Gbolaboy:
Hello good people, am in dire need of advise on the spouse visa application about to submit for my wife.

1. is it compulsory to include gross earning on employment letter of someone working on non salaried employment? my employer said is impossible for them to give estimate of my earning.

2. Does address on my marriage certificate mean anything? am based in U.K. but instead filled the marriage form with my Nigeria address..is this something i need to worry myself on?

3. Am having issue getting a letter from my landlord/estate agent. They claimed that my wife name was not on the agreement hence their reluctance in drafting me a letter but waiting on the landlord to make his mind up on the issue but just incase he refused to grant my request is there a way out for me?

thanks in advance

stillwaiting:
@Lexusgs 430, @portsmouth86, @justwise, @newbie715, @light me and others. While one is still awaiting family settlement appeals, is it possible for the person to put in visit application in order to attend conference in the UK to be sponsored by the employer?

BB Bbken asked the question as follows in previous posts: 'Justwise and all gurus in the house please help me out

I was refused my settlement Visa in March, went on appeal in April and the court has written us that the will get back to us on 28 August, but i work for a government establishment and I was nominated to attend a pre workshop in May which I did and the certificate was given which am supposed to use for the international workshop application coming up on 17th August in the UK. For the workshop am expected to pay for my hotel fee and the workshop fee.

My question is

Can I apply for the workshop while my appeal is till on or will they be another refusal due to the fact that I was refused settlement in March even though I have been to the UK before on visit.

Will i still mention my husband in the workshop application?

What documents do I need for this application?

Please I need guidance and advice, thank you
it's a federal government establishment and even when the approve for you to go, you'll have to sponsor your self and after Ward's get back your money due the one account stuff President Buhari introduced, my HOD said he is recommending me for it if I can foot the bill for now. He will give a covering letter to that effect..

NOBODY RESPONDED TO HIS INQUIRY!!! ON THIS FORUM, EACH PERSON TRAUMA/AGONY IS DIFFERENT!!! WE JUST NEED TO SYMPATHETICALLY/EMPATHETICALLY ASSIST ONE ANOTHER

I have a conference to attend in Scotland late November to be sponsored by my employer, definitely it will give me opportunity to visit my family as well. Am I going to be refused? HAS ANYBODY DONE THIS? if possible, how can I convince the HO/ECO?
URGENT ADVICE WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED!!! THANKS

Gbolaboy:
you are a star and very funny person at that..thanks for your good work. am going to answer the questions one after the other..

1.I have been working with the same employer for almost 10 years now and have got all my documents p60, payslips, bank statements etc

2.The information are same as the one on my passport other than the address.

3. I have a tenancy agreement and its one bedroom flat which I'm staying alone. pertaining to the fourth question, still thinking of what to ask but u can guide me on what to ask on the next question

Gbolaboy:
your sense of humour is second to non..

I have a child who will not suffice in the application because she is British. i earned more than £19000 per year.

My main worry is about the accommodation aspect where they specifically requested for a letter from the landlord.

Just remembered the fourth question, on the employment letter they never mentioned anything relating to overtime working but my contractual hours was made known on the letter. though, my contractual hour is more than enough to meet the Ho requirement. Do i need to say anything about the overtime? I think they ought to be able to figure that out on their own ...what do u think?

Try not to call me Oliver Twist yet because am definitely not going to ask for more

justwise:


Your application looks questionable and suspicious, personally i don't think you should submit it

Gbolaboy:
am guessing is the useless agency people causing this confusion, they are hellbent on not listening to other people needs other than theirs. finger cross i might be fortunate enough with the landlord.

my contractual earning did pushed me way above the threshold.

one last question pls... i was once on unmarried partner visa which i got through my ex but we separated since 2014 before i met my wife. Is there anyway of proving we are no longer together? Though, i asked her to draft a letter to support my application saying since and why we went our separated way couple with the data page of her passport.. any suggestion on this since there is no clear cut way proofing separation in unmarried partner relationship in British law.

Gbolaboy:
Ve got British Passport now and there is nothing illegal about unmarried visa . Is a visa dedicated to ppl living together akin to marriage 2years cohabitation,but we never made it as far as tying the knot. Is not illegal union it was on there website to see and there is no form of separation which is why am asking from this forum.

Gbolaboy:
Ve got British Passport now and there is nothing illegal about unmarried visa . Is a visa dedicated to ppl living together akin to marriage 2years cohabitation,but we never made it as far as tying the knot. Is not illegal union it was on there website to see and there is no form of separation which is why am asking from this forum.

Gbolaboy:
Way over that ... am not under immigration rule anymore like I said earlier am now British citizen. Is just that there is no way to proof separation like it's obtainable under spouse visa.

Gbolaboy:


Why did you say that? mean no disrespect

All my documents are genuine and my relationship. where does that term questionable and suspicious comes from? could that be because am asking questions or what... one more time, just need clarity and not people giving disdain comments

Gbolaboy:
You are a star lexusgs430, really appreciate all ur contributions I pray for God guidance over your life. Also appreciate you too Justwise even though your first comment came as a shock to me but still appreciate you too.

To cap it all, other than the defacto thing hope every other area of my application seems in line with Ho requirement?

dday101:




This is how I repay my IHS fee:
They asked me to start a fresh application online and when I get to the level to pay IHS fee I should pay it and stop there. After I paid I received two emails, my receipt for payment and confirmation of payment containing my IHS reference and the amount I paid.
Then I now sent a mail containing my old application reference number, my name, IHS reference number and the amount I paid to
IHS.Sheffield@fco.gov.uk and VisaSheffield@home office.gsi.gov.uk

That's all you need to do.
Good luck.

wallg123:
@Caribeanwiffy28 check this out if it might be useful to you.....

This is what I was asked to do to pay for my health surcharge...........

alternatively try filling out the online inquiry form, they'll surely get back to you in few days time . ...


Dear xxxxxxxx
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration international enquiry
service.
With regards to your query, please log in to your visa4uk account and
create a new application, only complete as far as the IHS portal. Once you
have paid the IHS please forward the new GWF reference number and IHS
reference number along with the old GWF to the email address your were
given.
We hope this has answered your query.

Lexusgs:


I hope you are making progress?

Caribbeanwify28:
OMG Thanks so much. The lawyer does not seem to know what I need to do.

I wish I done this application myself the lawyer made so many mistakes. My husband was the one keen on using a lawyer.
the email address on the application is wrong. Tlscontact has the correct email so we received an email that the visa has been send for processing however, the online Visa application has a completely different email.

Question if I start a fresh application do I have to pay the £1300 again?
Thanks so much for your help...

Caribbeanwify28:
OMG Thanks so much. The lawyer does not seem to know what I need to do.

I wish I done this application myself the lawyer made so many mistakes. My husband was the one keen on using a lawyer.
the email address on the application is wrong. Tlscontact has the correct email so we received an email that the visa has been send for processing however, the online Visa application has a completely different email.

Question if I start a fresh application do I have to pay the £1300 again?
Thanks so much for your help...

Abbylove:
@caribbeanwify I have been following your timeline for a while now. Am really sorry read about all the stress the lawyer is putting you and your hubby through.

Just stay strong and know all will be well.

If the IHS was not taken during the initial application it means the lawyer filled the IHS form incorrectly.

To answer your question:

No you dont have to pay the £1,300 again. Just get to the IHS payment point make payment and stop.
@Abbylove Thanks for your response.

We didn't receive an email staying we need to pay. My MP wrote to me and said The HO contacted him regarding the inquiry he made and told him they have been emailing my husband on numerous occasions and that he has to pay his IHS for his application to be concluded and if he doesnt pay his application would be refused.

I clearly remember in April in the lawyers office when he said he has never seen this before that we have been issued with the payment receipt without even entering my card I said to him should I ask if I had to pay since the beginning he said they will contact us if there is an issue. My husband even said when I told him that this thing will later cause an issue and it now has. The worst thing is If I didnt invlolve my MP I would not have known because the HO didnt even contact the lawyer.

The whole thing is stressful my husband left since December last year, I've now travelled to NIgeria 3 times. This year has just been so unsettled.

QUESTION: do you think I should use the same emails given above or wait until the HO get the letter of consent and communicate with me on what to do?


Thanks alot..



You would then forward the new GWF-number and the IHS reference number to the emails they provide you.

- I need to ask you though: have they specifically sent you a mail asking you to pay the IHS? The information i saw someone post is usually sent to people whose denial decision has been overturned during the review phase.

Also, to help you save time. Ask you hubby to mail them since they dont want to communicate with you without his consent. I know you got thr consent already but it wont cost anything for him to also mail them

Its really stressful going back and forth for so long.

Abbylove:
@caribbeanwify I have been following your timeline for a while now. Am really sorry read about all the stress the lawyer is putting you and your hubby through.

Just stay strong and know all will be well.

If the IHS was not taken during the initial application it means the lawyer filled the IHS form incorrectly.

To answer your question:

No you dont have to pay the £1,300 again. Just get to the IHS payment point make payment and stop.
You would then forward the new GWF-number and the IHS reference number to the emails they provide you.

- I need to ask you though: have they specifically sent you a mail asking you to pay the IHS? The information i saw someone post is usually sent to people whose denial decision has been overturned during the review phase.

Caribbeanwify28:
@Abbylove Thanks for your response.

We didn't receive an email staying we need to pay. My MP wrote to me and said The HO contacted him regarding the inquiry he made and told him they have been emailing my husband on numerous occasions and that he has to pay his IHS for his application to be concluded and if he doesnt pay his application would be refused.

I clearly remember in April in the lawyers office when he said he has never seen this before that we have been issued with the payment receipt without even entering my card I said to him should I ask if I had to pay since the beginning he said they will contact us if there is an issue. My husband even said when I told him that this thing will later cause an issue and it now has. The worst thing is If I didnt invlolve my MP I would not have known because the HO didnt even contact the lawyer.

The whole thing is stressful my husband left since December last year, I've now travelled to NIgeria 3 times. This year has just been so unsettled.

QUESTION: do you think I should use the same emails given above or wait until the HO get the letter of consent and communicate with me on what to do?

Caribbeanwify28:
@Abbylove Thanks for your advice.

I'll contact the MP and see if he could find out how I need to go about this.

Thanks again.

Caribbeanwify28:
OMG Thanks so much. The lawyer does not seem to know what I need to do.

I wish I done this application myself the lawyer made so many mistakes. My husband was the one keen on using a lawyer.
the email address on the application is wrong. Tlscontact has the correct email so we received an email that the visa has been send for processing however, the online Visa application has a completely different email.

Question if I start a fresh application do I have to pay the £1300 again?
Thanks so much for your help...