tosine:
I just picked up my passport with my visa stamped on it. I want to thank everyone that keeps contributing on this forum. I will post my timeline and supporting documents later.

ada23:
Thank you for your response. There is proof my step dad sends money for school fees feeding and rent, I'm 17 years, applied when I was 16.
*My step dad hasn't adopted me, he thought we would do that when I come to the uk
*my mom didn't do a DNA test but we are planning to do it before the appeal date is set.
*we included whatsapp and Facebook conversations, pictures of us when she was in Nigeria etc
*a family friend has sworn an affidavit on my behalf that I don't know the whereabouts of my dad
* the place I was staying, I was maltreated badly, so I left to stay with a family friend [the same person who swore the affidavit].
*a police report has also been made because the place I was staying before, my uncle was making sexual passes at me.
*we have included Facebook and whatsapp conversations between me and my step-dad but we don't talk much.
*I have no idea how to contact my real dad because he left me, I don't have his number or anything, i don't know how we can prove that.
Things are so complicated right now I'm really tired

Bibra800:

Hi babyann, congrats on your successful application . On your second try, what communication evidence did you include please?etisalat is being useless with providing Nigerian call logs and the Tesco calling card we use isn't being helpful either .i use a 16 gig iPhone so I haven't got a lot of whatsapp chat backed up .

Sorry I'm ranting. Just stressed.Waiting on your reply .

Lexusgs430:


Add 0 to the 20, making it 200............... Only 20 pictures? You must be joking/kidding /yanking our chain........

Babyann2016:


I submitted about 40pics but they were only wedding pics, with the second application I submitted over 100pics from the start of our relationship.

Chukky77:
please i need help. i'm applying to join my wife in the uk. First of all is it the settlement-husband visa i will use.

secondly i have filled the online form for that category, not yet submitted. i found also another form online appendix 2 of vaf4a. Do i need to fill that as well? Does my spouse need to send anything from her end direct to sheffield as shes given me most of the documents?

please someone help, its a bit confusing

let me know the documents i need to send. also im a writer so unemployed because not yet earning money from my writing but my spouse meets the financial requirements of 18600. does this mean anything




welcome is all I can say, we have some gurus on here, who are always ready to help and share information but I suggest you back track and read up as much as you can.

please help

Darcy16:
Guys this process is money generator for the UK. It's the £125. Isn't it Visa you're applying for? They realised a lot of people use Naric for Visa so they increased the price. You can try the £55 one though and hope they accept it. I myself read and saw that the red is for visa and used that

AdimO1:
@justwise @Lexusgs430 and anyone who applied recently.
As regards Naric assessment. I saw a red link in their portal that says "visa and immigration. And the cost for english assessment is 125 pounds and there is another english assessment fee for 55pounds in the first page. Please which is the right one to use. Thanks in anticipation.

Between, i am applying to join my spouse (british)

stillwaiting:
Many thanks to Almighty God. I arrived the UK safely at the weekend in the waiting hands of my family. I collected my BRP at the designated post office. very few questions were asked by the immigration officer at the airport, no question was asked abouit the TB test.
Thanks a lot my people in the house.

Lexusgs430:


Congratulations.......

Are you complaining again because they want you to checkout ASAP?

Abeg stay o, drop the passport make I put my picture on top......

Lexusgs430:


If your kids are British, the £2,400 requirement per child is not required.

Another silent observer breaking cover........... All this silent observers, Diaris is God o. You shall all be locked up in the 'Other Room'

BoyDimples:

Hopefully not bro! We did however mention the delivery in our application honestly.
But now u mentioned we will prepare for any questions and also my child's British passport will be kept untop of my wife's Nigerian passport as she reached the immigration officer.

Lexusgs430:


Assuming your Msc was conducted in English (not hausa, Yoruba or igbo), you are good to go.
Just get a letter to back the Msc up.
NB: Start saving and printing all logs. Start sending emails to each other (discussing sweet nothings), like emails are going out of fashion.........

Lexusgs430:


You should have started saving and printing communication logs from last year already... .. .. .... .. . ...
What's your current educational level?

Lexusgs430:


You can say that again. For this kind of case, a lawyer is definitely required. The home office would surely overturn decision and the courts would put the repatriation bills on the home office accounts........ ..

Lexusgs430:
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/woman-deported-from-uk-despite-being-married-to-briton-for-27-years/ar-AAntpR9?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=iehp

For those applying for spousal visa's. A MUST READ ....................

Lexusgs430:


Application for what process? You for invite us make we go spend that 2k for suya spot.... .
If it's a priority application (about a month) & if normal application (between 3/8 months).. .. . .. ..

TunzAntman:
Hello My people, I'm happy to report that I've just picked up my passport with visa in it! 20 months in naija no be small thing.

I will be sharing my story and timeline in subsequent posts to encourage someone!

Lexusgs430:


What the newspaper point is/was, a legal challenge was brought against the amount a sponsor was meant to earn, before a spousal visa application process. It was challenged as unfair and very steep and also against the human right convention.

The Supreme threw the challenge out and the law remain the same (now the legal cost against the challengers would be huge).........

What it means is £22,400 must be earned by the sponsor yearly, before a spousal visa application can be tendered (applicant + one child).

Lexusgs430:


Too late, the Supreme upheld the legislation. £18,600 is still required....... (without kids).....

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2017/feb/22/supreme-court-backs-minimum-income-rule-for-non-european-spouses

Lexusgs430:


To alleviate yourselves of all the unexpected ally's, it's best to be honest and straightforward about all the issues with agents,refusals and visa issues. Been truthful is the best policy .................

justwise:


You are most likely serving 10 years ban because that fake Kenyan visa and your chances of getting spouse visa at first attempt is remote.

The only chance you have now in my opinion is to apply and apologies for what happened before then the ECO will make the decision.

First refusal is not the end of the world as you still have the opportunity to appeal. Appealing of this sort is more of asking for reconsideration and showing remorseful than trying to claim right to family life as a spouse of British citizen.

bims87:




@EvaMD, that was a question o

justwise:


Its more important to try and meet the current visa application requirements than to rely on previous immigration history as a child though it will play some part.

catherine0709:
Hi Everyone is this the new site for UK visa application
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/next

tunderule2016:
You will need to use the additional information box or write a personal letter explaining your situation. Let them know how remorosely you were about what happened. let them know your situation.. and do not lie about it ... Dont be too wordy about it ... but take responsibility about it and express how you intend not to make this silly mistakes anymore. They tend to understand when one come clean...

Make sure everything you will be submitting now is on point.... because they will scrutinize all your documents...so do everything perfectly and leave everything else to GOD... you are just unlucky with them noticing the fake Kenya visa...

Good luck.
You have a chance .. i have seen ppl whom had worse case than you and still got there settlement visa so be positive.

Thank you so much for this, ill state all the issues as adviced when I am filling the form and fingers crossed no more issues

Teed89:
Please clarify this for me... Does it mean that Nigerians don't get Kenya visa sticker on there passport when they visit Kenya?

worry359:


I suggest that you contact the Embassy with all your details and PP number if possible
Ask them if a ban has been issued.

Best to know this first.
Then you can apply for spousal visa stating all the facts.