Bardiva:
Hi everyone, i'm a US citizen applying this week for the spousal visa from the States.

Where it asks if i have any other nationality i clicked "yes", Nigeria. Meanwhile hubby raised a fit and says not to select yes, because i wasn't born there and have no strong ties to Nigeria, however i do have a valid Nigerian passport which i got 3 years ago in Atlanta.

But shouldn't i just say yes? They don't ask for the naija passport number.

If i say NO, then i'm basically lying and i don't want to be refused because of that.

If i say yes, then i have to deal with the wrath (lol) from him.

Please help.

Thanks.

Please select yes. You have dual nationality.

Abbylove:
Visa GRANTED!!!

Yippee!!!

My timeline coming up shortly!

Congratulations!

anyichi16:
Please can who can help me confirm whether medview is a good airline to travel to London. They seem to be the cheapest.

It gets you from A to B. Hubby used it and said it's OK. He preferred it to Arik. They apparently left on time and they feed you.

However, they land in Gatwick which I hate driving to.

Abbylove:
Passport ready for pickup mail received at 3.52pm today. *wicked*...I can only pick up between 10am - 4pm.

I hope I can sleep tonight

You berra sleep. Don't give yourself hypertension o abeg. It shall be great news!

Jennyze:
Hello All,

My husband received his documents on Saturday from UKVI, but I am yet to get any email on decision made or passport collection.

Any similar experience in the house?

You will be hearing from them soon.

Demoore:
Hello @Justwise & other visa gurus

I sent off scanned and printed-out copies of my sponsors documents from Nigeria via DHL on Wednesday last week (priority), as she was out of the country and needed her passport. She returns to UK on Monday upon which we intend to courier her original documents to Sheffield.

I received the "Your application has been received in Sheffield, UK...... is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO" on Friday.

Do you advise I email Sheffield on Monday to inform them to expect the original sponsor documents on Tuesday? Could the scanned and printed-out copies of sponsors documents negatively affect my application?

I've read on this thread where applications are refused for flimsy reasons or ECO's oversight.

This would not be an oversight. You are expected to send originals and photocopies of those supporting documents that you wish to be returned.

From what I remember, the sponsor has 15 days within the biometrics being submitted to send their supporting documents to Sheffield. I suppose an email would not hurt.

If you have difficulty in submitting any original documents, you need a good reason as to why they are not available (explained in the application or cover letter) and photocopies/copies of documents ideally should be stamped and signed i.e Bank statements, payslips etc confirming the information is correct and/is authentic.

Portsmouth86:
Good afternoon all

I just want to give a little update on our sons progress, and apologise that im not online as often as I was, but surely I will pop on when i get an opportunity

Jamal is now 15 weeks and 2 days old and still has about a week until his original due date, he also now weighs 6lb 6oz, which is a long way from his birth weight of 1lb 3oz.

He is still in the NICU at hospital, although is coming home soon with no long term issues, he will just require a little oxygen when he is home, but that wont be forever

So from all of us i would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas, or should i say Happy Holidays to allow for none celebrants, and heres to all those big fat YESES in 2017

take care, will be online soon

Wishing your son well. Happy Christmas to you too. Xx

AdimO1:

Hello everyone, @justwise @foreveryours and any other person who is familiar with settlement applications, please for how long do you need to be married before making the application? In my case we have been in the relationship for 3years and 3months, lived together for 1.5yrs (1yr 6montbs), and did marriage registry last week and we intend to make the application in february.

Thanks

You are good to go. Collate as many pictures, communication through out the entire relationship including the wedding day and beyond even to the point of application and also any proof of living together.

AdimO1:



Hi Nairalanders @justwise @foreveryours and Nairalanders, My question is should payslip be stamped, despite being the original copy with hospital name,position, her name and pay etc. ?
Thanks

No they don't need to be stamped if they are original. However, if they are copies then yes or if one is missing from the set of originals and replaced by a copy then yes get that particular one stamped and signed confirming it's authenticity from the employer. Don't forget the employment letter too.

Make photo copies of your original payslips too.

Darcy16:
You are in our prayers @Abbylove.

I noticed that they did not call you guys for an interview. Did they?

@the group I have always been under the impression that if they don't call or get in contact then that means that they are sufficiently happy with the application. What are your thoughts?

We are on working day 34 since biometrics. Christmas is going to suck

No. Not necessarily. Sometimes the reason for refusal is so glaringly obvious that calling you for an interview won't change the decision.

It could go either way.

jelmusboy:
Hello guys.

Can one deduce from the email sent by TLS or visa office that a visa is granted or refused?

NB: Tier 4 dependant visa

Nope. !

Gbolaboy:
Hello Good people of nairaland most especially Lexusgs430,Foreveryours, Portsmouth and one man that thought my case was shady Justwise ;DI appreciate you all for your efforts and contribution in helping others achieve their goals of being with their partners.

I thought Is ideal for me to tell the house that my wife got her visa about a week ago now.she went for priority and it was approved based on the letter included in her package on the 29th of November. I will put my timeline on the forum soon.

Congrats!

abubarakat:
It is a special delivery SAE with tracking number. I have replied them as you suggested. Thanks

Do you know if they acknowledge the receipt of supporting documents? I don't know if they have received our supporting documents or not even though it was signed for at Vulcan House.

They didn't acknowledge ours. However, since you have tracked it and it has been signed for, I wouldn't worry too much. The fact that they're asking for SAE to send supporting documents back means they must have received them. They just haven't looked well to see the SAE which was enclosed!

abubarakat:
Hello Everyone,

I just received the email below for settlement (priority). I did biometrics at VI on Wednesday 30th Nov and my wife sent supporting documents to Sheffied on 1st Dec and it was delivered via Royal mail on 2nd Dec. I personally tracked it online. She included a self addressed envelope with postage of about 11pounds o and now they are saying we should send a self addressed envelope.



My question is: have they received the supporting documents or not? If they have, then they should see the self addressed envelope.

Dea Applicant,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF**********
For: Applicant

We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return envelope has been provided with the documents submitted by the above named applicant or their sponsor. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsors UK address.

When a decision has been made, we will be unable to despatch your documents until we receive a pre-paid envelope.

Please send to:
Sheffield Visa Section
Vulcan House Iron, Floor 4
6 Millsands
Sheffield
S3 8NH

Please note that the applicant’s passport will not be despatched in this method and will instead be available for collection from the Visa Application Centre that the application was made at. Notification will be sent from the staff at the Visa Application Centre when the passport is ready for collection.

Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

Was the SAE that of recorded/special delivery? If yes, you could reply and say one was provided when the documents were sent to Sheffield and give them the tracking number of the SAE.

AdimO1:



I just spoke to them (UK NARIC) and was told the scanned copies are okay.
Thanks guys

Yes scanned copies are fine. Even if you take a pic of it and email it across, that is apparently also fine.
My husband's University refused to give us a transcript, so we had to email across scanned copies of the degree and letter from University then the University sent the transcript directly to them using our UK Naric application reference.

mizbee:
Good day to everyone and Happy New Month. Please, I intend applying for my settlement visa in February/March by God's grace but I was thinking of requesting for a transcript and a letter from my school this coming week so I can send to NARIC.
Please, do you think its advisable to do so now?
Hope its not too early to have the NARIC certification?
Because am trying to put all necessary documents together as early as possible.

It's not too early. It doesn't have an expiration date. As long as your degree was taught and examined/researched in English and your University can provide a letter confirming this as well as a transcript and your degree certificate, you're good to go.

justwise:

That did make me chuckle too

Abbylove:

https://www.gov.uk/immigration-asylum-tribunal/appeal-from-outside-the-uk


Thats the link.

I called them. They said they are refunding people the difference hopefully within the next 10 working days.

Abbylove:
Lucky you!

They would be refunding you.

I looked at their website and the rate has been reversed.

I just looked too. It's changed back to the old fees. They haven't refunded me yet. I might give them a call to clarify.

TunzAntman:


I reckon the 3 month processing time is frustration enough, considering priority is like 5-10 days. They'll probably come with their nonsense about it not being straightforward just to take the piss but if everything is in order no reason to get refused.

LOL.

TunzAntman:


If you're applying as a spouse, they cannot refuse you just because you've overstayed.

http://www.immigrationbarrister.co.uk/Blog/settlement-in-the-uk/applying-for-entry-clearance-after-a-period-of-overstaying.html

Yes but I can imagine they would take satisfaction is frustrating him.

mystikal:


Couldn't get a reasonable reason for overstaying but overstayed over a year

Well that''s not good is it? In all honesty the chances are. . . nothing is impossible with these people. Everything about the application needs to be on point and an apology and a very good explanation as to why he overstayed but since he doesn't have one... I don't know.

Abbylove:
Wow!

Unbelievable.

The closing remark is so mean...."pay more if they can afford to do so"

Oh well. Needle go pass before road close for thread like a popular song goes!

Imagine the insult. The fact is.. the genuine or desperate will pay for it and they know this.

Abbylove:
That increase was extreme!
I hope so too. 'cos £800 is more than half of the application fee itself!!!

Is this the effect of Brexit?

I paid for the paper appeal because you're right £800 is almost the amount of a new application. Hopefully it will be just as affective... I think institutions and people are getting a bit 'brave' since brexit LOL.

Lexusgs430:


I hear £329,000,000 is required to repair and refurbish the Queen's luxury council house. The funds must come from her subjects nah................. LOL

Lol. You wicked man! That's where my tax and fees are going to.

Lexusgs430:


I laugh in Hausa........... They have simply used certain applications to milk the mammary glands dry. It's simply another means of income generation.
Spousal applications used to be free, then £60, then £250 and the price hike sequence continues.
Not also forgetting that spousal visa's were usually issued within 24 hours of interview ( how things have changed or times).
Don't also forget the other hit to the pocket, upon renewal and the other hit to pocket upon British passport application (the sequence continues).......
Appeal too used to be free, then the Consequential price increase.
Its simply another form of indirect Tax, theft by style or income generation (or simply a combination of all).

Of course. Hence the reason I'm not holding my breath. The fee I paid for has gone. I just hissed when I read the information.

Abbylove:
So sorry hun. & good luck

Thanks. However, I have read from a few sources that they are backing down with this fee increase and will be going back to the old fees and will refund the difference to anyone who has paid the new amount. Don't know how true it is though. I'm not holding my breath.

mystikal:
Quick question.

My cousin overstayed his student visa after completing his MSc programme in UK. He returned home in 2010 afterwards. Been working in Nigeria since then.

Now he has secured a PhD research position in Robert Gordon university with full scholarship from tetfund and his state government.

Will his overstay gravely dampen his chances of returning to the UK. Does he stand any chance with an appeal.
Additional useful information would be great. Thanks.

Cc: justwise
OmoTier1
Foreveryours201

Why did he overstay? And her overstayed by how long?

Uchman365:


That's not the case here as the sponsor was on maternity leave last year

No of course I know. So it's best not to bother submit the P60 to avoid confusion. I feel like they didn't even bother to look at mine.

abubarakat:
Yes. Exactly my fear. However, I think it is necessary to still provide some explanation and perhaps attach it to the p60 along with maternity SMP and other relevant documents to inform them the reason she didnt earn up to the required amount in the last tax year.

I saw somewhere online how someone was refused because his/her earnings wasn't up to the require amount in the previous tax year but the sponsor claimed to have earned the required amount in that tax year. They found out this information from HMRC.

Please what do you think?

If the sponsor is on maternity leave at the time of application the ECO is only supposed to take the 6 months salary before the sponsor started maternity leave when calculating the required earnings.

Abbylove:
Wow. So this I real!

*see picture below

Very real!! I paid for the appeal. I was really ticked off because I missed out by few weeks to pay the old fee amount.

abubarakat:
Hello Everyone,

Just a quick one. I'm now set for biometrics next week Wednesday and our supporting documents look good after months of research on this and many other forums but i have a question regarding sponsor's p60.

My wife's p60 for April 2015 - April 2016 doesnt reflect she earned at least 18,600GBP. The reason for this was that she was on maternity leave for 6 good months (June - November 2015) and this ofcourse affected her gross earnings for the aforementioned tax year. She, however, returned to work in December 2015 and has been been earning atleast 1550GBP monthly gross.

My question is: do we need to include this p60 as part of our supporting documents or we just drop it so as not to confuse the ECO(given that she has already earned at least 1550GBP for the past 11months)?

From my understanding, the P60 is not compulsory should you have already provided a letter from the employer dated within 28 days of application, 6 months payslips and bank statements reflecting salary payment and an employment contract. If you do decide to put it amongst the supporting documents, you could state that the amount shown for that tax year included her maternity leave pay.