My friend is seeking some legal advice, he currently resides

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In that case, your friend has three choices generally in such a situation.

1. he can reapply with a new application; or
2. he can go for an appeal against the visa refusal; or
3. If there is no right of appeal granted the decision can be Judicially Reviewed

Furthermore, Re-applying is an easier choice. Your friend can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, he/she can reapply any time after his/her UK visa refusal. One must understand the requirements for the particular UK Visa Application correctly and thus they must submit a well-prepared application that can satisfy the Immigration Officer otherwise there is no point in submitting a new application with the same documents.

This will clearly be a waste of time and money. But if his/her visa application was refused on grounds such as insufficient evidence, or absence of proof then he/she should reapply. However, if he/she knows that he/she submitted the required documents such as bank documents as evidence or proof and there is a possibility of mistake or oversight from the Immigration Officer, he/she can approach the Home Office and request a reconsideration of his/her visa application.

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What form of visa or passport does his mother use to remain or reside in UK?

You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:

• have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
• have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
• can speak, read, write and understand English
• have consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17 - you’ll need evidence of this when you apply

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your course starts.

You must apply before your current visa expires. Your new course must begin within 28 days of your current visa expiring.

You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.