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jmoore:
Visa application form and cover letter.

jmoore:
Visa application form and cover letter.

Debbieeeeeee:
There’s no need to upload your visa application form again.

GudluckIBB:
[b]The decision
I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the
requirements of paragraph(s) 4.2 of Appendix V because of the reasons detailed:
• You have applied to visit the UK for 5 days for tourism, and sightseeing.
• You intend to travel with your husband on a visit to the UK.  Your husband was
issued entry clearance as a visitor on 07/02/2025 However, your husband indicated
on his application form that you would not be accompanying him to the UK.  Whilst I
accept that circumstances may change, I must consider that the Entry Clearance
Officer had issued your husband’s visa considering his immediate family members
would be remaining in your country of residence. Your family’s travel plans have now
changed just a short time after your husband’s UK visa was issued, and no
explanation for this change of plans has been made in your application.
• The onus is on you, the applicant, to show that you meet the requirements of the
immigration rules based on your overall personal circumstances and that you will
comply with all the conditions associated with any visa.
• To come to my decision, I have considered, not only those documents stated above,
but all the documents you have provided regarding your circumstances. Your
application is therefore refused under paragraph V 4.2 (a) and (c) of the Immigration
Rules[/b]


Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am writing to seek your advice following a recent refusal of UK visitor visa applications for my family of three.

For context, I previously studied in the UK and returned to Nigeria immediately after completing my studies. Earlier this year, I was granted a visitor visa to attend my graduation ceremony in February. I travelled alone and returned to Nigeria just three days after the event. At the time of that application, I clearly indicated that my family would not be accompanying me, as they had ongoing academic and business obligations.

Recently, my family applied for visitor visas with the intention of travelling to the UK for a short vacation, during which I would accompany them using my still-valid visa. However, their applications were refused, and the primary reason cited was that my previous application stated they would not be travelling, implying that our current travel plans raised concerns.

It appears the decision may have been based on a misinterpretation of our changed circumstances, using details from my previous application without context.

I would appreciate your guidance on how best to proceed. Should my family reapply immediately with a detailed explanation of why they didn’t travel with me previously, or would it be wiser to wait some time before reapplying?

Thank you very much for your time and attention. I look forward to your advice

Thank you

Debbieeeeeee:
These officers are not behaving fairly. Circumstances change, and plans can adapt, but it's important for everyone to remain cautious when submitting. I believe this refusal indicates that the officer suspects you intend to obtain a visa for your entire family to elope. In my opinion, this is quite unfair. They should have issued the visa considering you traveled and returned. Your graduation was in February, and this is now May, are they really saying you can't take a family vacation just because you mentioned you weren’t traveling with them?

Regardless, I urge everyone to learn from this situation. Be clear about your intentions from the beginning. If I were in your position, I would challenge this refusal because it seems both unjustified and debatable its not subjective.

GudluckIBB:
[b]The decision
I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the
requirements of paragraph(s) 4.2 of Appendix V because of the reasons detailed:


• You have applied to visit the UK for 5 days for tourism, and sightseeing.
• You intend to travel with your husband on a visit to the UK.  Your husband was
issued entry clearance as a visitor on 07/02/2025 However, your husband indicated
on his application form that you would not be accompanying him to the UK.  Whilst I
accept that circumstances may change, I must consider that the Entry Clearance
Officer had issued your husband’s visa considering his immediate family members
would be remaining in your country of residence. Your family’s travel plans have now
changed just a short time after your husband’s UK visa was issued, and no
explanation for this change of plans has been made in your application.
• The onus is on you, the applicant, to show that you meet the requirements of the
immigration rules based on your overall personal circumstances and that you will
comply with all the conditions associated with any visa.
• To come to my decision, I have considered, not only those documents stated above,
but all the documents you have provided regarding your circumstances. Your
application is therefore refused under paragraph V 4.2 (a) and (c) of the Immigration
Rules[/b]


Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am writing to seek your advice following a recent refusal of UK visitor visa applications for my family of three.

For context, I previously studied in the UK and returned to Nigeria immediately after completing my studies. Earlier this year, I was granted a visitor visa to attend my graduation ceremony in February. I travelled alone and returned to Nigeria just three days after the event. At the time of that application, I clearly indicated that my family would not be accompanying me, as they had ongoing academic and business obligations.

Recently, my family applied for visitor visas with the intention of travelling to the UK for a short vacation, during which I would accompany them using my still-valid visa. However, their applications were refused, and the primary reason cited was that my previous application stated they would not be travelling, implying that our current travel plans raised concerns.

It appears the decision may have been based on a misinterpretation of our changed circumstances, using details from my previous application without context.

I would appreciate your guidance on how best to proceed. Should my family reapply immediately with a detailed explanation of why they didn’t travel with me previously, or would it be wiser to wait some time before reapplying?

Thank you very much for your time and attention. I look forward to your advice

Thank you

Milito:
One can 'assume' the ECO was not detailed enough to see that you have already used the visa following your last application.

Or, it can be, that, it was noted, but the person just felt traveling with the entire family within a short interval to your last trip on a visa you applied for, stating you are going alone is a red flag. Basically, because the family you left behind must have been highlighted as strong home ties.

Though it's late now, but a cover letter explaining this would have been helpful and may positively influence the ECO. A statement that "you have already used the visa for your initial intentions but now seeking entry clearance for a family vacation and hopefully, you'll be using the visa with them since its still valid and a multiple entry visa."

I don't have any suggestion for immediate remedy as I doubt challenging it will scale through as the ECO seems to have legitimate concerns & did not actually make an error in exercising his/her discretion even though it seems so. The evidence in prints that will be tabled is to their favour. Legal issues relies on available facts and not sentiments.

You guys should probably take the holiday to a Schengen country and then reapply to UK together later.

That way, you'd have demonstrated a clear pattern of holiday with family.

humbleboyy:
Hello everyone.

Did my Biometrics 19th May for a priority Visa, yet no feedback as at today.

Did a paid call earlier this week and got an email feedback on Wednesday that it has been escalated to the appropriate ECO and my visa decision and passport will be received ASAP.

I'm just here wondering what could be the reason for this delay? I need to travel next weekend

Debbieeeeeee:
I think it’s better to do the paid email that way you maintain the mail trail pay only once and regularly check in on your application responding to the mail trail.
Please when I tried to do that priority thing I honestly didn’t find the option please did you pay at the VAC? Cab you put me through. Trying to do it for my brother. This vfs move from old has scattered everything.

Hebunn:
Good people, please my nephew's visa was refused and the reason for refusal is his birth certificate. Please what is advised as the next step? We have 28 days to appeal. I'll be looking forward to suggestions, please.

Hebunn:
Good people, please my nephew's visa was refused and the reason for refusal is his birth certificate. Please what is advised as the next step? We have 28 days to appeal. I'll be looking forward to suggestions, please.

onile1975:
@ Hebunn sorry for this

What type of birth certificate did you use is it from national population commission?

Hebunn:
Yes, we got it from their office in Akure...

Hebunn:
Yes, we got it from their office in Akure...

Hebunn:
He's just going to clock 13 years this June... His dad isn't in the country and they haven't lived together for a long time. He just wants to bring him over and since the initial birth certificate couldn't be found, we got another one for him. We got it from the same place the initial one was issued, so I don't know why its considered fake. Every information on it is very accurate.

Yoms47:
Hello Everyone, do I need to book biometric appointment with VFS before I can upload my documents. Prompt response will be appreciated. Thanks

Busy2018:
Please anyone that did their biometrics on the 19th of may in ikeja gotten any feedback

defgrt4:
So why did you applied?
Yes you can cancel the application

CornOak:
Absolutely, it's possible. However, your refund might take a while before hitting your account.

Queengel:
please will it be up to 1 month because it is almost 3 weeks and this week will make it 1month and will the notify through mail because I paid with someone else account

topie2sure:
VISA ALERT

I didn’t submit her personal and business bank statement as it was not in order and didn’t want to risk that being the reason for refusal and I was fully sponsoring the whole trip.