Visa Refusals or Delays
Most common reasons why processing is delayed or application is refused by the UK Border Agency:
There are many reasons why applications are delayed or refused but here are a few of the common reasons.
Ensure you check and double check your application form and supporting documents very carefully before submitting.
- Every piece of evidance MUST be original - do not send copies of anything!
- Applicant forgets to submit an original, valid passport with a page free for their visa to go in
- Applicant forgets to submit a passport photograph
- Application form not properly completed or incomplete contact details
- Applicant unwilling or fails to submit specified financial documents
- Financial documents do not contain the required specified information as per the guidance notes
- Applicant does not submit the education documents lised on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Applicant applies too late, especially in the busy summer months
- Biometrics do not record properly
- The CAS number is not included with the application form.
