Applying for a visit visa for an elderly parent

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Overall, it appears that immigration officials felt that your mother was attempting to live in the UK through frequent and/or extended visits. They took into account her immigration record of entries and exits, and any violations of visa conditions (e.g., overstay, accessing health care). It's contradictory to suggest that home ties are convincing when, as you say, she is widowed, alone in Nigeria, and all of her children (and grandchildren) live in the UK.

Four years on, what to do? On her last entry in 2014, as she was granted limited leave to enter, a written notice specifying how long and other conditions. Look at those conditions, if any, and decide whether the Standard Visitor visa is again suitable. An Entry Clearance Office would likely consider her immigration record in making a decision and, while her record would still be a factor, a Family visa may be more apt (and an ECO may view that as an appropriate direction).

Before going forward, you may want to seek the guidance of an immigration advisor or practitioner. The UK regulates and registers those legally able to give immigration advice and services (advisers, solicitors, barristers and members of approved professional bodies). Here are some resources:

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