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I am not against it. I wrote in plain terms and gave reasons for her possible use of agent as a first timer. She is here now, hopefully she can learn a thing or two . Goodluck to her.

Thegamingorca:
She can apply for the visa herself as hundreds of others on this page have done and gotten before her.

It is ok to use an agent for visa applications.
It is not all visa applications you can do on your own, I am sure you know that.
The issue is, most agent do not take their time to do good research and fact checking on client documents.
That is the challenge i notice most agent have, could be, as a result of overwhelming applications they received.

However, I support the idea of she applying on her own if she is well informed about visa applications, this process requires a lot of guidance, it is not something you can just hop on UKVI website and start on your own( Gurus will understand).

We have also seen cases where some persons applied themselves severally, and didn't get visas, until they used an agent and got it.

It is quite complicated, especially when we all know agent are not the ones to stamp vignette.

The decision maker is at the consulate.

So let us not trade blames, but help her out to find a solution.

We are all problem solvers here, let guide her through her re application process.

Thank you.

mommatriplets:
ok, there are so many factors which we dont know.
the 1.8m that is your closing balance, is your acct clean?...ie regular inflow and outflow??

2ndly, your friend that sent you invititation letter, did they include their rent receipts?, is the accomodation suitable enough to accomodate you?. whats the status of the friend inviting you??---the visa officer disregarded everything and homed in on your finances, perhaps sopmething isnt adding up. na only u and the agent know that one..


Lastly, this nigerian behaviour of mental indolence/not willing to understand how anything works, but relaxes and leaves serious matters in the hands of outsider who has no stake, agent gets paid whether or not you succeed...is not a good behaviour, i call it mental laziness.
for a serious and willing person, just reading 5 to 15 pages of this thread is enough to give you the information needed to apply for your own visa youself! , but no, people will run to agent..and when it doesnt work will turn around to say--they dont know what the agent did.

#rantover

Joy49101:
yes my first time. Thanks alot

You welcome.

Going by what is detailed in the letter, i think you had issues with your finance and the whole thing just got misplaced somehow and got eco confused.

I have said several times here, that, these people are just ordinary people like us and in as much as we try to finetune our applications, we should also be weary of figures and details, as they are arranged and placed.

This is what most eco's base their judgement on.

Having said that, you can retrace your steps and do the needful, hopefully, you get granted clearance on your next application.

If you need more information, be sure to get assisted here.
Goodluck.

Y'all should wait until you get visas before you book flight. These informations are on the ukvi page.

@joy49101, You can re apply , just work on your document and information.

Is this your first time applying?

Drinky:
2 year visa renewal

Submitted: 17/10/2022
Pick up email: 4/11/2022

Took approximately 3 weeks.

17/10/2022
Renewal
Congratulations

Thank you and Yes you are correct, if he goes there, an accredited agent would be the one to file if he is referred. So, Dear Enquirer, You have read some substantial information's , Please do the needful as advised.

Kajolplus:
You are on point but all physical CAC offices in Nigeria will not fix the INACTIVE status. They will only direct him to meet an agent or give him contact of an agent who does the job.

INACTIVE status is ONLY done in CAC headquarters, Abuja through accredited agent.

Accredited agent makes payment and notify (with proof of payment) appropriate unit at headquarters to change from INACTIVE to ACTIVE status.

I think it is important to communicate or give verified responses. Only accredited agents E.g Lawyers and , Accountants or selected persons with access can fix inactive to active. So, you can follow the advise to go Cac office at Jobi Fele or the one on the island to fix if you are resident in Lagos, or consult an accredited agent. YOU CAN NOT DO IT YOURSELF, it falls under Post Incorporation, it is only Pre - incorporation, you can handle on your own. Be guided

As you can see in the attachment, creation of post incorporation account is for accredited agents only.

Ashirioluwa:
Someone told me that I can’t do it by myself. He said I will need accredited CAC agent to do it. I don’t know how true this information is

You can even decide to add it with first name and put space. For instance , First name: Shade, Middle name: Thomas, Surname: Adekunle. You can use as First name : Shade Thomas Surname: Adekunle. This is what i see some people do and it is usually acknowledged. Still, giselle237 option is a great idea. Goodluck

giselle237:
on your test day, when you are called in to the inner office to check your details, draw their attention to it.

This is For US right? Why not inquire on the US study group

Kingsley10000:
Ball State University sent me admission letter.
Do you know of any external scholarship for undergraduate program?

I used the word 'may', meaning , i was expressing possibility. There is still nothing wrong/ right in the statement . I wait to hear your views.

leef2022:
That's Wrong study; sir/ma.

I raised the issue of date because of the other lady cc: Cutiefred06
She also just renewed. Her submission was October 17th, same day as your supposed friend. So, from the information at our disposal, renewals are given preference.
What we do here is not to assume, we read other people's comment, study them and do general evaluation.
That is why i spoke about the date. No one here understands the internal arrangement of the UKVI, as such we do not make assumptions.
You can not also say they are just working randomly, because it is a visa section and Eco's have their applications to treat. In my personal opinion, i think it is the person or group of persons handling applications at a particular time, that determines the speed of response.
Maybe they have not gotten to your application, Kindly excercise more patience and wait for correspondence.
Thank you.

Chimama1:
She renewed her visa visiting visa, my center was also VI. I don't think it has anything to do with date. I think dey just do anything at this point randomly any application their hands encouter.

October 17 - Monday
September 22- Thursday
The other person - October 17 - Monday
Don't you think that applications submitted on first days of the week are usually promptly attended to?
I advice you hold for response from them.

Is your friend a first time applicant or she is also renewing? Her center is VI , I believe and you?

For others planning on submission, i have been carefully studying the dates , you may want to choose Mon/Tues for Standard Processing.
Just an observation, if anyone has other opinions , Kindly advice the enquirer.

Chimama1:
Good evening beautiful people, kinda worried about the time frame of standard visitors visa. I did my bio on september 22 and no word from them, tracking still on DMC even though it is my 5th renewal . A friend of mine did bio on 17 october and was called for collection mail today. How are they doing this application? And hers was VI too. Nawa

wow. This is good. All the best .

Cutiefred06:
standard processing time.

Travel before your visa expires. That is the koko. If your passport expires while outside Nigeria, You can fly back and get it renewed. Immigration will allow you exit and enter with no hassles. Simple

Nameflow:
please how do you mean arrive without issues in nigeria.

shithapuns:
wow, seems the Uk visa pipu have stepped up pace, did my biometrics on tuesday, got document ready for collection mail today. about 72hours turnaround. priority service

Congratulations.

Congratulations on your second visa. That was so fast. What service did you do?

Cutiefred06:
Got my passport back with 6 month visa stamped
submitted on October 17.

Duration of stay: 3 month
visa validity: 6 month
Yes, she can.[quote author=aderemi166 post=118113778][/quote]

You can travel back to Nigeria with an expired passport, whilst outside the country. Make sure you travel before your visa expires, and be sure to arrive without issues in Nigeria.

Nameflow:
Please I need knowledge. My passport expires in April. Can I travel to the UK for about 10 days in February next year without issue. I have already booked for a renewal but I doubt if it will be ready before my trip.

Mrmoney90:
She doesn’t need to include CAC if this happens to be the case right?

I mean, if she pays herself salary monthly, what documents does she need to provide in that regard?

Just need a clearer view on this

I think the applicant need be sure of what they want, he is saying two things ,and needs clarity on them.

He has said his mum is not retired, that means she is still working. In that case, she can present her pay slips/statement, while her son stands as sponsor for the trip.

He also said, his mum does business, in that case, she needs to present a cac document to substantiate.

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irabs4567:
Thank you for your comments.
An agent told me that after 3 months of my visit, I would know if I’m to return to stay there. He told me I can get an under ground job not a government job.his claims is that there are people who went with visit visa and still were able to connect properly and didn’t come back after their first visit .
Pls share this uk link on Instagram or telegram for me. I did like to connect before making a trip .
Thank you boss

She will be needing a cac document to substantiate her business activities, but if the case is otherwise, she needs payslips/statements. If there are huge amounts paid in the six months period, you should attach a cover letter.

Your sponsor will also need attach his/her bank statements and other relevant documents, 'if' the application is made not as a business person.

This information below is seconded

leef2022:
You would need a cac even if you were paying yourself income as a business person in my own opinion.
The cac demonstrate you have a business and perhaps occupational tie to your home country.
Whilst paying or earning income from the business demonstrates your financial security in regards to the business.
Some way you could pay yourself is create a business account for your business, and pay yourself salary/wages monthly from the business account on a specific date of every month, also you can make a payslip of your business, where you indicate amounts you earn and other ways possible.
However, it is wise I stress all above are done with all genuineness.

Hope that helps.

Hello.
Let me respond to your questions as asked
1. You can not convert a visit visa. A visit visa is a visit visa, as the name implies. Visit and come back.
2.You are not to purchase a ticket, If you have to , you are required to attach a dummy reservation.
3. Every visa category has their requirements, work visa, study , and the rest. You can find details on the UKVI website to have a better understanding of what you are opting for.
4. Other questions relating to sponsorships and work permits are secondary. You pass a stage first, before you get there. Step by step.

Now my advice, if you are traveling on a visit visa, during your stay in the UK, You can reach out and link up. If you are lucky to get a posting before your visit period expires, you get all necessary documents then come back to process work visa.

Better still, You can establish links prior to your visit by doing research, so once you are on ground, you can cement other plans.

Just to add, there are platforms on instagram handled by some Nigerians in the UK. They give tips on job sponsorships and other related information. I would suggest you also take your time to go through the threads, and do some research on work visas, prolly , you can get a telegram or youtube connect to aid your requests.

Above all, if the goal is to relocate with work/study visa, you may have to join a few more communities.

I hope this helps.
Visit gov.uk for further information on starting your application.

irabs4567:
Good day gurus in the house ,
Myself and my spouse are planning on a visit visa...now the issue is are we supposed to buy a round trip ticket? We booked for an hotel . Note: it’s our first time traveling.. do you think we can convert the visit visa to work visa or study... or is it advisable to come back after the exact days documented on the form? Ticket fee is ridiculous right now..coming back and going back is costly ..Can we get sponsorship for work permits on health care upon arrival or other jobs . Pls I need your advice
God bless

Mrmoney90:
Well done. I follow you greet the gurus o

hahaha . Ololade Mr Money. You are doing well

Congratulations to all who received visas in the last 48hrs.

The blessing will go round.

All the gurus in the house,

Una Good afternoon

Big Congratulations.
Please tell us in a summary how it went.
Someone here may need that information for their application.
Thank you.

burk:
Good evening my people. Hope we all had a stress free activities today? I attended my US visa interview today, after series of questions and answers session, the visa was approved.

That how you get on in life. Knowledge is power. Even when you are experienced, you crave to know more. Thanks

Mrmoney90:
No problem. Just gather all the informations you’re getting here and apply them when necessary..

Goodluck in advance

Congratulations.

diabolo:
Visa Alert!!!
1. We applied for 2years standard visitor visa for myself and wife.
2. Biometrics date: 16 September in TLS Abuja
3. Wife travel history: Only visited UAE in 2017.
4. Self travel history: UAE, France and UK.
5. Wife Application: As a house wife with no income, so I just use my account statement for her.
6. Husband Application: Use previous visa evidence, bank statement, investment, payslip etc
7. Wife TLS Services: Self service, Courier and submitted passport
8. Husband TLS Service: Self Service, Courier and Keep my passport.
9. Wife Status: Receive Passport with 2 years visitor visa on 01/11/2022
10. Husband Status: Yet to receive call/email to submit passport to TLS.
Question: Will I get an email to send my passport or just a phone call for the visa vignette?

As regards the extension for some categories, maybe it has to do with their centers. I haven't done the bio yet, i am trying to take my time to put my house in order. Visa applications are properly planned. Same i was advising someone earlier.

Mrmoney90:
You are right. I’m seeing most people receiving decision mails by the 7th week on the dot, whilst some extends to the 8th and 9th week.

When was your bio?

This is actually like the processing time now for standard uk visitors visa.
About 7/8 weeks, if we are working with the 5 working days correct me if i am wrong. Best wishes as he receives his passport

Mrmoney90:
Check your spam box, and if no message, hope you will be among the lucky ones to be granted a visa.

So no need to be afraid of the outcome. Just stay positive

Goodluck.

PTA has a timeline. Contact your prefered bank for more information.

Abus:
PTA oo!! PTA oo!!
My trip is 11th November. Do I need to have an existing account with the bank I am to process the PTA. I mean I could use any bank so long they offer PTA.??

Any advice on how to get the PTA within this period b4 my travel??

Thanks

You do not understand what we are telling you. Do not rush to re apply, get your house in order. Your initial and recent application is complicated with figures. Fix all these, then re apply . No need to rush to re apply. Goodluck

saintmor:
The 6million I declared here I gave evidence to show the source and how I earned it, with tax receipt s. It's different from the first application I just gave only bank statement.