From: "Lynn Charman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have spoken to the British High Commission in Mumbai regarding > a tourist visa. They have said that he would be highly unlikely to > get granted a visa because of his age (27 yrs) and the fact that he > is single. ==============================
Unfortunately Consular officials are noted for being obstructive - more so since 9/11. The official policy re visas to the UK is spelt out below: Sponsoring Visitors Information about people who sponsor visitors These pages explain what the Immigration Rules say about how you can sponsor a visitor and what you can do to support the application. http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/default.asp?PageId=142 If you encounter problems you can battle it out with the authorities but it may be expedient to approach an Immigration lawyer or agency - some are listed below but they have not been tried or tested by me. However, do first approach your Leicester MP! Uk Immigration Work & Live in the UK Links to Free Visa Assessments www.top10immigration.com Need a UK Visa? Work, study, or play - Global Visas the UK's leading Immigration agency www.globalvisas.com Visa Uk Apply for your UK Residency Visa Free Online Eligibility Assessment www.immigrationexpert.com/uk Need a British Visa? Forget about paper applications. Apply for a visa to the U.K. now www.passportvisaexpress.com Cheers, Eddie Fernandes ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
