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TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dcutey: 3:38am On Apr 12, 2021
Lagbaja88:
convert your money to usd, deposit in dom account or come with the cash. Change it in the banks here at 1.29 to 1.31. Or come to Canada open and account. Look for people that want to transfer money home so you exchange ( this is stressful and lots of scammers out there). Option one is better
Please which bank(s) offer these rates?
CrimeRe: My Boyfriend Drugged And Raped Me. by dcutey: 4:55am On Feb 08, 2021
dcutey:
I'm sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident and it wasn't your fault this happened to you. Give no thought to the people saying it was your fault; they are either rapists or potential rapists.

I would advise you immediately visit a clinic with the aim to extract samples of his semen if he didn't use protection and to obtain a medical report that you were indeed raped.

It will be good to seek legal counsel if you can and go to the office of the public defender in your state. Also, if you can confront him and get him to admit he raped you preferably in a video recording, that will serve as more evidence.

Don't allow a rapist deny you of living your life and seeking justice; he has done his worst already.

Stay strong.
CrimeRe: My Boyfriend Drugged And Raped Me. by dcutey:
Girl9999:
I created this account to hide my identity. I'm in a very emotional condition at the moment. I've been crying since morning. I've not left my house, not even for church. I've lost the will to live, all because of what happened yesterday evening.

I've been dating this guy for two months. I thought he was a great guy. He was always nice to me, smart and hard-working. I lost my virginity at the age of 18 in University and it was to someone that just wanted to have sex with me. He lied about loving me. All he wanted was sex and when he had his way he abandoned me and dated another girl in my department. Since then I've had a fear of relationships, most importantly of sex. I vowed to only have sex with someone I was going to marry; someone I was certain loved me.
I'm sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident and it wasn't your fault this happened to you. Give no thought to the people saying it was your fault; they are either rapists or potential rapists.

I would advise you immediately visit a clinic with the aim to extract samples of his semen if he didn't use protection and to obtain a medical report that you were indeed raped.

It will be good to seek legal counsel if you can and go to the office of the public defender in your state. Also, if you can confront him and get him to admit he raped you preferably in a video recording, that will serve as more evidence.

Don't allow a rapist deny you of living your life and seeking justice; he has done his worst already.

Stay strong.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by dcutey: 4:07pm On Jul 11, 2019
Ebylicious:
When I called them initially, they said decision hasn't been made. I mailed them June 25th, they replied on d 27th that my issue has been escalated to the relevant department that i will be contacted within 15 working days from the date of escalation. So, I want to be patient till next week Wednesday which will be the 15th day. Afterwards I will decide to either call again or visit TLS office @ VI.
Sorry about the delay. Please how can I call to find out about an application? Priority service was paid for and it's been 16 working days without a decision. How can one cancel and request one's passport back as it's needed for an important trip next week?
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by dcutey: 5:23pm On Jul 09, 2019
omoniyi289:
Hello House,


I applied for 5-day priority Visitor visa on the 14th of June and I went for walk-in Biometrics on the 24th of June, 2019. The application was at "Application Received By DMC" stage since the 25th June. I am yet to receive any further update.

The trip is for a conference on the 15th of July and is company sponsored, where I currently work. I have travelled to African countries but I was refused Canadian visa around April this year, it was family sponsored. Please how else can I check the application status?
Janedoe26:
I have the same issue. I applied for 5days priority service on the 4th, biometrics on the 24th and a Graduation to attend on the 15th. I haven’t heard anything. I called UKVI and was told a decision had been made. I am at a loss as to what steps to take. What is the point of paying priority when it takes forever. Do you know anything I can do?
TIGER1001:
it has been 8 working days since my parents did their biometrics at tls abuja with priority, up till now they haven't been told to come pick their passport? please house i need your assistance on this
I have said it before and will continue to say it in order to alert people that the priority visa service by TLS contact cannot be taken as true.

I know some persons have received a decision in about 10 days (other persons without the priority visa service have also gotten a decision within 10 days) after biometrics submission but TLS contact stated on its website that the application will be processed between 5-7 working days and I am yet to see anyone that has used this service and has gotten a decision within this time frame.

It's simply a waste of money and an endurance of unnecessary pressure. I stand to be corrected.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by dcutey: 9:14pm On Jul 04, 2019
Laenec:
Hello, everyone.

Please I need an urgent advice for action in the next 12 hours. Did my biometrics (28 May, 2019). I'd got no message form TLS contact, however, UK embassy, after I mailed, said the decision had been made. Tracking information still states that application still with DMC. I sent a mail to TLS, they replied with an automated message that it is still being processed.

I plan to travel for an important program in the UK by Monday.

Any advice, please?
Have you gone to the TLS center to check for your passport?
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by dcutey: 9:13pm On Jul 04, 2019
omoniyi289:
Hello House,


I applied for 5-day priority Visitor visa on the 14th of June and I went for walk-in Biometrics on the 24th of June, 2019. The application was at "Application Received By DMC" stage[b] since the 25th June.[/b] I am yet to receive any further update.

The trip is for a conference on the 15th of July and is company sponsored, where I currently work. I have travelled to African countries but I was refused Canadian visa around April this year, it was family sponsored. Please how else can I check the application status?
I know a family of three who paid for priority service and did their biometrics on June 19th. Their application is still at the "Application received by DMC" stage and their travel date is in two weeks. They are going for a wedding and they are with all the aso ebi to be used at the wedding.
I don't know how true this is but I heard today that the British High Commission knows nothing about all these priority service and other added value service that TLS are charging for and so the decision would still be made within the normal processing time no matter what service an applicant chooses.
Please can someone who has benefited or otherwise from TLS added value service refute or confirm this?
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by dcutey: 8:03pm On Jun 19, 2019
kaakaa:
Please help me understand especially the underlined part.... feeling sad...
Are they saying the money I want to spend is too little or too big?
I think the VO meant that the money doesn't correlate with your family's financial status considering you stated you were unemployed and the large deposit of money seen in the statement you submitted.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 11:59am On Jun 08, 2019
Lee310:
Hello house, howdy ? I just filled my form online and I was asked if I have been denied a visa before.

On this note, Yes but I reapplied immediately and I got my 6months. That was last year... so now I'm applying for 2years and when I asked about previous denial I answered yes...

Am I on the right track ?
Yes.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 5:47pm On Jun 03, 2019
Jyyes:
I had just collected my 2 years visa for myself and my wife, and 6 months for our 5 months old daughter on Friday. I submitted at Abuja on the 3rd of May. Now I am saying this base on experience. I choosed a regular appointment with assisted service for every member of the family. Although appointments isn’t as tight In Abj unlike VI and Ikeja.

I opened all 3 application in different browsers the same time, mine was on google chrome, my wife’s own was on Mozilla Firefox and my daughters own was on internet explorer, I choosed the same dates and time swiftly and it was around 11pm.

When we got there the security personnel at the entrance merged us as a family of 3. That’s it.

However, because of the rush and loads of application mostly in VI and Ikeja base on the summer break he will have to choose a much later date to get a regular assisted service because a lot of people are accessing the site at this time.
Thank you for the feedback
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 12:32am On Jun 03, 2019
Jyyes:
Sorry 28 business days.

Cancelling for refund will take 38 business days for the funds to be returned back to the same account you paid it from. Now regarding the flexi thing, it’s not compulsory that you must choose flexi, it’s only a suggestion on the site. You can choose a normal date and time for each members of the family, note it must be the same date and time for all of you, when you get there you will be merged as a family. So please save yourself 84GBP from each member of your family.
I remember you had stated that flexi isn't compulsory for a family appointment in your response to my earlier question but it wasn't stated as a suggestion on their website. The website states that you must book a flexi appointment if you're a family and you want your application to be merged; if you're right then their statement is misleading.

Also, I never was able to choose the same time for a family of three; I never saw the same time slot again after choosing it for one member of the family.

Please share your experience when you eventually book your appointment.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 12:21am On Jun 03, 2019
Jyyes:
Good afternoon house. Please what is the cost of priority visa application for a first timer? And is there anyone currently searching for an appointment date at TLS Ikeja? If yes please what are the nearest available dates ??

Thanks in advance
The cost of priority visa service is GBP 220 per person. The closest available date as of last Monday was 19th June and all time slots were for premium lounge service.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 10:36pm On Jun 02, 2019
nonoski:
Good day house,
Please i am a little confused about the TLS website.
I choose VI Centre
for my Biometerics was charged 55GBP each
for return courier was charged 14GBP each
for Flexi was charged 84GBP each (coz they insist applying as family must pay for flexi)
Total about 170 GBP per person (N400,000)
I am applying for 5 family members do i need to pay all these fees just for a visa?
Isn't this extortion? huh huh huh

This excludes 4,400GPB already paid for visa fees.
I am already thinking of cancelling the application what is the refund procedure
It's unfortunate but this is the current reality with the UK visa application in Nigeria. A family of three recently paid 450k for their application, they would have cancelled if not for the importance of the trip.

I don't think I will apply again once my current visa expires; it's just pure daylight robbery.

I also think that they have simulated and designed the website such that only few people would escape paying for their added value services because I don't know the reason one cannot get a date without such priced services in the nearest future.

I'm not familiar with the refund process.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 10:21pm On Jun 02, 2019
stefanimay:
"revenue drive" exactly, which is sad.�... Anyways is it possible to change location to VI cause I'm finding it difficult + I've called them, their number not going through..
Unfortunately, i don't think it's possible to change location after choosing; I think I remember seeing a statement concerning this on the page when one chooses location.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 4:18pm On Jun 01, 2019
Lee310:
Really ?

So I have to wait this long? priority? cry

Please can I do walk in and pay them before the 21st ?
I think stefanimay meant premium lounge and not priority service.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 3:19pm On Jun 01, 2019
Tawakalituolas:
I think you remember that i told you about me given them a wrong email address and you said i shouldn't worry about it. Is it possible that my passport is at tls office now.
I think you should go check for your passport at the TLS centre.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 2:53pm On Jun 01, 2019
miqos02:
Are you required to upload account statement now or you submit it at appointment centre?
It depends on the type of appointment you choose; you will upload all documents only if you choose self service else you will submit your documents at the appointment centre.

Note that self service doesn't attract an additional cost but assisted service attracts an additional cost of GBP 21.00 / NGN 10,000.00.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 12:40pm On Jun 01, 2019
stefanimay:
Hello just wise. I just finished my online application, picked ikeja as my location to submit buh the available dates fr appointment is far. Now I want to change my location to VI, how do I go abt it. .. I've tried to do it buh the option to change location isn't coming up and I've paid already. Just had to save my application and log out.... Pls Anyone that has an answer, should help. It's urgent

How do I change location from Ikeja to VI
I too encountered this challenge last week and had to continue with Ikeja but had to choose premium service since there was no regular appointment in Ikeja. In fact, it seems there's no more regular appointment in Ikeja because I searched for date within the next two months but didn't find.

If you eventually get to change from Ikeja to VI center, bear in mind that VI center is not free to use; an additional fee of £55 is required to use VI center.

In my opinion, it seems the changes recently made in the UK visa application is a revenue drive as one would hardly get a date devoid of their value added services such as assisted service, premium lounge, flexi appointment, etc.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 12:11pm On Jun 01, 2019
glovekid:
Hi to everyone in the house. I opt in for keep my passport service when applying for my UK visa and I got the email below from TLS on Monday. I am not currently in the country.

Dear Applicant,

You have chosen Keep My Passport when Applying Service during you visa application. Now your visa application decision is ready, please re-submit your original passport where you submitted your application as soon as possible.

Please make sure the submitted passport:

- is same as the one you have provided copy during you submission appointment

- is not damaged in any way

- has at least two complete full blank pages, without any visa or remark

You can submit your original passport during VAC opening hours at Passport Collection window.
Please make sure you bring a print out of this notification email with you.
Please note that if you fail to provide a compliant passport before latest admission date, your visa application process will be stopped, all fees will not be refunded.

PS. DOES IT MEAN THAT THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED IF SUCH EMAIL WAS RECEIVED
Will appreciate every response
Not necessarily. TLS is only a partner and cannot know what the decision on your visa application is.

I think it's just a generic mail sent to everyone who opted for the keep my passport option.

Please how long did it take to receive this mail from your appointment date?

Also, please do let us know the outcome of your application and whether you had to submit your passport for a period of time for the visa to be stamped on it or it was done immediately and your passport was returned to you on the spot.

All the best.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 11:48am On Jun 01, 2019
justwise:
Two of those options are good, you will hardly go wrong with any of them
Thank you Justwise.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 1:44pm On May 27, 2019
Jyyes:
It doesn’t have to be a flexi appointment, they should book the earliest regular appointment for same time and date for each of the family members which I believe have available slots earlier than June 19th, they will be merged as a family of 3 when they arrive at the first check section by the security in charge. Secondly the flexi fee is charged per head, so if they’re going for that they will pay the flexi fee x 3. And finally they should use priority service. I assure you if they go with this advise everything will be ready ahead of their planned departure date.
Thank you so much.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 1:49am On May 27, 2019
Hello house, please I need your expert opinion on an urgent matter.

A family of three with Irish visit visas plans to travel to Ireland in the third week of July and would like to use the opportunity to visit the UK. They have just completed their UK visit visa applications and discovered that the earliest available date for a flexi application where a family can consolidate their applications into one for a decision is June 19th. The purpose for their trip to Ireland is so crucial that they have to be there else a major event will be in shambles. Please I would like your opinion and suggestion concerning the option I think are available to them.

1) Book a priority visa appointment for June 19th and get a decision within five days. My question concerning this is would the priority visa fee of £220 be paid only once by the applicant consolidating all the applications or would each applicant pay the priority visa fee? Also, how does one consolidate the applications on the TLS website?

2) Go for the keep my Passport option where they get to keep their passports while waiting for a decision. The question here is how long would it take the passports to be returned them after submitting them when granted the visa?

What do you advise?
RomanceRe: Infertile Boyfriend Mysteriously Impregnates Girlfriend by dcutey: 10:20am On Mar 26, 2019
CiciReally:
@XhosaNostra Pls dear read carefully before judging or calling me bitter and tagging me dramatic, coming from a fellow woman, is it okey that he got me in this situation then backed out? To come back wen the storm is over, what sort of man or father is he? What will it cost him to stand by me till is time to confirm his doubt, I hav no issue if he doesn’t even pay the bills but that support mean the world, am new to this no friends or family around but him.
Dear CiciReally, inasmuch as XhosaNostra's comments are unpopular, I think they addressed your questions. You asked whether it would be wicked of you to cut the father off, have your baby, send him a pic, have him do DNA then deny him right to own the child and XhosaNostra answered you albeit devoid of emotions.
It's good to have a balance of suggestions and opinions so you can combine them all for your good.
I think you should sit your man down and pour out your heart to him in a loving way. Tell him how his behavior and words hurt you and remind him of his promise to stick with you during the pregnancy until the paternity of the child is confirmed. Remind him of how happy he was when he first found out he was going to be a daddy.
You need to be strong for what lies ahead.
InvestmentRe: Treasury Bills In Nigeria by dcutey: 4:57pm On Feb 01, 2019
ahiboilandgas:
I think Gtb are out of their mind oòoooh I request for tb 363 days as told by the account officer instead that debited for 90 days ...i fill form and indicated
This is not good from them. When I submitted my mandate of instruction on Monday, the customer care representative that attended to me gave me the phone numbers of my account officers and told me to follow up with them. I called one of them same day and also on Tuesday; he confirmed that it has been treated. I got debited yesterday evening.
TravelRe: Shengen Baecation Starts Tomorrow- Pics Loading... by dcutey: 9:46pm On Nov 10, 2018
cecegorz:
Guess this imposing edifice we are approaching..
Great job you're doing here....please keep the pics rolling....I'll be in Paris next week and I plan to visit these places and more.
TravelRe: First Time Visiting Germany, France, Belgium, (schegen Area)? by dcutey: 11:16am On Oct 13, 2018
LordBaelish:
Not so much engagement here....


Do you guys have any questions or interests? It'll be great to know .

So far here's a Ghost town..
I plan to visit the Schengen region in November for about 5 days, which countries would you recommend?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by dcutey: 10:40pm On Jul 13, 2018
iyaaliyah:
Hello peeps. I submitted application on the 19th June. I am yet to receive my passport back oh. I keep tracking but still saying 'document has been sent to French embassy . I taya. I need to use my passport soon. who else is in my shoes oh.
When did you state as your departure date? I don't think they attend to applications until it's weeks to the date of departure.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 6:10pm On Jul 01, 2018
Kaleydd2000:
How do I do this, I. E linking our applications?
Just follow the instructions after making payment
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 6:08pm On Jul 01, 2018
Legend1145:
Hello guyz,
Quick one pls am planning to travel to UK and America respectively dis yr. Av been to Uk twice with 6months on each, I dnt knw hw many da will giv me dis time am 95% sure of securing the visa, but av not been to America b4.
My questions (1) which visa shld I apply for first
(2) I heard America embassy takes up to 3month b4 da call for appointment, I hope da will not delay it for longer period not to affect the UK visa. Thanks
I would suggest you apply for both UK and US visas now. However, UK visa appointment dates are closer while US appointment dates are farther towards the end of the year so there's enough space in between. Dates are quickly getting filled so the earlier the better
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 5:58pm On Jul 01, 2018
Kaleydd2000:
Scaned documents are accepted

Thanks bro. Please am I suppose to fill a separate form for my son n wife, who r accompanying me?
Yes, you will fill separate forms each for your son and wife but you will link all your applications after submitting on the TLS website when booking an appointment.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 12:18am On Jun 27, 2018
iyatrustee:
I picked my passport today with 2yr visa approved.

Timeline is exactly 15 working days.


Though a silent reader, this thread has been helpful. Thanks to everybody!
Congrats on your visa approval. Please could you share when you went for biometrics? Thank you.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by dcutey: 7:01pm On Jun 22, 2018
fullmoononly:
Hello Gurus,
Please help me, I am trying to fill the UK standard visitor's form but I don't know how to add my middle name in the form.

I attached the screenshot of the page here. Please help review and comment on where I will type in my middle name or other name which is different from my first and last names. Thank you.

Logically, I meant I want to type in 3 names, but there are slots for just 2 names, so where do I add the third name?
Thank you.
The instruction at the bottom of the screenshot stated that you add your middle name to your first name in the given name section.

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