sudo1986:


Thanks for your response.
This implies that the only visa I can secure for them is visit visa.

That's correct. Even at that, you have to be mindful about not burning bridges.

Hypothetically speaking: What I mean is, even if you secure a visit visa for your family, it won't be ideal for them to max out the 6 months duration allowed to stay on a trip. Your wife would probably mention that she is in a form of employment or even a student for example and plans to spend a few weeks or a month on the visa application form, anything beyond that could be dicey. Once the visa application is approved and she decides to max out the legal duration she can be allowed to stay, upon visa renewal in the future, this may come back to hunt her. As she would need to explain why she spent 6 months when she claimed to be in employment or a student at the time of filling the initial application form. hence why I said to not burn bridges

Loving this thread!

sandra50:
Thanks for your response..yes I attended biometrics in November and received my passport January with no refusal letter..out of the 600,000 I gave him,he refunded me 500,000..now I'm trying to do it with my documents..

Good to hear that you actually attended the biometric appointment. The best time to have viewed the information submitted was at the biometrics centre where you waited before you had your biometrics captured. Well, that's gone now.

Here's my advice, be very patient about the next steps and don't rush into anything. Don't put in a new application that could possibly or not hinder future economic benefits to without understanding previous refusal reason.

Under the GDPR guidelines to which the UK follows strictly, you have a right to request the information the Home Office holds about you known as Subject Access Request.

Read this link slowly: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/requests-for-personal-data-uk-visas-and-immigration/request-personal-information-held-by-uk-visas-and-immigration

and follow the instructions set in the link. May take a while (avg. 30 - 40 days) to receive the documented information, after all you are not planning to put in a new application next month. "A particular decision letter" is the most important document you need.

Wish you the best.

sandra50:
Thanks so much for your help..I contacted him and he said the package doesn't come with an email..personally I don't know the agent,a cousin of mine who works at the airport contacted my big brother and told him there is a special package and I'm going to pay a million +..I gave 600,000 as an initial payment but when it didn't go through because of covid according to them I was refunded 500,000.

Now I want to apply for a new one..I have a limited company I registered since January 2018 which I want to build for six months and then apply November..I have never used that company for any transaction but but I have started fixing it..I want to ask my in-law in Germany to use my company to import the next container he will be bringing to Nigeria,I want him to use my name like three or four times and I also import goods from the UK but not as much as what my in-law brings...
I also want to ask my in-law to be sending all the money he sends my brother for his house project into my business account so I will be the one to pull it after four days then send to my brother..for my personal business I want to always put my own personal money in my business account then keeping sending 100,000 into my private account so once it's 6 months I will print my bank statement and also I will have like 4 million as my balance when I'm doing the printing.
Please is there any other document or information I will be needing for this business visa application?I will be applying like someone going on a business trip..maybe to go buy second hand shoes and clothes then come to Nigeria and sell?
I also would be submitting all the documents I used to purchase all the goods for that six months..please put me through on what I need for a business trip or if I'm on the right part.. God bless.

Please be mindful of what you're about to do. You need to understand what information the agent entered into your first application. Any major discrepancies in your initial vs your next application may not turn out well.

To begin with, did you attend the biometrics appointment? If you did not, it simply means you had no visa application put in, as that is a key factor for processing visa applications these days.
If you did, and you were handed no refusal letter, just try to find out what email your agent used for the application and the reference number provided after submission, all other information you already have, such as your last name, date of birth, so that you can make a request to UKVI to find out the information you need to address ahead of your next application.

jesmond3945:
did you book for the appointment?

They normally just send emails to applicants.

famzynet:

Is the old passport collected from you assuming still valid? When is the estimated time to get the new passport?

The old passport was returned (though cancelled) and the estimated collection date (even it will be posted) was 10 calendar days.

EmmyKing86:
Hello all.

I have finally gotten an appointment next week for biometric capture for passport renewal.

The email I received did not mention anything about paying for the money order however, it was clearly stated that I need to bring a 'stamped C4 special delivery envelope'. I have previously seen in the platform that a sort of money order was required to be paid.

Please, just wondering if anybody recently attended their appointment in London and still paid the money order.

Kind Regards.

Hi, I can tell you for sure that I did not hand over any postal or money order. I went with a self addressed envelope as mentioned. The process is a lot quicker, and my turn around time spent in the embassy was under 1hr 30 mins for Passport Renewal. I had my appointment today.

newbie715:


Under normal circumstances,

1. No, you need a passport with at least 6 months validity to apply.

2. See answer to question 1

3. See answer to question 1

However, due to Covid 19 and Nigeria High Commission backlog issues, I think your best bet is to contact Home Office and ask your questions. Try with this https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk/y/inside-the-uk/visas-work-study-and-extensions

All the best

Thank you for your response.

Divine88:


You don’t need to convince anyone. Apply for the job, if you are successful, submit your immigration details.
If you’ve made your application already to the home office, you should have a unique ID. Forward the ID to the HR. All they need to do is do a verification check using the link here
https://www.gov.uk/employee-immigration-employment-status

Thank you for your response.

Hello everyone,

I need help with my situation and I would really like assistance on how to go about this.

My Passport expires tomorrow and my visa expires June. A new visa application is required to be tendered for leave to remain.

My questions are;
1. Will I be allowed to apply with an expired Passport for the visa extension?
2. Will I be required to attend biometrics with an expired passport (given the backlog situation at the Nigerian embassy)?
3. Hypothetically if I were to get an appointment at the Nigerian embassy prior to attending biometrics and they collect my old Passport, how can I attend the biometrics session without a new passport or what are my options here please?

Anyone with experience care to help out please?

Lastly @Divine88 how did you convince your new employer to take you on in the middle of your visa application processing?

I look forward to your responses.

I don't think @sweetjusty is saying s/he has got a job. I believe the poster was quoting @zeb04 and did not quote the original poster who actually got a job (ref page 545) properly to request how he got the job.

So I think this poster @sweetjusty is simply requesting how to apply and secure a role to become an embryologist and not actually indicating a job has been secured.

The two posts are identical and I feel wasn't edited/quoted properly lol.

Mimzyy:
It’s true. If you also have the GTB mobile banking. Just log in and you’ll see your NIN smiling at you.

Thank you for this. I just logged on and found out i have been assigned the NIN.

icon8:


I don’t think it’s true. I believe that service is for those who have registered for their NIN. It’s true though, that NIN and BVN have been linked, but you still have to register for both separately.

Modified: it may be true afterall. I’ve seen claims that those that registered for BVN at the very beginning had their NIN automatically created for them at the point of BVN registration. This may explain why the service works for those with BVN starting with 221.

This is 100% correct info. Thanks for the enlightenment.

TRAY2:
I hope this gives hope to some people here, I still can’t believe I am now a home owner and a brand new car 2020 plate car, also undergoing a fully funded post graduate clinical course in University of Leeds from my Trust, just within my 20 months stay in the UK. Mehn this country has been good to me. Anything is possible.

Congratulations to you!!! Wishing you more blessings

Aphrodite007:


Sorry sir.

When you calm down, buy ticket and go to Nigeria to renew. That’s what I did. Nobody even asked me for my ETC sef until I got to Nigeria (and if I didn’t have it, I would have just asked them for plug to do my passport, then case settled).

No vex too much- you suppose dey use to naija wahala.

This is looking like the most viable option right now to be honest. With backlogs the embassy has right now..

fbigirl2020:



I also need to renew as mine expire April 2021. I want to renew but i heard when one apply online the payment slip has no interview date? how do i go about it?

Hi, I'm yet to get mine renewed, I plan to do so from Next month. I hope to get it sorted before February at the most.

LagosismyHome:


Nigerian passport can be renewed from 6 months to expiry ....so from April 21 count 6 months behind and anytime from then you can start

Hopefully no more lockdown

Thank you very much.

LagosismyHome:


August 24 is literally yesterday in naija embassy world. They were shut for months so you can imagine the backlog

They are now strict on entry without appointment so you just gat to be patience. They eventually send you a date for biometric but be ready for months

Speaking about naija passport renewal, when would be best time for me to consider renewing my passport as it would expire in April '21 and I need to renew my visa also in June '21.
Need to plan it properly so that I don't begin to panic with all these stories of passport renewal backlog.

Mamatukwas:


Yes Ma. I’m a she

I apologise o, I use Oga for both male and female. Better yet My Madam. Lol

Mamatukwas:


I got a failure delivery notice for your email. If you don’t mind dropping your business number or alternative email. Mine is not too public. The last time I dropped it I got a few strange visitors. Kindly bear with me.

My Oga, i have replied your email with the requested info.

famzynet:
Can someone throw more light if one may regret not opening a domiciliary account in Nigeria before relocation to UK? If it is necessary,which currency is better( dollar account or pounds).
Thanks.

From experience, I have had both dollar and pound account in Nigeria for over 10 years and I have only used it once, not because I needed to but because a friend needed to make a payment and that was even when I was in Nigeria. So personally, ko need.

Mamatukwas:


N575 today.

I have replied your email.

Is there anyone here in currently into Information Security please. I need help on how to break grounds into the field.

Thank you

Mamatukwas:


It’s Naira I have though not £.

I just sent you a PM, please respond. Thank you

ayoadefantastic:
Hi,

Pls a friend just got this email and on the account nothing has changed.
She did upfront medicals, and finger prints last year when she applied for visit visa (although rejected) now applying for study permit for PhD. All on the account is the submission confirmation since May 14th and now this email. Pls does anyone have an insight of what is happening?
Thank you in advance.

Please be aware of phishing emails. You can try to verify the sender's email address first and if found genuine then wait for the update on the portal.

LuvlyIva:



Nonsense! Other mental health care assistant are doing good but her own na story story every day. Can'nt even make £18,600 for spouse visa. Abegki!!! I am free. Nigeria I am really enjoying this country. Just relaxing with nice weather. All the best to u all in the UK. When our government repair our country I no want to see Una for Nija. Lol!!!

It is so sad to read this simply because she couldn't get you to cross borders.

Like you have said. You are now free.

LuvlyIva:


Let her see it. UK people no get money. Always living on loan. Some of them are not organised at all. Just spending without thinking of the future. Atleast in Nigeria we are still rich.

Irony of life, weeks ago you were asking how to migrate to the UK to join your wife, but you're back here abusing the system because your wife won't agree with you to join her.
I hope Nigeria gives you more than what the UK can and hopefully your wife feels good to join you back home, if that's even a plan.

Oh I hope your phone isn't hacked as well.

jesudaughter:
So you have not changed, can't you make your point clear without insult?
Meaning he must be attending lower level school?

If you could only take a moment to see through his perspective on the subject matter, you wont be upset, I assure you.

If the initial poster supported his claims with data, there would be no issue at all. That's all there is to the discussion.

When there are arguments surrounding visa guidelines, people bring out screenshot to support their claims and that's all the poster above was trying to get at, what evidence is there to say Europeans are not intelligent or brilliant?

Yakeeboy:
lol not totally true! There are certain courses you will study in Uk that will give you instant job the following day of graduation! You need zero experience to be employed in this category! It all about information!

Hmmm, interesting.. care to share more information?

LagosismyHome:


At the end of the day what the goal..... if you are doing a masters and want to get a job then ranking plays little or no part. In america yes, in UK.... don't bother. Apart from the few tops schools . The rest are all in the same bucket when it comes to hustling that job after graduation

I agree with hosey , Instead pick what fits your need

To the bold I sincerely agree. All that should matter to one is what one wants for him/herself.

I have two friends, Person A, did his masters and PhD in a not top ranking Uni. At the end of the day, he went a different path that would fetch him the most cash. This friend does not even put any Uni attended on his CV despite having a PhD, he simply brags about his competencies and that has gotten him through the door for sometime now.

Person B, did his masters in a top ranking Uni, studied hard to emerge one of the best candidate and got recruited right after he graduated into one of the oil and gas company in Scotland. According to him, the courses he took in Uni, helped him demonstrate his ability to take on the job if he were to be employed & eventually was.

In conclusion, develop your strategy to win, if you care to you can look for experienced people to offer guidance and then you kill to win. Once again pick what Uni fits your need.

NomzyJust:
My school (Bedfordshire) just postponed my June 1st start date and gave me a revised offer to start July 27th. My problem now is that the new offer came with an increased tuition £15320. I already made 50% tuition deposit of £6625 with the previous offer with tuition £13250. I am just confused. They want me to top up. This isn't fair at all.

Hi, my suggestion to you will be to write to them and let them know you are already committed to the initial tuition and have made a deposit to towards your commitment. Please try to stand your ground and make them understand that you were never told fees will be updated before the start of your program (that's if nothing of such was ever written anywhere). If they refuse, i'd suggest you carefully decide what you need to do next.

Please may I ask if it is possible to renew my expired Nigerian drivers license from the UK so as to pick up and use when I land in Lagos sometime this year rather than using my UK license or what options have I got?