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 Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 10:40am On Jun 17, 2017 |
ogba4james:https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/app/visa_application/displayvisastatus |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 8:18am On Jun 09, 2017 |
Batba1:Hello Batba, @Ekpotek has shed more light on this as he's a guru on such alongside Justwise. It seems TLS now scans documents to UKVI as against sending them hard copies. I was responding to your initial query from my knowledge of spouse visas as my wife joined me in the UK last year. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 11:44am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Batba1: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) |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 1:46pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
bimbulah:IELTS is a test on your level of English. You need to understand and speak English. It is only basic English, but you must be able to communicate. My Wife had to do it to get her spouse visa to join me. It depends on what one you do. There is IELTS life skills which is about two people communicating before an examiner. You introduce yourselves and ask yourself questions. There are apps on iOS Apple Store and android play store for free downloads. I'll advise you download and test yourself on your level. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 8:35pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
ekpotek:Like I pointed out I gave my opinion but still gave the room for more clarifications from those more experienced. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 4:05pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
missoredipe:Was that on priority service or standard visa application? |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 11:57am On Jun 01, 2017 |
iamnikky69:Would advise you to renew your passport first. That's a red light as it will make the Entry Clearance Officer doubt that you would return when you should. What I know is you should not use a passport which validity expires before the end of the term of the visa sought unless it is a settlement visa. Nevertheless I'll allow the more experienced on this forum answer the second bit of your question. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 11:36am On Jun 01, 2017*. Modified: 11:54am On Jun 01, 2017 |
iamnikky69:Would advise you to renew your passport first. That's a red light as it will make the Entry Clearance Officer doubt that you would return when you should. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 8:04am On May 31, 2017 |
Hello fam, There is a slight oversight on the documents listed in section 4. Section 4 is not for transit visa; I repeat, section 4 is not for transit visa. Rather it applies to standard visitor visa still. Section 1 is for all categories of visas, talking about the standard travel document which enables one travel internationally. Section 2 shows suggested documents which enable one meat the requirements of appendix V. Section 3 talks about additional documents for specific types of visitors. Section 4 lists documents that are not required regardless of what type of visa sought. A dear fam here said there is 'bank statements' in the list in section 4. Yes and No. It clearly advises not to submit bank statements up to a year old at the time of the application, meaning bank statements must not be older than 6 months old. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 4:10pm On May 30, 2017 |
saiprojects:Hello Sai, A cover letter wouldn't be enough; what you needed was an undertaking/sponsorship form which is legally binding between the sponsor and the applicant which is usually signed. The form is somewhere on the site but difficult to find. That way no one will question the authenticity of you sponsoring your mother inlaw. Albeit you could have included pictures but pictures are not considered when deciding visitor visa applications. Also your mother inlaw's bank statement reflecting any amount declared wouldn't suffice for her circumstances. If your mother inlaw was not employed (hence no payslips) at the time of application, you needed to have included the source of any money in her bank account. If money sent internationally, then a payment receipt reflecting sender's name and that of the beneficiary. A cover letter stating source of funds would not work either as that would be your word only. Come to think of it, it is naturally questionable seeing funds in an account with no defined source. Look below for a copy of the sponsorship/undertaking form...
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| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 10:18am On May 22, 2017 |
nairacountry:You can go the Govt website (www.gov.uk) and seek answers as this forum is majorly for visit visas majorly for 6 months. Your question is somewhat vague, you said two months visa. What kind of visa? |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 1:42pm On May 19, 2017 |
saiprojects:Hello Sai, Applicants around the age of your mother inlaw most times find it easier to get Uk visa as it is understandable they are not travelling to the Uk to look for work. Hence they would come back 9/10. What exactly does the refusal letter say? Does she have huge balances in her account and can't explain that? I'll advise you post the refusal letter here, maybe block off personal details like name, etc. There are people here that can break down the implications of the refusal and fetch you info of what you guys might have been missing out in the application. Cheers. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 3:02pm On May 15, 2017 |
yuwaisi1:That sum should be per head... |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 9:06am On May 02, 2017 |
So does it really mean all supporting documents for standard visitor visa; both for the applicant and sponsor would have to be submitted at the TLS at the appointment in Nigeria? When I applied for my wife's settlement visa, the documents were sent to London. Also, is there a requirement for TB test for a standard visitor visa applicant? |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 12:00pm On Apr 29, 2017 |
ekpotek:Need I mention my wife, who joined me last year on spouse settlement visa, has a sister in this UK as well. However my wife's sister has a pending application to stay here in the UK which has not been decided on. Do I need to include my wife's sister's name too as well as my wife as family in the UK? We would prefer not to include my wife's sister as her application to remain in the UK is still pending. Anyway I, as well as my wife's sister regularly send my mother inlaw money monthly which contributes to most of her livelihood. If it shows in her bank account; would the ECO, or whoever deciding the application, say that she depends more on UK family funds, thereby a greater chance that she might want to remain in the Uk and not go back? Someone told me we need to tailor my mother inlaw's visit application to such that most of her livelihood comes from funds her children in Nigeria maintain her with. My mother inlaw has my wife and my wife's sister in the UK and three other children in Nigeria. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 9:47am On Apr 29, 2017 |
ekpotek:Many thanks Ekpotek. I've heard a few people say you need to prove she would return to Nigeria after the visit which could come in form of ties. I am still ting to figure out what these would be as she is in a rented apartment and was not quite employed to have pension. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 7:31pm On Apr 28, 2017 |
ekpotek:I was wondering cos I am not quite sure what documents I need to supply. The site is so generic with info and it's not quite clear with specifics. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Brightingsus: 2:08pm On Apr 28, 2017 |
Hello all, I am based in the UK and my wife just joined me over a year ago. Now she is preggers. I want to invite my mother inlaw to visit us from Nigeria just in time for the delivery of the baby, say for 6 months. My mother inlaw is over 60 and was/is a house wife with no bonds nor pension. She just has a bank account with her maintenance money which we send to her periodically. I am the one to sponsor her and she would stay at my place. I understand all visitor visas are grouped under standard vsisitor visa now. Who has experienced this or who has an idea of what is expected of me for the application please? Cheers |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 2:18pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Obabola, It is category A, but that salaried employment must be consistent for at least 6 months or so. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 10:56am On Mar 16, 2016 |
Hello Batba1, The revised fees would be introduced; it should be April 5 though. The Visa application fees would go up as this is the case from year to year. |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 11:43pm On Mar 15, 2016*. Modified: 12:04am On Mar 16, 2016 |
Hello Ibs45bae, I may not know why you want to return to Nigeria to apply, perhaps the visa you already hold does not allow you apply to remain with family. You might need to check https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk for an understanding of the requirements. The requirement is that your sponsor should have a suitable place, but your case is somewhat different. You might want to include your spouse's name in the electoral register as eligible to vote under your house which you co-own with your mother. That way your wife is recognised at that address. Your sponsor needs to explain all this in the letter they would write. Others can throw more light on this accommodation bit for you. As for the TB test, if you choose your clinic, it's an automatic failure. There are about two clinics the UKVI recognises in all of Nigeria, one in Lagos and the other in Abuja. Find the image below for the contacts. It's about 26k in naira. You can find the link on the TB testing in Nigeria on the UKVI website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria Then for priority, am not sure. The best thing is not to pay for priority when you register with TLS contact. Apply as normal and register as normal and book your appointment for biometrics. Then when you get to the facility, before getting in ask the staff if you could do priority since you had previously been denied. Make sure you do this before you submit your documents there. If it's possible then pay for it there. My wife only paid for priority upon getting to the TLS appointment. 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 7:48pm On Mar 15, 2016 |
Hello MrByron, The priority cost and all relevant information can be found on TLS contact website. If the site says settlement priority is not available in Nigeria, go ahead and still pay as that is an outdated disclaimer. The priority cost is £360. This is non-refundable. So please ensure you have a smooth application pack, all areas covered. The timeline for the priority is based on each applicant and is relative to the straightforwardness of the documents enclosed. Best wishes. |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 3:41am On Mar 15, 2016*. Modified: 7:49am On Mar 15, 2016 |
Hello All, My Wife got her spouse VISA. Yaaaaay! She kept asking me to check my account to see if the IHS was refunded but I refused.  I applied with priority and it took just 3 days for her VISA to be stamped. However while doing this, ensure you have a well documented application pack. None of us was called for interview.My timeline is as follows: VISA APPLICATION TIMELINE 15/02/2016 ~ Online application on www.gov.uk 19/02/2016 ~ Appointment at TLScontact Ikeja for Biometrics. Paid for Priority Service 22/02/2016 ~ Response from Sheffield by email confirming receipt of documents from TLScontact 26/02/2016 ~ Sent supporting documents to UKVI Sheffield by Royalmail Special Delivery Guaranteed 29/02/2016 ~ Documents reached UKVI Sheffield PO Box at 07:18 04/03/2016 ~ Decision made email from TLScontact and UKVI Sheffield 05/03/2016 ~ Received supporting documents from UKVI Sheffield 08/03/2016 ~ Collection email received from TLScontact 09/03/2016 ~ Passport collected, Visa stamped on March 3 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 3:18am On Mar 15, 2016*. Modified: 3:45am On Mar 15, 2016 |
Hello Obabola, Easy to do! As for the MTN call log, you may find out that they can only give you 3 months call log. Go to any major MTN outlet, it is not something you can discuss over on the phone. You would be requested to provide a police report and some affidavit of some sort. This you can easily get. Then you would go back to them and apply for a call log. Then they will email you the call log in an Excel spreadsheet for you to print by yourself. But please make sure that your Line is registered correctly before this. The call Log is a simple spreadsheet with Outgoing calls, Incoming Calls, Call date and time and duration, etc. Also speak to the person that attends to you nicely requesting a backing letter. My wife whom I sponsored had to do what am asking you to do. The MTN staff printed this letter on their letter headed paper. The letter included her name, stating that the call log was hers. I will snap and show you a copy of this letter. Attach this letter with the call log. Don't forget that the call log would contain all calls, not just your convo with spouse. You can then use pen to asterisk the logs between you and spouse, once printed. About the whatsapp chat history, go to your chat with your spouse and open the chat options between you and them. I don't know what phone you use, but for iPhone, click on your spouse's name at the top; then scroll down and click on 'Export chat', then on 'Attach media'. The exporting starts. Then select email as to where you are exporting. Include your own email address and send the file. If there are chat lines you want to remove so the Entry Clearance Officer does not see, you can edit. But. make sure the communication is coherent and flows. You can then print. I don't know how you saved your spouse's name on your phone; how it appears. You may want to change this back to her real name before exporting, so when exported her real name will show. However if it's a pet name and you don't want it changed, mention in your spouse letter that you call your spouse that name. Also let the ECO know the periods for which the whatsapp chat covers. For me, I covered about 6 months and kept editing until I shrunk the pages to about 30. Otherwise it could be quite voluminous. Moreover I still included my own call log from the UK as the sponsor. About the payment, am not sure as I paid with my UK card. Someone else can answer that bit. Note that I blocked off my wife's name and contact no for security reasons. Hehehehe  1 Like
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| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 8:45am On Mar 05, 2016 |
Hello KemBee, It does not matter if you submitted IELTS General, provided you met the requiredlevel. If you have IELTS General, only the Speaking and Listening scores would be considered. You'll notice that most people would do IELTS Life Skills A1 as it is the basic level and easiest and somewhat the cheapest. Hence no need for the scare. Look at the file from gov.uk...
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| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 12:05pm On Mar 04, 2016 |
Congrats Tathula, Oluwa be praised. No UKVI shall separate us from our spouses IJN... 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 8:19am On Mar 02, 2016 |
[quote author=Jerry55 post=43401710]Hello all, Pls I need your advice. I recently was refused a settlement visa on the basis of financial requirement. Since my wife was studying at the moment I submitted evidence of my savings in Nigeria which was not enough. I appealed the decision which was eventually dismissed. I produced a new statement on the day of the hearing to prove that I now meet the financial requirement but that didn't help as the judge said the home office decision was right as I did not meet the requirement at the time of application. I am planning to go back to Nigeria in 2weeks time to apply from there. My questions are 1. Since i have been with my wife all this time in the uk, would I still need to show evidences of communication e.g call logs, chat history etc. 2. Since we have been living together in thesame house, would she still need to provide evidence that the accommodation is suitable for the both of us? As I have bank statement and drivers licence with the said address on them. 3. Am I allowed to use the priority service as I was told I may not use it if I have ealier been refused a visa Hello Jerry, Sorry about the previous sad news. I guess you weren't adequately informed prior to your initial application. In my own opinion I would advise you try as much as possible to eradicate the chances of another appeal. It's better to have too many documents than too little, provided you can defend them. From all indications there seems not to be evidence of you living together with your spouse and might be taken as 'just your word'. Communication history is important, as it is a RECORD. Having both you and spouse receive letters at same address does not suffice. If you have a landlord/lady, it pays to ask them to do you a letter and mention you and spouse as occupants living together and you two can continue to live together. What the Case Officer is looking for is for you to convince them you have intentions to continue living together with your spouse. So I'll answer YES to your Questions 1 & 2. As for Question 3, I am not aware of such restrictions. When you apply at TLS website, don't pay for priority service. Go to your appointment, and while outside the facility ask them if you could do priority since you had been previously denied; you could still pay for it at the TLS PROVIDED IT IS BEFORE YOU DO BIOMETRICS. Selah! |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 8:13am On Mar 02, 2016 |
Saratkum:Hello Jerry, Sorry about the previous sad news. I guess you weren't adequately informed prior to your initial application. In my own opinion I would advise you try as much as possible to eradicate the chances of another appeal. It's better to have too many documents than too little, provided you can defend them. From all indications there seems not to be evidence of you living together with your spouse and might be taken as 'just your word'. Communication history is important, as it is a RECORD. Having both you and spouse receive letters at same address does not suffice. If you have a landlord/lady, it pays to ask them to do you a letter and mention you and spouse as occupants living together and you two can continue to live together. What the Case Officer is looking for is for you to convince them you have intentions to continue living together with your spouse. So I'll answer YES to your Questions 1 & 2. As for Question 3, I am not aware of such restrictions. When you apply at TLS website, don't pay for priority service. Go to your appointment, and while outside the facility ask them if you could do priority since you had been previously denied; you could still pay for it at the TLS PROVIDED IT IS BEFORE YOU DO BIOMETRICS. Selah! |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 9:17pm On Feb 28, 2016 |
Hello KemBee, did your spouse in the UK attend an interview? If yes, when? If they did, perhaps decision might have been made on the said day. However it seems the automated email can't be relied upon, as quite a good number of people here have had the experience of getting like automated response. Be patient for another week. |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Brightingsus: 6:44am On Feb 23, 2016 |
Hello guys, I was wondering if the spouse visa could be expedited. I saw the availability of priority service on the TLS Contact website. However there is a note that states that priority service is not available in Nigeria, so I did not add that service to cart as the money is £360 and not refundable. Anyways I asked my spouse in Nigeria to first enquire about the priority service at her appointment at TLS Contact. Apparently that service is available but their site is not quite updated to clean off that disclaimer. I paid for the priority service and I would be publishing my timeline here. So if anyone wants priority service, GO AHEAD AND PAY FOR IT. |
