I refer to my previous post a few years ago. As it was locked already I am creating this new post for a follow up question.
uk-tier-1-entrepreneur-visas/t1e-visa-e ... l#p1666456
In that post I asked, in case of visa renewal refusal, the applicant's situation to stay (based on the original visa has expired or not).
There was advice about section 3C protection - if a refusal is followed by AR, the applicant is still protected and not regarded as overstayer (even if the original visa has expired).
But there was also advice "section 3C protection will NOT be engaged if the application is refused BEFORE visa expiry. If you get refused before your visa expiry, you will get no valid stay beyond your visa expiry".
I am a bit confused and would like to clarify this point.
Case 1.
Original visa expiry: 10May2021
Refusal: 15May2021
My understanding - if AR is filed within 14 days of above refusal date, applicant is protected by section 3C.
Case 2
Original visa expiry: 10May2021
Refusal: 5May2021
The refusal is before visa expiry. Would the application still be protected by section 3C with AR filed within 14 days of refusal date?
Thanks for your advice.