Visa = Rejected. :(

[Xanahtas]

His visa has been rejected. We found out last night. We cant believe it.

Everything was going so perfectly... I knew it was too good to be true. The one chance to be together soon is now gone. I was stupid enough to have my heart set on it before it was official. He had a job here and everything was set. Now this visa thing had to go mess it all up
We're now stuck apart even longer. I know a year isnt long, but its a year longer than we both expected. I shouldnt have got my hopes pinned on it but i did.

He was gonna be on the Youth Mobility Scheme, we will find out why it has been rejected soon when his documents come back. Does anyone know much about how to appeal? Does it cost money? Is there any point in trying to appeal? Do we have other options?

For now, we're going back to him staying there and working and me visiting. He is gonna be getting his own place and we can move in together next year around May time. We are just gonna have to deal with it and get on with it. The only upside is that he can sort out wedding plans easier from there than we both could here.

We're just both a bit shocked by this, and upset by it all. Any advice would be great >.<

[snow_girl]

That sucks! Sorry to hear Wait and see why it was rejected and maybe it was something simple that means he can fix and reapply. Have you thought of getting a holiday work visa for Canada? I'm not sure if you are in school so I don't know if that is an option or not. I know that you can appeal other visas but I'm not sure about the holiday one. Everything has a magical way of working out, it sucks but it isn't the end.

[Xanahtas]

We dont have the money to reapply, thats not an option for us =/ Unless it turns out its free to fix it (if possible) then we might stand a chance.

We did look into that but as im only just turning 17, i dont think im old enough? I dont think my parents are willing to let me do that either which i guess is fair enough. Though i think Canada has a visa for people in childcare/social care? Something like that anyways. I think i could do that, but then again id need a parents say so first.

Hoping this will find a way to sort itself out! lol

[CynicalQuixotic]

I'm so sorry. I have no advice, as I have no idea how visa proceedings work in either the UK or Canada, but I know acutely how you feel and I hope you two can find a way to be together sooner rather than later.

[nicole]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know what it's like relying on the outcome of a visa, I don't blame you for getting your hopes up on it. When you get the papers back I hope there is some way to fix it!

[kteire]

That's very odd, because the only requirements for the YMS visa are that you have to be between 18-30, that you have the support funds, and that you're a commonwealth citizen, and they don't really delve into it. You're awarded points for having each thing, so unless there was an issue with one of his documents (the bank letter can be iffy), he should be able to have it reviewed.

https://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/v...heme/refusals/
Check out that link and download the document on the right. There is a process that has to be done within 28 days of the refusal of the visa, as detailed on page 15!

And I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully it was just an error - short of having a criminal record, there's not much they can use as grounds for refusal!

[kittyo9]

I'm so sorry to hear that as someone who has gone through visa denial twice, my deepest sympathies are with you. Look at that document kteire posted -- I hope it works out for you!

[Pixel]

Sorry to hear! Hopefully it's something simple that can be fixed.

[Xanahtas]

He had everything they wanted to see, a clear criminal record check, he got all the points when applying. Nothing makes sense Thats why were were so shocked it got rejected >.< Hopefully it will be something simple and we can appeal against it and sort it out. Or something.
I looked at the document and its helpful, it'll be easier to sort out when we know what has gone wrong.
Just very difficult at the moment... our plans have been completely ruined.

[loveknowsnodistance27]

All I can offer is big hugs. I am so sorry to hear that. *hugs*

[princessmeg1328]

I'm so sorry! I hope that the reason it was refused is something that can easily be fixed. I don't know if it costs anything to appeal, but I hope you're able to.

Good luck!

[Xanahtas]

So, we got the papers back with the reason. The most stupid and completely invalid reason possible.

The bank letter was 'too recent'. They asked for a recent bloody letter!!!! He had more than enough money in the bank, and a letter to prove it. They say they do bank checks to find out how long its been there etc if they arent certain about it, and they FAILED to do these checks. So the stupid person who did it just said the bank letter was too recent and said he couldnt have the visa.

WTF?

SO pissed off words cannot describe. $360 odd gone. All our plan smashed. Just like that. All because of the one stupid person who is picky and failed to do the checks he should have.

We have put in for a recheck of the application (which is luckily free) and hope that someone with more sense checks it this time. I have spoken to my auntie who is a silicitor (sp?) and knows about this stuff, and she said the reason was stupid and there should be no reason why they should have rejected it. She also said if we were to take them to court over the pathetic reason they wouldnt have a leg to stand on. Shame we dont have the money for that eh?!

All we can do now is sit back and hope for the best. We have accepted the fact we're gonna be LD for another year, and we are just gonna make the best of a shitty situation. So worst comes to worst we're prepared for it. He is gonna be getting his own place so when i go visit we have more independence and freedom and then we have a place ready for when i move over there next year.

But still. Pathetic, invalid reason to reject a visa. Stupid visa person -.-

These visa people really do love to f*** people over dont they? Need a kick up the arse the lot of them....

Rant over

[lala]

aaah that's sooo mean! Just keep fighting!!!

[Haley53]

That sounds really ridiculous. o.O;; What should it matter how recent the letter is or isn't? And if there's a limit on how "recent" it needs to be, that certainly should have been outlined in the guidelines. I really do hope you get your recheck and that it's looked at more thoroughly this time and reconsidered. That seems like such a snippy, uppity, and ignorant reason, and I'm angry on your behalf. Do you know how long the recheck is assumed to take?

[Xanahtas]

Nope, no limit on how recent the letter has to be, at all. His mum read through it all with him, i've read it, and nothing says how recent or whatever. Just says a recent bank letter showing the amount of money you have in the account.

It can take up to 28 days. We just have to hope that his job holds on till then here.

Just cannot believe how stupid someone can be.