Sigh..
One day life is all normal then one day my motorcycle breaks down and the next day my visa gets rejected...
I am a citizen of India, I've never had a complex immigration background - I was the guy who always clicked 'NO' on all the 'Have you ever XXXXX' questions. Now suddenly I have a letter saying removal instructions have been declared... wtf?
Anyway. I digress
My Tier 1 PSW visa was expiring 30th Aug 2013. A week before that, I sent a complete application with a sponsored certificate number etc. In the maintenance section I said the employer will cover my costs for the first month if needed. I had informed the employer about this via email. They didnt respond and I didnt want to harass them. I thought they will ask me if in doubt anyway.
Next thing I know, as of 7th Nov (yes, it took them THAT long) I get a refusal letter saying they're not satisfied if I have funds to sustain myself.
I guess they didnt tick the box, will find out on Monday. The HR lady wasn't in on Friday.
Now my previous visa has long expired.
Now I thought, okay I will appeal since its a very obvious innocent mistake and it can all be explained... but they say appeals are only for UKBA's faults and no no new evidence may be submitted
Then I thought, screw it I will borrow money and book a £950 one-day service, ask the company for a new certificate (hopefully they have it) but then the UK BA's helpline person said I cannot do that as I have no valid visa! But he said I can post it and it will probably be considered... ?!!!
Then I thought... surely I cant lose my job and career for a mistake that in the spirit of the law means no harm and does no harm to anyone! Then I found out you cannot really contact your caseworker because even if they communicate with you its not official and if it goes beyond the ten day deadline to appeal then I will be classed as an overstayer and will have bad immigration history. And they mostly wont do any reconsidering
Then I thought okay to hell with hit I will post an application, then they tell me that acts as a no-appeal which means I cannot work till the application is concluded positively.
Is there no common sense in this world anymore??????? I have spent £600 for the application and both the employer and me spent hours on the phone asking them why there is a delay and if they need any information.
One phone call?
Anyway...
I have ten days to get out of the country or appeal which they say I cannot win.
What am I supposed to do? I have to take a very quick, very accurate decision.. the sort where someone with first-hand experience can make the world of difference!!
Please!
One day life is all normal then one day my motorcycle breaks down and the next day my visa gets rejected...
I am a citizen of India, I've never had a complex immigration background - I was the guy who always clicked 'NO' on all the 'Have you ever XXXXX' questions. Now suddenly I have a letter saying removal instructions have been declared... wtf?
Anyway. I digress
My Tier 1 PSW visa was expiring 30th Aug 2013. A week before that, I sent a complete application with a sponsored certificate number etc. In the maintenance section I said the employer will cover my costs for the first month if needed. I had informed the employer about this via email. They didnt respond and I didnt want to harass them. I thought they will ask me if in doubt anyway.
Next thing I know, as of 7th Nov (yes, it took them THAT long) I get a refusal letter saying they're not satisfied if I have funds to sustain myself.
I guess they didnt tick the box, will find out on Monday. The HR lady wasn't in on Friday.
Now my previous visa has long expired.
Now I thought, okay I will appeal since its a very obvious innocent mistake and it can all be explained... but they say appeals are only for UKBA's faults and no no new evidence may be submitted
Then I thought, screw it I will borrow money and book a £950 one-day service, ask the company for a new certificate (hopefully they have it) but then the UK BA's helpline person said I cannot do that as I have no valid visa! But he said I can post it and it will probably be considered... ?!!!
Then I thought... surely I cant lose my job and career for a mistake that in the spirit of the law means no harm and does no harm to anyone! Then I found out you cannot really contact your caseworker because even if they communicate with you its not official and if it goes beyond the ten day deadline to appeal then I will be classed as an overstayer and will have bad immigration history. And they mostly wont do any reconsidering
Then I thought okay to hell with hit I will post an application, then they tell me that acts as a no-appeal which means I cannot work till the application is concluded positively.
Is there no common sense in this world anymore??????? I have spent £600 for the application and both the employer and me spent hours on the phone asking them why there is a delay and if they need any information.
One phone call?
Anyway...
I have ten days to get out of the country or appeal which they say I cannot win.
What am I supposed to do? I have to take a very quick, very accurate decision.. the sort where someone with first-hand experience can make the world of difference!!
Please!