What are your chances of facing a UK Spouse Visa Refusal? (1)

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UK Spouse Visa Refusal Chances
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Chances of Spouse visa refusal UK and awaiting a
response from the UK Home Office after the
application process are two of the most
concerning parts for UK Spouse visa
applicants. But given the expenses, time, and
effort put into something as serious as a Spouse
Visa application, our UK Spouse visa refusal
experts at The SmartMove2UK in India
 Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and in London,
suggest taking these numbers into consideration
BEFORE you start applying.
Know all about UK Spouse visa, explained in
detail by our immigration lawyers.
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According to latest statistics released by the
Home Office, 1 in 4 Spouse visa applications are
refused. Concluding that even if the chances of
Spouse visa refusal to the UK being refused are 1
in 4, applications are still rejected. This is an
alarming statistic given that an applicant spends
almost 1500 in spouse visa fees not to mention
additional fees if opting for fast track
processing. This coupled with processing time for
the UK Spouse visa lasting 12-14 weeks makes it
really disappointing to get a refusal. Even if
you decide to challenge your UK Visa refusal, you
still end up waiting for 9 12 months to get an
outcome. The chances of spouse visa refusal to
the UK depend on many factors and applications
are refused for different reasons, based on the
application.
Heres, the stats on UK Spouse Visa (granted and
refused)
Year Granted Refused
2020 37,087 4,251
2021 42,182 6,682
2022 16,850 2,339
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The grounds of refusal can vary from not
providing adequate evidence of relationship or
meeting the financial requirement or providing
relevant proof of meeting the English language
requirement. Reasons for not providing the
documents can stem from a lack of awareness or
simply incorrectly interpreting the varied Home
Office guidance.
Love is not worth a gamble, but the high chances
of UK Spouse visa refusal does make it one, and
an expensive one at that. So no matter how
prepared you think you are with your application.
All a spouse visa refusal requires is one loose
end and your time and money goes down the
drain. This is why it is always recommended to
consult a professional. Immigration lawyers with
proven expertise and success in dealing with UK
spouse visa cases has always proven beneficial.
As evidenced by the countless UK Visa successful
clients who are living a happier life in the UK
with their partner thanks to our services.
Read 1 in 5 UK Spouse Visa Applications Refused
Every Year
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• Top 11 reason for the UK Spouse visa refusal
• Not providing the supporting / required
  documentation
• Not being able to prove genuine and subsisting
  relationship requirement
• Non-disclosure of criminal records
• Not passing the English language requirement for
  a UK Spouse visa
• Lack of evidence of your future residence
  Intention to live in the UK
• Lack of evidence you can meet the financial
  requirement for UK Spouse visa
• Not providing proof of relationship (evidence of
  time together, utility bills)
• Non-disclosure of previous marriages
• Previous marriage(s) proof not provided
• Complex immigration history
• Banned from entering the UK

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How to make sure your UK spouse visa doesnt get
refused in 2022 To decreases chances of spouse
visa refusal to the UK, make sure to include all
available supporting documentation for your
income. This frequently consists of many months
worth of pay stubs, letters, and various other
documents. A missing financial document or a
difference between the declared annual income,
and the amount supported can frequently result in
a visa denial. Click here to read more about the
financial requirement for UK spouse visa.
What to do if your UK Spouse visa gets refused If
your application for a spouse visa, an ILR, a
residence card, or permanent residence was
denied, and you had a complete right of appeal,
you can contest this decision by filing an appeal
with the immigration tribunal, or you can
re-apply. Read more about what to do if your UK
Spouse visa gets refused.
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How can The SmartMove2UK be of help in case your
Spouse / Partner / Fiancé / Unmarried Partner
visa got refused? One of the best ways to reduce
your chances of making errors in your application
is by hiring a UK-immigration lawyer to represent
you. Our UK-immigration lawyers at The
SmartMove2UK have helped many couples make
successful applications to join their partner in
the UK, even after a refusal. Our team knows the
right paperwork, the order of paperwork and other
important details that the Home Office expects
out of a UK Spouse visa application and we can
help you too. If you have any queries about the
UK Spouse Visa refusals, you can email us at
info_at_smartmove2uk.com or call us our UK Spouse
Visa Consultant on 91 98191 27002. Our team is
based in India  Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and in
the United Kingdom London and has been helping
clients from all around the world via Zoom and
Skype too.
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FAQs Can I withdraw my UK spouse visa
application before the court hearing if it's in
appeal? Only you or your representative can
withdraw your appeal. Contact the tribunal in
writing if you want to withdraw your appeal
include your appeal number. The tribunal will
decide whether to give you permission to
withdraw, or if the hearing will go ahead. What
is the UK visa rejection rate? In the year 2022,
2,339 visas were refused and 16,850 were granted.
These numbers can be reassuring and your chances
of refusal are lower if you apply thanks to an
expert. Do UK visas get rejected? Yes. Reasons
like lack of evidence, inability to meet
requirements and other such details, can
increases chances of UK Spouse visa
refusal. Does UK send visa refusal by
email? Yes. You will receive a decision by post
or email whichever you opted for. This notice
will tell you whether your visa application was
refused or granted. And if refused, the reason
for refusal and whether you have the right to
file for an appeal. What can cause a UK visa to
be denied? The refusal chances of UK Spouse visa
depend on how strong the application is. If the
Home Office does not find the required
information, identity proofs, proof of meeting
various requirements, etc the visa can be denied.