Just picked up my passport. Visa granted for 2 years.

Biometrics: 31-05-2017
Received by UKVI: 01-06-2017
Visa Issued: 16-06-2017
TLS dispatched to courier since 19-06-2017 but DHL did not pick my package till this morning so I just went to their processing facility to collect it.

Thanks @justwise and ekpotek for ur support.

Brightingsus:


Many thanks,

I live in London with my wife who is pregnant. We are permanently based in London. I want to invite my mother inlaw for Ougwo. So my questions are on her behalf.

Guy put all ur documents ur wife's and urs include all her medical stories they know all this that grandparents come in and help to take care of newborns. Fill in ur form hopefully ur mother inlaw does not need leave from work I can tell u all this done well she can stay 5 months to be on safe side she goes back renew and come bk to help u with d new born . But make sure u fill d family application and not d general visa application forms

DobraDobra:


Guy put all ur documents ur wife's and urs include all her medical stories they know all this that grandparents come in and help to take care of newborns. Fill in ur form hopefully ur mother inlaw does not need leave from work I can tell u all this done well she can stay 5 months to be on safe side she goes back renew and come bk to help u with d new born . But make sure u fill d family application and not d general visa application forms

All visitor visa is now called standard visitor under the new online application system. The applicant may wish to use the old system that still offers subgroups of visitor visas.

ekpotek:


All visitor visa is now called standard visitor under the new online application system. The applicant may wish to use the old system that still offers subgroups of visitor visas.

Really

DobraDobra:


Guy put all ur documents ur wife's and urs include all her medical stories they know all this that grandparents come in and help to take care of newborns. Fill in ur form hopefully ur mother inlaw does not need leave from work I can tell u all this done well she can stay 5 months to be on safe side she goes back renew and come bk to help u with d new born . But make sure u fill d family application and not d general visa application forms

Am quite lost here and need to be found pls...

Brightingsus:


Really

Old system
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome

New system
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa

ekpotek:


Old system
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome

New system
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa

Many thanks.

I want to believe no method/link is more beneficial than the other

ekpotek:


All visitor visa is now called standard visitor under the new online application system. The applicant may wish to use the old system that still offers subgroups of visitor visas.

Thanks for d above information I never knew there is a new development

Brightingsus:


Am quite lost here and need to be found pls...

Since I have been corrected on d application u will need to fill it will make no difference while u apply for ur mother inlaw. U said u reside permanently in Uk and u have a reason for her to come over just fill ur form and include letters from GP about ur wife having a baby I can tell u they know our parents come here to help us. I don't think there is problem with that and her staying 5 months too can't be wahala coss she can prove whe stay with u help with d kid then return. As u know it's no more easy to find job now in Uk so they for old mama like her na baby she come help with .

@ekpotek @justwise and other gurus

A friend wants to apply for a 6month visa does it make any difference if she mentioned in her cover letter that her husband has a current valid visa. NB she is traveling alone also is the husband's consent letter compulsory. thanks for ur response

DobraDobra:

Since I have been corrected on d application u will need to fill it will make no difference while u apply for ur mother inlaw. U said u reside permanently in Uk and u have a reason for her to come over just fill ur form and include letters from GP about ur wife having a baby I can tell u they know our parents come here to help us. I don't think there is problem with that and her staying 5 months too can't be wahala coss she can prove whe stay with u help with d kid then return. As u know it's no more easy to find job now in Uk so they for old mama like her na baby she come help with .

@Brightingsus, be sure you have adequate arrangements as per your accommodation enough to accommodate her, good credit rating etc. She is a plus for UK govt getting more tax from your income. Look at it from that angle.

You however need to state some info about the purpose of visiting and be in d middle as per duration of stay.
All the best and regards to your wiffy

ekpotek:


[/b]....You are only permitted by law to stay for up to 180 days per visit. [b]

This explains it. As long as it is legal, economically good for the govt and explainable, there won't be any problems

nairacountry:


@Brightingsus, be sure you have adequate arrangements as per your accommodation enough to accommodate her, good credit rating etc. She is a plus for UK govt getting more tax from your income. Look at it from that angle.

You however need to state some info about the purpose of visiting and be in d middle as per duration of stay.
All the best and regards to your wiffy

Ha we don dey make dis thing high o dat fear may set in what is good credit rating ? They don't even care if u live in one room . U are a legal residence remember mama is not migrating na just visit I don't think checking ur credit rating or how much u get in salary is important here

rinw:
i got a mail from TLS that it has been dispatched by courier they also included the tracking number.

Ok thanks, we haven't received such Email from TLS,which means that her passport is still with UK embassy.

Astonestone:


There has been an increase in refusals for Visitors visas esp for elderly parents. Your MIL coming as much it would save money, it may lead to a long long ban from refusals for her. [/b]They are more strict now than they've ever been[b]. I would not recommend more than 2 months on a 6 months visa. How that would help, I don't know. I know the cost of childcare can be very expensive esp in London but the choice is yours... Risk MIL coming to save money and future refusals or just wing it for two months till the next application

That's no quite true. They are as strict as would be on a normal peak period (summer period herald increase in frivolous applications) but at the same time they are more open to econonomic viability since the Brexit is imminent.

DobraDobra:


Ha we don dey make dis thing high o dat fear may set in what is good credit rating ? They don't even care if u live in one room . U are a legal residence remember mama is not migrating na just visit I don't think checking ur credit rating or how much u get in salary is important here

You don't want to invite mama into a room with wiffy expectant. Lol

nairacountry:


@Brightingsus, be sure you have adequate arrangements as per your accommodation enough to accommodate her, good credit rating etc. She is a plus for UK govt getting more tax from your income. Look at it from that angle.

You however need to state some info about the purpose of visiting and be in d middle as per duration of stay.
All the best and regards to your wiffy

Hello dear.

Yeah I have a mortgaged house occupied by wife and i only. So accommodation is not a biggie. About the credit rating, what do I need it for though? Am not borrowing for my mother inlaw's trip. Lol. We have all the necessary pregnancy and antenatal appointments documentation including the expected delivery date. It's called a MAT B form.

By middle of duration of stay, you mean 3 months on a 6months visit visa?

rinw:
Just picked up my passport. Visa granted for 2 years.

Biometrics: 31-05-2017
Received by UKVI: 01-06-2017
Visa Issued: 16-06-2017
TLS dispatched to courier since 19-06-2017 but DHL did not pick my package till this morning so I just went to their processing facility to collect it.

Thanks @justwise and ekpotek for ur support.

Congrats. Enjoy your trip

nairacountry:


What are your ties back home. Those things&persons with valid documentations that will bring you back home rather than staying put in the UK with your boyfriend

Thank you for your reply, I just registered my business this month. I have my dad and siblings here. Please I intend presenting my business certificate and bank statement to them with permission letter from my dad. Will these be enough to stand as my strong ties?

Good evening everyone.. my best friend wants me to attend her baby's thanksgiving service as the godmother... I am a civil servant who earns 80k... I have been to Ghana once. I also have a reasonable amount In my account. I am single. Please what are chances of getting the visa? Thanks

rinw:
Just picked up my passport. Visa granted for 2 years.

Biometrics: 31-05-2017
Received by UKVI: 01-06-2017
Visa Issued: 16-06-2017
TLS dispatched to courier since 19-06-2017 but DHL did not pick my package till this morning so I just went to their processing facility to collect it.

Thanks @justwise and ekpotek for ur support.

Congratulations!

nairacountry:


@Brightingsus, be sure you have adequate arrangements as per your accommodation enough to accommodate her, good credit rating etc. She is a plus for UK govt getting more tax from your income. Look at it from that angle.

You however need to state some info about the purpose of visiting and be in d middle as per duration of stay.
All the best and regards to your wiffy

He is not applying for mortgage or loan.

Brightingsus:


Am quite lost here and need to be found pls...

You are over thinking this issue, bytheway.. if your mother inlaw is given 6months visa it doesn't means she can stay 6months in the UK, she is expected to stay for the number of days or months you stated in her visa application else renewing that visa will be tough.

hello justwise,

please i want to apply for a UK Visit visa. please wants the first step. the last time i applied was 4 years ago was refused based on finance. your kind advise will be appreciate. links too . thanks

ekpotek:


Your visa type is a 6 month standard visitor visa. The onus is on you to prove to ECO that you will return back to Nigeria after your visit. Being sponsored thus not guaranteed a visa. So read backward to know the documents you will need to submit with your application.

Thanks very much for your reply, I have been able to fill the application but I am stuck at the payment procedure. I tried using my access visa card and even the paga payment systems on the ukvi site but it has both been unsuccessful.

Any ideas?

Thanks

DobraDobra:

Since I have been corrected on d application u will need to fill it will make no difference while u apply for ur mother inlaw. U said u reside permanently in Uk and u have a reason for her to come over just fill ur form and include letters from GP about ur wife having a baby I can tell u they know our parents come here to help us. I don't think there is problem with that and her staying 5 months too can't be wahala coss she can prove whe stay with u help with d kid then return. As u know it's no more easy to find job now in Uk so they for old mama like her na baby she come help with .

For a first time application for six months, I don't think saying you want to stay four months is really okay. Even if the ECO knows parents help their children, they also still consider this a job I.e childcare. The visa may be granted depending on how you present your case but best you avoid risks. Like I said, you may have two years visa and reach POE, the immigration officer there can cancel and send you back because he feels you are abusing the visa. Just do very thing with caution

Astonestone:


For a first time application for six months, I don't think saying you want to stay four months is really okay. Even if the ECO knows parents help their children, they also still consider this a job I.e childcare. The visa may be granted depending on how you present your case but best you avoid risks. Like I said, you may have two years visa and reach POE, the immigration officer there can cancel and send you back because he feels you are abusing the visa. Just do very thing with caution

Many thanks

Believe13:
hello justwise,

please i want to apply for a UK Visit visa. please wants the first step. the last time i applied was 4 years ago was refused based on finance. your kind advise will be appreciate. links too . thanks

All the possible steps you need is here in this thread, all you need is to read few pages and if you don't find what you are looking for then ask specific question.

lizzyfash27:
Good evening everyone.. my best friend wants me to attend her baby's thanksgiving service as the godmother... I am a civil servant who earns 80k... I have been to Ghana once. I also have a reasonable amount In my account. I am single. Please what are chances of getting the visa? Thanks

Your chances are very low because you don't have a strong tie to Nigeria, this application will cost you at least 4months of your salary and your reason for spending that much of your salary in just 2-3weeks is not strong enough.

justwise, i know am suppose to go through the trend,my apologies.

when i applied then ,it was somebody that filled the form for me. understand there are changes now . my income is 200k now ,married now with a kid . planing a 2 week holiday in the uk. my passport is presently with US embassy intend picking up by nextweek so i can apply for UK nextweek .my leave start next month.

i did US my self ,i release its best you apply yourself after going through nairaland. this forum is really really helpful.God bless everyone contributing to this forum.

am still going through the thread but your kind assistance now will be highly appreciated.

Thanks alot .

justwise:


All the possible steps you need is here in this thread, all you need is to read few pages and if you don't find what you are looking for then ask specific question.

Guys need your help

I did biometrics on 2nd June, got a mail from UKVI on 14th (TLS is wicked), checked and can see that UKVI decided on 20th

Why no update on TLS site. I want to travel on Thursday to meet up an engagement on Friday

I'm considering going to TLS on Wednesday 28th June. What's your advise

Believe13:
justwise, i know am suppose to go through the trend,my apologies.

when i applied then ,it was somebody that filled the form for me. understand there are changes now . my income is 200k now ,married now with a kid . planing a 2 week holiday in the uk. my passport is presently with US embassy intend picking up by nextweek so i can apply for UK nextweek .my leave start next month.

i did US my self ,i release its best you apply yourself after going through nairaland. this forum is really really helpful.God bless everyone contributing to this forum.

am still going through the thread but your kind assistance now will be highly appreciated.

Thanks alot .

Ok do that and if you have any specific question feel free to ask