Mohammad Amin Nejat explains three UK immigration outcomes: visa rejection when an application isn't accepted, visa refusal when it's considered but you don't meet the requirements, and visa curtailment when an existing visa is shortened or cancelled.
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rejection, visa refusal, and visa curtailment may sound similar, but under UK immigration rules, they mean different things. Here's the simple breakdown. Number 1, visa rejection. A rejected application is considered invalid, so UKVI doesn't even review your case. They don't check your documents, they don't check your eligibility, the application is simply not accepted. Number 2, visa refusal. A refusal means UKVI has considered your application and they have reviewed your case but decided you don't meet the required rules. Your decision letter will explain the reasons and tell you whether you can apply for an administrative review or appeal. Number 3, visa curtailment. Curtailment affects a visa you already have. UKVI can shorten or cancel your permission before it expires.