edwinuk wrote:Firstly, mentioning about asking someone to come over to the UK to help you on something have always been a no-no. Unfortunately, since you have now mentioned this it will be very difficult to change it now which would mean your next application will likely be refused as well.
Secondly, always back everything you mention especially if its about money with documents i.e. bank statements, remittance slips to avoid doubts.
Now unfortunately, in this case you will have a very very slim chance that your next application will be considered.
Note: You already mentioned about looking after or help look after the baby when its born. You cannot change this on the next application as it will be questioned again. You can write a cover letter explaining anything but it will now be looked as if you are changing your story and they will be very sceptical and will take more than a letter to convince them otherwise.
I might be wrong though as I am not an expert but knowing and after reading so many forums the last few months I got an idea how heartless these people are.
My advice, let it pass and wait a few months or after the baby is born and reapply. Else I really think you'll waste your money. But again, I am not an expert.
You should definitely try and apply again and not appeal.
You can address the pregnancy and looking after first child issue by providing the following evidence.
Does your wife work? If yes, its good, you can provide a letter from her employer confirming her maternity leave options.
With regards to your first child. Does he/she go to a nursery? or have other childcare arrangments? If yes, you could get a letter confirming this.
If you can manage to sort out the above, write in a cover letter saying you were misunderstood in the previous application. You mother in law/mother is coming to provide emotional support and to share the joy of the birth of the child. I would also write it as emotional as I can, you could mention that you do not have any other family members in the UK (if that is the case) and its been so long since you all met in person. So it is very important for you to have close family members to celebrate the birth of the baby. Mention that you have now provided the evidence to show that your wife has paid maternity leave and also have childcare arrangements for the first child.
With regards to appearance of funds in your mother's account, you have to make sure everything is sourced correctly. A sudden appearance of funds without any evidence is always alarming for the caseworker. even if it is borrowed money, you should mention this clearly and show evidence.
Hope this help.
