Cutebabe20:
Hey everyone, does anyone know any good immigration lawyer / lawyer that's good with embassy refusals,, my story is kinda long, but i overstayed a uk visa many years back, came back home, applied for settlement was refused, divorced now, this was about 5 years ago and I would like to apply for a visit visa now, but I think i need the help of a lawyer to draft a letter or something @justwise, vicjistice, etc, pls help out

Pls advice
Hav had three Schnegen visas after this refusal

Why were you refused settlement visa? What was the reason(s) given?

Vicjustice:

Easy, just give him your daughter's hand in marriage.

Lol...just seeing this now , I'm a reverend father now oo

justwise:


What are you doing currently in Nigeria?

I am working in a private school My Dad owns the school. My Dad will be the one sponsoring my trip and all expenses.

eniboi:


I am working in a private school My Dad owns the school. My Dad will be the one sponsoring my trip and all expenses.

Do you earn salary?

justwise:

Do you earn salary?

Yes I do earn salary.

Not too expensive na. I got for 185k and Iblaw got for less. Then der was dis deal dey promo for N160k. I used to see Iberia for N150 or less. Asides des, those Arabian airlines shud be cheap too.

Have you checked online?

FrontPageLawyer:


Thank you. Actually going to Manchester on a business trip.

Tickets are pretty expensive at this time, but not a problem.

OGreene:
Not too expensive na. I got for 185k and Iblaw got for less. Then der was dis deal dey promo for N160k. I used to see Iberia for N150 or less. Asides des, those Arabian airlines shud be cheap too.

Have you checked online?

@Ogreene, please will need your help on this one.

Got a quote yesterday for 255k KLM.

Which airline did you use?

Travelling date is 21-24

But I plan to spend one week, but since I filled 21-24 on the application form for a three days visit, don't want POE troubles, might just pay extra $100 to extend arrival to 27th once I get in. What do you think?

eniboi:


Yes I do earn salary.

Then the focus will be on your salary and your tie to Nigeria. Your daddy sponsoring you to the UK for holiday will not help.

It's Virgin Atlantic ticket I bought.

About staying for a week coz u want to explore d city after you conclude on the business, I hear ppl do it. Dunt know if they face other issues.

FrontPageLawyer:


@Ogreene, please will need your help on this one.

Got a quote yesterday for 255k KLM.

Which airline did you use?

Travelling date is 21-24

But I plan to spend one week, but since I filled 21-24 on the application form for a three days visit, don't want POE troubles, might just pay extra $100 to extend arrival to 27th once I get in. What do you think?

Thanks Ogreene. Will check out virgin

@Prof Justwise. Is it permissible at POE if I book ticket for 21-27 as against what I filled in application which is 21-24. Hope I won't face questions at POE otherwise will just leave it at 51-24. Thanks chair

FrontPageLawyer:
Thanks Ogreene. Will check out virgin

@Prof Justwise. Is it permissible at POE if I book ticket for 21-27 as against what I filled in application which is 21-24. Hope I won't face questions at POE otherwise will just leave it at 51-24. Thanks chair

Additional 3 days is not really a big deal but be prepared to explain why you added that extra days if asked

justwise:


Additional 3 days is not really a big deal but be prepared to explain why you added that extra days if asked

Thanks Prof. Will stick to my 21-24. I suffer well well for this visa

FrontPageLawyer:


Thanks Prof. Will stick to my 21-24. I suffer well well for this visa

Good idea!

justwise:


Then the focus will be on your salary and your tie to Nigeria. Your daddy sponsoring you to the UK for holiday will not help.

its not UK , its ireland Sir and my is paid by hand not directly into my account , but i make deposit into my account. sir pls can you explain what social and economics ties means? and in the past years i have also applied for UK student visa 2007 and ireland visit visa 2009 which both was refused. i will be glad if you can be of a help in putting me through on how to package my application.

Can I easily change $$ to ££ at the airport in the company UK because I'm using $$ as BTA.

Thanks all.

FrontPageLawyer:
Can I easily change $$ to ££ at the airport in the company UK because I'm using $$ as BTA.

Thanks all.

Worst place to buy any foreign currency. Do it anyway else apart from airport

justwise:

Worst place to buy any foreign currency. Do it anyway else apart from airport

Thanks Prof. Will buy £ from Nigeria.

Please do you know if Lufthansa is reliable?

Flying from Lagos-Frankfurt-Manchester

1 hr Layover at Frankfurt.

eniboi:


its not UK , its ireland Sir and my is paid by hand not directly into my account , but i make deposit into my account. sir pls can you explain what social and economics ties means? and in the past years i have also applied for UK student visa 2007 and ireland visit visa 2009 which both was refused. i will be glad if you can be of a help in putting me through on how to package my application.

Social and Economics tie in a broader terms looks at your family and financial conditions


Cash in hand payment is notoriously difficult to prove when applying for visa, so it's not going to be easy.

Maybe you need to start getting your salary paid directly into your account by the company but at the moment it doesn't look feasible.

FrontPageLawyer:


Thanks Prof. Will buy £ from Nigeria.

Please do you know if Lufthansa is reliable?

Flying from Lagos-Frankfurt-Manchester

1 hr Layover at Frankfurt.

Never used them before, only British airways, KLM and airfrance that I have used.

thanks for replying.

i am actually in abuja so i'll have to use the abuja centre. secondly, what other documents do you recommend i submit other than my personal bank account statements?

FrontPageLawyer:


You can check the site pasted below to know if you're qualify for the priority service/fast track

https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/LOS/page.php?pid=added_value_services

As for the reason for refusal. It's really not a big deal. it has been discussed on several pages here the importance of personal statement of account. This should never be ignored even if you're being sponsored. Give the VO as many documents as you have them available. They're never too much.

And if you're travelling 1st week of October, no troubles. Use Ikeja submission centre.

Best of luck.

@justwise, was refused because they found out i overstayed my visit visa

Thanks Prof Justwise.

Please help respond to @Cinamon

Cutebabe20:
@justwise, was refused because they found out i overstayed my visit visa

Will reply you later...a bit busy now

Cutebabe20:
@justwise, was refused because they found out i overstayed my visit visa

Did they deport you, or did you pay your own airfair to return?
How long did you overstay?

These will affect your chances.

Good People!
I'm happy to inform you that I collected back my documents this morning and got 6 month visa on my passport. This is after along wait.
Remember I was denied twice this year (February and August).

Many thank to Justwise for encouraging me to give it another shot. You are the best man!
Vicjustic... Thanks
Ogreene..... Thanks
....and everybody!

My training is next week I need the cheapest flight I can get.

Hello UK app gurus... I hail!

I'm amazed this thread has been here; right under my nose and I've been googling google for answers that I havent found .

My situation is this; I intend to travel to the US in Oct which i recently got a visa for. However I want to apply for a UK visa for the 3rd week in oct. I began my pp in Aug but never submitted/paid because of uncertainty about processing times and which visa center to use (it will be a shame if my passport gets stuck with them when its time to go to US).

Please what would you suggest I do? Should I bother at all?

Thanks.

Sorted my flight with Lufthansa. Lagos-Manchester

Should I pay the Hotel I used in the application or I can do that when I arrived? I just want to be careful with POE. Thanks.

FrontPageLawyer:


Thank you. Actually going to Manchester on a business trip.

Tickets are pretty expensive at this time, but not a problem.

Ahhh. I am also going to Manchester next week via KLM. Will be in Old Trafford, a stone throw from Man U stadium, i hope to watch a live match before i return.

belloluddy:

He does not

Ask him to be patient and build up his account balance, better than wasting money on visa fee+stress

FrontPageLawyer:


@Ogreene, please will need your help on this one.

Got a quote yesterday for 255k KLM.

Which airline did you use?

Travelling date is 21-24

But I plan to spend one week, but since I filled 21-24 on the application form for a three days visit, don't want POE troubles, might just pay extra $100 to extend arrival to 27th once I get in. What do you think?

wow 255k is on the high side, i got Lagos_ Amsterdam_ Manchester on KLM for 170k, never knew there was a promo that ends 1st Sept, i just booked online on the 1st September and i went to their office to pay the next day in fact they were telling me i was luck cos i booked the previous day which was the last day for the promo.

FrontPageLawyer:
Thanks Ogreene. Will check out virgin

@Prof Justwise. Is it permissible at POE if I book ticket for 21-27 as against what I filled in application which is 21-24. Hope I won't face questions at POE otherwise will just leave it at 51-24. Thanks chair

I dont think this should be an issue at POE.

I stated in my application i want to travel in August, got my visa and plans changed, i am travelling this September in fact i stated in my application i will fly into London then go to Manchester but now i am flying into Manchester straight.

I no fear anybody for POE, if asked any question i will say the truth,shikena.

So @FrontPageLawyer take your time and enjoy your stay if need be beyond the 3 days you stated in your visa application, the main thing is dont stay too long beyond a normal business/vacation trip and never overstay the validity of your visa.

And most likely 24th and 25th Sept will be Sallah holiday.