Hello Everyone,
My case is somewhat similar and need help for my refual appeal.
To the point, here's what is mentioned on my letter:
In assessing your application I am not satisfied that you meet all the requirements of 135A of HC 395.
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Because:
You have submitted an employment reference from XXXX company that the British High Commission has been unable to verify as genuine. We called the company, searched relevant business directories such as PTCL etc but we are unable to verify that the company existed. Furthermore, when we spoke to you directly you could not tell us anything substantial about the company. Your application falls for refusal under paragraph 135HS(ii) of HC395.
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If you decide to appeal against the refusal of your application, the decision will be reviewed in conjunction with your grounds for appeal. If you have any additional documentation which addresses the reasons for refusal, you are strongly advised to submit it with your notice of appeal, as it may be possible to resolve the points at issue without the necessity for an appeal hearing.
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I therefore refuse your application.
You are entitled to appeal this decision under section ...... ..... ..... on one or more of the following grounds:
-That the decision is not in accordance with the immigration Rules;
-That the decision is unlawful because it racially discriminates against you;
-.... - .... - .... should have been exercised differently.
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So,...The above are the important points that are worth writing on as is basis.
I can't believe that they did not find a complete company, and they are challenging its existance ! which is already without a doubt approved by Home office during HSMP assessment.
Already much has been written about the foolishness of the Visa section, so no need for me to mention again.
What mistake I did make was that regarding my Employment and Finanaces, I only attached fresh signed letter from Employer, 6 months payslips and a letter from Bank that I have xxx lakh balance. Didnot submit tax returns or bank statement as I thought they were only needed for HSMP application.
Here's the whole story:
The lady ECO called me in 2nd half and took a 5 minute interview, questioned me rudely like I was in a trial for murder. First of all that foolish lady was asking how am I working in my industry when I have M.Sc in xxxx subject and she was arguing that only xxxx degree holders can work here, however I explained her very calmly. Then she asked me a question from my subject (as if I am in a job interview). I answered correctly & also argued that this is not a job interview than that rude lady defended that I can have much difficult interview than this. She asked me why I have submitted only employer letter and 6 month salary slips, so I said that this is all what is required & mentioned in VAF2 guidance notes.
2 or 3 times she psychologically confused me by threatening that my visa can be refused. She claimed that my employer factory doesnot exist, I told her that she can send anyone she likes to see with own eyes.
She asked me many questions that who is owner of company, how many and who are the owner's partners, is it registered, how much tax is paid, etc. I answered all calmly and correctly except that I said that I don't know how much tax is paid.
She was mistaking that I have a super high fi post in the company and that I should know how much tax is paid by company, I explained that I am Incharge and not manager (I am still under 28
).
She again asked me does my company pay tax, I said yes, how much I don'nt know.
Next day on 15th Nov. morning, she again called only for 1 minute and confirmed that I have submitted a bank letter and not submitted bank statements, I confirmed that I only submitted the letter and not statements. (she did not ask me why)
No calls after that, I came to know from Head office that no calls from BHC were received. Only the call near to timings of my first call, they said it was from a lady claiming to be from PTCL Islamabad and confirmed that the number is residential or commercial !
So ... what chances do I have for an appeal to this foolishness and on what "Grounds" ?
That rude lady ECO till the whole time I think, was trying to refuse me. I think they are also getting commision same as traffic police for challan.
She even wrote 14 Nov date in refusal letter however the last called me on 15 Novemeber.
They have kept my employer reference letter and my bank letter. Did not bother to inform what they have retained.
Think this much info is enough.
When she asked me about Tax, I thought she'll verify the employer's NTN. But to my most astonishment, those fool(s) did not check the Govt.'s CBR online website for NTN. It clearly shows my company name, address etc. clearly.
Regards to all and request for help.
