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by John » Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:59 am
Viru, as the application has gone in prior to the expiry of the old visa then he can stop worrying!
The reason is simple ... legislation commonly known as "Section 3C". It works like this. As long as the application for the new visa is submitted prior to the expiry date of the old visa, that old visa is "treated as continuing" until they get round to dealing with the application that has been submitted, and if for any reason the application is rejected, until the time for appealing against that rejection has passed.
So if he does not hear the result of the application prior to 22nd September ... no worry ... he still has a valid visa ... he will not suddenly become an overstayer on the 23rd.
John