tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799086301071172468.post5749330094525878603..comments2024-03-29T05:01:44.511+00:00Comments on LGBT Asylum News: UK denies leading Ugandan LGBT activist a visapaulocanninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499916652508144662noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799086301071172468.post-67762063792328230792011-08-18T11:49:12.727+01:002011-08-18T11:49:12.727+01:00The problem is that she would have given the same ...The problem is that she would have given the same information where ever she applied for a visa, but only the UK doesn't find it satisfactory and fails to take into account who she is. Otherwise why even suggest that she might want to stay here, over stay her visa etc? No where else considers that she doesn't 'satisfy the rules' - surely that suggests that the rules are the problem and not Kasha!<br /><br />This is nothing like the Geert Wilders case, this is the blind application of rules which then creates a diplomatic incident.paulocanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499916652508144662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799086301071172468.post-79947776607709438982011-08-17T22:27:37.915+01:002011-08-17T22:27:37.915+01:00There is a tendency towards "hysterical"...There is a tendency towards "hysterical" reaction whenever news such as this is received or announced. <br /><br />However, as the UKBA spokesperson has stated, there are requirements expressly provided for by the Immigration Rules, which every applicant must satisfy. This is not a matter where the Entry Clearance Officer at the UK Diplomatic Mission has a discretion to grant the visa despite the fact that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements of the Rules. <br /><br />The fame or public profile of the individual is usually not a factor that is taken into consideration in these cases. A few years ago a Dutch MP was refused entry into the UK at the airport. World famous American artistes have been denied entry into various European countries at various times.<br /><br />The bottom line is that when people make applications for visas, they should be careful to ensure that all of the requirements of the Immigration Rules are met.Anengiyefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680156670687593504noreply@blogger.com