# Parent of a Child Student visa: the mistakes that get Indian files refused

The mistakes the desk sees most in Indian Parent of a Child Student visa files, what each one costs and the fix, beside the refusal paragraphs officers cite.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-child-student-visa/mistakes · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

## Mistakes we see
| The mistake | What it costs | The fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement printed 35 days before the application is submitted | The statement is outside the 31-day limit, the funds are treated as unproved and the application is refused. | Submit within 31 days of the statement's closing date; print a fresh one on the day you pay if in doubt. |
| A supplier payment drops the balance below the required amount on day 19 of the 28 | The 28-day rule is broken, the window restarts, and an application already filed is refused. | Keep the maintenance money in a separate savings account used for nothing else until the visa is granted. |
| Funds in the husband's business account rather than the applicant's own | The officer cannot confirm the money is available to you, and the source looks like business cash flow. | Move the money into your own account at least 28 days before the statement date, with a source letter. |
| Both parents apply, or the father plans to join later on this visa | The route allows one parent only, so both applications fail and the fees are lost. | Choose one parent; the other visits on a Standard Visitor visa for up to 6 months at a time. |
| Applying for the parent before the child's CAS and Child Student application exist | There is no Child Student to accompany, so the parent application is refused. | Obtain the CAS first, then file the child's and the parent's applications together. |
| Selling the Indian home and closing the business before applying | The officer finds no main home outside the UK and no intention to leave, which refuses the application. | Keep the home, the business and the other parent's life in India visible in the file. |
| Declared income on the ITR that cannot explain ₹48 lakh of savings | The source of funds is not credible, which is a stated refusal reason on this route. | Attach the fixed deposit maturity letter, sale deed or business distribution records that explain the balance. |
| The other parent's consent in Hindi, not notarised, or missing their identity proof | Consent is treated as not given, and the officer questions whether the child may lawfully live abroad with you. | Use a notarised consent with the parent's passport or Aadhaar copy and a certified English translation. |

## The grounds officers cite
- Maintenance funds not held for the full 28 days, or the statement older than 31 days at application
- Child outside the age range, or not yet holding a Child Student visa or CAS
- Officer not satisfied you will leave the UK, for example where the whole family's ties to India have moved
- Missing consent from the other parent, or both parents applying
- Source of funds not credible given your declared income
- Part 9 grounds: undeclared refusals or documents that could not be verified

## Refusal paragraphs decoded (verified 2026-10-08)
### Appendix Child Student / Appendix V (Parent of a Child Student): Parent of a Child Student: child under 12, sole carer, funds and intention to leave
Refused because the child is 12 or over, the school is not an independent day school, the funds were short, or the officer believes the family is relocating rather than one parent accompanying a young child temporarily.
What to fix: check the child's age at the date of application and the school's status; separate funds evidence for the parent and the child; evidence of the other parent's life in India and the intention to return

### 9.2.1: Exclusion or deportation order in force
A mandatory refusal: you were deported from the UK or formally excluded, and that order is still in force. No visa can be granted until the order is revoked.
What to fix: apply for revocation of the deportation order (normally after 10 years, earlier only in exceptional cases) with a UK regulated adviser; do not submit new visa applications while the order stands; each refusal adds to the record

### 9.3.1: Presence not conducive to the public good
The officer considers your behaviour, character or associations make you unsuitable, for example extremism, serious dishonesty not covered by other paragraphs, or a pattern of conduct abroad. Used rarely but it is mandatory.
What to fix: obtain the full reasons (ask for the decision notice and consider a Subject Access Request); character evidence and clearance certificates; this ground usually needs legal representation

### 9.4.1: Criminality: custodial sentence of 12 months or more, persistent offender, serious harm
A mandatory refusal for a prison sentence of 12 months or more anywhere in the world, or for repeat offending or serious-harm offences. Sentences under 12 months are considered under 9.4.2 to 9.4.5 (discretionary, with time limits for visitors).
What to fix: always declare convictions; non-disclosure leads to a 9.7.1 deception finding on top; for shorter sentences, show the time elapsed and rehabilitation evidence; get the court record and sentence length in English

### 9.7.1: False representations or documents, or failure to disclose (mandatory where deception used)
The Home Office says something in your application was false: a fake bank statement, an edited employer letter, an undisclosed previous refusal, or a document an agent made up without telling you. 'Whether or not to the applicant's knowledge' means you are refused even if the agent did it. Where deception is found, a 10-year ban under 9.8.4 usually follows.
What to fix: get your file: Subject Access Request to UKVI for the verification notes; if a document was genuine, obtain written confirmation from the issuer and a statement from them; if an agent submitted documents without your knowledge, gather the agent's receipts, messages and a police complaint; it does not remove the finding but can matter for later applications; declare every previous refusal anywhere in the world from now on

### 9.7.2: False representations without proven deception (discretionary refusal)
A discretionary version: a previous application contained something false and the officer has chosen to refuse this one because of it, without a formal deception finding. The difference matters: 9.7.2 does not by itself bring the 10-year ban.
What to fix: address the earlier problem head-on in a cover letter with the correct documents; show that the current application is fully consistent with the earlier one where the earlier one was true

## FAQ
**Can both parents come with the child?**
No. Only one parent can hold this visa. The other parent may visit on a Standard Visitor visa for up to 6 months at a time.

**Can I work while in the UK?**
No paid or unpaid work, no business and no study. You must fund the stay from savings or income from India.

**How much money do I need?**
Living costs for you and the child for each month of the visa, up to the Home Office monthly figure, on top of any unpaid school fees. The figure changes on 30 November 2026; our student maintenance calculator applies the right one by application date.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-child-student-visa.md

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