they told me i would have no problem at the start. ( 3 months ago, and £1000 later) now they tell me my application might fail, due to lack of back up. items that i explained i might not have or can get at the onset.
2006-12-31 23:45:47 · 3 answers · asked by paul f 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Probably not. I'm sure the fine print of the contract you signed states that they are not responsible if your application is ultimately denied, as that's beyond their control. Their service is limited to helping you prepare the application, which they have done.
Unless you have written proof that you told them of the potential problems at the start of the process, I'm afraid you won't have much chance against them in court. But you can complain about them to the fair trade commission in any case, as taking on your application under the circumstances you described is dodgey at best.
2006-12-31 23:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look at the correspondance you had from them. If it says "you will have no problem" and in fact you have, you might have a claim. But legal types hardly ever commit themselves like that, at least not on paper. They would cover themselves saying "based on the information you have given us...... we would not anticipate difficulties......BUT....."
You can only sue them if you can show that they gave you incorrect information in a professional capacity.
If they are offering immigration advice, they should be registered with the OISC, or be a member of the Law Society. Check this out, their correspondance should quote an OISC number, and you can check on http://www.oisc.gov.uk/ to see that this is genuine. If they are not registered, and they have been giving advice on immigration to UK (not sure about visas for overseas) they are committing a criminal offence with substantial penalties.
If they are a solicitor, you could try complaining to the Law Society.
Check out forst if you've got a realistic grounds for complaint, then threaten them with the Law Society, whatever, they may offer you some of the money back to get rid of you. But more likely you'll find you've got no solid case against them.
Good luck!
2007-01-01 09:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Again, probably not. I suggest you look at whatever contract you signed with the agent to perform his services for you.
2007-01-01 07:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mardy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋