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Lordcrixus:
Did you mention in the form that your sister would provide financial support in the amount of £1,500? If so, that is likely the issue, because the Visa Officer (VO) may see it as if you are not capable of sponsoring yourself. You should have only indicated that she is providing accommodation, since you will be staying at her place for the duration of your visit.
If you did not mention the financial support in the form, then you may need to appeal the decision.
I usually advise people: if you can afford your trip, sponsor yourself. You can mention that you have a family member there, but book hotel accommodation. That way, the VO knows you are capable of supporting yourself financially.
Also, did you submit any evidence of relationship between you and your mum when applying?

Yes I did, while saying I’ll spend £1k myself, would’ve just mentioned only myself but I figured it won’t be an issue since my bank statement shows I can fund myself, but lesson learned.

Yes I submitted evidence for my mum along with a court affidavit, and I filled it in the form as well.

Cashmadam:
Sorry about the refusal. The only mistake I think you made was to use your sister as a sponsor. You can afford the trip and your sister should not be stated as a sponsor - although she will provide accommodation.

You can either reapply or send an email to challenge their decision.

Good luck!

Thank you very much I will try sending an email. I only even stated she will be paying part not the full amount , but somehow the ECO interpreted it as me being reliant on that, it is well.

readonenaire:
Kindly help with insight @giselle237 and Cashmadam.

I applied for visit visa, ECO singled out my employers account balance and erroneously claim it was low by assuming the account was a Naira account, when it was clearly stated on face of the statement that the account is domiciled in USD(this was stated in my LOE). My own balance is actually more than 1k USD, i only added employer’s account as this is a work sponsored trip.

My immigration history, i just returned from the US last month and going back next month, facts which were submitted, I have 10yr canadian visa, i have sent email to home office, but my concern is the generic email response i got from UKVI for the paid mail, but i really want to correct this error as this is my second refusal, i had first refusal last year b4 US, Canada and Schengen Visa. So i am not about to just let this slide, i want to understand the PAP process please.

After coming across this post by @readonenaire I also decided to get your opinion @giselle237 @Cashmadam I too think the ECO didn’t consider my situation correctly.
They stated what my sister is contributing as me relying on financial support because my financial circumstances in Nigeria can’t make me afford the trip but that is erroneous as I submitted a balance of 15M with consistent salary entries of 2.150M per month(I’m a senior software engineer in Nigeria). My sister supporting is because I will be staying at her house and she will most likely feed me, so the significant expense to me is just the flight fee.

They also stated that I declared I had no dependent which is wrong because I filled in the form( attached) that my aged widowed mother lives with me and I’m responsible for her well-being( even submitted an affidavit)

Like @readonenaire I’m also not looking to overturn I just want them to acknowledge this, because they also erroneously denied me in 2021 and I let it slide since the letter said I had no right to appeal, please do you think I have grounds to complain at least? My intention was to use my 3 weeks leave to visit and return I’m very much okay with my present job.