Hey am sooooo happy for you. I even shouted in the training room. Am waiting for mine oooo. My travel date is Jan. Dnt know wat i was tinking sha bt its al good. We shall all rejoice.

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.

Congratulations..... Nah una do all the work...... You submitted a TKO (no contest)

NB: See you at church on Sunday (tithe payment 30%)...

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.

Congrats dear. God is great ooo

Lexusgs430:


Your response nah laptop e deserve. Smartphone feels too cramped.......

Okay. I'll break it up in a bit and repost.

Lexusgs430:


Your response nah laptop e deserve. Smartphone feels too cramped.......

Here's my question. I hope it's more readable now.

1) I work as a customer relations officer for a private transportation company however on my marriage certificate, my occupation was erroneously put as 'public servant'. I didn't think much of it but on going through the visa application form, there is a part that asks about employment history and if I've ever worked for the government. I intend to tick "NO" as I never have, but the discrepancy between my actual occupation and what is on the marriage certificate worries me. Do you think I should explain this in the 'additional notes' section and also back it up with a letter from my employer stating job role, date of joining, etc as part of our supporting documents...or I should simply ignore this?

2) We meet the stipulated financial requirements, however my husband (sponsor) has an overdraft in his bank statement (2 months out of the 6 we intend to present have overdrafts). Do you think this would be an issue? Do people get refused on account of overdraft in the sponsor's bank statement?

3) Husband presently lives in a 3 bedroom flat with 2 other tenants, is property inspection report a must?

Deola101:


Okay. I'll break it up in a bit and repost.

Would reply in a bit.......... Cooking some stir fry (come chop)

Lexusgs430:


Would reply in a bit.......... Cooking some stir fry (come chop)

Lol! Enjoy oooo! I just leveled hot amala and ewedu here.

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.

Wow less than two months. Please touch me let me tap your grace. Congrats

Deola101:



Here's my question. I hope it's more readable now.

1) I work as a customer relations officer for a private transportation company however on my marriage certificate, my occupation was erroneously put as 'public servant'. I didn't think much of it but on going through the visa application form, there is a part that asks about employment history and if I've ever worked for the government. I intend to tick "NO" as I never have, but the discrepancy between my actual occupation and what is on the marriage certificate worries me. Do you think I should explain this in the 'additional notes' section and also back it up with a letter from my employer stating job role, date of joining, etc as part of our supporting documents...or I should simply ignore this?

2) We meet the stipulated financial requirements, however my husband (sponsor) has an overdraft in his bank statement (2 months out of the 6 we intend to present have overdrafts). Do you think this would be an issue? Do people get refused on account of overdraft in the sponsor's bank statement?

3) Husband presently lives in a 3 bedroom flat with 2 other tenants, is property inspection report a must?

(1) Your response is what I also would have suggested you do....... Letter from employer etc etc and brief summary in relevant section.....

(2) The overdraft should not be an issue. Since its presumed you would also be picking some form of employment, when you arrive...... The bank statement request, is just to crosscheck figures and currently active & live

(3) A house in multiple occupation is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 'household' (eg a family).... Based on the definition of an HMO, your husband is currently leaving in a HMO (Property inspection required)............

Aphrodite007:


Wow less than two months. Please touch me let me tap your grace. Congrats

You need to start paying 40% tithe to our parish ..........

Hello all
Please is this the correct adress to post supporeting documents to?

UK Visas and Immigration International
Po Box 5852
SHEFFIELD
S11 0FX

or
UK Visas and Immigration International
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
United Kingdom
S3 8WA


I cant find a definite confirmed adress

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.

That's amazing, congrats...

Deola101:

[quote author=Lexusgs430 post=62635870]

Hi @lexusgs430, @justwise @teejay231 and other amazing people here!

Please ooo I have been an ardent follower of this thread and been able to gather a whole lot of information. I read right from page 0 till the very end! So I and my husband are planning to make an application. I am the applicant and my husband the sponsor residing in the UK. I am here. Just to make sure we dot the i's and cross our t's, I would be super grateful to have answers to the below;

1) I work as a customer relations officer for a private transportation company however on my marriage certificate, my occupation was erroneously put as 'public servant'. I didn't think much of it but on going through the visa application form, there is a part that asks about employment history and if I've ever worked for the government. I intend to tick "NO" as I never have, but the discrepancy between my actual occupation and what is on the marriage certificate worries me. Do you think I should explain this in the 'additional notes' section and also back it up with a letter from my employer stating job role, date of joining, etc as part of our supporting documents...or I should simply ignore this?


2) We meet the stipulated requirements and my husband earns more than the 18600 stated, however he has an overdraft in his bank statement (2 months out of the 6 we intend to present have overdrafts). Do you think this would be an issue? Do people get refused on account of overdraft in the sponsor's bank statement?


3) Hubs presently lives in a 3 bedroom flat with 2 other tenants, is property inspection report a must?

3) We met in 2014. Got married this year. But we have no history of our communication between 2014-2015 as we have both had course to change phones and all. But from 2016 till date, we have a truckload of chat history, emails, pictures and all.. would that do despite having met since 2014?


4) Does it matter who does the screenshooting of call history, emails and all? Does my sponsor have to be the one who does it from his end or either party can?

5) Is it okay to print out my bank statement here and highlight times he's sent me money as proof of relationship?

Thanks.

1. Just explain in the additional section as your employment isn't relevant only the sponsor.

2. Bank balance or overdraft don't matter as long as you meet the income requirements with proof (letter from employer, bank statements and matching pay slips showing income payments).

3. Just explain in your introduction / cover letter.

4. Doesn't matter.

5. Yes you can.

I hope this helps.

Phoenix77:
House pls I need your advice: wife lives in a council owned rented apt. She pays rent and has d tenancy agreement.
Question now is does she need a property inspection letter or d tenancy agreement would do and other utility bills? Thanks

Just property inspection and tenancy agreement will suffice. Utility bills are only required for the FLR and ILR stages.

Aphrodite007:


Utility bills are irrelevant? What of monthly council tax letters that state what is owed, is this also relevant? I am so happy about this! I will really expect your answer.

The only documents you need for accommodation proof during a spouse visa application are letter from landlord/tenancy agreement and property inspection letter if shared housing or land registry documents if it's a personal property. Utility bills and council tax letters are only required in the next stage FLR and final ILR as proof of cohabitation. If you want to include you can go ahead but not relevant.

ewebiodun:
Pls I have been banned since 2011 on ground of submitting false docs. This was done by the agent I contracted after paying huge amount.

My wife has been leaving in UK permanently for 10years with our daughter born last December. Pls can anything be done as regards seeking a reversal of the van. Pls I am open to advice. Thanks and God bless

From my understanding spouse visa applications are not affected by bans. Just be honest and explain in the additional section/ cover letter. Also make sure you meet all the other requirements.

ewebiodun:

Thanks a great deal. The challenge is that the 18,600 threshold is beyond us. My wife is just recovering from her maternity and is enjoying some state benefit because she's just about to get into business.and mine also isn't up to that except if we can combine income

If you have a child and don't meet the income requirements, you can apply for the 10 year route.

@mimimonroe the address is
UK VISA AND IMMIGRATION
INTERNATIONAL
PO BOX 3468
SHEFFIELD
UNITED KINGDOM
S3 8WA.
Thanks everyone. I will celebrate with you all soon.

teejay231:


, only required for FLR and ILR stages.

Thanks for your response

And so the waiting game begins...

Biometrics 22st Nov
Posted all docs to sponsor same day
Received confirmation of biometrics from UKVI 23rd
Sponsor posted all docs to Sheffield 24th Nov

Please who is my "birthday" in this matter let us hold hands

teejay231:


The only documents you need for accommodation proof during a spouse visa application are letter from landlord/tenancy agreement and property inspection letter if shared housing or land registry documents if it's a personal property. Utility bills and council tax letters are only required in the next stage FLR and final ILR as proof of cohabitation. If you want to include you can go ahead but not relevant.

Teejay231 pls I'm confused.. my wife lives alone with our 3 year old daughter in a council owen property... she pays rent and all bills... not on any kind of benefit. So my question is will she need a property inspection letter for our application or the tenancy agreement, rent statement and council tax bill will do. Thanks for your time

Hi everyone I have some questions please and ill be grateful if anyone can answer.

1. pictures I have of myself and husband are on my phone so they are not date stamped, can I use pictures that are not date stamped? that is can I simply upload them on a word document with explanations on the date and where I took them. will they believe or question it.

2. I live in a studio flat with the bedroom & kitchen together and a separate bathroom (not even so big) the cost of living in my area is crazy. do you think I still need a property inspection for this? I pay rent as well as council tax (have single person discount). my other bills are included in my rent. I have my tenancy agreement as well as email from my landlord saying my husband can join me (however am planning on getting a letter too which shows my husband name).

Thank you

teejay231:


If you have a child and don't meet the income requirements, you can apply for the 10 year route.

Thank you very much for this eye opener, may God in hi infinite mercy continue to be there for u when u need him. I immediately googled the 10 year route and I was more than overwhelmed with info.
However I could not find any info on the required cost of such application. I am ready to explore this option immediately.

[quote author =Lexusgs430 post=62672626]

You need to start paying 40% tithe to our parish ..........[/quote]

small matter, let me kuku pay all my salary now

teejay231:


The only documents you need for accommodation proof during a spouse visa application are letter from landlord/tenancy agreement and property inspection letter if shared housing or land registry documents if it's a personal property. Utility bills and council tax letters are only required in the next stage FLR and final ILR as proof of cohabitation. If you want to include you can go ahead but not relevant.

Thank you very much.

[quote author=teejay231 post=62674451][/quote]

Okay then. Really helpful. Thanks so much!

Lexusgs430:


(1) Your response is what I also would have suggested you do....... Letter from employer etc etc and brief summary in relevant section.....

(2) The overdraft should not be an issue. Since its presumed you would also be picking some form of employment, when you arrive...... The bank statement request, is just to crosscheck figures and currently active & live

(3) A house in multiple occupation is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 'household' (eg a family).... Based on the definition of an HMO, your husband is currently leaving in a HMO (Property inspection required)............

Alright. Thanks for your response. Hope to come back here and share my timeline soon too!

Congratulations man... Good luck as you experience a new beginning with your spouse. Good luck to all of us about to apply and the Ines waiting for a response like yours.

Irhu32:
To God be the glory.My wife got entry clearance via today granted last week on the 13th. Thanks everyone for yr support and I hope you hear from them soon.Keep fingers crossed and try and distract yourself with any possible cos I tell you he no easy.
Online application 24Aug
Biometrics reg 28thAug
No email,no not straightforward application,no call to me or my employer or solicitor.
Decision made email 17th Nov
Dhl delivery of parcel 20th.
Good luck with everyone and if you need any info do give a text.

Aphrodite007:


small matter, let me kuku pay all my salary now

We would not want to be cruel ........ Keep the remaining 60% (Thanks for offering).............

Your first NI is yours forever.... even if you go back to the UK after a century... you can still use it lol

Aphrodite007:


Sharp woman!! I didn’t know you can use the former NI number given to you. I won’t be going back as a student, do I apply for a new NI or use my old NI no? Don’t worry everything will work out. With that salary, the family will move with you in no time. Congrats on your scholarship. Make us proud o.

Hi Deola

1. I think it's better you explain in the additional information section. If possible to try to rectify the employment error at the court... some people have explained how they had to go back to the registry to rectify errors. Remember you don't want to give the UKVI officials any reason for suspicion

2. Overdraft doesn't matter to them. All the need your hubbys bank statement for is to confirm if he truly receives the salary you have claimed he receives plus to back the payslips up

3. I think it's not good that you don't have any pre wedding or courtship evidences... you really need to find something (pictures, call logs, social media etc) to back up the ones you have from 2016 to present

4. I don't think it matters who does the screenshots. As long as eveidences show that the conversations/communications transpired between both of you

5. I don't think it's really necessary printing your bank statements as long as your sponsors bank statements are correct and shows that he receives the said salary to maintain both of you.

Hope I'm able to help with these few information. Gurus in the house should correct me anywhere if I'm wrong

[quote author=Deola101 post=62642073][/quote]

Wow... wawu... � yours is a miracle I swear. Congratulations

Isommex:
@lexus o tight ju but God perfect it and @mamalicious i was shocked and suprise wen i realised home office returned my document back at 7 weeks without priority service. @mamalicious hubby put date to travel for 23rd December.
Standard Application
Application submitted: 28th sep
Biometric: 4th Oct
Document sent to Sheffield: 9th Oct
Document returned back to me in my uk address: 22nd Nov
Email sent passport ready for collection: 22nd Nov 3:40pm
Passport collected with visa valid from 19th Nov and mind u we put travel date as 23rd Dec.
Na me dey sing oluwa etobi etobi oooo etobi.
Thanks everyone on this forum. Every other people waiting we hear Good news ijn. Wow still shock so so so quick.