sajjad wrote:
or can be neglected by British Embassy. and most of the Solicitors told me that I have 20% success rate and 80% failure chances to get Visa chances if I apply again for SEGS.
Unfortunately, it appears that you have overstayed. I cannot say that you have 20% of success but this may be held against you to some extent.
SEGS is not the best visa to apply for in your situation. Work Permit or HSMP would have given you better chances, I would say up to 90%.
The problem with SEGS is that there is "returnability" criterion that has to be satisfied.
I would say that in your situation, the onus will be on you to prove this. One day overstay is not an indication (in your situation) that you were not going to return to your home country at the end of your stay if you were not eligible to switch to another category.
I suggest you write a cover letter explaining exactly what happened, similarily to what you did here but in good English using correct grammar. In the letter you need to concetrate on the following:
- During the duration of your stay in the UK you have never been in breach of your visa conditions - you never claimed public funds, you never worked more than 20 hours a week, you do not have criminal record, you studied well, successfully completed your degree (enclose a degree certificate, any testimonials, academic grades, evidence of attendance), that you have skills needed to the UK economy (any job applications you made, interviews you had), that you are in the right age to start your career and progress with it swiftly
- You were aware that you would either need to switch to SEGS in country or leave and apply from abroad, that you were making all the necessary preparations to follow the rules, that you prepared your application correctly but unfortunately because of ....... and ......... and ........ you were unable to submit an application of time, although you did everything within your control.
Do not sound apologetic, condescending or too sweet. Stick to the facts, remember even if you overstayed, you do not owe anything to ECOs - they are simply doing their job and simply expect that all the relevant rules are met in your application - that's all. Ordinarily they do not want to refuse visas and if you prepare a good case yourself and explain everything they will even be able to help you.
Best of luck and I am sure it will go well.
