Scouse Testimonial

[Guemlum]

So having returned last night to the UK, from a 4-week stay in Thailand I feel it necessary to praise the hard work and professionalism of the "scouse", from Davies Khan.

Our paperwork that we had put forward for a settlement visa application was as concise as I could possibly make it. I had covered every angle to ensure that things went smoothly. This was our second visa as we had previously been successful in obtaining a tourist visa for my then girlfriend and were now applying for a settlement visa, as we are now husband and wife. The visa was refused.

Upon obtaining the refusal notice, the embassy gave only one reason for refusal, which was based around accommodation here in the UK. We had made very clear in our application our accommodation status and saw no reason according to the rules and regulations that are posted on the embassy website that we should be refused. However, the embassy thought different and overlooked allot of the evidence provided in our application. I knew I had a case to fight the refusal notice and decided that I neither had the time or patience to be handling this myself, and decided that if I wanted this fatally flawed decision by the embassy turning around, I should get in contact with the scouse.

Upon talking to the scouse and giving him all of the information that was required, he went on to produce a literary award-winning letter that was sent to the embassy. The reply back from the embassy was a few lines of text telling us simply that they would not overturn their decision. Once again another hard-hitting letter to the embassy was produced and 6 days letter we were contacted by the embassy and told that they would be issuing the settlement visa for my wife.

At this point I would like to name and shame the ECO that refused the visa but I wont, as I'm sure the mods would not appreciate it and secondly we have the visa granted already.

As for the scouse.... he maintained a very professional service throughout our battle to get the decision overturned. He understands the immigration law and in doing so is able to write down in words what most of us would not be able to. His letters are powerful and hard-hitting to the point as not to be rude in any way. He kept us informed at every stage of the game and was not judgemental or prejudice in any way. He was a delight to talk to and has a sense of humour that can lift you up when you are feeling down.

If you ever encounter any immigration related problems then I would definately 100% recommend his services. Had we have not used his services, I could have been looking at a possible 7 month battle with the embassy.

Here's to you scouse

Guemlum

PS. I have the rice cooker already and the wife will be arriving in the UK on the 1/4/2008

Edited March 12, 2008 by Guemlum

[Jockstar]

Well done mate and good work scouse.

[the scouser]

Thank you for the kind words, G., and all the best to you and the missus.

Did the embassy ask Mrs. G. to sign a chitty withdrawing her appeal? If not, she may care to drop a line to the AIT explaining that the visa has been issued and that she no longer wishes to pursue the appeal.

Scouse.

[mrbojangles]

Upon talking to the scouse and giving him all of the information that was required, he went on to produce a literary award-winning letter that was sent to the embassy.

Through personal experience, I know he is an absolute master at those

Well done Guem and Scouse.

[RAZZELL]

Congratulations to all concerned

RAZZ

[Guemlum]

Hi scouse. I'm not sure whether she had to sign for anything but she did receive a piece of paper telling her she had to enter the UK within the next 28 days otherwise she would have to pay for and apply for some sort of extension?

I've asked her to bring along everything that they gave her when she picked up the visa. I can always clear up matters when she arrives.

Guemlum

[stevebow]

Good job.

Steve

[scotty123456789]

Congrats matey.

Yes, theres only one scouse.

Without his help, I dont think we would hve got the enemys sv.

[the scouser]

Hi scouse. I'm not sure whether she had to sign for anything but she did receive a piece of paper telling her she had to enter the UK within the next 28 days otherwise she would have to pay for and apply for some sort of extension?

That's a standard note they give out to all those issued with settlement visas to explain that if they don't arrive within 28 days, they may not qualify for indefinite leave after two years.

I can always clear up matters when she arrives.

Aye, there's no rush.

Scouse.

[vinny]

Hi scouse. I'm not sure whether she had to sign for anything but she did receive a piece of paper telling her she had to enter the UK within the next 28 days otherwise she would have to pay for and apply for some sort of extension?

See also Completing application form SET(M)

[Insight]

Scouse has also recently successfully helped out a good friend of mine in the UK who's g/f was experiencing a few visa issues.

Not sure why it didn't cross my mind to recommend Scouse to begin with, but will be sure to in the future if any other friends have similar issues.