Overstay leading to student visa refusal and successful re-application

A student applying for a UK student visa had his initial application refused due to an overstay of over 28 days. The overstaying was inadvertent and primarily caused by his mother, who was assisting him with his immigration and travel arrangements. During that period, she was experiencing significant personal difficulties, which led to her overlooking the overstayed period.

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The UK Home Office reviewed the evidence and granted the visa approval. The student received his visa shortly after the application was submitted, allowing him to travel to the UK and commence his course just three days later.

Conclusion

This case highlights how compassionate, well-documented applications can successfully address issues of overstaying, even when it involves serious offences. Clear evidence of genuine errors and extraordinary circumstances can persuade immigration authorities to reconsider refusals and grant a new visa.

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