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Ebeano49: Thanks for the info. That email does work. I just emailed them now and got auto reply confirming they do look after SETTLEMENT applications from Nigeria. Sadly though they are closed for today so I'm hoping they can give me some update tomorrow. Thanks again

Wow! this is unlike UKBA. I have received their reply saying my application was despatched to Nigeria on Monday. I should be hearing from VFS within the week! Phew!! The endless wait is finally coming to an end

target007: Well, I received a response almost immediately from the UKBA Sheffield office stating that they have receieved the supporting documents but are yet to receive the documents submitted by wife in VAC in Nigeria.

Does anyone know how long it takes to send the document from VAC Nigeria to UKBA Sheffield please?

Thanks for the info. That email does work. I just emailed them now and got auto reply confirming they do look after SETTLEMENT applications from Nigeria. Sadly though they are closed for today so I'm hoping they can give me some update tomorrow. Thanks again

target007: Hello guys,

can anyone help me with information about the latest UK Settlement rule for Nigeria...

I want to know the time and who will sent the applicant's passport and applications forms to the UKBA Sheffield office?

And for anyone who has recently applied for settlement that is, from MAY 2013 ... has anybody been approved? ... although i applied 18/06/13 but will be good to know how really the responses are compared to what they put on there website.

My wife applied on April 25th and still waiting.

justwise: Have contacted them?

No I haven't as the 12 weeks isn't up yet. Reckon I should call VFS regardless?

@ Justwise -

My wife's settlement application is now 2+ months old (appl. was submitted on 04/25). The wait is beginning to hurt big time!

I'm told 'straightforward' applications are resolved within 40 to 60 days, usually. Is that true

I'm in panic mode activated right now!!

Thanks again for una wise counsel

justwise: You don't have much to worry about, your earning is good even as its overdrawn for good reasons, even if you are refused (though i doubt) you can appeal and its a winnable case as you can explain things even better in your appeal letter and in tribunal if it gets to that point.

Thanks Justwise. You can't imagine how reassured I feel right now. Will keep you posted. Thanks again

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justwise: Did you explain why your account was overdrawn in your application? With that figure you earn you should be fine though it helps to clarify any activity in your account that could cast doubt to your financial standing.

I agree but I didn't. I was told it didn't matter provided I show I earn enough. How I regret that now ...especially after reading some of the comments on here! I'm not sure anymore if that was the right decision. I pray daily for God to take control as there isn't much else I can do right now.

I'm new to this forum. Thanks guys for all the good work. Please I need advise/reassurance that my wife's settlement application will be ok. Here's our situation.

I met my wife through her cousin in 2012 January. She just finished her NYSC. We had our traditional marriage in December 2012 and wedded at Ikoyi registry in April this year. (I plan to do my church wedding here because I hardly have any friends in Nigeria).

My wife submitted here visa application at VFS Lekki on 25th April.

I submitted ALL documents; payslips,P60, bank statement, rent agreement, letter from employer, my ILR, marriage certificate, pictures, Whatsapp chat history and the lot.

The problem that has been giving me endless concern is that my current account statment was mostly overdrawn in the last six months because I have an ongoing project in Nigeria. I earn well over £50k per annum and work for an investment bank in the city of London.

My question is - will my overdrawn account statement alone be a reason to refuse my wife's application?? I got a call from UKBA yesterday because according to them, I am not on the electoral roll at my current address. I told them that is because I moved house in October last year and haven't contacted the council to update the electoral roll. The lady said OK, that she just wanted to clarify.

Please help. This uncertainty is simply KILLING me ... and my wife! Thanks