Do they genuinely not see any reason why someone waiting on an application may want to see family?

We have a family funeral which she needs to attend as well, would they not even accept that as an entry reason?

So do you suggest delaying providing biometrics etc until after her visitor visit?

Why would it be seen as circumventing the rules as she would only be visiting? She has conformed to the rules so far and always left why wouldn't that apply here? Also why is the time in the UK such an issue? Visitor Visas are for up to 6 months, through sucessive visits she has not stayed more than ...

How do border agents consider visitor entries while people are waiting for their family visa? My wife has her family visa appointment next week and will then have to wait 12 weeks for her visa. My wife has been in the UK quite a bit of the last 6 months over a series of 7 entries through trips ...