7. Hiding previous immigration or travel history
You should Never assume that leaving something out will make your application look better.
If you are asked about previous visa refusals, immigration applications, travel history or other relevant information, answer truthfully.
If there is something unusual in your history, it is generally better to explain it clearly than to pretend it never happened.
8. Submitting documents without explaining unusual circumstances
Sometimes an applicant’s situation is not straightforward.
Maybe you recently changed jobs.
Maybe you are self-employed.
Maybe you’re being sponsored financially by someone else.
Maybe you have had a previous visa refusal.
Whichever, Instead of leaving the officer to guess, provide a clear explanation and appropriate supporting evidence where necessary.
Context matters.