Warning! Common Cases of
Spouse Visa Denial
These cases require caution!
If any of the following items apply to you, there is a higher chance that the review will suspect a "sham marriage" or "insufficient stability."
Credibility of Marriage Questioned
- •Large age gap
- •Short time from meeting to marriage
- •Very few in-person meetings
- •Met through dating app or matchmaking service
- •No wedding ceremony or not introduced to parents
- •Last-minute marriage (just before visa expiration)
Misconduct / Past Violations
- •Unpaid taxes or pension
- •Previous deportation order
- •Overwork (exceeding 28 hours/week for students)
- •Failure to report changes (address, employer)
- •Poor attendance or grades as a former student
- •Repeated minor traffic violations
Concerns About Financial Stability
- •Low household income
- •Unemployed or in unstable employment
Don't give up - explore recovery options!
Even if these apply to you, there is still a chance of approval by providing reasonable explanations and supporting evidence.
However, recovery becomes very difficult after a denial. Please consult with us before filing your application.
In the spouse visa review, if the three key areas of "credibility of the marriage," "stability," and "conduct" are not recognized, the application will be denied.
So what types of cases tend to fail on these points? Here are common examples.
Common High-Risk Denial Cases
Cases Where Marriage Credibility Is Questioned
- Large age gap
- Short time from meeting to marriage
- Very few in-person meetings
- Met through dating app or website
- Met through matchmaking agency
- Not introduced to parents
- No wedding ceremony held
- History of repeated marriages and divorces
- Last-minute marriage (just before visa expiration)
Cases of Poor Conduct / Residence Status Issues
- Unpaid taxes or pension
- Overwork (unauthorized employment violation)
- Previous deportation order
- Poor attendance or grades as a student
- Failure to report employer/address changes
- Repeated refugee applications
- Repeated minor traffic violations
Cases of Insufficient Financial Stability
- Low household income
Summary and Advice
These are common cases likely to result in denial. Even if you fall into one of these categories, approval is still possible if there is a way to recover and address the issue.
[Important]However, recovery after a denial has already been issued is extremely difficult. If you think you may have some risk factors, we strongly recommend consulting with a specialist before submitting your application.
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