funkybaby:

@ justwise

i wont doubt her story. pre 2006 and up to early 2007, if i remember correctly, the whole VFS system was yet to kick off. applications were lodged directly at the high commission. even at the time VFS kicked off, it was rolled out in phases. some applications were sent through them while others directly to BHC. i do remember the era of 'drop box' applications





i think people had to call certain phone numbers to book appointments in advance.

corporate organisations, etc usually got priority slots. i remember back then that I had my own application submitted by the protocol department of the organisation where my dad worked. they handled everything. there was nothing like biometrics.
so i am assumming there would have been 'walk-in' emergency slots for visa applicants as at then.

so if babyscots's hubby walked into the BHC to request an emergency visa interview and he had all the right docs, they would have issued him the visa.

however, things are much different now. every application has to go through VFS.

ESULAALU:

Hi Babyscot, if you dont mind me suggesting something. Whilst it would be worth a try for your husband to show up unannounced to at least explain the situation on ground, I would also advice you to see the possibility of it turning out to be a success as 50-50.

Reason is because his entrepreneur visa was refused and now trying to apply for re-entry or visiting visa as the case might be might and will of course raise eyebrows, the belief will be that he will not return back to Nigeria which is obviously very understandable because he does have family(a wife and child) in the UK already. I am very suprised he did not exercise his appeal rights when his entrepreneur visa was refused(except of course he wasnt given right of appeal which I want to assume you know the clause that applies to rights of appeals and no right of appeals).

On the other hand you would have realised that the first 3 or so paragraphs of your own application which you submitted,I want to assume you submitted the flr(o) would have been quite similar to those that have been refused because most family cases refused now have the basic cut and paste refusal reasons ( ''you have not spent X number of years in the UK, you have not lost ties with your home country, EX1, FM appendix or whatever it is called etc and they would have said you are not eligible and do not meet the criteria. Then would have summarised the main reason for your refusal in just a flimsy paragraph).

I would suggest you to please ensure you get a legal representative, dont make the mistake of trying to represent your self at the FTT. Am sure you have done your spade work on legal representation, you need to get someone who can argue and present your case well due to the nature of your case. Get as many evidences as possible, witness statements from friends and family, church,colleagues etc. The HO representative will either not show up or show up with the aim of running you up the wall, be calm and articulate. I wish you the best with that, now the point I have been trying to drive out so far is work hard and pray hard towards winning your appeal. When that is done and you have been granted, your husband can simply switch to dependant status which will in turn save you a bucketload of stress.

Take care

babyscot:

@ESULAALU, thanks a lot,for your contribution,I appreciate it so much....yes like u said,if he eventually turn up at the consulate unannounced,that its going to be a 50-50 success(I strongly agree with that)

Now concerning my own appeal here in the UK,yes part of my refusal was a general copy and paste decision. However I am the sole carer living with my brother with severe learning disability (a British citizen) one of the secretary of states decision in my refusal stated he (my brother) could be taken care of by the social services here in the UK ( well we all know you cannot take a person's right of choosing who he wants to care for him)

We have already sought for a legal representative all in preparation for Jan 3rd 2014, we also have loads of documents ie. Medical records,disability assessment,witness statements etc.God willing,everything will go well.....and just like you said I can now apply for my husband as a dependant on me to save us all this trauma. The reason why he didn't exercise his full right of appeal here,was based on the fact that both my refusal and his came in almost the same time, considering the financial involvement ie. getting a lawyer for both cases, we had to come to a decision that we face my own first while he returns to Nigeria pending when things pick up. Well by Gods grace it will all come and go. thanks a lot,God bless

babyscot:

@ESULAALU, thanks a lot,for your contribution,I appreciate it so much....yes like u said,if he eventually turn up at the consulate unannounced,that its going to be a 50-50 success(I strongly agree with that)

Now concerning my own appeal here in the UK,yes part of my refusal was a general copy and paste decision. However I am the sole carer living with my brother with severe learning disability (a British citizen) one of the secretary of states decision in my refusal stated he (my brother) could be taken care of by the social services here in the UK ( well we all know you cannot take a person's right of choosing who he wants to care for him)

We have already sought for a legal representative all in preparation for Jan 3rd 2014, we also have loads of documents ie. Medical records,disability assessment,witness statements etc.God willing,everything will go well.....and just like you said I can now apply for my husband as a dependant on me to save us all this trauma. The reason why he didn't exercise his full right of appeal here,was based on the fact that both my refusal and his came in almost the same time, considering the financial involvement ie. getting a lawyer for both cases, we had to come to a decision that we face my own first while he returns to Nigeria pending when things pick up. Well by Gods grace it will all come and go. thanks a lot,God bless

babyscot:

@ESULAALU, please I forgot to add, let's assume he goes to the consulate(no harm in trying), will he need to fill up a new form, or just go since he's appealing their decision, hes still under the 28 days appeal right period. Please your response will be highly appreciated,thankyou once small.

ESULAALU:

To be honest, this is something I wouldn't be able to answer and I sincerely apologise but it only because I have no clue. His appearance at the consulate would be regarded as something informal as he would not be following the standard procedure by simply turning up bearing in mind he does have the limited right of appeal and exercising the appeal right would have been the standard procedure(hope you get my drift). I would perhaps see what funkybaby or just wise have to say in this case. Sincere apologies once more.

ESULAALU:

I can imagine how it must have felt getting refusals at the same time. I know there are quite a couple of pro bono lawyers who would have been able to assist and that would have saved you the stress of worrying about money at least for some time. Good thing you are on a good path already and I wish you the very best by God's grace. I don't know if it would be possible but if it is your brother's contribution perhaps in writing or even appearing in court would have a massive impact as well. Even they know social services would not be able to provide round the clock care a constantly present family member would be able to offer so don't mind them. God be with you and all the best.

ESULAALU:

To be honest, this is something I wouldn't be able to answer and I sincerely apologise but it only because I have no clue. His appearance at the consulate would be regarded as something informal as he would not be following the standard procedure by simply turning up bearing in mind he does have the limited right of appeal and exercising the appeal right would have been the standard procedure(hope you get my drift). I would perhaps see what funkybaby or just wise have to say in this case. Sincere apologies once more.

worry 359:

I am surpried that you still procede with this.
Justwise and others have pointed out many, many times that "limited right of appeal" means NO RIGHT!
It is UKBA way of saying no chance of visa.

worry 359:

I am surpried that you still procede with this.
Justwise and others have pointed out many, many times that "limited right of appeal" means NO RIGHT!
It is UKBA way of saying no chance of visa.

babyscot:

Many thanks once small for your response.

ESULAALU:

No worries at all,take care and al the best for the future. Success and favour is yours. God bless.

Funkybaby and Justwise, thanks for accommodating me and giving me the opportunity to rub minds on this forum.

Al the best.

adehiabhi: PlSsssssSsSsss it looks like I have beeen ignored ooo. Pls help

iHi all, funkybaby, justwise,Esulaalu, babyscot plsss, what r the requirements for passport collection? The slip I was given for my 5years old daughter's passport at BHC has "her" name on it. (1)What documents do I go with to pick it up and
(2) will I get the passport at the gate? Or I will have to go in?
Just to prepaRe and organise myself before hand.
(3) Will I need a photo-copy of my photo-identity or do they just need to look at it to confirm by sight?
(4) How long approximately will it normally take for collection? For planning.
Thanks for previous response. God bless

nickson03: I am a british citizen.

nickson03: Howvere,my lawyer has taking the matter to court base on human right actle 8 of human right which state the right to family life and base on the fact that my wife has previously visit me and her son bfore and she return to nigeria to continue her studying is a enough proof she has no intention to stay in uk but only visit. Pls advice if i stand the chance of wining in court. I have plan to move to spain or italy to aply for eea famiy permit for my wife since there is a chance of irish refusing my wife vise becos she has be refuse two times by uk. Pls advice if the move to spain or italy will work out.

funkybaby:

since you are british and you reside in the UK, why cant your wife apply for spousal visa directly with the HO and have her join you in UK?

why do you have to recolate to ireland, spain or wherever?
The reason why am recolate to spain italy or ireland to reside is becos of the 18600 pound rule the anit british terrace may introdue. Ever if did not win the case in court i will have move to either of these countryso that i can live with my family permanently. You see why i need to move! Pls also advice which of these countries will favouur my on my wife eea family pernmit, spain, italy and ireland.


yeah, you stand a good chance in court.

nickson03: The reason why am recolate to spain italy or ireland to reside is becos of the 18600 pound rule the anit british terrace may introdue. Ever if did not win the case in court i will have move to either of these countryso that i can live with my family permanently. You see why i need to move! Pls also advice which of these countries will favouur my on my wife eea family pernmit, spain, italy and ireland.

justwise: [/b] ...hmmmm no i don't know...do you mind explaining?

omabroowniee: Hi guys,i finally got my visa today to join my hubby as his dependent after two refusals to visit.It took only 8days guys. God has done it and m indeed grateful.I pray that God will do it for you too.

ayobj: Guys i need your jelp.
we will be going for our annual vacation in the UK in december 2013.
me and my wife have valid 2 year Uk visas.
my children will however require renewals.
they are ages 10,8 and 5.
i have never used the online route in all my visa applications.
the UKBA and Visa4Us websites are not helpful.

questions.
do the kids have to fill forms individually.
i have already filled forms for the eldest and added all our names as accompanying her.
but it does not seem to suffice as a visa application.
what do we do?

kindly advise.

omabroowniee: Hi guys,i finally got my visa today to join my hubby as his dependent after two refusals to visit.It took only 8days guys.God has done it and m indeed grateful.I pray that God will do it for you too.

bosmanfaithy: Pls I nid urget reply. Am a National diploma graduate and hav an SSCE result(NECO credit all through). I study an environmental course here in Nigeria but I want 2 study computer related course in Turkey pls hbelp me wit wot and amount involve

Dis Guy: Oga Justwise, when did you start collecting button power, wetin do your keyboard o

ella2136: just wise I will work and then add button power to pay very fast