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newbie715:
Hallo, funny how time flies. It feels like yesterday that I was applying for my first spouse visa and I am now almost ready to apply for ILR. Is anyone else applying for ILR soon? I need to read up on it. I have just done the life in the UK test yesterday, I now need to start the actual process. If anyone else is at this stage, it will be good to share ideas, either way, I will be back to update this thread when I am done. Or maybe create an ILR thread cos I can't seem to find one, if there is one, could someone please share the link. Cheers.

wallg123:
ye its looks good. I would suggest you add more proof if you can... like register on the voters register.
letter from your employer stating your annual pay would also be an advantage...
Mine is due sometime in June so would be waiting for your testimony ....... Goodluck

ekpotek:
Yes. You can scan and send the documents by email and ensure that the applicant print it out using a color laser printer on A4 paper. Documents are no longer retained by Home office as the TLS application centers are equipped with high speed scanning machine to scan all submitted documents directly to Home office. Only the applicant current passport will be collected. All documents to be submitted must be sized to A4 including photos. You do not need to certified your British passport or any passport since it's a e-passport which can be verified from any immigration office anyway in the world.

Brightingsus:
Huh...

You can't send any scanned anything, that's automatic refusal. You need to send physical hard copy documents like bank statements and letters, etc to the applicant to submit alongside other documents to the applicant's appointment. You can only send certified documents like the sponsor's passport. For the records, certified means making a copy of the original and getting a solicitor to sign on the copy saying the copy is genuine (or whatever wording they use)

ekpotek:
You have not listed document from your mum side apart from her passport. She will need to provide documents such as bank statement, properties, etc to show that she will return back to Nigeria. Fortunately, since this is not her first application, you can provide document used in her last successful application with an update to reflect her presence circumstances.

I think you should be silenced on her accommodation staying with someone else. The ECO may view this a lack of sufficient finances on your part to put her in an hotel. Just filled that she will be staying with you. Period.

justwise:
Ok i get that.

justwise:
You need to include 6months payslips to support the source of the money you are presenting.

Can you give me a link where it stated that one should not include pictures, council tax or utility bills of apartment? Never come across such before

justwise:
Submitting the old account with history of transactions and source of that money would have been better.

justwise:
Your question is similar to Ezinkem.

Provide document to proof relationship, accommodation available for her, financial capability and explain what she will be doing.

justwise:
Submitting the old account with history of transactions and source of that money would have been better.

justwise:
Were you people saving the money in an old account before transferring it to the new one?

justwise:
Your question is similar to Ezinkem.

Provide document to proof relationship, accommodation available for her, financial capability and explain what she will be doing.

deept:
Oga Lexus, when are we coming to pick you up at Heathrow?

Nikesteve:
Lolz thanks do anything you can to help me lolz

Lexusgs:
Not a cheap gamble though.......
£650 gamble, OUCH OUCH OUCH............... In this Sai Baba regime..............

Lexusgs430:
Nothing can be done. You have sat the exam, wait for your result.............

Lexusgs:
A bit of luck & gamble (mixed togeda)

Nikesteve:
Am I going to wait more than 12weeks??

Lexusgs:
A little bit of contradiction in that rule. MoAbs has had visa refused (UK & US), still used priority visa and UK spousal visa was granted...................

AdaNewbie1290:
I started researching the visa application process two years ago and thank God we got it on first attempt. Here is our timeline-
Online application submitted -23rd August
Biometric appointment - 31st August
Supporting Documents received to Sheffield - 7th September
Decision made email -29th September
Documents sent back to sponsor -1st October
Email from TLS to collect passport -4th October
Passport sent back to me via courier 6th October
Arrival to UK- 10th October. I would like to thank everyone on the group for taking time to answer questions and help others. God bless.

MG2801:
I'm hoping to rent pre application. A one bed flat should be alright,isn't it? Does self document include the applicant's passport? Is there anything else that should be submitted as part of the self document?
Thanks

MG2801:
Heyy, it seems so lol. I'm sorry I confused you with a different person who also advised me then and also I was on a night shift and had enough already haha!!

So yes I have decided to heed to your advise and apply for a spouse visa instead. Thanks so much and I'll need as much help I can get from you and others. I'll definitely buy you a bottle of ciroc if all checks out in the end

Lexusgs430:
The beauty of print media. Infact I have added a Nando's voucher to my request (all on you).
My original response below + your reply ...............................

MoAbs:
Hi All,

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone on this forum... for the informations and everything....

So I applied for a spouse visa on the 23rd of August 2016.... I asked on this forum if it would be wise to still apply for PRIORITY VISA as I have been denied visas for UK and the US and I was advised not to apply for a PRIORITY VISA.... but I couldn't wait for the 12weeks so I risked it and went ahead to apply for a PRIORITY VISA...........

And I was granted the Spouse visa today.... ...

So if you have £450 extra to risk for a PRIORITY VISA, it might be worth taking a shot.. who knows you might be lucky...

Please find my timeline below

18th August 2016 Application submitted online
22nd August 2016 Paid for Priority online
23rd August 2016 Biometrics done at VAC Ikeja
23rd August 2016 TLS updates to state application has been transferred to UKVI
24th August 2016 supporting docs were posted to Sheffield
24th August 2016 email from UKVI application has been received in Sheffield, UK
25th August 2016 TLS updated Your UK visa application has been received by UK Visas & Immigration
20th September 2016 Email from UKVI, A decision has been made on your UK Visa application
21st September 2016 TLS updated UK Visas & Immigration has now assessed your UK visa application and made a decision
22nd September 2016 Documents returned to sponsor in the UK
23rd September 2016 TLS updated application ready for collection Your passport and any returned supporting documentation have now arrived back at the TLScontact UK and I picked it up on same day...

Thanks a lot

Portsmouth86:
Hi everyone

So I have some news to share,

as I recently advised that my Son was due to be born on 23rd December, well he decided to come early, and was born on 1st September at 5.10am, weighing just 1lb 4oz, he is in NICU and in the best hospital in the UK, doing very well.

I am still in shock and was in hospital for 3 nights, I had a natural labor,with no pain relief, no complications and i have named our son Jamal Abolore, since my MIL traveled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia on the day I went into labor so the name is perfect for him

May God bless us on this long and rocky road, until my son can come home Amen x

Caribbeanwify28:
Hi Guys

Tomorrow makes it day 75 since my husband submitted his Biometric. Still no news from the HO. Last update was a decision is being delayed pending further enquiries. My mind was set on 60days but this isn't the case.

Portsmouth86:
I have an update on our baby that's due in December ITS A BOY !!!!!!...here's his pose im soooo in love