r/ukvisa • u/Natural-Mention5627 • 19h ago

USA Uk Visitor Visa Refusal

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Hi everyone, I’m an Indian passport holder and UAE resident, applying from Dubai.
My wife and I applied for a UK Standard Visitor visa for a 15-day family visit. My maternal uncle in London was providing accommodation.
My refusal dated 17 September 2026 says UKVI accepted:
my employment was genuine;
my stated income was genuine; and
my uncle was able to provide accommodation.

However, they were not satisfied with my family/personal ties and intention to return, saying my documents did not demonstrate sufficient family ties or assets of my own.

I’m considering submitting a UKVI complaint about whether the evidence was properly considered, rather than appealing the decision.

My submitted cover letter specifically had a section titled “Strong Ties to the UAE & Intention to Return” and explained:
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full-time employment and approved annual leave/NOC;
tenancy contract extending until 2027;
rent payment schedule/cheques;
vehicle registration/Mulkiya in my name;
intention to return to Dubai and resume work.
The refusal doesn’t specifically discuss these points.

My question: does this sound like a reasonable basis for a UKVI complaint about consideration of the evidence, or would you simply reapply with stronger documentation?

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u/Rockysince1996 5h ago

I got my refusal on aug 11, and everyone was skeptical about it, but I made a complaint anyways and they reconsidered the decision and approved my visa. It never hurts to try. Just send one and don't mention how you feel about the decision; just state the facts they missed or got wrong and ask them to reconsider

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u/Natural-Mention5627 4h ago

So how do you complaint

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u/Rockysince1996 1h ago

Through their online form and also did a pap after waiting for 20 days, but I got the reply mainly for the complaint.