Appealing The Refusal Of A British Student Visa: Intricacies

The Intricasies Involved In Appealing A British Student Visa Refusal

Hello all, I was recently denied a British student visa and was told I could appeal. I wouldn't know what the implications of appealing are. The Student Adviser at the School I applied to in the UK wants me to appeal. She believes not appealing might jeopadize my chances of getting another UK visa in the future.

But, I am confused. If I decide to appeal, does it mean for instance that I might not even be qualified for a visitor's visa until the appeal is decided since I plan visiting for Dec at least(I was last in the UK 2006 Jan)? How long does the appeal process take? What happens if I remain refused after the appeal?

Please I need advise from anyone familiar with this as I have barely 3 days left to submit my appeal.  Thanks.

My dear, appealling a visa refusal at the british embassy is not always a good advice. The chance of success is not up to 20%. Cases of appeal is treated at their office in London and it is not a quick thing. It takes time.

see let me advice you  i think you sey you be nigerian all you need is a nice white powder. just rub ham for your face and a nice biro. the powder you go use ham snap your passport, the biro you go just mark a place in the passport.thats all u are a winner

Ronke, I went through the same thing. I was refused a visa, and whilst I appealed, I reapplied, but in Abuja. Those wankers in Lagos are nasty. Got the visa, now in the UK, starting my programme next week.

 guys which of the centers of the british consulates is better to apply for visa ABUJA OR LAGOS? Ihave just been denied a british visa in lagos can i reapply in abuja?or must it be in lagos?

Chxta, that was great! But how did that happen? Did you use the same passport that u applied with in Lagos? How far has the appeal gone now? cheers!

Email please: chxtab@gmail.com

Yes, I used the same passport. Couldn't care less how the appeal is now.

hi there

i'll just answer the part about applying for a holiday visa, go ahead and renew your current holiday in fact do it quickly. Since you travelled in january it would be considered a renewal not a fresh application.


why do i say? i have appealed before and it was denied. However apply for your renewal now so that you can state in the form that you have not appealed.

You can still appeal if you want or simply reapply, personally i think reapplying would be better this time check your documents and seek legal advice so u'll know if you could have something differently.

that was the point i was making

its a renewal almost like dropbox, it shouldnt need an interview

call the their office and ask about dropbox, say you want to renew your holiday visa

if its about time just you can fax the appeal anyways just for the heck of it, but be warned that it may take awhile especially if they consider that it would be too late for you to resume school any way

in conclusion you have a good chance in reapplying but an appeal could fail

what were the reasons for refusal, in another post about student visas you'll see that UK government is less likely to give visas now than they did before.

so my dear renew your visiting visa so at least you can travel this year, later you can reapply for the next session with more info

Salsera

^{its a renewal almost like dropbox, it shouldnt need an interview}

Actually, u apply the same way here whether renewal or fresh. My hubby recently renewed his and he had to to apply on-line to interview. It does not work like that of British embassy nigeria here.

Gbengaijot

Actually, my Visitor's visa lapsed in June and I turned in my student visa application in August.

it doesnt matter if your visiting visa expired on a month before.
I still don't get their psychology, from that experience, i guess (if my quesses are right) that its better to apply for a student visa on a fresh pali.

Five denials in a go is uncalled for. THis guys use genuine documents oooooooo.

YOu know what i mean, and they were still refused. But i'll advise you appeal.

I was once denied a Holiday Visa sometimes ago as well, so i know what it feels like

You can appeal. it is not going to jeopardize you applying for a visitor visa. but i need to ask why u were rejected the first time. was it because your documents were not sufficient enough, No enough money in your sponsor (s) account, or u've not paid your fees or accommodation. if u can ans some of this questions i cld suggest an alternatives to u. 

@ ron.

where did u apply from?

actually we re in the same boat now
it is better for u to appeaol but u need good counsel before u do
get a very good immigration lawyer and appeal
but it may mean that u would havre to defer your admission to another session ike i have done

while apealing bc it takes time i will also reapply
and let them know that an appeal is in progress with the same passport as before
im very sure that it will work
Gods grace, we all need it

hey girl go ahead and appeal is the best,if you have the intension of staying in u.k and have a real life student visa is the best and to my best knowledge they will first denied you to see if you are really intrested they might delay the whole magic but trust me is the best idea to appeal.