justwise:


You are entitled to that.

True that. And has perfect gentlemen, we agree to disagree or not agree to disagree!!!!

midmenconsult:
I picked up my package from teleperformance in VI yesterday and did not open it till the door of my hotel room was firmly locked behind me....I got my Visa
I want to appreciate @Lexusgs430 who first responded to my request for Information almost 3 months ago when I decided to come back to Nigeria to reapply for my spouse visa having been rejected an in-country application in the UK last year. I overstayed in the UK for almost 10 years and decided enough was enough...it was indeed the best decision I ever made. I also want to appreciate @justwise for managing and coordinating this forum. Well that's me done and I am going back to meet my madam after almost 3 months apart. I will still be a part of this forum to provide assistance to anyone going through something similar to what I went through.For those who are still waiting, anticipating I say" Never give up". Bless y'all!

Congratulations my dear brother!
Please, there is a question I want to ask. Did you write a personal statement that explaining your reasons why you overstayed in UK while you put your application in? The reason why I am asking is that you didn't refused on Para 320 (11) despite that you're overstayed your VISA for 10yrs. Thank you

Hi Lasmab.I wrote to the HO before I left the UK explaining that I was leaving for Nigeria to reapply and also provided them wjth my flight date and itinerary. However, my cover letter to the ho clearly stated that I overstayed and I was very sorry I did(which I indeed was) because it was based on my circumstances at the time. Now one thing worth noting is my wife got pregnant(I will say luckily) the month before I left for Nigeria, so we included all evidence including maternity letters etc, I had an interview at the centre where I clearly stated that I will feel privileged to be at my wife's side during labour etc. So you see, no two cases are the same since I believe my case would've been more difficult if there were no HRA(human rights article 8 ) circumstances involved, and no compassionate grounds. I believe this is what made mine different(from a layman's viewpoint)t

Lasmab:


Congratulations my dear brother!
Please, there is a question I want to ask. Did you write a personal statement that explaining your reasons why you overstayed in UK while you put your application in? The reason why I am asking is that you didn't refused on Para 320 (11) despite that you're overstayed your VISA for 10yrs. Thank you

It doesn't matter which name is on the Passprt what matters is your weeding cert because my wife had her ex husband name on her Passprt and they did not question that at all

Omoboy:
Hello all a quick question my wife is about to apply for spouse visa but her passport is in her maiden name does she have to change the name on her passport to reflect my name ?or can we apply with the passport that bears her former name and back it up with our marriage cert .

midmenconsult:
Hi Lasmab.I wrote to the HO before I left the UK explaining that I was leaving for Nigeria to reapply and also provided them wjth my flight date and itinerary. However, my cover letter to the ho clearly stated that I overstayed and I was very sorry I did(which I indeed was) because it was based on my circumstances at the time. Now one thing worth noting is my wife got pregnant(I will say luckily) the month before I left for Nigeria, so we included all evidence including maternity letters etc, I had an interview at the centre where I clearly stated that I will feel privileged to be at my wife's side during labour etc. So you see, no two cases are the same since I believe my case would've been more difficult if there were no HRA(human rights article 8 ) circumstances involved, and no compassionate grounds. I believe this is what made mine different(from a layman's viewpoint)t

Thanks for the information.
And when did you submitted your visa application and how long did it take before it was granted?
I just want to know your time line.
Thank you.

@Lasmab - Timeline below as requested

uote author=midmenconsult post=28795693]Updating the house as promised on my journey. I submitted my online application on the 3rd of December, and booked my interview at teleperformance, Churchgate2 at Victoria Island for the 10th of December. I got there in good time(with almost half an hour to spare) and was ushered into the ground floor lobby for initial documents checks. Straightaway problem number one was discovered which was the "FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT FORM APPENDIX 2". I was told I had to go and get it since the appointment could not hold without it. I quickly dashed out to about 2 streets away to an internet cafe where I printed 18 pages of the form at 50 naira a page and 150 naira for internet time. I then went back to Churchgate2, and found a shade where I sat on a tree stump and used a chair handed over to me by a kind orange seller as a makeshift desk(my wife would have cracked up silly if she saw me). I promptly filled up the form, and went straight back to teleperformance where I was finally asked to go to the first floor where teleperformance was. At the first floor, I was asked for my appointment letter(sent to your registered email address after online payment) which I provided, and was allowed in through the first set of security doors. Got into the first lobby and was ushered through the metal detector and asked to go to the receptionist to confirm my details. The receptionist took my application form, asked me a question from my printed out application formm(something about what my preferred address was) which I answered and then I was told...YOU HAVE AN INTERVIEW TODAY! Interesting since I wasn't expecting one but I had no issues with an Interview since everything was as it should be. Was ushered In through, yet again, another set of security doors which led me to the waiting lobby. I saw my name under "WAITING" so I sat tight. There are 6 booths and I was ushered into one of them. The gentleman was polite but asking some obvious profiling questions which struck me like he had received instructions. Oh well, I answered truthfully anyway! The documents collected from me at the VAC were
1. A copy of the online application form
2. My international passport
3. Sponsorship declation form from my wife
4. Financial requirements t form appendix 2
5. Photocopy of my international passport(whuch was returned back to me stapled to the document received acknowledgement form)

I had to post my other documents( which I thought was required) back to my wife in the UK I.e TB TEST, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, ENGLISH TEST.
To cut the long story short, I did my biometric, had an interview which lasted about 10 minutes and was ushered out. So the waiting game begins and as promised Lexusgs430, I will provide updates to help future applicants know what is expected of them, and what to expect. God bless!

Online application submitted - 03/12/2014
Teleperformance appointment 10/12/2014
Application received by UKVI - 11/12/2014
Documents sent to Sheffield by solicitors in the UK - 20/12/2014
Decision made Email from Sheffield with VAF number - 11/2/2015
Ready for collection email from teleperformance - 16/2/2015
Picked up my visa and I'm getting the hell out of here mate: 17/2/2015




Thanks. Your feedback would help future applications.
NB: Make sure all required supporting documents are in the package and are in date.The burden of proof, lays more @ your wife's door.
Goodluck..............................
[/quote]

midmenconsult:
@Lasmab - Timeline below as requested

uote author=midmenconsult post=28795693]Updating the house as promised on my journey. I submitted my online application on the 3rd of December, and booked my interview at teleperformance, Churchgate2 at Victoria Island for the 10th of December. I got there in good time(with almost half an hour to spare) and was ushered into the ground floor lobby for initial documents checks. Straightaway problem number one was discovered which was the "FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT FORM APPENDIX 2". I was told I had to go and get it since the appointment could not hold without it. I quickly dashed out to about 2 streets away to an internet cafe where I printed 18 pages of the form at 50 naira a page and 150 naira for internet time. I then went back to Churchgate2, and found a shade where I sat on a tree stump and used a chair handed over to me by a kind orange seller as a makeshift desk(my wife would have cracked up silly if she saw me). I promptly filled up the form, and went straight back to teleperformance where I was finally asked to go to the first floor where teleperformance was. At the first floor, I was asked for my appointment letter(sent to your registered email address after online payment) which I provided, and was allowed in through the first set of security doors. Got into the first lobby and was ushered through the metal detector and asked to go to the receptionist to confirm my details. The receptionist took my application form, asked me a question from my printed out application formm(something about what my preferred address was) which I answered and then I was told...YOU HAVE AN INTERVIEW TODAY! Interesting since I wasn't expecting one but I had no issues with an Interview since everything was as it should be. Was ushered In through, yet again, another set of security doors which led me to the waiting lobby. I saw my name under "WAITING" so I sat tight. There are 6 booths and I was ushered into one of them. The gentleman was polite but asking some obvious profiling questions which struck me like he had received instructions. Oh well, I answered truthfully anyway! The documents collected from me at the VAC were
1. A copy of the online application form
2. My international passport
3. Sponsorship declation form from my wife
4. Financial requirements t form appendix 2
5. Photocopy of my international passport(whuch was returned back to me stapled to the document received acknowledgement form)

I had to post my other documents( which I thought was required) back to my wife in the UK I.e TB TEST, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, ENGLISH TEST.
To cut the long story short, I did my biometric, had an interview which lasted about 10 minutes and was ushered out. So the waiting game begins and as promised Lexusgs430, I will provide updates to help future applicants know what is expected of them, and what to expect. God bless!

Online application submitted - 03/12/2014
Teleperformance appointment 10/12/2014
Application received by UKVI - 11/12/2014
Documents sent to Sheffield by solicitors in the UK - 20/12/2014
Decision made Email from Sheffield with VAF number - 11/2/2015
Ready for collection email from teleperformance - 16/2/2015
Picked up my visa and I'm getting the hell out of here mate: 17/2/2015




Thanks. Your feedback would help future applications.
NB: Make sure all required supporting documents are in the package and are in date.The burden of proof, lays more @ your wife's door.
Goodluck..............................

Thank you Boss. I hope my monica @ 805 + Gulder, are all in the freezer, frying pan and oven?

Hahaha! I think I will do some wasabi, busaba ethai, golden dragon to eat some sticky rice or coconut rice with green curry and wash it down with some tiger beer instead o!lol. That Monica fish at 805 is too big anyway. Can't beleive one person can actually finish that?

Lexusgs430:


Thank you Boss. I hope my monica @ 805 + Gulder, are all in the freezer, frying pan and oven?

midmenconsult:
Hahaha! I think I will do some wasabi, busaba ethai, golden dragon to eat some sticky rice or coconut rice with green curry and wash it down with some tiger beer instead o!lol

Lol. A Chinese restaurant not too far from East Street, has something like that on their menu list.
Take care. Have fun!!!!

Thank you again for your assistance. You might not know it, but you helped set the tone right from scratch. May God bless you indeed.

Lexusgs430:


Lol. A Chinese restaurant not too far from East Street, has something like that on their menu list.
Take care. Have fun!!!!

midmenconsult:
Thank you again for your assistance. You might not know it, but you helped set the tone right from scratch. May God bless you indeed.

Thanks for all updates as promised and appreciation. We are all here to learn and network with each other(every professional gives their knowledge and expertise for free)
Nothing beats that !!!!
We come here respond seriously(to serious matters) & joke on matters(that are purely for entertainment).

Mine took 3 years before it got granted, I was punished for over staying my student visa for two extra years. I thank God so much, I have been back here since a month, just trying to settle in well. Good luck to all the forum members.

Please house how long does it takes for appeal review? I summited my appeal on 2nd Feb this year!

Bolssos:
Please house how long does it takes for appeal review? I summited my appeal on 2nd Feb this year!

3-6 month almost

[quote author=phaara post=30974840]

3-6 month almost! When is the 12weeks start counting please? When we summit the appeal or when?
Thanks

[quote author=Bolssos post=30975351][/quote]
im also confuse counting this some say when appeal lodge some say when ur bundle sent to ECO
but as far as my experience review counts from the date ur bundle sent to ECO for review means when they issue letter of pending appeal they vount 15 weeks from tht day
bvos when the sent me letter issue date was 18 dec n they gave 2 april means lum sum 15 weeks
although i lodged appeal last week of october

Wow! That long ooh...no letter yet from them nor email regarding the date the only letter we receive was to pay for the appeal..This appeal process is really long! God will help us and they will reverse there decision..Amen

quote author=phaara post=30976764]
im also confuse counting this some say when appeal lodge some say when ur bundle sent to ECO
but as far as my experience review counts from the date ur bundle sent to ECO for review means when they issue letter of pending appeal they vount 15 weeks from tht day
bvos when the sent me letter issue date was 18 dec n they gave 2 april means lum sum 15 weeks
although i lodged appeal last week of october[/quote]

Bolssos:
Wow! That long ooh...no letter yet from them nor email regarding the date the only letter we receive was to pay for the appeal..This appeal process is really long! God will help us and they will reverse there decision..Amen

quote author=phaara post=30976764]
im also confuse counting this some say when appeal lodge some say when ur bundle sent to ECO
but as far as my experience review counts from the date ur bundle sent to ECO for review means when they issue letter of pending appeal they vount 15 weeks from tht day
bvos when the sent me letter issue date was 18 dec n they gave 2 april means lum sum 15 weeks
although i lodged appeal last week of october

Ameen

andrea84:
Yes justwise its for spouse visa application.I applied in nov 26 2014.my spouse has been interviewed but still no outcome yet

Hi Andrea. Pls what's the out come of your spouse visa, is your visa out, my spouse had and interview too. Am still waiting.

[quote author=Bolssos post=30975351][/quote]


Hi
Bolssos pls can u send an email, need to find out some stuff from u.

Am here......What do you wish to ask?

Somto40:



Hi
Bolssos pls can u send an email, need to find out some stuff from u.

Hello everyone, please I need advice, my court date for spouse visa appeal is April, I will like to know if the documents for the judge can be taken on court day, and if I my case can be overturned before court day

Good news house just received an email now from the House office!
Dear Mr Oduntan

Thank you for your application for settlement in the United Kingdom.

I have reviewed your application in light of the additional documents submitted by your spouse and am now satisfied that you have met the entry clearance requirement relating to family migration. Please forward the document requested below for my attention to the address below.

Documents required:
1. Your passport. This will have to be sent in the post, not scanned. We need your actual passport itself, not a copy.

2. Return self address envelope.

Please do not hesitate to email me at this address if you need assistance.

Kind Regards




M Clarke
Entry Clearance Officer
UK Visas & Immigration

This come today on my birthday!!!

Bolssos:
Good news house just received an email now from the House office!
Dear Mr Oduntan

Thank you for your application for settlement in the United Kingdom.

I have reviewed your application in light of the additional documents submitted by your spouse and am now satisfied that you have met the entry clearance requirement relating to family migration. Please forward the document requested below for my attention to the address below.

Documents required:
1. Your passport. This will have to be sent in the post, not scanned. We need your actual passport itself, not a copy.

2. Return self address envelope.

Please do not hesitate to email me at this address if you need assistance.

Kind Regards




M Clarke
Entry Clearance Officer
UK Visas & Immigration

This come today on my birthday!!!

This is great news! Happy belated birthday, celebrations will continue in your household, happy days!

Bolssos:
Good news house just received an email now from the House office!
Dear Mr Oduntan

Thank you for your application for settlement in the United Kingdom.

I have reviewed your application in light of the additional documents submitted by your spouse and am now satisfied that you have met the entry clearance requirement relating to family migration. Please forward the document requested below for my attention to the address below.

Documents required:
1. Your passport. This will have to be sent in the post, not scanned. We need your actual passport itself, not a copy.

2. Return self address envelope.

Please do not hesitate to email me at this address if you need assistance.

Kind Regards




M Clarke
Entry Clearance Officer
UK Visas & Immigration

This come today on my birthday!!!

Congratulation!

Bolssos:
Good news house just received an email now from the House office!
Dear Mr Oduntan

Thank you for your application for settlement in the United Kingdom.

I have reviewed your application in light of the additional documents submitted by your spouse and am now satisfied that you have met the entry clearance requirement relating to family migration. Please forward the document requested below for my attention to the address below.

Documents required:
1. Your passport. This will have to be sent in the post, not scanned. We need your actual passport itself, not a copy.

2. Return self address envelope.

Please do not hesitate to email me at this address if you need assistance.

Kind Regards




M Clarke
Entry Clearance Officer
UK Visas & Immigration

This come today on my birthday!!!

I hope our cake,party rice,moimoi and action bitters has been reserved ?
Congratulations !!!!!

Amen and you shall receive double of the blessing you desire for me too

girlfio:


This is great news! Happy belated birthday, celebrations will continue in your household, happy days!

Smiles...

Lexusgs430:


I hope our cake,party rice,moimoi and action bitters has been reserved ?
Congratulations !!!!!

hello all

Is it strange to get heraing date even bfore review deadline
Also anyone who experienced hearing in manchester

also as it written in letter to submit bundle 5 days bfore hearing so is there also a chance to get withdrwn

Hello everyone.. Hw lng do I wait till I get a response from the court hearing.. Justwise, u said the judge will make a decision on the hearing day.. Pls explain