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by nAif_64 » Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:25 am
We only used the solicitor to check our paper work and advise us of what we needed we didn't actually use her to apply for the visa, so we were told not to say that we used a solicitor for the application as we did the most part ourselves. The solicitor said that the certificate would be fine as long as it says A1 or higher, so we assumed it would be fine. There was so much to prepare and organise that we didn't double check this so its our fault i think. I have contacted the english school and they may supply a statement for the appeal.
If my partner does an approved English test in Venezuela then I am hoping to appeal by explaining the mistake and the fact that we have got the correct qualification to demonstrate my partners English ability. This with the statement from the English school will hopefully make them reconsider.
In regards to money, I have recently moved out in preparation for us to live together and am managing all the costs myself. The plan was that my partner would be back and working by now so we can split the costs, as i am paying for everything by myself atm I don't have the extra cash to apply again. £800 is allot of money. But like you said, a credit card or borrowing money is a good idea. We did get a credit card for the solicitor costs and visa etc, still paying that off atm. So am not sure if i will get accepted for another one, even if i do can i pay for the visa from here in the uk?
Also on another note, when and if we appeal do we have to send all the paperwork we submitted in the original application or just the paperwork relevant to the appeal. We wont get the results of the English test until the 21st of October so the appeal submission could be late.
If we appeal we have decided i will appeal on his behalf in the UK, this way at least i can talk to someone face to face and put my case across. My partner will fax me the documents and I will fax them to appeal in UK.
If this does not work then we will just have to apply again but we thought we should at least try. What do you think?
Thank you so much for taking the time to help us. It really does mean so much to both of us!