I disagree ... the more evidence the better ... providing it is relevant. We submitted chat logs that proved we spoke with each other every single day. Both the judge and MC commented on the ample evidence.wait_so_long said:In a previous post, you mentioned that you have hired a lawyer. Why isn't your lawyer answering these questions for you? What additional evidence have you sent in since receiving your blue book and notes to address the visa officer's concerns?
They will grant you an ADR only if they think that your case can be settled in less than one hour, without needing to talk to any witnesses other than the sponsor. Since most of the concerns are about you and your intentions, I think they need to talk to you.
I think chances of ADR is unlikely in your case, but that is without knowing what evidence you have sent, and what additional evidence you have sent in since your refusal. If you have hired a lawyer, he/she should be in a better position to answer your questions.
Having a mountain of evidence wouldn't impress them that much, especially if they have to dig through all that to find the clues they need to decide the case. Remember, they have many cases to review. You need to comb through all that and tell them where to look for evidence that answers the Visa Officer's concerns. Or your lawyers should be, since they would have a better idea of what kind of evidence would be needed to address the VO's concerns about you, and where you fall short.
Since the minister's counsel and judge are different people than the VO, and they are reviewing your case from a fresh perspective, they may have additional concerns of their own. Are your lawyers convinced of your relationship, and of your intentions? They too, would be looking at it with new eyes.
Our hearing lasted 2 hours ... I strongly believe the volume of evidence contributed to the quick decision. I believe the MC had already made up his mind he was going to let us through before the hearing.