There have been a lot of visa denials lately and I think some words of advice for those who are starting the visa process would be helpful...I wish this info was available when i was going crazy questioning my application and the proof we provided. Hopefully people will add their insight and help out those who are just getting started.
For anyone reading this that is about to send in an application under the common-law or marriage class,
Look over your application 1 million times and take a minute to look at the application from the perspective of someone who is against you or would want to deny you...as difficult as it is, remove your emotion and look at it as paperwork.
Look for holes in your application or things that immigration could question about your relationship and provide supporting documents to cover yourself whether it is a letter of explanation or more official proof.
Based on the recent article posted in another visa thread, there is a 34% or
1 in 3 chance your application will be refused.
This process can be unfair, confusing, frustrating and often punishes the innocent in an attempt to protect the innocent.
Immigration wants to see the progression of your relationship and continued communication and normal relationship type things happening before and after your wedding. Don't assume a small detail doesnt matter because that small detail can/will cause your visa to be denied.
Provide all the proof you can find however small or seemingly insignificant. If you dont have enough, dont send your application until you do have enough. You will be saving time in the end.
For anyone reading this that is about to send in an application under the common-law or marriage class,
Look over your application 1 million times and take a minute to look at the application from the perspective of someone who is against you or would want to deny you...as difficult as it is, remove your emotion and look at it as paperwork.
Look for holes in your application or things that immigration could question about your relationship and provide supporting documents to cover yourself whether it is a letter of explanation or more official proof.
Based on the recent article posted in another visa thread, there is a 34% or
1 in 3 chance your application will be refused.
This process can be unfair, confusing, frustrating and often punishes the innocent in an attempt to protect the innocent.
Immigration wants to see the progression of your relationship and continued communication and normal relationship type things happening before and after your wedding. Don't assume a small detail doesnt matter because that small detail can/will cause your visa to be denied.
Provide all the proof you can find however small or seemingly insignificant. If you dont have enough, dont send your application until you do have enough. You will be saving time in the end.