Real Case Study :- Business Visa Refusal later overturned by Home office

Real Case Studies :

The applicant was refused entry clearance who had applied to enter the UK as a business visitor; had been issued, and complied with the conditions of, a business visit visa on two previous occasions, and had travelled extensively to other European countries; submitted a range of supporting evidence, which included documents relating to his transport business along with a letter of invitation from a UK-based business selling shoes and clothing BUT The ECO was not satisfied that he had provided evidence that his business was functioning satisfactorily, the nature of his business was compatible with that of the company he intended to visit in the UK.

VERITAS  ADMITTED :

The applicant had previously been issued with a business visa on the basis of his existing business, and the applicant’s travel history indicated that he had complied with the conditions of the visa by leaving the UK. This positive evidence was not taken into account by the ECO during the decision-making process, nor was it referred to in the refusal notice

We do not agree that the applicant’s business can be considered to be incompatible with that of his UK sponsor’s business. We consider that the decision was flawed.

RESULT:

After writing to HIGH COMMISSION: The Home Office  agreed with comments and arguments assessment and stated ‘The extensive travel history to UK and Europe outweighed the ECO’s concerns and on balance this application should have been issued’. agreed to overturn the decision and contact the applicant to offer to issue the visa.