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newbie715:
Hi foxyvisa, I did not use NARIC from Nigeria, I used my Nigerian University MBA certificate and a letter from the school stating that English was the medium used for the programme but when I wanted to renew my visa, I just respected myself and got NARIC to avoid any issues but as deept said, same NARIC suffices.

Lexusgs430:
Apply for a Schengen visa, forget flying..... Take a drive......

deept:
Used same naric, wasn't a problem

newbie715:
I am not quite sure what the answer is, I used NARIC the second time round because I didn't write the test in my initial application but a comment from benuromi on page 6 of this thread states that he knows someone who used the test from Nigeria, as I am not familiar with the tests, I cannot advice on this, sorry.

evenda:
Hi guys,

am seeing different things now on the marriage cert ... i did mine at ikeja in 2015 and now looking at the certificate, it says local government unified marriage certificate... & marriage celebrated in the marriage registry.

is it taken as valid or not?

i am readjng online that LG ones arent valid.
i know this was an issue sometime ago, but have gone through this but can't see any mention of ikeja registry.. mostly ikoyi o

someone please help out here.

has any1 with a successful application had theirs at ikeja?
thank you x

SomD:
Hello everyone. Please a TB certificate that shows abnormal chest xray but no signs of Tb detected, no referall letter issued or sputum test done. Is this acceptable? The interpretation of the result is that the spine is a bit curved but can’t be treated as it poses no threat and even if it were to be corrected, it should be done as a child but not now as an adult because bones have now calcified. Can anyone clarify for me if this certificate is okay. Pic attached.

phatbaby1:
Hi guys our application has been successful!

Whoop! Whoop!

I’m going to be popping champagne tonight

Thanks to every single person and the veterans on this thread. If you’re ever in the Birmingham area, feel free to stop by for tea :-)

Standard application
Timeline:
TLS and Biometrics: 21 November 2017
Documents received email: 24 November 2017
Supporting docs sent to Sheffield: 4 December 2017
Decision made email: None
Decision made TLS update: 15 February 2018
Passport returned to center email: 15 February 2018
Passport returned to center update: 15 February
Application picked up: 16 February

CAT22:
Yayyyy finally I got a BIG YES
Thanks to almighty God, Oga lexusg430 and everyone here on this group that contributed one way or the other in answering my endless questions. You guys are the most valuable personality.

Type of application- Settlement wife (Standard)
Online application- 22/10/2017
Biometrics- 1/11/2017
Application received by UKVI- 6/11/2017
Support docs sent to Sheffield- 13/11/2017
Decision made email- None
Collection email- 26/01/2018
Passport collected- 26/01/2018
Visa approved from 31/01/2018.
This whole process is designed to frustrate and make you give up. Don’t you ever give up. There’s light at the end of the tunnel if you read your handouts well here on this page.

Good luck to those waiting.
Never ever give up.
Abeg before I forget, who am I dropping the offering with. Lol

peejay25:
Hi, Please at what point do u pay for priority? Can't see the option at the point to pay for visa application.

Type of Application: Settlement wife (Priority)
Online application submitted: 31st October
Biometric: 9th November
Email confirmation of support documents received: NONE
Decision made: 7th December
Collection email: 7th December
Courier delivery: 8 December
Picked up: 8th December

It took exactly 1month from my biometric. We are super excited as newly weds (last year) that have been separate since the wedding and hubby returned to UK.
If you can afford PRIORITY please do. It saves time and sleepless nights.
Time to go warm up hubby from the extreme cold in UK.

Zay1:
Hello, please i am also about to apply for the same visa, do you mind telling me the documents you submitted to support your application. I hope to hear from you soon
Thanks

Realgeo:
Don't waste your money getting the Nigeria police report as u can get a job without it. If u will be doing care job then, u require CRB certificate which cost £50 and are valid for 3 years or so and that is will be done in uk. Just pack your bag and come over. Cheers

Bond140:
Hello my people. God is so good to me, pls join me thank Him. I picked my passport today and it was a positive outcome! I was so scared of the outcome because I mistakenly registered and wrote the wrong English test. Instead of life skill test, I took the general ielts!!.I had to write to them informing them I'm processing UK Naric which they didn't wait for before making decision.
Thanks to Lexus, justwise and other people who helped in one way or another.. I'm grateful, pls continue saving lives.
Timeline:
Biometrics 26/9/2017
Document to Sheffield 27/9/2016
Decision email 16/12/2017
Pick up 19/12/2017
No calls, no additional document request.

Lexusgs430:
Does your husband want you to seek employment with GCHQ or Mi5?

If he wants you to get one, just get one jejely (to keep the peace and avoid constant bickering).....

justwise:
What sort of job? Some jobs like working with children or elderly people may require full CRB check.. etc

mamarazi1:
Hi hun.... I know u did priority... Which address did you send supporting documents to

godman100:
Congratulations. Glad your PRIORITY application came through so quickly. It bodes well for others coming behind you.

Bond140:
Congratulations! e no easy o

justwise:
I'm so happy for you, you put a lot of research and time on this and went with your gut feeling and it pays off.

Congratulations!!

mamarazi1:
Please is Local Government issued Marriage certificate still valid? We had our wedding at our local government marriage registry. I came across this here and on the internet. I am now beginning to worry. Please are there people in the house who submitted their local government marriage certificate. BIKO!

ronvlaar:
Good morning house, passport was picked up yesterday and it was refused.
I'll post their reason later with my TL

godman100:
Thanks.

I absolutely agree with you that people should not exclude WhatsApp or Facebook messages if available. It's better to be on the safe side and send them even if not required. They can't reject anyone for sending too many documents abi? Worst case, you've wasted paper printing the messages.

My warning is more towards those that may rely primarily on WhatsApp messages as evidence of relationship and don't send many photos or phone records. If these messages is not used in their consideration as my friend advised then that could result in a refusal.

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations......
Are you sure you have enough body warmth to counter that cold uk?

NB: Remember to pay your 30% tithe....

foxyvisa:
Praise the Lord, Hallelujah! The Lord has graduated another student from the school of nairaland.
I was here weeks/months ago, heartbroken about the court verdict in Nigeria on local government issued marriage certificate. I asked the house on their opinions and @justwise advised I push ahead with the application.
A big thank you to the house, everyone who contributed years ago to date. @justwise thank you so much. To all new and waiting students, study the manuals and do your best to submit as much documents as you can.

Type of Application: Settlement wife (Priority)
Online application submitted: 31st October
Biometric: 9th November
Email confirmation of support documents received: NONE
Decision made: 7th December
Collection email: 7th December
Courier delivery: 8 December
Picked up: 8th December

It took exactly 1month from my biometric. We are super excited as newly weds (last year) that have been separate since the wedding and hubby returned to UK.
If you can afford PRIORITY please do. It saves time and sleepless nights.
Time to go warm up hubby from the extreme cold in UK.

GodandVal:
I think there are mix ups with your dates

ronvlaar:
None, none...
Called for escalation lastweek, got a mail 2 days later that they've asked the team working on it to escalate the whole process...
We're still waiting sha...
Day 72 today

GodandVal:
God has done it!!! This God is too much. Just picked up my passport and the entry clearance/visa in there *dancing******

After everything he has done it for me and He will do for those waiting as well. Below is my timeline:

Type of application: Settlement(wife) but I put in Settlement marriage(mistake)- Priority
Application Submitted: 28 September 2017
Biometrics: October 4, 2017
Sent for Decision : October 4, 2017
Application received by UK Immigration: October 5, 2017
Supporting Documents sent to Sheffield: October 10, 2017
After coming across this topic on Nairaland, I realized the mistake I made in my application by choosing Settlement-marriage instead of Settlement-Wife and it was already too late for another application.
Wrote them a letter explaining the error and asking them for the IHS link : October 24,2017
Surprisingly got a an email requesting for payment for the IHS : November 22, 2017 (I leaped for joy)
Decision made email : December 1, 2017
Collection Email: December 4, 2017
Picked up : Today, Dec 5, 2017

Thank you to everyone that shared their experiences and everyone in the house. So excited!!!!


Baba God, Thank You.

P.s. I thought paying for Priority would mean faster process but all the same I’m happy.

tenyii:
Hi guys so I’ve been a silent follower of this thread since I decided to apply for a UK spousal visa. Your posts (especially timelines) were very helpful for me and I thought I could help another person by sharing mine as well.

Type of Application: Settlement - Wife (Priority)
Application Submitted: 23 Oct
Supporting Documents sent to Sheffield: 3 Nov
Email confirmation of documents received: Never got one
Application Decided: 26 Nov
Visa Picked up: 26 Nov

All in all took about 1 month and was much earlier thank we expected but we are very grateful to God for how smooth the application process was.

For those deliberating about whether to send WhatsApp messages or what to send for their applications....remember that everyone’s circumstances are different. I feel things like travel history and general background of the individuals applying (especially your spouse) matter a lot. Put yourself in the shoes of the visa officer. If there is something you are uncomfortable about rather than lie or ignore it explain it in the additional information section...that’s what it’s there for. If you have substantial travel history show that that you do...make them see that your desire to relocate is because of your spouse. If you don’t have the pictures put the steamy conversation from your WhatsApp, if not put the pictures you have. Look through the guidelines carefully and make sure you put all the necessary documents to show that you just want to start the rest of your life with your spouse. No one wants to willingly keep two people away from each other if they genuinely love themselves (of cause there’s the bit about proving you won’t be using U.K. public funds for the next 5 years but yea that’s how developed countries protect themselves �)

I’m sure all those waiting will have successful applications! God has already done it for us.