RalphJean:


My son was born December 2014
I came to the UK on a T4 Visa in November 2016.
My wife joined me in June 2017 (left the 3year old son with grandma).
Wife got a job an we saved enough to have the maintenance money for a dependant.
Applied for Son in January 2018.

Summary:
Me, wife, son have been here. We are gathering money now to apply for daughter (aged 10).

At no point did anyone ever ask why we were leaving the children.


But ...wait a minute. Did I read that your hubby’s T4 Visa is for only 1 year?

Wow!! Thanks a lot for this..
I'll pm you should I need more info concerning this

marylandcakes:




I understand where you are coming from, but your statements come more from your heart and more from an emotional point of view. Sometimes we have to strip out the emotions and make practical decisions based on the reality of the situations.

I don’t know much about rules of visa applications that’s why I don’t contribute much to it, but this lady says that money is a limiting factor at the present time now, she has to join her husband to help and then bring her baby later. Some people on this thread have already advised that there will be no problem in bringing her baby later. I’m sure this lady, as a mother already feels bad enough, you don’t have to make her feel worst than she already feels. In her mind this is the sacrifice that she has got to make now for a better future for that baby. In years to come when she tells her child the story of her sacrifice, that child will thank her, adore her and look up to her. Cos like most people have said on this thread it’s a heartbreaking decision for any parent to make.

This really touched me and got me in tears � �
God bless you plenty @marylandcakes

DaveChapelle:



Was test driving the Car, scratched it, so had to buy it innit!

DaveChapelle:


Nice...don't have to pay those silly visa fees. I guess this means when i get my ILR i can help madam too right?

That will be difficult as you will have a lot of explanation to do. The only thing that may help be based on 'family life' or 'private life'.
Crime is one of the grounds for refusal but may be mitigated by the children being citizens.

justwise:


Those thugs in street of London stabbing each other to death daily all have British passport of PR still hundreds are 6fit down now and one thing lacking is parental responsibility.

It's not as simplistic as that, and I have had this debate with colleagues in the past. The stabbings and violence amongst some young black men in London is linked to social deprivation and systemic discrimination, and several studies have been done to showcase this. When this trend of violence and stabbings was prevalent in Glasgow years ago amongst white youths, no one blamed their parents for it.

We will be threading on dangerous waters if we start blaming parents for the actions of their kids, it's not as simplistic as it sounds. There are much deeper factors at play here.

dustydee:

That will be difficult as you will have a lot of explanation to do. The only thing that may help be based on 'family life' or 'private life'.
Crime is one of the grounds for refusal but may be mitigated by the children being citizens.

what do youmean by crime?

DaveChapelle:


what do youmean by crime?

an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.

This includes stealing, rape, murder, assault, overstaying visa, battery, affray, reckless driving, street racing etc.

claremont:


It's not as simplistic as that, and I have had this debate with colleagues in the past. The stabbings and violence amongst some young black men in London is linked to social deprivation and systemic discrimination, and several studies have been done to showcase this. When this trend of violence and stabbings was prevalent in Glasgow years ago amongst white youths, no one blamed their parents for it.

We will be threading on dangerous waters if we start blaming parents for the actions of their kids, it's not as simplistic as it sounds. There are much deeper factors at play here.

This sort of blame shifting is exactly why this daily senseless killing is still going on. This is blacks killing blacks, this is not the case of young blacks going out to demonstrate about deprivation and discrimination.

Why is this senseless killings not common among Asians? Asians not discriminated against?

Any areas a large number of blacks move in violent crime goes up, gang related crimes go up infrastructures destroyed.

When blacks are killing blacks black lives doesn't matter but if a white man was involved then black life matters.

We keep lying to yourselves why blaming others.

justwise:


Any areas a large number of blacks move in violent crime goes up, gang related crimes go up infrastructures destroyed.

This i wonder why..... not just Uk but this can be noticed worldwide.

DaveChapelle:



Was test driving the Car, scratched it, so had to buy it innit!

Lol, congratulations make sure you insure it well aalso oo. Invite us for the naming ceremony

You guys are just the best. Someone will ask a question and you’ll really answer fast, even though another person was tagged. God bless you all plenty. Oya chop kiss

Cc Lexus
Cc lagosismyhome
Cc sutelk

fatima04:


Lol, congratulations make sure you insure it well aalso oo. Invite us for the naming ceremony

dustydee:



This includes stealing, rape, murder, assault, overstaying visa, battery, affray, reckless driving, street racing etc.

you mean when am ready to switch to ILR? Does this include speeding fine?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxVnM9XjrqQ

claremont:


It's not as simplistic as that, and I have had this debate with colleagues in the past. The stabbings and violence amongst some young black men in London is linked to social deprivation and systemic discrimination, and several studies have been done to showcase this. When this trend of violence and stabbings was prevalent in Glasgow years ago amongst white youths, no one blamed their parents for it.

We will be threading on dangerous waters if we start blaming parents for the actions of their kids, it's not as simplistic as it sounds. There are much deeper factors at play here.

Where are the fathers of these young black boys? Most of these boys are of Nigerian descent.

They all live in places where there is 24/7 electricity, water, gas, transportation. Education and health provided by the government. These are things which are not provided adequately in Nigeria where their parents or grandparents came from. Yet in Nigeria, poor young boys are not stabbing themselves to death. Instead in Nigeria, poor young boys without connections are competing to get the best academic results so as to get into a Federal University which will enable them either get a job or relocate abroad for a master's in order to lift their siblings and family from poverty.

The young black boys in the UK have no excuse. Not a single one.

claremont:


It's not as simplistic as that, and I have had this debate with colleagues in the past. The stabbings and violence amongst some young black men in London is linked to social deprivation and systemic discrimination, and several studies have been done to showcase this. When this trend of violence and stabbings was prevalent in Glasgow years ago amongst white youths, no one blamed their parents for it.

We will be threading on dangerous waters if we start blaming parents for the actions of their kids, it's not as simplistic as it sounds. There are much deeper factors at play here.

Join me in thanking Baba God in heaven. Visa application for my wife and boy was successful. They got their visas today after 10 working days, just standard application.
Come oh, those people stamp no sportsman for my boy visa They are joking, tell them the Chelsea Messiah is coming, those Manchester people can't continue to do us anyhow.
Serious question, when can I start chopping that maintenance funds? I'm tired of looking at money in my account that I can't use, and I never buy pot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_pNlDhpbew

sutelk:
Join me in thanking Baba God in heaven. Visa application for my wife and boy was successful. They got their visas today after 10 working days, just standard application.
Come oh, those people stamp no sportsman for my boy visa They are joking, tell them the Chelsea Messiah is coming, those Manchester people can't continue to do us anyhow.
Serious question, when can I start chopping that maintenance funds? I'm tired of looking at money in my account that I can't use, and I never buy pot.

Congratulations

DaveChapelle:


you mean when am ready to switch to ILR? Does this include speeding fine?

I think it depends on the speed. I am not sure but the fact that it was a fine and not jail most likely means it may not count. You may have to check online. Speeding get levels.

Congratulations! Lol you can chop it now sef

sutelk:
Join me in thanking Baba God in heaven. Visa application for my wife and boy was successful. They got their visas today after 10 working days, just standard application.
Come oh, those people stamp no sportsman for my boy visa They are joking, tell them the Chelsea Messiah is coming, those Manchester people can't continue to do us anyhow.
Serious question, when can I start chopping that maintenance funds? I'm tired of looking at money in my account that I can't use, and I never buy pot.

nomad26:
Congratulations! Lol you can chop it now sef

Are you serious? Wontvthey be any checks for maintenancev funds at the airport?

sutelk:
Join me in thanking Baba God in heaven. Visa application for my wife and boy was successful. They got their visas today after 10 working days, just standard application.
Come oh, those people stamp no sportsman for my boy visa They are joking, tell them the Chelsea Messiah is coming, those Manchester people can't continue to do us anyhow.
Serious question, when can I start chopping that maintenance funds? I'm tired of looking at money in my account that I can't use, and I never buy pot.

Congratulations, don't worry before just wait small till you all get ILR then they would know dt messiah is here

sutelk:

Are you serious? Wontvthey be any checks for maintenancev funds at the airport?

I doubt there would be since they now have a work visa not visiting. But to be on the safe side no chop am yet oo.

I have never heard any case of that happening.

sutelk:

Are you serious? Wontvthey be any checks for maintenancev funds at the airport?

I have been granted tier 4 visa.Please i want to know if my son can get free school? I mean the 15 hours free per week for 3 years old, he will be 4 years soon. I asked the school they said i have to be in uk before they can answer me.please i need help.Thanks.

sutelk:
Join me in thanking Baba God in heaven. Visa application for my wife and boy was successful. They got their visas today after 10 working days, just standard application.
Come oh, those people stamp no sportsman for my boy visa They are joking, tell them the Chelsea Messiah is coming, those Manchester people can't continue to do us anyhow.
Serious question, when can I start chopping that maintenance funds? I'm tired of looking at money in my account that I can't use, and I never buy pot.

Thank God, and a big Congratulations sir.
Could you please share your timeline and the supporting documents presented please? Thank you.

Shanzzy:
I have been granted tier 4 visa.Please i want to know if my son can get free school? I mean the 15 hours free per week for 3 years old, he will be 4 years soon. I asked the school they said i have to be in uk before they can answer me.please i need help.Thanks.

When will he be 4

Yes all children over 3 should qualify for 15hours. But 30 hours no for student visa as that will be classified as public funds.

After 4 when he starts school that covers all children regardless of parent status

For 30 hours Read not eligible section for visa type
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

For 15hours there no exception based on visa type
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

Thanks he will be 4 years by july.

LagosismyHome:


When will he be 4

Yes all children over 3 should qualify for 15hours. But 30 hours no for student visa as that will be classified as public funds.

After 4 when he starts school that covers all children regardless of parent status

For 30 hours Read not eligible section for visa type
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

For 15hours there no exception based on visa type
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

brideofchukky:


Thank God, and a big Congratulations sir.
Could you please share your timeline and the supporting documents presented please? Thank you.

Thanks: Timeline:
Online Application: January 25
Biometrics: February 1st, Prime time Ikeja.
Decision made; February 18
Passport collected February 19.
Documents:
Scanned copies of 90 day bank statement with a minimum balance of %£1260(for wife and son)
TB certificate for wife and kid
Scanned copies of my brp, passport and visa
Criminal record certificate for wife
Marriage certificate
Son's birth certificate
Letters of consent by and wife for my kid.
Hope this is useful.

sutelk:

Thanks: Timeline:
Online Application: January 25
Biometrics: February 1st, Prime time Ikeja.
Decision made; February 18
Passport collected February 19.
Documents:
Scanned copies of 90 day bank statement with a minimum balance of %£1260(for wife and son)
TB certificate for wife and kid
Scanned copies of my brp, passport and visa
Criminal record certificate for wife
Marriage certificate
Son's birth certificate
Letters of consent by and wife for my kid.
Hope this is useful.

Very helpful, thank you.

I currently have an unconditional offer of admission for a master's programme at a UK University to start September 2019. I would like to know if IELTS certificate is requisite for tier 4 visa application. Help please!
Thanks.

Buzo10:
I currently have an unconditional offer of admission for a master's programme at a UK University to start September 2019. I would like to know if IELTS certificate is requisite for tier 4 visa application. Help please!
Thanks.

Contact your school to know whether you have to write or not. It is not a one size fits all. In my opinion, if it's unconditional, you don't need to write but contact your school first.