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hypeman2k9:
Hey People,

I have not been on here for a while, I have a quick question for the guru's in the house (especially funkybaby).
I have a cousin who's entitled to a certificate of abode as he's father was a naturalised British citizen at the time of his birth and he is just about to apply for it with his sisters. The problem here is that, he and one of his sisters are already married but with no kids. The Certificate of Abode form VAF7 I believe is for those entitled to it which would be himself and his sisters. So, I am wondering, Would either of their partners have to fill a VAF 7 with them to apply for a Certificate of Abode as well as the UKBA website doesn't shed more let on this?

chamber2:
I can always get my British certificate from Malaysia or Singapore even at a lower cost because there are so many UK universities there .What will I be going to the UK to do? Everybody Uk,Uk!! University of Nottingham,University of Derby,University of Sunderland,Oxford Brooks etc all these schools are in Malaysia,Singapore and even S.Africa.You don't need to go to the Uk anymore for these certificates. For instance,accommodation in Malaysia is about $150 per month,tuition fee which people pay as high as 21,000 pounds per yr in the uk is only but 8,000-11,000 USD in Malaysia,Singapore or even S.Africa and at the end of the day you are issued the same certificate,and might even be more knowledgeable than someone who attended the main campus in the UK.

Also,i think its high time we started encouraging these universities to start opening up campuses in Nigeria,since our country is among the highest ''exporter'' of international students to the uk.Doing so,to my knowledge,will reduce cost both for the school,students and their parents, and maybe upon graduation they could go to the uk for their convocation ceremony.

Best post on the topic

This bad rush to the uk is becoming worrisome.

tunnytox:
From personal experience your best option is to send an email to the embassy, give them a reason why you can't come for the visa now and request for a later date of abt 2 months, use the 2 months to build your account and go back afterwards. Job done no probs simples!

TitanMoon:
Sorry about your condition. Always remember HIV doesn't kill. Most die out of worry and depression. I have known people that have lived with HIV for almost 12 yrs now and they are ok.

Ignorant not-so-smart person. The HIV mortality rate is 100%, how can you say most people with HIV die out of worry and depression you .

The reason people have lived for 12 years is because of retroviral drugs you slowpoke.

GabyLynn:
Obawunmi,
tanx alot,
Am actually a regular traveller, just got diagnosed and travelling next week.
Do U know any case where HIV persons are not allowed to travelled?
I googled and got confusing information on Border issues on prescription drugs which forbids this sort.
NairaLanders, your responses will be appreciated.

audrey001:
Hello Nairalanders,

I hope some of u here can be of help to me by advising me on the right steps to take with my spouse application.

let me go straight to the point without boring u guys. my boo came to canada about a month ago on a visiting visa (6months)

we have decided to do a "mini marriage" here in canada so that i can sponsor him. i have gone through the immigration site and i

noticed that they have the INLAND AND OUTLAND APPLICATION FOR SPOUSE. i would like the inland application because he can apply

for a open work permit as well, but my fear is if the application is rejected there's no appeal for it and it takes longer!. on the other hand, I was wondering

if i could apply for the OUTLAND APPLICATION while he remains here with me in canada even though his visa will expire in 5months.

thank you as you contribute effectively.

katowise:
Hello everyone, it is really good having a forum like this where peope help each other with the knowledge that they have. I just need some advice here please,

I got married in 2006 by a british citizen,applied for marrieage visa in 2008 and got it. When I got there we only stayed together for 6months since we had domestic violence issues.I moved out in 2009 apriland looked for a job and we didnt keep contact.December 2009 i travelled to france for xmas,when i was coming back i was stopped at heathrow term5 and asked numerous questions.They were left with my passport waiting to call my husband to clarify our marriage status. I had already applied to go to british army since october 2009 and finished my interviews and ADSC in april 2010. By this time they had found my hubby and he had said that he didnt want anything to do with me,so they cancelled my visa (that was to expire march 2011).I tried applying for visitors visa while there as i wait for allocation in the army but they refused and i was served with removal papers and given 7 days.I was out by the date they had asked me to leave but they paid for my flight back.

Now the British army sent me a letter with my starting date in May and so have to get a visitor's visa to go back and join. My question is the fact that they paid my fare back will this affect my application?Please advise

missojugo:
Sorry Dance with what i meant was b1/b2 visa! thanks for the correction and patiently waiting for your reply!

missojugo:
Sorry Dance with what i meant was b1/b2 visa! thanks for the correction and patiently waiting for your reply!

DonChippy:
Thanks to everyone who showed interest  on my threads on the Travelling opportunites and employment in Qatar
I however want to let all Nairalanders know that our services have been henceforth suspended [b]until the issue i have with a fellow Nairanders clarified.
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worry246:
The way to look at this is simple.

Your French passport will get you a visiting visa to ANY country in the world with[b] few problems[/b] or delays.

A[b] Nigerian passport[/b] will cause great difficulty getting visas and will cause you many problems, questions and delays when entering countries.

Just be sure ALL your paperwork is legal & you should have no problems.
How did you get French passport when you live in USA?

missojugo:
shebambam, I guess you are back now! Please i will be travelling to the U.S next month to have my baby by Gods grace and will appreciate if you can give me information about how you went about getting an OB and how much it cost you. I have a 2 yr Hi/H2 visa and proof of funds of about $10k. I am planning to have the baby in New York. Thanks

joysit:
Hello,
pls help, i would like to know the list of things needed for a french married to a nigerian to apply for a nigerian passport or a visa since i'm married to a nigerian and would loved to become a citizen of nigeria what should we do ? is it possible for a french citizen to have a residence carte or to own a citizenship of nigeria? or visa? Thanks.

Dantecmu:
Thebaft. I doubt if you would see any bank that sells caanadian dollars I went with USdollars just that anytime you buy stuffs dey would wanna assume your spending canadian dollars so dey woould give you back your chenge in canadian dollars I experienced this so many times in toronto. You got a multiple I guess that's what yoou paid for I paid for single entry and got a sixmonths visa. Bur Guy no shaking come have fun ok if u gat aany other questions let me know,

morpheus24:
It should happen as soon as possible. The system they have now is not sustainable in the long run. NOne the less their required population growth index requires that they grow faster at a rate they are underperforming at therefore this will not be an issue in the short run.

Vicjustice:
To start with, know that some cases are straight refusal or approval so, it may not be necessary for the embassy to interview her in order to reach a decision. But there is still much time, we're still in December.
   However, the onus is on you to ensure that you make visa application early enough to allow the embassy enough time to process your application. So, in the event of the embassy not being able to process your visa application due to busy schedule, the embassy would have no choice but to decide your application according to the circumstances in hand, and in most cases, the visas are refused for reason of change of circumstance or, unsuitable purpose due to change of circumstance.
   And to answer your question, YES, you will have to pay another visa application fee if you decide to withdraw this current application and make subsequent one. But it is wiser to withdraw a visa application than to be refused a visa that you properly deserve.

Shakirudee:
segzeybaba, I dont have any immigration problem, I have just overstayed and i want to go back home with a TC, but not on my real name. can you advise on that please.

joxiri:
@ dancewith
what kind of evidence are you referring to
what if an applicant cant provide evidence of what they got up to wilst they were in america
and also for instance if the applicant said he would be staying miami but ended up going to another city would they be able to know this and query this
I went to california in 2005 from london, i applied for the visa based on staying with my uncle in miami but i stayed with friends in california i got the visa and i was admitted into los angeles, and returned to london, even though the border control at lax asked why i didnt just fly straight to miami, i said i wanted to see some friend and i was granted entry and stayed in la for 2 weeks and returned to london i didnt go to miami in the end.
however in the future if i want to go to america would i be queried as to why i went to la instead of miami its been 5 yrs already anyways

ereke01:
please,
could anyone advise me on the necessary document i will need to present to have my B1/B2 visa renewed.
I used to live in the U.K 3yrs +, and only returned to nigeria in march and been working with a multinational company since.
I have the following documents ready:
1. employment letter
2. introduction letter from my employer
3. payslips for more than 6 months
4. bank statement (savings and current) for more than 6 months with current bal of about 1 mill
5. Valid visa to tunisia
6. past and current certificates as a member of a top engineering institution in the US ( confirming attendance at annual conference as well as professional development courses)
7. Education certificates up to master's level in and outof the country

What other document do I need to present and what sort of questions should I prepare myself for please?

Thank you very much