We are in urgent need of financial assistance as we navigate the hardships caused by our pending immigration application. This situation has placed our family under tremendous stress and uncertainty.
My wife and I were both employed and financially stable until a misstep—based on incorrect legal advice—led to a violation of the 3(c) condition after submitting a second fee waiver application. As a result, we were forced to leave our jobs and are now struggling to support our family.
With a decision on our case expected in approximately six months, we are facing severe financial difficulty. Any help or support during this critical period would mean more than words can express and would truly help us get through this time.
Family Details:
- Husband
- Wife
- Two children
Application for Leave to Remain
To extend our stay in the UK, we applied for Leave to Remain (7-Year Route - Private Life) in November 2024 through our solicitor, as our children have lived in the UK since December 2015. We acknowledge that processing takes time, but the prolonged waiting period has placed an unbearable strain on our family.
Impact on Our Family
Children’s Education at Risk
- We had to stop tuition for our children before their exams due to financial difficulties.
- Our middle son, in Year 10, is passionate about physics and engineering but had to withdraw from after-school clubs and additional courses due to a lack of funds.
- The inability to afford school transport has added to our difficulties.
Severe Financial Crisis
- My wife and I had stable jobs, but due to misleading legal advice, our immigration status forced us to leave our positions.
- Our solicitor advised reapplying under Super Priority Service to speed up processing and allow us to work again.
- To afford the fees, we borrowed money from family and friends, using our savings.
- When we attended our biometric appointment, we were told our application did not qualify for Super Priority Service and was shifted to standard processing, leaving us jobless and financially drained.
Struggling for Basic Needs
- With no income, we are struggling to pay bills(House rent, energy, water etc) and cover daily necessities.
- We are relying on food banks and community assistance, but this is not sustainable.
Case History & Application Process
- Initially, we applied for a fee waiver but were rejected. Our second application was approved, and we submitted our visa application.
- Believing I had the right to work, I provided my visa application number to my employer, only to be informed that I was ineligible to work due to a broken 3(c) condition caused by the second fee waiver application.
- My wife and I both lost our jobs, making it impossible to support our family.
- Our solicitor advised reapplying under Super Priority Service, promising a 24-hour decision, so we borrowed £13,000 to reapply for three family members.
- On November 21, 2024, at the Solihull biometric center, we were informed we did not qualify for Super Priority Service. Our case was downgraded to standard processing, leaving us with no savings, no jobs, and no resolution.
- Our solicitor has been unable to provide answers or solutions, leaving us with no choice but to wait.
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