I sent off my initial application in first week of September and a month later, about 9th October HO returned my application form saying it was invalid because I forgot to submit 2 photographs, silly I know! The letter stated that my fee will be refund shortly via cheque so I reapplied with a fresh application form as well as a cheque for fee. Received confirmation letter, money was taken out of my account, got the refund that was promised, thinking everything was going well.
Unfortunately, I received yet another 'invalid application' letter stating my photographs were over 1 month old, which, I didn't read the photograph guideline carefully.... this time the letter didn't say my fee will be refund but as it is an invalid application (not 'rejected), I should get my fee back right?
I am very concern and distress as my student visa as expired on the 30th October, will it effect my right of staying in the country? Most importantly, will it effect my right of reapplying Tier 1 visa?
Finally, should I send them yet another cheque for payment or would they just keep hold of my old payment as in the letter it doesn't say I will get a refund (thou I believe I an entitle to as this is not a 'rejection'). The enquiry bureau hotline doesn't open till Monday and I will be worry to death over the weekend! Please somebody help!
