Arrggghhhh ... sorry, I need to let off some steam, and I fear I cannot direct it at immigration as don't want to jeopardise my Dads application.
Sponsoring my Dad (well, trying to) to come over. We've done the EOI, and ITA and he got referred to the MA who requested an "exercise ECG" and further blood tests. My Dad spent 300 UKP, getting the requested exercise ECG done (that was what they requested, so was quite vague and gave no indication what it was for). They also wanted a specialist report from his Cardiologist.
She wrote that the results were good, and as she expected given his history blah, blah but she would have recommended a different test done.
So, guess what, MA wants that done .. which will probably cost a further 300 UKP. Dad is only a pensioner so whilst he won't admit it, he can't afford.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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My Dads Application (under Tier 1)
Should add that this is all via the London Branch)
EOI submitted Sept 2012
ITA received mid Dec 2012
ITA returned 3rd April 2013
Had email from Case Officer 23rd July 2013, requesting more medical tests.
21st August 2013: Emailed Immigration the additional medical test results
7th Sept 2013: Letter from MA - they want MORE medical tests done