please any one's input is welcome on this... thanks

evenda:
Hi All, please i need your input.
My husband and i intend to invite his pastor to the uk who is like a mother to him (his parents are late) and as such my MIL. This is planned for March just before i give birth. From the information i have read through in the threads, either of us can sponsor her fully, but i wondered we can co sponsor. this is because:
1. For communication proof/relationship, he has much more evidence of this - money transfers, photos,more call or chat logs than i do
2. I earn more than he does, and his current salary isn't up to the minimum requirement as he has a permanent part time job and does agency jobs other days (as both self employed & via PAYE). We have evidence of payments for all his income, but i just think providing proof of the other non-permanent jobs will be too messy as paper work. Though, if we added all his income together, he would meet the minimum requirement
3. Can he co-sponsor or( solely sponsor if we added all his income) - he is on his 1st lap of spouse visa as he only arrived april 2019.
4. Can i solely sponsor her visit even with my limited proof of relationship/communication? And if yes, can i include evidence to support application from what my husband has got? e.g bank statements to show proof of outgoing bills since our different monthly bills are taken from our different bank accounts (this seems like co sponsor to me though)
5. Is there any difference inthe 6months/2yrs visit visa? considering the 2years visa for her, though she will stay no more than 6 months at a go for each visit.


Lastly,

From my MIL side, in terms of ties to Nigeria, i believe she would need a supporting letter from her hubby stating his approval for her visit, her family photos.. Would she need to add evidence of her as owner of the church (registration documents?)- as that is the only thing she does - a head Pastor of the church.

Please feel free to input your suggestions too @Brightingsus - i read through your comments and saw you just invited your MIL

Thank you in advance for your replies

Hi All, please i need your input.
My husband and i intend to invite his pastor to the uk who is like a mother to him (his parents are late) and as such my MIL. This is planned for March just before i give birth. From the information i have read through in the threads, either of us can sponsor her fully, but i wondered we can co sponsor. this is because:
1. For communication proof/relationship, he has much more evidence of this - money transfers, photos,more call or chat logs than i do
2. I earn more than he does, and his current salary isn't up to the minimum requirement as he has a permanent part time job and does agency jobs other days (as both self employed & via PAYE). We have evidence of payments for all his income, but i just think providing proof of the other non-permanent jobs will be too messy as paper work. Though, if we added all his income together, he would meet the minimum requirement
3. Can he co-sponsor or( solely sponsor if we added all his income) - he is on his 1st lap of spouse visa as he only arrived april 2019.
4. Can i solely sponsor her visit even with my limited proof of relationship/communication? And if yes, can i include evidence to support application from what my husband has got? e.g bank statements to show proof of outgoing bills since our different monthly bills are taken from our different bank accounts (this seems like co sponsor to me though)
5. Is there any difference inthe 6months/2yrs visit visa? considering the 2years visa for her, though she will stay no more than 6 months at a go for each visit.


Lastly,

From my MIL side, in terms of ties to Nigeria, i believe she would need a supporting letter from her hubby stating his approval for her visit, her family photos.. Would she need to add evidence of her as owner of the church (registration documents?)- as that is the only thing she does - a head Pastor of the church.

Please feel free to input your suggestions too @Brightingsus - i read through your comments and saw you just invited your MIL

Thank you in advance for your replies

thank you

Lexusgs430:


DNA center for paternity test - Oluwatobi House, 73 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Nigeria ......

Results in 3/5 days

100K

Hi guys, please kindly help with answers..

For those who had DNA test done, where did you do it, how much did it cost you and how long did it take before getting the result please?

anyone know where else to get a dna test done +prices, (NB) not for visa things.
thanks in advance

Zeedivine:
Hello people I have a question please must the employer letter not be more than 28 days

I don't know if it is a must, but i made sure mine was within 28days, had to get another written for me for the sake of the 28days

thanks Fatima

fatima04:


Monzo and Starling. Think HSBC makes it easier with some Job docs but not 100% certain

Hi guys, goodevening.

can someone tell me the names of them banks you can open and operate online without the saga of proof of address.
trying to sort out an address proof seems like it will take a few more weeks for hubby and we need this for job registration

i remember coming across it maybe here or on another similar thread but do not remember the page

congratulationsss

Kenttoday:
Praise God!!!
Hubby got his visa.

Wow.. to God be the glory
Thank you all so much for all your wonderful inputs... answering questions, etc.. so grateful.
God bless you

Timeline to follow

thank you

Lexusgs430:



If it's the same airport and no exit is required, transit visa is not required........

yes its the same airport.

i asked because i called the airlines and both really don't know much but definitely said he needs to pick up his checked in bags and check in again at milan for the next flight

i just didn't think at all he would need a transit visa or even need to pick his checked bags

Lexusgs430:


Hopefully, flights delays or cancellations would not be experienced in Milan or else he would have the airport facilities for company.......

What you need to be sure of is, his landing airport and connecting airport are the same..............

If it's a different airport, a transit visa would be required......

Lexusgs430:


Hopefully, flights delays or cancellations would not be experienced in Milan or else he would have the airport facilities for company.......

What you need to be sure of is, his landing airport and connecting airport are the same..............

If it's a different airport, a transit visa would be required......

someone please help me understand...

so i booked a flight to manchester from lag via Airitaly to milan and milan to Manchester via Flybe done under one booking

Called flybe to be sure that hubby won't be needing to self transfer himself / luggage between both flights.
been told he will have to pick up his luggage at milan then checkin again at milan to manchester.

my question is: does he need a transit visa for milan? or not

hi, has your sponsor received the supporting documents? how long did it take from passport collection?

wandering how long it will take for mine to be returned as i can't track my return envelope yet?

thanks

OGBORRR:
Good Afternoon House, Here's my story for Entry Clearance application for a spousal visa (PRIORITY SERVICE)
Submission & Biometrics: 7, February 2019
Documents Shipped to UKVI; 11, February 2019
Response of Receipt of Documents; 18, February 2019
Passport Collection with Approved Vignette; 27, March 2019


Was Quicker than i expected

thank you deept, will look into them

deept:


Lots of demand for people with skills in construction. He can dabble into project planning, will need Microsoft project, primavera, Asta pp skills

Hi Fatima, thanks for replying
he mostly supervised the building project - so mostly self employed. i don't think he has any experience in software.

fatima04:


He can also check out jobs in construction, can he use any of the building software proficiently? Experience in BIM softwarss is also a plus

hey guys, am here for your advice


can anyone tell me what jobs are quicker/easier to get in uk -based in Stoke-on-Trent . we don't want any too much sitting around. the visa expenses won't pay itself
Hubby has experience in building construction but seems like that is going to be irrelevant here when he arrives.
other quick jobs to get/where to visit once he arrives outside care homes

thanks

tithe oo.. how much is my tithe..

Lexusgs430:



Congratulations....... Remember tithe payments......

. we got it oooo
excited.

so application on 21st feb priority
biometrics :22nd feb
documents received at sheffield on 28th feb
received an email on 4th March that it's being reviewed
passport collection 1st April
vignette from 4th april

best april fool gift i must say
**even put on the application intended travel date for 1st april

we got it ooooo


thank you guys.. the best study guide is all on here for this
no need for lawyer

Veacon:


Lexussssssssss eh.....but busdebbie ur question get k leg o

lol.. am not ..panic mode switched on before searching

just need to be sure jare. i think i thrashed a few irrelevant things.
But, i found the checklist, was given on biometrics day.

fingers crossed x

Lexusgs430:


Are you drunk?....

hi guys,

for passport collection, what is the application checklist?
anyone have a picture of what it looks like. not sure?

and did you just go with a copy of passport and d checklist?

thank you for replying .. will let her know this

Lexusgs430:




Considering the legislation...... One can still try filing in an application.....


It would be a new passport application......


https://www.gov.uk/apply-renew-passport


A physical interview would be conducted......

@lexusgs430 and others who can help, any idea on whst steps she can take assuming she is able to provide more documents?

thanks and i appreciate your input

"What documentations does she have, preceeding 1985 (of her mum's stay) etc etc

And documents for herself?..... "

evenda:
will ask her, i think it's a slim chance of them providing anything more than what she has.

if at all she was able to produce anything stronger, what process would she follow to apply?
citizenship application?? or another ?

thanks

congratulationssss on the news

Veacon:
And it's a YESSSSSSSS!

Online Application submission : 7th Feb 2019

Biometrics: 14th Feb 2019 (Valentine day)

Documents submitted and signed for at ukvi: 18th Feb 2019

Application received email: 26th Feb 2019

Passport ready for Collection/delivery by TLS: 27th March 2019

Passport delivered: 28th March 2019

Visa Approved!!!

The info I gathered here and on some other platforms was sooooo helpful....2nd time nairaland forum is helping me out with visa application.
I really want to say thank you to this platform (nairaland), and all the learned tutors especially Lexus, who provided the needed guidance and took time to answer all my questions without hesitation. May the almighty God reward you mightily. I really do appreciate.

Tutor Lexus, I'm yet to get my supporting documents back o but meanwhile how much tithe do I owe?

will ask her, i think it's a slim chance of them providing anything more than what she has.

if at all she was able to produce anything stronger, what process would she follow to apply?
citizenship application?? or another ?

thanks

Lexusgs430:



It's a long shot, but worth an effort..... Bank statements, rent books, pay slips etc etc

thanks..
i have asked her. so she has her mum's passport with visa. also said her mum did a course in uk during her visit and received a certificate for that.

does that suffice for anystep ?

for the dad, he was a student in uk then prior to his pregnant wife and 1st born child visiting him. doesn't know much, but i presume he also overstayed and was deported back to naija with his family

Lexusgs430:


Proof of her Mum's stay/existence in the UK...........

thanks
this was the 1st place i went to. none of her parents were settled in uk, hence me asking here for more help from those who may know better

Minnienellie24:


Hi, I hope you find the link below helpful for your query.

https://www.gov.uk/types-of-british-nationality/british-citizenship

she has her birth certificate issued in manchester-
st Mary's hospital
for her mum, do you mean visa issued for her visit?

will ask her
thank you for replying

Lexusgs430:



What documentations does she have, preceeding 1985 (of her mum's stay) etc etc

And documents for herself?.....

Can someone please point me to the right forum? or if you have an answer

A relative said she was born in uk 1985, but was deported with her mum at 3months old because the mother overstayed her visit visa. she now wants to know if she can be a british citizen or get a settlement visa in uk?

thanks guys

massive congratulations!!!!

wiggle:
Finally it's a YES! Passport delivered today with Visa in it. Special thanks to Lexus450, Justwise, Oxygne and everyone that has been contributing to this thread.

Here’s my timeline
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa (Husband)
Visa Priority or Non-Priority: Priority
Date Application Submitted Online: 29 January 2019
Date Bio-metrics Taken: 31 January 2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 16 February 2019
Decision Made: 6 March 2019
Passport Returned: Today via courier
24 Business days from biometrics

great, thanks

Lexusgs430:


Use one of those free online print providers, just download app, attach pictures and pay for postage .........

Yes, he's been to the appointment it was not cancelled (thanks)

do we need to include photocopies of our pictures? Will the pictures be returned if we don't? it is a lot of pics to start photocopying

Lexusgs430:


He has a reconfirmation email, so I feel it still stands....

yes, he will be attending tommorrow. hopefully the appointment still stqnds.

thanks

Lexusgs430:


If you can make yourself available tomorrow, just attend it..... Avoid plenty stories..... They never pick up from previous responses........

hi Guys,

does anyone have a contact for VAC ikeja, apart from the form on tls?
booked biometrics for tomorrow but received an email saying it was cancelled.
and another email within the hour confirming appointment booked.

tried to change appointment but there was none available & can't change to ikoyi.. no option.

help pls