I think chosenaik is right.razian97 wrote:you are absolutely right but I had a different experience with my previous application for dependent visa. I tried to keep it simple and attached the only documents which were required and listed in home office website ( now ukba).chosenaik wrote:For other Pakistani applicants: My experience has been to keep the information to the minimum and keep it simple. I think that has resulted in us obtaining a prompt approval with in 3 working weeks.
the reasons of refusals were,
you haven't provided wedding photographs
you haven't provided telephone bills
you haven't provided accommodation arrangement evidences.
you haven't provided source of earning,that how you shall support your family in UK
you haven't provided wedding invitation cards.
you didn't provided any evidence that how you have maintained funds in your bank account,you haven't provided any evidence that from where you got this money.etc etc.
so in my opinion every entry clearance officer has there own mind and way of assessment of application.some time they refuse visa without any solid reason.some time they issue visa with simple visa documents.
in your case, I think you are lucky that's why your application has been approved.
2 of my friends also applied for Tier 1 Dependant visa.They also submit only required document by UKBA and got visa in less than a month.While some applied with too many additional documents and the Caseworker got confused with so many documents and visa was either refused or was very delayed.
Raizain
While your visa was refused even you submit required documents.Why did not you appealed against that decision because it was very easy to win that case.
I have to apply for family visa(Tier 1 Dependant) and have asked 2/3 solicitors here in london and they all are strictly advising me to submit only required documents.
I will submit only marriage certificate and bank statements for maintenance funds for my Dependants as advise by solicitors and required by Ukba.