Dr9ce:

Thanks Vic justice...This is where I'm talking about

@Dr9ce sorry for the late reply, jusr got your email request now

EvaMD:
to you ohhh be all the Gloryyyyyyy,

To You ohh be all the honor,,,,,

Indeed God showed up for me.

I have gotten my passport today and the Visa was in it,

this thread is the real deal ohh, cos if you know me and my story you will know why I am joyous.( passport impounded by UK people in 2011, different refusals, and all) yet God did JUST LIKE THAT..

Thank you everyone for words of encouragement and all the gurus who keep spending data and typing to help solve our problems (you the real MVP)

off to pack my bags and carry my pikin go see him papa.

God bless you all.

ps: I go still de come here ohh, to encourage others

Omo, I have been coming here to hear ur good news. Am so happy for u dear. God bless

Phebesfab:
****I just want to say baba o, e se eeee. I just want to say baba o , e se. He has done it o Got my visa today. The journey wasn't that easy. I had to stay in Nigeria for a year after my wedding because I had a 2 year training bond with my company. God has crowned everything with this beautiful gift. Thank you Jesus. Thanks to everyone who the Lord used for this application. May God honor you and may you testify to his greatness in your life in Jesus name. Thank you everybody.

Congrats, God bless

teejay231:


A spouse of a settled person gets 2.5 years x 2 (5 years route) before indefinite. 2.5years x 4 (10 years route) is for parents of a settled person or for spouses who do not meet the financial requirements but qualify under exceptional circumstances.

Correct!

joygirl2017:



You could have just written that in full but anything can happen to tomorrow uk are good at changing immigration laws
No wahala we good . Have a good weekend .

@erico2k2 10years route are mainly for those who do not meet the financial requirement the normal way according to d new rule and some other situations. But if u meet the financial requirement not on probation and ur spouse is British, u have the 5year route.

obiw24:


I'm not sure they have anything against laminated documents.
They only ask that you add copies of documents you'd like returned.
I submitted laminated copies of my doc but I never get visa yet so I'm not an authority on the matter.

@readynow I submitted laminated certificates and got my visa. As long as u meet all the requirements (financial, English and accomodation "original or certified documents), and strong proof of relationship, u good to go.

Also, pray and trust God

EvaMD:
Whoop whoop, dancing for you @Adim01,

sending you a message right away, congratulations bro. I have tapped into this blessing.


Happy for you

Thanks dear . your own dey come soon. God is in control.

sholeke:



At AdimO1

Did you get your documents back, from what I have been reading priority is taking between 50- 60 working days. God help us day 42 days today.

My application is different. I mean decision was made in Warsaw . so I submitted all docs to d TLS center in Austria, they took it to Warsaw...and sent all my docs (documents) today with my passport and visa.

Just yield all to God ... Nothing is impossible with God.

Approved. Thanks to you guys . One Love.
Biometric 31May. Priority 4m Austria. Total 19 working days.


@justwise @lexus4gs340 and to all, u guys are a blessing . this forum is a blessing ... Much love, God bless.

@EvaMD and others ...
Never been scared like this before.
Passport arriving before 6pm.
19working days priority from Austria.

sholeke:


Is really unfair we are day 40 today.

I agree with you.
You will get a decision email soon, judging from the other group on fb, most priority application(from peoples timeline) are done at the moment within 40-60days for the 90 & 120days standard also within 35-55 days for the 60days standard.

Sheffield have about 3million applications at the moment (according to what ukvi told an applicant who called )

Our cases are different, I am not dwelling on it... Just keep yourself busy with other stuff, pray and Trust God totally & u get decision soon.

sholeke:
I called the UK Visas and Immigration today and I was told we may have to wait till 12 weeks before they can send an email as priority application is taking this long and I told the lady this should not be so. We are on 8 weeks tomorrow, is not fair to pay extra money and not get what you pay for. I pray to God not to wait this long , all our plans has been messed up. Really feeling sad now

Yes, same stuff they told me. Though today is my 17th working day (priority, application submitted in Austria)
Below is their reply

@lexusgs430 @justwise and other gurus
Please in regard to this section with a yellow mark (see attachement below).

Is it suppose to be filled after ticking 18600 (applying with no child under 18 or is it meant for those whom have more than 3 children ?
Because if you noticed above the yellow mark, it is written to indicate how many children you have , then I felt in the section (market yellow), let's say u have 4 children, then u to indicate in the space = 29,600.

But if without children, is ticking just 18,600 above satisfactory or you still must state 18,600 again in section market yellow?

Just wana be sure if I did it right. Thanks.

[quote author=EvaMD post=57505428][/quote]

Amen.

EvaMD:


see myheart beating like ghen ghen action movie...

Good News today.. Olowogbogboro is involved

@EvaMD any news from your side, mine is 10 working days today. Am expecting to hear from them today or latest on the 21st (next week "15 working days"

Nakiemi:


Just tried to check mine but none of my reference numbers are recognised. Guess will continue to wait. I don't even understand how with priority fee it has reached 38 days (7 weeks)!!!

7weeks !!! It is well

Emexnairaland:
pls which reference number did you use to check the app status?

GWF....
Seems it recognizes only decisions made.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/app/visa_application/checkvisastatus



To the house..just got this info and decided to share, some pple in the group I follow saw their application stage. So u can check yours as well.

NB: at the moment it only shows application that have been decided.

Click on the link above .

Bibra800:
Hiya,
The wait is definitely not easy at all but it's an opportunity for growth . You try to plan things you can do with your partner when you finally meet.try to occupy your days to make the time pass by .I joined the firm "I love my foreign spouse" on Facebook .They are very supportive and everyone report their progress so you know it's right around the corner .

Very true.
Am also a member of the group.

subomi2:
hello everyone,

has anyone used this house inspection service, just curious about the charges. been to the site and cant see that. I will be happy to have that info.

This wait is not funny...any tips on how to just get by until whenever spouse visa happens especially from my fellow women....

Hi,
I paid 98pounds for mine. Open the link I sent and contact them, they will give you a quote (which depends on the area you live)

Realgeo:


Yes. All the other documents has to be sent by you/sponsor to Sheffield.

okay, thanks.
ours in EU is different,, they collect everything excluding the online form, and send on our behalf to the decision making center in Poland (warsaw), after decision is made, the entire package including original and photocopies of your docs are sent back to you.

@EvaMD and anyone who submitted in May, was your online application form (VAF4A) given back to you, after the barcode was scanned during your biometric appointment?

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@ooooyes

Yes, a living room is counted as a sleeping room. So it is fine.

In the application u be asked how many sleeping room, u answer one and they will also ask how many other room (aside,kitchen n bathroom..), then u shud add one....making it a total of 2 rooms.
If u have extra cash , get a property inspection report. That will state if the property is suitable for u , ur son and husband.

https://www.hussainarchitecture.co.uk/property-inspection-ukba

Lexusgs430:


They simply want to discourage the barrage of emails they receive.......
So now you email to inquire, you pay....... Tell me how many people would be sending emails now ?

Hehehe... Sure.
Though people can desperate and won't mind sending

To the house, a fee for emails sent starting from 1st June. I just admire the UK government.. Always thinking ahead & inventive.

Anyway, our God is good!

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/customer-enquiry-service-changes

ooooyes:
Hello everyone. Please house I need help with the answer to a very pressing question. I just applied for settlement visa. Bsed on the advice from this forum i know I am on track, meaning I meet all requirements but my concern is the accommodation. My husband lives alone in a spacious one bedroom flat but myself and our two year old son will be joining him. Though we've been there before but it was on a visiting visa. Now that I am applying for settlement visa, will eco consider the apartment too small?
Please note that my son is British so the application is just for me alone.

Please house, urgent response will be appreciated thanks

@ooooyes Check out the screenshot I sent
Nb: children under 1year old are not counted. But 1year-10years old are counted as half. So in your case you are 2.5 number of people.

Also if the apartment has a separate living /sitting room, then it is counted as 2 rooms. If that be your case, then it is okay and not overcrowded.

lollipop422:
All thanks to God hubby got his Visa.

This page has been an amazing relief.

Settlement to UK Husband (non- priority)
10/02/17 - Online application (submitted and fully paid)
14/02/17 - Biometrics appointment at TLS Lagos, Ikeja
15/02/17 - Response from UKVI Sheffield confirming receipt of application
18/02/17 - Supporting documents posted from London to Sheffield
21/02/17 - DHL delivery date for supporting documents
28/02/17- Email for UKVI stating documents have not been received
28/02/17- Sent email to UKVI asking why documents had not been received
09/03/17 – Email confirmed supporting documents had been linked to application
12/05/17 - Application Assessed email from TLScontact
12/05/17 - Application Ready for Collection email from TLScontact
13/05/17- Supporting documents returned in UK
10/05/17- Visa issued/Decision Made
15/05/17 - Passport delivered via courier DHL
15/05/17 - Date visa valid from 17/05/17

congrats

tosine:
As long as you have other supporting documents such as emails, chat logs, phone logs, pictures of time spent together before during after wedding, marriage certificate, evidence that you have visited each other along with the proof of money transfer will confirm that your relationship is genuine.

Thanks

deept:


If you are doing a cover letter you can explain the reason for the transfer especially since it is from the sponsor to the applicant not vice versa (could be seen as arranged),i believe it will even support your proof of relationship.

i know an applicant who sent substantial amount of money to the sponsor to support as part of deposit to buy a house,they explained it in the application and even put proof of emails with estate agents, mortgage promise from bank,etc. He got the visa.

I believe it can help your application, just add EVIDENCE....

Thanks

@lexusg430 @justwise @tosine and the house, i was told that proof of money transfer (as show of support ) from Sponsor to Applicant will be viewed as non genuine relationship, especially if the said sum is a large sum or if sent monthly. please would like to know your opinion. thanks

To the GURU's in the house: please as regards this, "Where Appendix FM-SE requires the applicant to provide specified evidence relating to
a period which ends with the "date of application", that evidence must be dated no earlier
than 28 days before the date of application."

Does the date of application mean "the date you submitted online application" OR the date you go for " biometric appointment? "

Anticipating your response.
Thanks

EvaMD:


and you are just saying this now abi,,,one round of drinks on the house on you,

I come here everyday and am now about to submit my application today as well wish me luck everyone.

God favor on your application.