Irish Immigration Visa Refusal Analysis Feb 2014 to May 2014

This entry is the succession of the previous blog in which the Approval rates were analysed. The analysis was carried out on the visa decision file(s) including decisions for the applications for the period 26-02-14 to19-05-14, the total number of cases refused in this period is 784 out of 1915 decisions published by the immigration department.

 It has been observed that most of the refusal reasons are related to ‘Insufficient Documentation, Finances, Visa Conditions, obligation to return home, Reference in Ireland.

Some cases are refused due to multiple reasons for example: A refusal includes the following reasons

• F:- Applicant's finances have been deemed insufficient.
• F:- Sponsor's finances have been deemed insufficient.
• ID:- Insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application:- No undertaking provided by the applicant or reference.
• OB:- Obligations to return to home country have not been deemed sufficient. OC:- Observe the conditions of the visa - the visa sought is for a specific purpose and duration:- the applicant has not satisfied the visa officer that such conditions would be observed.

Another Example is

• F:- Applicant's finances shown have been deemed insufficient.
• ID:- Quality of documents: Applicant and sponsor's birth certificates.
•  ID:- Insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application:-
• Applicant's marriage certificate & birth certificates for dependent children.
• OB:- Obligations to return to home country have not been deemed sufficient.
• OC:- Condition - The applicant may overstay following proposed visit.
• OC:- Condition - The applicant may work illegally in the State.
• OC:- Condition - The potential cost of this trip is high in comparison to the applicant's means, and given that no compelling reasons for the trip have been displayed, the visa officer is not satisfied of your intentions to leave the State following your visit.
• OC:- Observe the conditions of the visa - the visa sought is for a specific purpose and duration:- the applicant has not satisfied the visa officer that such conditions would be observed.
• R:- No link to reference has been shown: Clear copies of applicant and sponsor's birth certificates required.

As I have mentioned in my previous blogs that documentation is very important when applying for the visa. The visa officer needs to be satisfied with the level of information that has been included to support the visa application. There is a requirement specific to some countries, the applicants should contact the Irish embassies / consulates in order to obtain the information about the latest documentation requirements and visa fees.

 These specific documents might require attestation from a certain department or the document should have been issued by a specific department. This information should be available with the local Irish Embassy or consulate.

The bar chart below shows the number of occurrence for each reason in the decision list for Refused visas.

The highest number of refusals is due to insufficient documentation and finances.

The figure blow shows the number of time the refusal reason is mentioned in the decisions in the period 26-02-2014 to 19-05-2014.

Just providing a probable explanation of the refusal reasons against each code as an example.

• F:- Finances shown by reference have been deemed insufficient. (the reference in Ireland might not have enough funds to support the applicant)
• F:- Finances:- no evidence of finances shown by applicant. (Bank Statement missing)
• ID:- Insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application:-

                      No undertaking from applicant or reference; (Invitation, Sponsor Letter, reference letter)
                      No evidence of wedding in Ireland.(In case of wedding in Ireland, proof of Irish marriage cert)

• PF:-The granting of the visa may result in a cost to public funds.(Social, medical expenses paid by state)
• PR:- The granting of the visa may result in a cost to public resources.
• OB:- Obligations to return to home country not shown - e.g. no social, economic or professional ties in home country shown.(Evidence to prove that the applicant will go back to the home country and does not plan on a long term stay in Ireland, business, job, studies in home country)
• OC:- Condition - The applicant may work illegally in the State.
• OC:- Condition - The applicant may overstay following proposed visit.
• OC:- Condition - The potential cost of this trip is high in comparison to the applicant's means, and given that no compelling reasons for the trip have been displayed, the visa officer is not satisfied of your intentions to leave the State following your visit.( Reason for visit might not have been mentioned clearly)

·       NOTE: Before making an application please make sure you have included all the relevant documents and your file is completed as per requirement. If required please get professional help to complete your file. A refusal can create issues in future for not only applying to Ireland but even to other countries as well.

Detailed refusal reasons list according the INIS website is as follows (source: http://www.inis.gov.ie) 

Refusal Reason Code	Refusal Reason Name	Refusal Reason Description
ID	Insufficient documentation	Insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application. Please see website link to 'Documentation to Accompany a Visa Application' at www.inis.gov.ie • Application form incomplete or unsigned • Documents provided not translated
F	Finances	No evidence of finances shown • Evidence provided is deemed insufficient or incomplete (e.g. no contact details for bank, poor quality documents) • Finances shown have been deemed insufficient
PF	Public Funds Cost	The granting of the visa may result in a cost to public funds
PR	Public Resources Cost	The granting of the visa may result in a cost to public resources
R	Reference	No reference in Ireland • No clear link to reference has been shown • No letter of invitation submitted with the visa application form • Letter of invitation no longer valid - dates for event/course have passed • No confirmation of hotel booking for duration of stay
RH	Relationship History	Have not shown evidence of a relationship being in existence prior to visa application/marriage. Note: For Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number of face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide
IS	Immigration Status of the Reference	Immigration status of the reference in Ireland - e.g. • Evidence of this has not been provided - Copy of GNIB card, copy of passport of reference • Reference has no right of residence in the State
IH	Immigration history of applicant	Reasons related to Immigration history of the applicant
WP	Work Permit	Work Permit Required
1 YR	1 Year Rule	– Work Permit holder not in State 12 months with work permit renewed for a further 12 months
SCSTP	Spouse or Children Short term	Not the general policy to allow spouse or children visas to accompany or join spouse or parent on short term business/training trips
P	Passport	Passport expires within 6 months of end of visit, or 12 months if you are applying to work or study • Passport has not been signed VR Previous Visa refusal(s)
ST	Short Visa	Visit is not short term in nature – exceeds 90 days
INCO	Inconsistencies	contradictions in the information supplied e.g. dates / residence / occupation / finances
SP	Student Profile	Insufficient recognised level of English shown (e.g. IELTS*) • Relevance of English to employment (for English language students) • Previous educational or employment background is at odds with course applied for • Gaps in education or employment not accounted for • Course does not meet Student Visa requirements • Students have no automatic right to family reunification with family members who are resident outside the State. Your case has been fully examined on the basis of the documentation submitted, and it has been decided not to grant your application • Students who are in the State on a study visa, have no automatic right to have any person, whether related or not, to visit them. Your case has been fully examined on the basis of the documentation submitted, and it has been decided not to grant your application * International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
SCH		Profile of School/Visas not currently being issued for this school
OB	Obligation to return	Obligation to return to home country not shown e.g. • No social, economic or professional ties in home country shown • Obligations shown have not been deemed sufficient
OC	Observe the conditions	OC Observe the conditions of the visa e.g. • The visa sought is for a specific purpose and duration, and the applicant has not satisfied the visa officer that such conditions would be observed • The applicant may overstay following his/her proposed visit • The applicant may work illegally in the State • The applicant may branch into the common travel area • The potential cost of this trip is high in comparison to the applicant’s means, and given that no compelling reasons for the trip have been displayed, the visa officer is not satisfied of your intentions to leave the State following your visit.
FM	Family member	Minor child not a family member • There is no automatic right for non-EEA nationals who are (extended) family members of persons with one of the following permissions, to migrate on a long-term basis to Ireland. −        Temporary leave to remain −        Members of IBC Schemes −        Naturalised Irish Citizens i.e. people who have been    granted citizenship in Ireland −        Asylum seekers Your case has been fully examined on the basis of the documentation submitted, and it has been decided not to grant your application