Hi All,
I need some valuable advice as soon as possible.
I took my phd viva exam on the 4th of March 2010 and passed it. Strictly speaking I passed with some minor corrections (typographical errors and NO lab work or anything serious)
I applied for my tier 1 visa on the 23rd of March 2010.
I got a refusal letter yesterday stating that I have not completed my phd and not ready for graduation. They have contacted my graduate school and they have told I have passed the phd with minor correction (which is to be submitted before 15th June 2010). This is even though my supervisor have given a letter that I have completed my Phd and I will be getting my degree parchment in our July 2010 convocation.
Now graduate school is saying that this has happened becuase I got the letter direct from the professor and not through them, which would have avoided this situation. They are willing to give me a letter today like a provisional phd certificate stating that I have completed my Phd. Will home office accept a letter dated after my application date? they have said in the appeal form I can include any new evidence if I have.
I had got instruction for correction from graduate school by email only on the 23rd of March 2010. I submitted my final thesis back to them on the 9th April 2010 and they have accepted it. So now I am fully done with my phd.
Will they reject my appeal saying that I should have submitted my corrections before (23th March 2010) applying for the tier 1 visa.
Home office have given me an option to appeal the case before 6th of May.
My leave to remain expired on the 01st of April 2010. So please advice what my best options are.
I am in a very desperate position. I spoke to an immigration lawyer for advice and he is saying the case is very strong if I appeal in court. Will they reject my appeal saying that I should have submitted my corrections before applying (23th March 2010) for the tier 1 visa.
Points given to my application:
Qualification 35 (given besed on my msc. Not 50 as per my phd)
Age 20
Uk Experience 5
Maintenance funds: 10
English Lang. Req.: 10
Please advice. Thank you.
Shree
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