| 5. Failing to recognise the many TRAPS in the | | | | Real Form Example: |
| forms | | | | "What is the purpose of your visit?" |
| 4. Filling out visa applications IN A HURRY | | | | If you answer this question to request a General |
| 3. Not demonstrating you'll be able to SUPPORT | | | | Visitor visa, you can't switch to student or other |
| yourself. | | | | temporary visas later (only exceptions are parent |
| 2. Weak or no EVIDENCE of your admittance (for | | | | visit or medical). |
| example, as a student) | | | | 3. LACK OF SUPPORT. You must show you won't |
| 1. Not seeking EXPERT HELP! | | | | need public funds. This includes financing your |
| Any one of the previous mistakes may cause a | | | | education or money for expenses while in the UK. |
| rejection. Don't mess with immigration UK law. | | | | Supporting bank statements will be contrasted to |
| You may be banned from visiting the UK for 10 | | | | time you intend to remain in the UK as specified |
| years or face deportation once you finally make it | | | | in the form. The UK Border Agency WILL ASK |
| there. Immigration fees are expensive and minor | | | | you when you intend to leave. |
| mistakes make the process more expensive. On | | | | Real Form Example: |
| the other hand,huge mistakes put youor your | | | | "On which date do you intend to travel to the |
| relatives at risk. | | | | UK?" |
| Now, let's review each mistake to understand | | | | "On which date do you intend to leave the UK?" |
| why. | | | | 2. LACK OF EVIDENCE. Have you been admitted |
| 5. TRAPS. Immigration applications are filled with | | | | to a university in the UK? You must show |
| traps. Many questions ask for a Yes or NO | | | | evidence of admittance. |
| answer and people are not aware that each | | | | And the number one mistake... |
| answer needs supporting evidence. Others offer | | | | 1. NO EXPERT HELP. Don't rely on the past |
| multiple choices. | | | | experience of your friends and colleagues. Each |
| Take this real question from a UK Visa application | | | | applicant has his or her own characteristics and |
| form: | | | | needs. Only UK immigration lawyers can |
| Real Form Example: | | | | understand the complexities involved in the |
| "What is your marital status?" | | | | process. Remember that you have a right to a |
| You mark "Divorced/Dissolved Partnership" and | | | | lawyer... to an immigration lawyer. |
| move on to the next question, not realising you'll | | | | If you found this article useful, tell your friends |
| be required to present documentation to prove | | | | about it. Feel free to post this article to your blog |
| your status. | | | | or site; just mention the original source: |
| 4. IN A HURRY. Some people fill out their | | | | ukmigrationlawyers.co.uk |
| applications at the embassy. Even worse, some fill | | | | Please note that these articles and the information |
| out applications at the embassy under the | | | | contained herein are purely for general guidance |
| pressure of closing hours. Let's state it once: | | | | and do not constitute a professional legal or any |
| never, ever, fill out visa applications in a hurry. | | | | other opinion as to the merits of a particular |
| Visa applications are available online; print the | | | | application or whether specific immigration |
| forms and take them home. Then, gather ALL | | | | requirements have been met of a particular |
| the relevant information (passport number, etc.) | | | | category. This information is generic and should |
| before returning to the website to complete the | | | | not be relied upon as a definitive guide to fulfilling |
| application. | | | | specific category requirements. However should |
| Some questions have tremendous relevance and | | | | any individual do so it is at his or her own risk for |
| once you answer in a particular way, you resign | | | | which UK Migration Lawyers Limited cannot be |
| certain benefits and opportunities. So, take the | | | | held responsible in any way. |
| time to answer correctly. | | | | |