JohnZak:
Hi!
My two cents:

Since the ECO had an issue with your parents' funds, I suggest that your parents list you and your partner as her sponsors. This is assuming you guys have more money in your account than your parents do in their own account.

Write a cover letter that explains why you are inviting your mum and that addresses the issues raised in her previous refusal. If you are going to sponsor your mum, state that in your cover letter. Include a maternity certificate (MAT B1) in your new application.

State your mum's ties to Nigeria in your cover - letter from her place of employment, her marriage certificate, husband's retirement papers, proof of any business that she might be running, birth certificate of her other kids, documents for properties of land that she might own, her own account/joint account statement etc. You should also include your BRP, house deeds or tenancy agreement, utility bills, your account statement (3-6 months), proof of employment for you and your partner, pay stubs, and your marriage certificate. Ensure to explain any ambiguous deposits or withdrawals in your account if you decide to use your own account statement to sponsor your mum. Same applies to your mum's/joint account statement, especially if she is sponsoring herself.

Good luck with the new application.



Hello guys, please a brother needs your kind suggestion. I do not want to make another mistake or risk another refusal. I humbly solicit your suggestions. For reference, also see this post: https://www.nairaland.com/6969367/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/557#127286996

Thank you all as you contribute.

Thanks John!

lawrenzoh:

Hello guys, please a brother needs your kind suggestion. I do not want to make another mistake or risk another refusal. I humbly solicit your suggestions. For reference, also see this post: https://www.nairaland.com/6969367/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/557#127286996

Thank you all as you contribute.

Another gentle appeal

lawrenzoh:
I didn't think their bank balance could be the problem. They have no less than £10,000 between them. Do you suggest this balance was not enough?

To give you more heads up, we presented our financial document as well as their bank statement to strengthen the application.

But I see they have concerns for
1. proposed spend amount: is there an acceptable amount they are expected to spend abroad vis a vis their spend in Nigeria?

2. unexplained transactions: regrettably, I didn't realise that I needed to explain the ins and outs involving my Dad's account.

3. sponsorship: can it make a difference if we sponsor them? If yes
3a. what spend limit should we fill for them
3b. what bank balance is acceptable as proof

4. proof of wedding: this was a terrible oversight and I regret it to this day.

Further inquiries
5. Can we still include their bank statement if we are now sponsoring

6. What information do we need to include in the Cover Letter to address the concerns raised.

PS: their application form was filled by me and was true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If you like, I can share.

Hello guys, please a brother needs your kind suggestion. I do not want to make another mistake or risk another refusal. I humbly solicit your suggestions. For reference, also see this post: https://www.nairaland.com/6969367/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/557#127286996

Thank you all as you contribute.

giselle237:

1. Both should not apply together, one has to be the surety for the other.
2. Their financial profiles seem to be poor, are you able to fully sponsor this trip at least for the chosen grandparent to scale the affordability axe?

I didn't think their bank balance could be the problem. They have no less than £10,000 between them. Do you suggest this balance was not enough?

To give you more heads up, we presented our financial document as well as their bank statement to strengthen the application.

But I see they have concerns for
1. proposed spend amount: is there an acceptable amount they are expected to spend abroad vis a vis their spend in Nigeria?

2. unexplained transactions: regrettably, I didn't realise that I needed to explain the ins and outs involving my Dad's account.

3. sponsorship: can it make a difference if we sponsor them? If yes
3a. what spend limit should we fill for them
3b. what bank balance is acceptable as proof

4. proof of wedding: this was a terrible oversight and I regret it to this day.

Further inquiries
5. Can we still include their bank statement if we are now sponsoring

6. What information do we need to include in the Cover Letter to address the concerns raised.

PS: their application form was filled by me and was true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If you like, I can share.

giselle237:

1. Both should not apply together, one has to be the surety for the other.
2. Their financial profiles seem to be poor, are you able to fully sponsor this trip at least for the chosen grandparent to scale the affordability axe?

Thanks for your response. Pls can we chat in private. I've just sent you an email request.

lawrenzoh:
Hi esteemed contributors,
I need your kind suggestions. Last year, my wife and I applied to have my parents visit us for our white wedding but it was rejected. My mum is currently working while my Dad is retired. Below is the rejection note.

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REASONS FOR REFUSAL NRA v 1.0
You have applied for a visa to visit the UK. In deciding whether you meet the requirements of Appendix V: of the Immigration Rules for visitors (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitorrules), I have considered: 
- your application and any additional relevant information you have provided with it 
- your immigration history

The decision I have refused your application for a visit visa. I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 and V4.3 of Appendix V because:
- You state that you plan to visit the UK for 25 days for a family visit.
- You state that you are retired and that you have an income of Bleep NGN (£xx @ Oanda.com 27/09/2022) per annum.
- You have £Bleep in savings and plan to spend £1000 during your visit, which is eight times your monthly outgoings of 55,000 NGN (£119.07).
- In support of your application, you have provided a statement from Bleep Bank in the name of Bleep yyy (account number ending Bleep). However, this statement contains a number of unexplained transactions and I am unable to align these to the financial declarations in your application.

Because of this, I am unable to ascertain your financial circumstances in your country of residence.

Furthermore, since you have stated in your application that no one else is paying towards the cost of your visit, these figures do not satisfy me that you will be able to support yourself during your visit.

In addition to the above, you have also provided a letter from Bleep that states that she and her partner are inviting you to their wedding. However, from the documentation provided, I am unable to see any evidence of a booking for a wedding.

- Given the above, I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose under the visitor route, that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit or that you have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit without working or accessing public funds. Therefore, your application is refused under V4.2 (a), (c) and (e) of the Immigration Rules.
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Our situation has changed in that we are expecting baby and would again wish to invite them over to spend time with us and their grand child.

We are not sure what we can do differently and legitimately. Pls, What do we need to correct to improve to their approval chances.

NOTE: They both have enough funds in their individual accounts as well as joint accounts.

Pls can someone assist?

Hi esteemed contributors,
I need your kind suggestions. Last year, my wife and I applied to have my parents visit us for our white wedding but it was rejected. My mum is currently working while my Dad is retired. Below is the rejection note.

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REASONS FOR REFUSAL NRA v 1.0
You have applied for a visa to visit the UK. In deciding whether you meet the requirements of Appendix V: of the Immigration Rules for visitors (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitorrules), I have considered: 
- your application and any additional relevant information you have provided with it 
- your immigration history

The decision I have refused your application for a visit visa. I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 and V4.3 of Appendix V because:
- You state that you plan to visit the UK for 25 days for a family visit.
- You state that you are retired and that you have an income of Bleep NGN (£xx @ Oanda.com 27/09/2022) per annum.
- You have £Bleep in savings and plan to spend £1000 during your visit, which is eight times your monthly outgoings of 55,000 NGN (£119.07).
- In support of your application, you have provided a statement from Bleep Bank in the name of Bleep yyy (account number ending Bleep). However, this statement contains a number of unexplained transactions and I am unable to align these to the financial declarations in your application.

Because of this, I am unable to ascertain your financial circumstances in your country of residence.

Furthermore, since you have stated in your application that no one else is paying towards the cost of your visit, these figures do not satisfy me that you will be able to support yourself during your visit.

In addition to the above, you have also provided a letter from Bleep that states that she and her partner are inviting you to their wedding. However, from the documentation provided, I am unable to see any evidence of a booking for a wedding.

- Given the above, I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry for a purpose under the visitor route, that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit or that you have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit without working or accessing public funds. Therefore, your application is refused under V4.2 (a), (c) and (e) of the Immigration Rules.
---------------------------------

Our situation has changed in that we are expecting baby and would again wish to invite them over to spend time with us and their grand child.

We are not sure what we can do differently and legitimately. Pls, What do we need to correct to improve to their approval chances.

NOTE: They both have enough funds in their individual accounts as well as joint accounts.