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PLEASE HELP! ENGLISH VISA!!

 
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tilston15381
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Joined: 03 Dec 2006
Posts: 15
Location: Liverpool, UK

PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:22 pm    Post subject: PLEASE HELP! ENGLISH VISA!! Reply with quote

My girlfriend has been turned down for an Visa to come and stay with me in England

embassy need a 'guidence of contact' proof! what does this mean?

phone bills?
photos?

I dont understand and she does not also. can someone please help who has had Visa to go to England before

thanks
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AlwaysmilingUK
Just Starting


Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Posts: 6
Location: UK

PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

My girlfriend has come to Uk twice. I was advised to submit as much info as possible.

1 Letter of invitation
2. Copies of phone Bills with gf telephone number on
3. Copies of flight tickets
4 copies of 3-6 months wage slips
5 copies of passport with Russian visas / Driving licence
6. copies of 3 months bank statements
7. Proof of UK residence like council tax, water/electricity bills.

My girlfriend first applied for 6 month visa, and now has a new 12 month visa. Just give as much info as possible.
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rob2russia
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Joined: 10 Jan 2007
Posts: 6
Location: UK

PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey AlwaysmilingUK, thats good info. I'll add a bit more to it (like proof of my trip to see her)..

My question is though... this letter of invitation....?

I'm guessing as I'm inviting her, I should write it (is this correct?) What sort of stuff should I put in it, I have no idea of how it should look. I have seen some sample's online, but they are from companies or universities, and as I'm neither of these.. I don't know what should go in it?

Anyone help me out here?

Rob Rolling Eyes
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AlwaysmilingUK
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Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Posts: 6
Location: UK

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

This was my invitation ---

I, XXXXXXX, invite ZZZZZZZZ, to be my guest for the period of end of July 2006 - beginning of September 2006. I have been friends with ZZZZZZZ for over 2 years via internet and phone calls. I have visited her in Irkutsk in April 2006 and met her again in Moscow in May 2006. I will cover all her travel and living expenses, and she will stay with me at 4 XYZ ROAD XXXX ME99 99Z UK.

Signed,


XXXXXXXX

---------------

Hope this helps and good luck
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surfguy
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Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 6979

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AlwaysmilingUK wrote:
Hi,

This was my invitation ---

I, XXXXXXX, invite ZZZZZZZZ, to be my guest for the period of end of July 2006 - beginning of September 2006. I have been friends with ZZZZZZZ for over 2 years via internet and phone calls. I have visited her in Irkutsk in April 2006 and met her again in Moscow in May 2006. I will cover all her travel and living expenses, and she will stay with me at 4 XYZ ROAD XXXX ME99 99Z UK.

Signed,


XXXXXXXX

---------------

Hope this helps and good luck


I would write something different...leave out the "via internet/phone calls bit.
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nikir
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Joined: 17 Mar 2010
Posts: 54

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

surfguy wrote:
AlwaysmilingUK wrote:
Hi,

This was my invitation ---

I, XXXXXXX, invite ZZZZZZZZ, to be my guest for the period of end of July 2006 - beginning of September 2006. I have been friends with ZZZZZZZ for over 2 years via internet and phone calls. I have visited her in Irkutsk in April 2006 and met her again in Moscow in May 2006. I will cover all her travel and living expenses, and she will stay with me at 4 XYZ ROAD XXXX ME99 99Z UK.

Signed,


XXXXXXXX

---------------

Hope this helps and good luck


I would write something different...leave out the "via internet/phone calls bit.


Leave it as it is. Internet and phone contact demonstrates continuity in your relationship. In fact records of phone calls or copies of emails, chats etc should be used to support and strengthen your application.
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rob2russia
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Joined: 10 Jan 2007
Posts: 6
Location: UK

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks again for the help..
Most useful.

Sending all my documents off to her... fingers crossed.

Rob
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Daria
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Joined: 16 May 2005
Posts: 1146
Location: Canada

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think when a person walks into an Embassy, he is considered as a potential immigrant. So what they are looking for is something that proves that you will come back to your own country. If you have nothing back home to come back to, you are most likely to be turned down.
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MrYaag
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 34

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To Whom It May Concern,
I am inviting my girlfriend _______ to spend a 2 week holiday with me in the UK at the above address. She will be arriving on the 21st of June and will be leaving on the 5th of July.

I would very much appreciate it if you could grant her a visiting visa. In the mean time if you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me on ______________.
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MrYaag
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 34

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

and attach a short letter to the invitation detailing how and when you and your girlfriend met.
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