family visitor visa for unemployed sister

[khimani.amir]

hi,
I m a british citizen and want to sponsor my sister on family visitor visa..she is unemployed and she got divorce in 2011 and since then residing with our parents..my only concern is that what ties can i show for her to return back to india after her visit..i m mentioning in the letter that she has to take care of our parents so will be returning back..will that be ok?..as she is unemployed , i send the money every month for her expenses..this makes my case a bit weak but what can i do to prove them that she will be returning back..plz help me out guys..thnx

[khimani.amir]

please some one help me in this...

[MPH80]

Unemployed, with no financial ties and living with parents.

That's a very hard situation to overcome.

Even if you argue she's needed to look after your parents - they can clearly cope without her or she wouldn't be able to come to the UK for a holiday! So it doesn't seem they 'need' her - more 'she's useful' - and that doesn't make it a compelling reason for her to return in the absence of all the other facts.

I think you might be on to a loser here unless there are also children there?

[Frontier Mole]

Agree with the previous post. There is very little likelihood of a sucesful visit visa application based on the information provided.

There is no real incentive for your sister to return other than to help your parents., which as the previous post sets out your parents can survive without her while she would be on holiday.

You mention the fact that you support your sister financially then that will finish off the application even more so.

You have nothing to lose but the application fee in trying but if the outcome is a refusal it will stand against her for any future application.

[khimani.amir]

thnx for ur reply..but dont u feel this is unfair that u r genuine and doesnt get visa..that means i can never call my sister to visit me even though i m british..There should be some way out for this..i m looking into it but meanwhile if any one can come up with solution then plz do let me know..thnx

[Frontier Mole]

If your sister was to become employed or have property in her name that would resolve the majority of the issues.
It is not about being fair, it is about the rules in place and the unfortunate number of past abuses that determine the likelihood of a person returning to their own country given their circumstances. It is not a direct attack on you or your sister, it just reflects previous problems from that country as a whole. Your sister is in a risk group and despite your genuine intent it is reasonable to believe in HO speak that on the balance of probability there is a risk she would not return.
I hope you find a solution and. I understand your frustration.