kooloosaw:
10 Nov 2016- submitted visa application for 2 years tourist visa at Lagos Victoria Island
11 Nov 2016- application received by UKVI Sheffield for decision making
21 Nov 2016- decision made
22 Nov 2016- passport ready for collection
23 Nov 2016- visa obtained for 2 years and dated 17/11/2016.

Was your decision made email only from tls

Note: This was a standard visa application(Family Visit visa renewal)
Visa granted
Biometrics done: 17th Oct
Application transferred to embassy: 17th Oct
Received by UKVI: 18th Oct
Acknowledgement from Sheffield:20th Oct
Decision made and collection mail from tls: 7th Nov
Passport collected: 8th Nov with visa issued on the 1st Nov

So I realise that people hardly come here to post when they get denied. I have decided to.
I came back from uk on 15 Nov 2017 ( still have 2year visa expiring in 2018)
Applied for priority settlemony online on 17th Nov 2017
On 20 Nov 2017 I went in for biometric at ikeja tls
On 22 Nov 2017 they received supporting documents
On 23 Nov 2017 they requested for prepared envelop which was sent next day by hubby
On 5th December 2017 got 2 emails from Tlscontact.first that decision had been made and secondly to come pick up.I knew I had been refused.
Why was I refuse you may ask, that I didn't meet English language requirement after I enclosed a uk masters degree certificate?
I curse the Eco where ever he/she is because that was the most flimsy refusal reason ever. For God's sack I schooled in the UK. Do they teach in Arabic or Dutch in uk? After spending almost 3mil naira? 1465 pounds for application, 750 for IHS, 552 for priority, 89 for walk in, 50k naira for Tb test, flight ticket back to Nigeria, photocopies, printing, photograph printing, documents request , DHL was 22k naira....
Also I have visited uk more than 20times and several other European countries
Now I am gladly spending Christmas in Nigeria without my hubby.
In everything I bless God.
Cheers guys.

Teeaas:
So I realise that people hardly come here to post when they get denied. I have decided to.
I came back from uk on 15 Nov 2017 ( still have 2year visa expiring in 2018)
Applied for priority settlemony online on 17th Nov 2017
On 20 Nov 2017 I went in for biometric at ikeja tls
On 22 Nov 2017 they received supporting documents
On 23 Nov 2017 they requested for prepared envelop which was sent next day by hubby
On 5th December 2017 got 2 emails from Tlscontact.first that decision had been made and secondly to come pick up.I knew I had been refused.
Why was I refuse you may ask, that I didn't meet English language requirement after I enclosed a uk masters degree certificate?
I curse the Eco where ever he/she is because that was the most flimsy refusal reason ever. For God's sack I schooled in the UK. Do they teach in Arabic or Dutch in uk? After spending almost 3mil naira? 1465 pounds for application, 750 for IHS, 552 for priority, 89 for walk in, 50k naira for Tb test, flight ticket back to Nigeria, photocopies, printing, photograph printing, documents request , DHL was 22k naira....
Also I have visited uk more than 20times and several other European countries
Now I am gladly spending Christmas in Nigeria without my hubby.
In everything I bless God.
Cheers guys.

Contrary to your assumption, we have only had one rejection in recent months, and he posted his outcome...

If you follow the trail of spousal visa students, they all post positive outcomes.
We can only attribute the success rate to only one reason.........

They take the information gathered from this thread in high esteem and due diligence observed across board........

Greetings everyone. Please I want to travel to the UK for a conference. I am an award winner and the prize money is to be used for the conference ($5,000) I'm staying for 4 days. The award covers flight, accomodation, feeding and ground travels. I'm employed but I don't earn much monthly (50k). What do I need to successfully secure a Visa. Thank you for your help.

Visa Type - Tier 2 (Work visa - 2 years)
Visa application center - TLS Ikeja

First Visa Timeline (Priority):
16th April: Submitted online
19th April: Went for biometrics (prime-time)
19th April: Application received in Sheffield Email
20th April: Application with ECO for a decision
28th April: Decision made
30th April: Passport ready for pickup (Refusal)

Reason for refusal : English language proof not accepted. I had put my degree certificate and transcripts but it was rejected. I needed to obtain UK NARIC statement of comparability and English language assessment for that degree certificate and a document from my university stating that my degree was taught in English. My degree was obtained in one of the federal universities here in Nigeria.


Second Visa Timeline (Super priority -24 hours) :

Obtained all the necessary documents to meet English language requirements as stated above.

13th May: Submitted Application Online
14th May: Went for bio-metrics (walk-in appointment)
15th May: Passport ready for pick up mail from TLS (I got the visa)

I noticed nobody has posted about super priority here before so I decided to share my experience. You could say it did take 24 hours even though I had been refused before.

Good luck to you all.

A friend of mine applied last month for a visit visa but was denied on the following reason... 1.that the sum of 450k was transferred into his acct and another transfer of 350k...so he was been denied bcoz he didn't explain the source of that fund in his cover letter.... But he has re-apply and explain the reason for those funds with proves.... He just Summit today
.pls any hope?

Online Application: 5th Of September, 2017 via a UK solicitor
Biometrics done in Nigeria: 7th Of September, 2017
Supporting documents received in Sheffield: 21st Of September, 2017
Email inviting myself and my wife for an interview: 2nd of December, 2017
We attended interview on the 7th Of December, 2017 (I was interviewed via video link while my wife was interviewed same time over the phone)
Received Supporting Documents: Nothing till now (9 months gone)
Decision Made Email: Nothing till now (9 months gone)
Passport Ready For Collection: Nothing till now (9 months gone)


Thanks

Completed online application: 18th May 2018
Biometric taken: 25th May 2018 (nearest available date and at the slightly higher VI price when compared with Ikeja office - the nearest date there 30th May 2018). Estimated processing time on UK gov website based on April 2018 - 45% for my visa type after 15 working days.
Nature of visa application : general short term visit (< 6months). No priority or other added service. Location - Lagos VI office
Received e-mail from TLS reading application sent - 25th of May 2018
TLS updated tracking service page reading application received by UKVI 30th May 2018
Received mail from UKVI at Sheffield reading application is being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer : 3rd June 2018
Received a mail indicating decision made and that passport is ready for collection at VI office: 3:47pm 19th June 2018.
Picked up passport at VI office of TLS office ( church gate tower): 20th June 2018.
Visa status - granted/issued and dated on the 14th of June 2018.

Tier 2 Dependant visa
Visa application center - TLS Victoria Island

Timeline (Standard):
31st May: Submitted online application
5th June: Submitted documents and biometrics
28th June: Passport ready for pickup (14 working days ex. public holidays)
Picked up passport same day with visa approved (valid from 25th June)

Short stay visitor visa (parents)
Visa application center - TLS Abuja

Timeline (Standard):
3rd June: Submitted online application
12th June: Submitted documents and biometrics
3rd July: Passport ready for pickup (13 working days ex. public holidays)
Picked up passports the next day with both visas approved (valid from 29th June)

nomad26:
Short stay visitor visa (parents)
Visa application center - TLS Abuja

Timeline (Standard):
3rd June: Submitted online application
12th June: Submitted documents and biometrics
3rd July: Passport ready for pickup (13 working days ex. public holidays)
Picked up passports the next day with both visas approved (valid from 29th June)

nomad26:
Tier 2 Dependant visa
Visa application center - TLS Victoria Island

Timeline (Standard):
31st May: Submitted online application
5th June: Submitted documents and biometrics
28th June: Passport ready for pickup (14 working days ex. public holidays)
Picked up passport same day with visa approved (valid from 25th June)

All of una dey run comot?

lol I wish! My papa too like Nigeria, they are coming for just 2 weeks

Lexusgs430:



All of una dey run comot?

kidaby:
Visa Type - Tier 2 (Work visa - 2 years)
Visa application center - TLS Ikeja

First Visa Timeline (Priority):
16th April: Submitted online
19th April: Went for biometrics (prime-time)
19th April: Application received in Sheffield Email
20th April: Application with ECO for a decision
28th April: Decision made
30th April: Passport ready for pickup (Refusal)

Reason for refusal : English language proof not accepted. I had put my degree certificate and transcripts but it was rejected. I needed to obtain UK NARIC statement of comparability and English language assessment for that degree certificate and a document from my university stating that my degree was taught in English. My degree was obtained in one of the federal universities here in Nigeria.


Second Visa Timeline (Super priority -24 hours) :

Obtained all the necessary documents to meet English language requirements as stated above.

13th May: Submitted Application Online
14th May: Went for bio-metrics (walk-in appointment)
15th May: Passport ready for pick up mail from TLS (I got the visa)

I noticed nobody has posted about super priority here before so I decided to share my experience. You could say it did take 24 hours even though I had been refused before.

Good luck to you all.

Hi. Please how much did the super priority cost you? and did you apply from outside the UK?

Thank you.

zibe:


Hi. Please how much did the super priority cost you? and did you apply from outside the UK?

Thank you.

Check the TLS Nigeria website for the cost. It may have changed. I applied in TLS Ikeja branch (Lagos).

kidaby:


Check the TLS Nigeria website for the cost. It may have changed. I applied in TLS Ikeja branch (Lagos).

Seen. Thank you.

As this Post was quite helpful I will post mine.

It was quite shocking that my Priority Visit Visa was denied, having travelled several times to the UK and other places as well.
Well here is the timeline.


Visa Timeline (Priority):
23rd August: Submitted online
28th August: Went for biometrics
29th April: Email that application has been received at Sheffield
5th September: Went to TLS and then to British High Commission to inquire.
5th September: Collected my passport same day, emails of decision made and collection also came in same day.
Decision was actually made and signed on 31st August.

Reason for refusal : Couldn't understand their reasons though. seems to bother on bank statement and financies.

Hope this could be helpful.

VISA APPROVED


Country applying from: Nigeria ikeja TLS centre
Type of visa applied for: standard visitor
Date application submitted (online or in person):Aug 30, 2018
Date biometrics taken: Sept 3rd 2018 dispatched same day.
Date documentation was acknowledged by UK Border Agency office: 8th Sept 2018
Assessment confirmation from TLS : 24 Sept 2018
Travel documents ready. Mail from TLS : 24 Sept 2018
Passport pick up : 25 Sept 2018
Date Visa was issued: 18 Sept 2018

Standard Visit Visa - 6 months (Priority)
Centre - Vic Island (Total Paid- 486USD)
4th Oct    Application Submitted Online
10th Oct  Biometrics
11th Oct  Transferred for Decision
11th Oct  Received by UKVI
16th Oct  Decision Made
16th Oct  Ready for Collection
17th Oct  Passport Pick Up
15th Oct  Visa Issued

Please I applied for a UK visitors visa. Every bills both travelling feeding and accommodation will be taken care by my fiancee who is based there.I am an upcoming artiste and the cash I get monthly is not up to 200k per month(as this is a pre requisite).But I attached photocopies of all the shows ,videos and other things I have done in the music industry.Please what's d possibility of me getting the visa.

1. Submitted Application in Abuja for 10 year Visa(Previously had 6 months and 2 year visas) on 7/2/19 and gave biometrics
2. Application received by UKVI same day
3. Received TLScontact e-mail about passport readiness for collection on 26/2/19 and courier dispatch same day
4. Parcel delivery by DHL at home on 28/2/19 with visa!!