Spouse visa refused under paragraph 320(11)

[mdg375]

My spouse visa is refused under paragraph 320(11) because I have significantly contrived to frustrate the immigration rules. I was overstayer for 3 years and failed asylum seeker. I returned voluntarily on my own expense. I have some Home office file which may argue that I was not overstayer and several documents between my MP and Immigration Minister. I got COA and married in UK. I worked and paid tax.

I have right to appeal. So, I am planning to do paper appeal.

Is there anybody who succeeded by appealing personally using paper appeal (not Oral Hearing through representative)? I don't want my wife to go through lots of hassle as she is single mother of 5 years old daughter (both British) with working in two places to meet the financial requirements for my application.

I only have 20 days left now and time is running out.

Anybody with your expertise, please do advice me. I appreciate your kind advice.

[Greenie]

What do you mean you have some home office file which may argue you are not an overstayer? Were you an overstayer or not?

How did you enter the UK (did you have a visa or were you an illegal entrant?)

If you had a visa what was it?

When did you claim asylum and when were you refused? When did you return to your country?

How long have you been married and how long have you been in a relationship with your wife? Is her daughter your child?

Did you have permission to work?

What reasons have they given to say you have significantly contrived to frustate the immigration rules?

A paper appeal is really not advisable. can you afford to instruct a solicitor to represent you at the hearing?

[mdg375]

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