Every refusal traces back to a published ground. Choose a country to see what the decision-maker is actually checking, quoted directly from the rules, and see where your application currently stands.
Standard Visitor Visa
The Entry Clearance Officer decides against Appendix V of the Immigration Rules. Eight grounds cover intention to leave, permitted purpose, maintenance, accommodation and more.
6 grounds documented
B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
The consular officer decides under INA §214(b). The presumption of immigrant intent sits at the centre of every B-1/B-2 decision.
2 grounds documented
Temporary Resident Visa
The visa officer decides under IRPA s.11 and IRPR r.179. Temporary resident intent and financial sufficiency are the core grounds.
7 grounds documented
Short-stay Visa (Type C)
The consular officer decides under the EU Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009. Grounds cover purpose, means of subsistence, insurance, return intent and entry conditions.
9 grounds documented
The Entry Clearance Officer decides your application against Appendix V of the Immigration Rules. This page shows you what they are checking, in their words, and lets you see which grounds look thin in your case before you pay the fee.
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