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Hi knee_hit. I had a similar problem to yours, appealed and was successful with my appeal. Now, to address your queries:knee_hit wrote:Hi
My student visa expired on 31 Jan09. Also, i did enclose a letter from the University. It mentioned the following details.
1) My course name and Uni name
2) I studied in the Uni from Sept 07 to Sept 08 and my attendance was satisfactory
3) I have submitted my dissertation to the Uni
4) My results will be declared in Feb 09. And I will be able to attend the convocation in June 09.
A1) I admit that sending photocopies hastily in response to the customer rep was a big mistake. But can that prove extremely costly in my situation? Do I explain in my appeal SOP all this?
A2) Solicitors are asking £200 for making the case. If the case goes to a hearing; its extra £400. All this is not on a 'no win no fee' basis. Are these the normal charges?
A3) I have heard the solicitors are helpful only till the point of charging money. After that you just end up running around them. Is this true?
A4) now I have my original transcripts. I also hold a second letter stating that I have been awarded a degree and my convocation will be held in July 09; where I shall be awarded my certificate.
Should I request some additional documentss from the University? or these 2 letters are sufficient enough.
A5) Should I just send in a strong case and not opt to attend the hearing? What will happen if I am not able to handle some situation in the hearing due to the pressure? Will it go against me?
A6) Should I go back to my country and make a 2nd application from there?
knee_hit wrote: I am going to request my University to please give my degree certificate early; now in March 09. I hope that they do not refuse it although my convocation is in july 09.
If not this; then I shall request for a transcript and the following as well:
1) a transcript/degree certificate
2) attendance certificate and letter stating course duration
3) university accredition
4) course accredition
PLEASE TELL ME IF I AM MISSING ANY IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.
The Uni says that the format of these letters are fixed. They cannot make any changes on my request.
This seems to be beyond my control. Please let me know what to do about this.
I understand that Uni will follow the guidelines in providing the letters. But What if the HO does not like the format which my Uni is providing? What to do in this situation?
I'd say you stand a good chance of winning your appeal if you have all the required documents we've talked about as at the time of the appeal.knee_hit wrote:Thanks !!
since i had sent copies ... do you think i have a strong case to appeal ?
On what grounds can i appeal ?
Can you suggest a solicitor ?
Hi Knee_hitknee_hit wrote:Thanks koolbone !
Jack, could you recommend some solicitor whom i can approach ?
FYI - am based in London at the mo and did my studied at manchester univ.
knee_hit wrote: I recieved the results towards the end of Feb 09. I rang the home office on 05March 09. I asked the customer rep whether I can post my results now? That guy was so impolite and rude.
The first thing he told me was that I should have gone back to my country if I did not have the results in hand? Why did I apply for PSW?
The other thing he told me was that I may send the documents but he cannot promise me anything.