Tier 1 General Dependent Refusal - Subsisting Relationship??

[SameerSheikh]

Hi All

I applied my wife's Tier 1 General Dependant Visa on 30th Dec 2013 from Pakistan. On 23rd Jan 2014, we got the refusal stating that there wasn't any proof of contact provided which proves a subsisting relationship. I have followed the policy guidance and that NO WHERE asks us to provide any chat transcripts, phone bills, whatsapp chat etc. They asked for Wedding certificates which along with it I additionally added the photographs too.

However, I can't find any such requirement anywhere on UKBA site. I have the right to appeal but is that to be considered my mistake? As those were not in the requirement then how would I be aware of providing them?

What should I do next? Appeal(which I guess can't provide additional documents for chats, phone bills etc) or to go with fresh application with reference of the refusal and providing the additional documents too.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Regards
Sameer Sheikh

[vinny]

(d) The marriage or civil partnership, or relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership, must be subsisting at the time the application is made.

[SameerSheikh]

Thanks for your reply.

So what would you suggest me now? To re-file a new application as appeal will take quite a long time.

Btw if I go for an appeal, can I provide additional documents like chats whatsapp, skype, viber etc? Or I am not allowed to submit any additional documents in appeal.

Also what impact would be on getting ILR in future on her, once she apply for it in future with me? as she will be my dependent on Tier 1 General.

Thanks
Sameer Sheikh

[vinny]

Thanks for your reply.

So what would you suggest me now? To re-file a new application as appeal will take quite a long time.

She may do both.

Btw if I go for an appeal, can I provide additional documents like chats whatsapp, skype, viber etc?

Yes.

Also what impact would be on getting ILR in future on her, once she apply for it in future with me? as she will be my dependent on Tier 1 General.

She may apply for ILR under 319E, up to 28 days before she completes 5 years in the UK.