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by vinata » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:40 am
If you would like to simply extend your stay in the UK, you can apply for psw with your current insufficient bank statemetns. But when you get refused, you can appeal against a decision to refuse your application. After you receive an unfavourable determination from the court, you can submit your application for a reconsideration to the same court, and if you don't have the required £800 on the account, your reconsideration would be declined. Then you can submit a reconsideration to the High Court, and while having your appeal pending, you can submit a fresh out of time application to the HO (provided you can fulfill the requirements of the psw at that time and maintain a sufficient amount on your bank statement).
If you go down that route, you can extend your stay for about 12 month in total because while you are appealing, technically, you cannot be removed from the UK. But there is no guarantee you will get your out-of-time application approved, as it all depends on the discretion of the case worker and there is no appeal agianst such a decision. So, it is a risky option, and you will need to be strong and have enough finance to support the appeal process.
Alternativelly, you can apply for a student visa Tier 4 as you only need to maintain the required amount for 1 month on your account.
Another option would be to leave the UK before your current visa expires, maintain £2,800 on your backhome account, and then apply from backhome country after you get your 3 month statements.
My understanding is that you only have only those 3 options to be considered, and your choice will depend on your circumstances. Good luck.