and provided sufficient supporting documentations that demonstrate her economical and social circumstances.
5. I've provided everything possible as proof that I've sufficient fund and accommodation to support her during her stay in UK (passport copy, bank statements, payslip, tenancy agreement etc etc)
6. My younger brother who (once used to live in the UK) currently resides in the Netherland has gifted her some money for the trip and that was evidenced by documents (copy of his passport and Dutch biometric were included in her application).
So, what do the case worker's reasonings say?
They have got it mixed up with who is the sponsor (which is quite impossible to do if you just read the application form with due attention). This is the exact phrase from the refusal letter:
I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph(s) V 4.2 - 4.10 of Appendix V: Immigration Rules for visitor because:
* I have considered the evidence and information you have provided about your personal and economic circumstances. However, under the UK immigration rules, you must show that you qualify for a visa by explaining your own circumstances and the pans you have for your visit.
* You have applied for entry clearance with your spouse (She did clearly say she is the sole applicant and that one of her key reasons for her to be back home is that she is leaving behind her husband) to visit your son my_brother_name (Not me!). However, Home office records indicate that your son's (not me my brother's !! ) permission to remain in the UK expires on ...... . I have carefully considered (really?!)
your application and taken into account details of your sponsor's personal circumstances: however,
as you have requested a visit to the UK for a period beyond the validity of your sponsor's leave to remain in the UK I am not satisfied that the circumstances surrounding your trip are as claimed or that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit. Your application has therefore been refused under paragraph V4.2(a) of Appendix V of the immigration rules.
In relation to this decision there is no right of appeal or right to administrative review.