How to read a visa refusal letter, and what to do next

Every refusal letter lists the paragraphs of the immigration rules you did not satisfy. Those references are the most useful part of the letter.

Match each reason to a document

For every reason given, identify which document failed to convince the officer, and what would have.

Do not reapply with the same file

Reapplying unchanged almost always ends in a second refusal, which is harder to overcome.

Get a second pair of eyes

Our refusal review walks through your letter and gives you a written plan before you spend on a new fee.