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Loritess:
Please o, does this mean if I want to submit an Ielts test result for the application I have to submit my degree certificate as well?

Nooo. The ielts test I submitted was general training test which wasn't acceptable. It wasn't general training for UKVI.
This time around I just submitted only my UK master's degree certificate. Is yours a degree from the Uk

With the amount of money paid, you would think that they can just make a call to your university to confirm you did a Masters degree there in the Uk? how hard will that have been - very officious and cruel - Hostile![/quote]Exactly what my husband said. He was fuming but they are always looking for an excuse to refuse someone and they chose that technicality for us.

I'm not a slient follower obviously but I would like to post my timeline.
It's a YES!! For me
This is my second application
First application (standard application)- Abuja
Biometrics- May 31st 2017
NSF Email - August 17th 2017
I escalated 4 times. My husband's MP wasn't very helpful
November 22nd 2017 - Refusal for English requirement.

Second application ( priority)
Biometrics- June 1st
Escalated once on - July 13th
Contacted MP on August 8 he said decision was made August 7th
Decision made email - August 13th
Courier delivery - August 15th
vignette- August 14 - September 15

My first refusal was a stupid mistake of submitting an original reference letter from school with a general training ielts test instead of the original certificate of my Uk master's degree certificate. In those few months I waited I went through all the immigration rules I could find.

kratos750cc:
Hello everyone. I have been sifting through this forum for some months now and I find it very informative. I am in the final stages of the spouse visa application and I would be most grateful if anyone could help me clarify a few things.

The TLS website talks about a service where your supporting documents are scanned to UKBA directly. However, I have not come across any mention of this service being used by the members here (I may have missed the post). So here are my questions;
1. Does anyone here have experience using the service?
2. Is this service OPTIONAL?
3. Will my spouse have to send documents from UK to Nigeria?
4. How reliable is the service?

Thank you

Scanning option is not available to settlement visas. Every documents will be sent to Sheffield. The only things needed at the application centre are
1. Applicants passport
2. Signed application form
3. Payment confirmation print out (just in case)
4. Priority payment confirmation print out( just in case)
5. Appointment confirmation print out

chrisj2:
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A big thank you to you, ibk and other contributors... That is really useful information.
* The only downside - giving the spouse the bank card details and security features - joking; if she spends it like the Beckhams then at least we know where we stand. LOL

No need to give her your bank details. Just get her log in details for the online application and pay

chrisj2:
Can one pay for the fees using a UK bank's debit or credit card (straightforwardly in Pounds (£) sterling); that is, on behalf of the applicant who is filling the form online in Nigeria? Anyone done it this way recently? Thanks in advance

Yes you can pay with uk bank Card however the fees are in dollars so bank charges will be taken you might pay a little over £1600 pounds. Same thing if you use a Nigerian card

Tranquil38:
Please I need advice... I recently started my PhD in the UK and on a full scholarship. I just got married and want my hubby to join me... Please what do I need to put in place to make that happen, I don't want a refusal for any reason... Please am waiting for an advice,thanks.

You need a tier 4 dependent visa. Check this link https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/family-members

donlexs:
Oh okay. Thank you very much Chief.

Can you please confirm these are the only other payments required and costs from outside the U.K.:
Visa Application Fee: £1,464
Priority (Optional): £573.


Thank you.

Visa fee: £1523
Priority:£573

donlexs:
Hello guys,

Great job you guys are doing here. I have a question for recent applicants.

I am about to pay for my IHS and the amount comes up to $840. I thought IHS for settlement Visas are £500. $840 is about £600 oo.

Can someone who has recently applied clarify or I am doing something wrong.

Thank you.

It's correct. It's only 500 if you are applying from inside the uk.

themusketeer:
Hello Nairalanders,

Please how do I show proof of communication (FaceTime) for the past 18months?

We have Whatsapp messages & iMessages (over 160 pages extracted) , we also have email conversations, and e-cards. Our headache is just the retrieving over 18months voice&video call logs.

Going forward I intend to screenshot the call logs every other day but I’m afraid ordinary 6months call log won’t be sufficient.

Please Advise.

Thanks all..,..

3-4 chats per month is fine. I would suggest you show email log from the beginning of the relationship which is easier and 3-4 chats per month for one year. That's what I did.

ronkybabe2003:
It ok..
But all i kn is that I adopted a child from Nigeria in 2012 before Nigeria name was removed from the adoption country list... the child never lived in the UK and I got her british passport in the UK after registering the adoption at the UK child adoption registered.... so my experience.... somx how u got ur passport matter as well ... and the immigration assess every1 on individual bases. Also my nephew was born in Nigeria and the daddy as a british citizen got his british passport in the UK and took it to Nigeria which the mummy later got the 2year spouse visa... that was in 2009..No DNA required before the are married fro 4years b4 the birth of the child and they are but Consultants hunband work in UK my sister was working in nigeria ....and was also resident doctor in one of the busiest hospital in the UK . #ifuknowuknow
Or the brvs need to give u ogas in the house .... more information

The problem is things in 2009 and 2012 are different from now. I was speaking from recent experience as I just got my son's passport in MAY 2018. My husband took all supporting documents from Nigeria to the uk after I filled the form then sent it to Durham. The passport was sent to me in nigeria via DHL. The passport was still done in the uk but the application was technically made from Nigeria. On the passport there is no place of issue because now all passports are done in the uk.

chrisj2:
Sorry ibkbosson!

I missed the post above... Yes, you did explain how to go about obtaining the passport. With the 'hostile environment' that has been in place in UK as regards Immigration, I was just skeptical that they will just accept documents without DNA proof but we shall see - all applicants and situations are different. You were successful - that is great! Thanks for the information given and your patience....

Well they didn't need DNA test because my son is mixed race but they don't always ask for DNA test. You can't even do a DNA test except they request for it. And the DNA test will be done in the British embassy

Minnienellie24:
The guy has just gotten so confused with all the half-baked processes he has been given. I was thinking someone who has gone through similar process would just be kind enough to give him the step by step processes involved. We did something similar for my siblings. Our Dad is a British citizen by naturalization but we were all born in Nigeria and my mum happens to be the second wife Hence the need for DNA test in our own case. We applied to be registered as a British citizen through our Dad (Under the route that says if your parents are not legally married as at the time of your birth or if the were and not legally married). We were given options of some clinics for the DNA test. Ours was done at King's College Hospital in London. We became registered as a British citizen and applied for our British passport. I applied for mine in the UK but my younger ones applied from Nigeria. The form to use for applications abroad is on their website. You cannot use the post office form for applications from outside the UK.
The countersignature was done by our Church Pastor in Nigeria and he sent a colored copy of his Nigerian Passport bio data page.

We had to send the application to Durham using DHL. My Dad was later called for an interview at the VI, Lagos office. I dont think you have to travel to Nigeria for this. If you state in the application that you are in the UK and that your wife is with the child in Nigeria, they might decide how and who they would like to interview. And I am sure they would work with your locations as well.

Do not let all these posts be so overwhelming for you. Take your rime to read and digest the forms, the supporting documents and the processes on their website.
Good-luck Dear!

I have attached some useful links to this..

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564959/OS_Guidance_G3_10.16.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/462278/OS_Form_010.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564880/OS_Guidance_Notes_10.16.pdf

I already told him all he needs to do but he choose the visa route. So goodluck to him really. My son didn't need to register as a British citizen. I got his passport in 7 weeks

deji2009:
We’re more than providing DNA test, this isn’t applicable to us. There are some people that needs to provide that, certainly not us. Secondly,
my dad a doctor and jnr bro a doctor both wrote
support letters to confirm everything. Moreover ,
as a nurse in the UK that follows
NMC code of conducts I don’t think I’ll
put my life long job for survival on the line
by misleading them. Don’t get me wrong I know
you’re helping I’m just saying my bits for you
to know. The UKVI replied to my mail and said
that she’s eligible for a British visa.

The only way would be for it to be delivered to the
person’s address. No matter what you say
to make easier the HPO also advised the same
and they can’t post it to me in the UK nor Brit embassy for pickup. We have affidavits, registry
certificate, punch newspapers change of name,
wedding IV, pictures with dates and descriptions at
the back. Relationship pics, TB test, Naric English
ass and comparability with her Abuad degree cert
with letter of proficiency. Daughter and wife birth certificate, 3 bedroom house, and many more.


I’m replying to this post to help others here. Don’t assume anything, find out first. Had we not assume that she would get a Brit passport last year she would gotten her Brit passport by now.
Thanks to everyone inputs. I’ll update you when they both arrive.

You are doing the £2000 route. Goodluck. You could have tried to get ROA tho. Goodluck

chrisj2:
Thanks for clarifying the situation because some of the answers are simply not relevant to the situation.

However, I have a strong suspicion that your idea that you simply submit the Nigerian birth certificate with pictures with you and the child will not suffice; unless you can tell me straight that you have done so recently in 2017 or 2018.

I am not an entry clearance officer but even being at the birth of a child does not mean the child is yours; including going to antenatal and naming ceremonies and birth certificates, pictures etc. I was there when the birth certificate was done and it was so casual that I could have been anybody but the father of the child.

The UK does not trust most things that come out of Nigeria and they have their reasons... So the only way to prove you are the father (or parent) of a child born in Nigeria is through a reputable DNA test and certificate. And the UK does not just take any DNA test, it has to be from a reputable if not recommended organisation and this appears to be what they are moving towards for Nigerians (we know some people traffic and so on...). This is also becoming the case in the UK for people trying to get status for their children - they make you go for the most expensive DNA test not just the bog standards.

What we need is someone that has actually done this very recently.

That means you are not reading my other replies. I got my son's passport in May 2018

oxygyne:
HOLD ON GUYS... let us calm down and understand the situation, so we can help one another.

I think taking a step back to read all that's been written and try to make sense of it, will be the best approach now. There's been too much conflicting information and it is a bit confusing majorly because you all do not understand the actual situation of the applicants and sponsor.

Let me try to summarize what I can gather thus far, please confirm if this is right?

1. The sponsor (husband) is in the UK as a naturalized citizen
2. The applicant (wife) is in Nigeria with a child whose father is the sponsor
3. The child was born in Nigeria (guessing)
4. The applicant and child are currently in Nigeria
5. The information required is:
a. Should settlement applications be submitted for both wife and child (with two application & Ihs fees)
b. Can the sponsor apply for a British passport for the child in Nigeria? If yes, what is the process?
c. If the child is able to get a British passport then the settlement applicant and fees would not be required, yes!
d. If the child gets a British passport, it also helps to boost the applicant's chances of getting a settlement visa, yes!

Let us try to answer QUESTION B, thanks.

I have already answered question B for him and he has called passport office to confirm.

chrisj2:
Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

You proof the child is yours by your name being on the birth certificate. You also have to submit pictures of you with the child and your wife since the child's birth

chrisj2:
Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

Yes I am sure because I just got my child's British passport in May. It took 7 weeks to get it. Home office know how they verify documents it's nothing for you to worry about. My son got his citizenship automatically from his father so no need to register him as a British citizen. I got passport for £76 then plus courier but now it's like £88. As for countersigning. My British friend countersigned for me. My husband mailed the form and one of my son's passport to her in London she countersigned then sent it back. I explained how to go about it in my previous answer to Deji

Velourcity31:
Tracked my status via TLSContact website... It's now saying 'passport ready for collection'

I've not received an email yet sha. Should I risk going to the visa office tomorrow anyway

Timeline please

chrisj2:
Just going through your reply... It seems that you have gone through the process of applying for the passport. Why dont you enlighten us properly - try and give more details; that will be most helpful. Thanks.

BTW, you have just confirmed what I thought... You go there and get the documents scanned and then wait. However, like I said, the two parents will have to be in Nja for that to happen; unless you are going to go there with the Passport of your spouse who is in the UK... I read somewhere that they frown on that.

Note: I think you might have got me wrong asking me for money because I actually agree with you and others that it is cheaper to do the passport for a child in the Nigeria than to pay for a child's VISA with the spouse's application.

** I have other special issues relating to a step child - and I cannot get my head around that potential problem; not at the moment...

They don't do passport in the British embassy in Nigeria anymore. It way more complicated than that now. Now it's like spousal visa. You send your forms and supporting documents to Durham and it will processed there. They sent the passport and supporting documents back through DHL separately

ronkybabe2003:
Hi... if you became British citizen on or before the birth of ur child automatically the child is British... U just need to pick the form at the post office fill it with necessary document ad stated in the form.... go for passport check at the post office and wait for ur child British passport within 4 to 8 weeks.... if the Home Ofgice have and question in regard yo the application they will contact you either by email or phone ..... trust me on this

That information is only for people applying in the uk. Please don't confuse the poor guy further

[quote author=ronkybabe2003 post=69869170]Hi... if you became British citizen on or before the birth of ur child automatically the child is British... U just need to pick the form at the post office fill it with necessary document ad stated in the form.... go for passport check at the post office and wait for ur child British passport within 4 to 8 weeks.... if the Home Ofgice have and question in regard yo the application they will contact you either by email or phone ..... trust me on this

That information is correct only for people in the uk. He wants to apply for his child in nigeria. You can't pick up the form from post office and home office quotes minimum of 14 weeks for passport application from Nigeria.

deji2009:
Update and to help others on the way

I phoned the passport centre and was advised that she would be eligible for a British passport in Nigeria or when she arrives in the UK if we pay the £2000. In addition, I was also advised that once she get her British passport she can come to the UK without no hassle just like citizens travel anywhere in the world. What a relief ! I will stick to this option rather than pay 1 million naira for their application for my wife to bring her along. I was also advised to speak to home office regarding if she would have to pay her own fees when my wife is applying. I have emailed UKVI for information regarding that as I don't want to call them, they're often used delay tactics to keep you on the phone and will end up paying more consultation fee from your bank. I have paid the usual £5 or so for their email and expect reply within 2 days. The reply from home office would determine if they confirm she would pay £2000 including NHS surcharge

If she is a citizen they will most likely advise you to apply for her passport. I have seen situations where they refunded the child's visa fees and told the mom to apply for the passport. They asked if they should delay one woman vignette till she gets her child's passport. They tend to not give citizens visa

deji2009:
Thanks Ibkbosson, this was exactly we did last year until we decided that she can get a British
citizen when she arrives and that we wont have her visa fee since she is 11 months. We later
abandoned it. Given what you've advised, I will also email home office and pay the usual
email cost and contact the website you gave me to clarify and we base our decision on this.

Thank you for taking the time out to reply. I appreciate.

Just email HMPO it is free and they are very helpful unlike stupid visa people.

deji2009:
Could you tell me how to go about it please. I'm very confuse. Would she pick it up in Nigeria or
when she arrives. I thought about that as well. The whole thing is very confusing. Please note, I
am a British by naturalisation.

Thanks Ibkbosson.

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
Use that link. You will answer some questions and it will give you guidance form, application form and list of supporting documents. It's like spouse. Visa. Your wife will send original documents to you and you will send it to Durham. They only take original documents. Your wife will fill the form on behalf of your child and get someone to countersign one of the child's passport. The passport should be countersigned by someone with a professional job that is not a relative that hold either a uk or Irish passport, EU passport, common wealth passport or US passport. However the application will be faster if the person that countersigns has a Uk or Irish passport. The person must have known your wife for at least 2 years. The person doesn't have to know the child but the person must be able to identify that's the child.
The identity documents needed will be your wife showing proof of address however you will have to submit your child's nigerian passport, birth certificate, immunisation card, your uk passport,your neutralisation certificate, your wife and yours birth certificate and your wife's Nigerian passport as well. You will provide all these as well as 3 identity documents which will be your wife's identity documents. Everything has to be original. Photocopies and laminated documents are not accepted. They will sent the passport to your wife via DHL and supporting documents as well.
Good luck

deji2009:
I'm a nurse and a British citizen living in the UK. wife and daughter would be applying to join me.
I read the pdf below that those under the age of 18 needs a visa. I initially wanted to apply for a British
passport for her last year, but then since I am British, she would become one. Whichever way it
comes to us we are up to it. Thanks again

As long as you are British citizen your child get the passport. My son was 3 months when I applied for his passport and he got it in 7 weeks. Don't waste £2000 on visa. If you don't want to wait for passport apply for right to abode in the child's Nigerian passport. It's the same things as getting a British passport

deji2009:
She has a Nigerian passport already and would apply for British when she arrives UK.

Is the child's dad a British citizen. If he is it doesn't make sense you will want to pay over £2000 for the child's visa when you can get the child's passport for £88 pounds and it even makes your application stronger cos you are the mother of a British citizen but anyways if that is what you want. My child was born in Nigeria and I got his passport in 7 weeks. He doesn't even have a Nigerian passport

deji2009:
Would I need to pay the same spouse visa fees for my 11 months old daughter? I understand their is
additonal income that neeeds to be earn ontop of the spouse financial requirement. I just need to know If
I would have to pay same visa fees for daughter. We will be applying by mid August.

Can't you apply for the 11 months old passport. Why are applying for visa for the baby?

Can't you apply for your child's passport

Msmerciee:
I don’t get, you were refused the visa even after you provided your masters certificate? Pls enlighten me.

I didn't submit my original certificate cos I was to do my graduation in July but I applied in may. However I submitted a letter from school like an academic reference which has my full name, degree awarded, my transcript and that my certificate will be dispatched in 6 weeks but it wasn't acknowledged

I am about to apply for my second settlement visa. My first one was refused last year when I was pregnant after 6 months due to English requirement. P.s I have a masters degree from a university in the Uk. I wanted to ask that can I apply using priority this time around? Is it adviseable?
Thank you

Queenantia:
Gud evening house.please I n my hubby re planning on applying by next month by date grace of God .just want to verify smth plz.am pregnant now so I want to no if I av got chances to apply wit ma pregnancy please.I applied for a UK visa 2016 before we got married and was denied.please gurus in d house need ur help please

Hey you can apply with your pregnancy �. Just make sure you make it known you are pregnant and provide evidence. I would advise you apply very soon because you can't fly after 36 weeks. Also make sure you tell them about your previous refusal. Goodluck