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 Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Ikkao: 2:25pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
yams79: Hi |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:04am On Oct 13, 2013 |
True... I'm multitasking Thanks ladies  |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 9:54am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Amen and thank you Girlfio |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 5:02pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
Sorry to ask But if I'm refused under 320(11) aggravating circumstances what documents are we going to prepare for the appeal? Ok, we have a lawyer, but what is she and my husband going to argue in my favour with in court? Is it Copies of same documents I apply with at first instance? Thank you. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 4:45pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
I would update the progress of my application here as time goes on... |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 4:44pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
True, I've read about that section 320(11) and I understand that although the ECO ought to apply it with discretion, it's easy for them to refuse me solely on this basis. We are praying for the best and preparing for the worse (refusal @ first instance) and appeal thereafter.- God help me!! I'm so scared about this part. (Appeal) Thanks Girlfio- it makes it better to know that there is there is a silver lining somehow. I appreciate. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 10:14am On Oct 11, 2013 |
Thanks @ YomiFash86, it's NOT easy AT all.. when the foundation is messed up, it can take a lot of work to put a simple thing in place. I appreciate your encouragement. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 2:38pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
Yeah- she's been amazing today!! Very quick response to posts. Thanks again Funkybaby.. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 1:41pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
Face to face interview?! That would be great! By the time we are done with "ourselves", the entire office of the BHC would have done a collection for me... And there would be no dry eye in the house. Maybe it's even MP they would give me sef, and not even spouse visa or not even British passport- LMAO; ROFL. But on a serious note, an interview is a small thing- one thing living in the UK has taught me is that there is NOTHING more liberating than telling the truth. You've lifted my spirits somehow, and for this, Funkybaby, I am grateful. P.s we haven't got a child together yet... Hopefully in the near future after this whole episode is over. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 1:15pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
I know this is a public forum, yeah and I'm open to criticism. Let me say this, there have been times when in the UK, I could have pointed a fun to my head and blown it away. Times I walk over a bridge and I'm tempted to jump over. It's true- even my husband sings this song to me since day 1 and I'm sure he would sing it to me forever as long as we both live. He always asks me:" why on earth did you do this?" Etc... I just sit there looking like an idiot - and fool which I am. Please I'm open to crucifixion- no objection from me. If you see me, you've seen the face of stupid. If I opened myself to you and I told you half my story you wouldn't even bother replying any of my posts because I have/ had no reason- sensible or foolish to overstay. I hope everything works out well in my case. I hope if end up in appeal, it all works ok.. I just want to be with my husband I've longer for so long for! Thank you for coming back to me with your candid advice Funkybabe.. I really appreciate. We have a lawyer to handle the case and my husband to be is a" handful" so hopefully with God of all possibilities, I would come back here with a success story. Thanks |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 12:42pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
To be ABSOULTELY honest with you Funkybaby, I'm sick and effing tired of lying and living a lie, hence my decision to come clean - ABSOULTELY clean as per my overstay, my working and everything wrong... We have been advised about the appeal process and we are beginning to focus on this as an option as I've heard so much about how ruthless the ECO and ECM are when it comes to stuff like this... I appreciate all your advice, but is it really possible to win such an appeal? You are not the first person saying this, but what if they go mental and say NO? |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 12:19pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
Ik.kao: |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:41am On Oct 10, 2013 |
I have no problem with you asking many questions I understand The answer to your questions is yes. Name and dob exact same. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:33am On Oct 10, 2013 |
Actually I travelled back with a passport I got my old passport which I travelled with to the Uk cancelled at the NHC UK and got a new ECOWAS passport which I returned with. I had no problems on my home bound trip. Thank you. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:24am On Oct 10, 2013 |
Visiting visa |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:22am On Oct 10, 2013 |
No, I haven't got a job at the moment.. As it's still early days.. We only just arrived in Lagos a few days ago.. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 11:15am On Oct 10, 2013 |
Thank you My husband is Brisith I overstayed 8 years No my husband bought both our tickets and I came home with him voluntarily. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 10:53am On Oct 10, 2013 |
Uncle Victjustice,justwise, Olu123455, aunty Lamosy (where are you) sister Funkybaby and other moderators and advisers please come to my help. I have been here about a month or so ago.., I have read the pages of nairaland back to back several times and I have almost even memorised it. I need your HONEST advice and opinion on uk spouse visa application. I am getting married in a few weeks in Lagos and I am so worried that my previous bad immigration history would seriously negatively affect my spouse visa application. I have overstayed and worked- I know it is said that one MUST not tell a lie, I don't have at problems with this at all.. As I am ready to tell the truth. My partners finances are in order to meet the £18,6 requirement and the accommodation is no problem as my partner has a mortgage and lives alone. We DO have enough evidence to show that the relationship is 100% genuine-- emails from over 2 years when the relationship first started- I've got loads of these , we've got photos of ourselves and with some family and fiends who are also prepared to write us letters in support... I don't think there should be a problem with evidence of the genueity of our relationship as this shouldn't be with a genuine relationship... However, I have heard horror stories about people who for whatever reason have been separated from their partners for 2-5 years... Right now, I'm trembling as I'm typing this as I'm so scared of the possibilities.. Of what could happen Can you please advise me on what you think cod be the effect of my immigration history please on this application I have no police/criminal record nor have I ever made any home office application in the UK.. It is meant to be the happiest day of my life when I get married but right now I feel anxious, scared, miserable, somewhat happy to be getting married at last- something i have even lost hope that would ever happen.... But the thought of being separated from my husband for an indefinite period of time makes me soo worried. Even he too seems troubled and has turned to lawyers for advice who seem interested in money and money alone... I cant eat properly and I even wake up at the small hours of the morning unable to go back to go back to sleep. Please, somebody,anybody who has been through this situation, I BEG you, reach out to me and advice me. I would really appreciate your honesty. Sorry as I know this may have been answered on nairaland before but you have to forgive me and understand especially if you have had a similar experience. I look foward to a reply. Thank you. |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 10:41pm On Aug 26, 2013 |
LondonCool: Your unpaid NHS bill has nothing much to do with your 'Spouse visa' application, since you do have an NHS card it would be assumed that you were entitled to the treatment at the NHS and there shouldn't be any unpaid bill claim against you. If you delivered a baby at the Hospital on the NHS bill you would be required to pay for it as ECO's do undertake NHS checks for child deliveries.HI there 'London cool', how certain of this are you as i have been told that i have to make an agreement to make a payment plan... with the hopsital for the visa to be granted.. thanks... |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 8:01am On Aug 21, 2013 |
Thank you so much for your advice... I would make arrangements for the NHS bill before the application We do have some emails dating to the first month of our relationship in 2011, and photos over the years... And we would have to try to get text and whatssup chat history printed if possible... And also letters from family and friends...and as much as we can lay our hands on... God Bless you, I appreciate you time and advice... Mwah!!!! |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 6:36am On Aug 21, 2013 |
Thank you ever so much for your reply... I'm not being ungrateful whatsoever... Lol NHS saved my life from a totally unexpected illness for which I would always be eternally grateful. Paying the bill wouldn't be a problem but we have a lot of expenses at the moment, wedding and all... If I was asked to pay it, I wouldn't even contest it, but to seek a flexible payment plan I only asked the question on what made more sense. Yes, you are very correct in saying the onus would be on the applicant( me) in proving the marriage is not a sham. Once again, thanks for your reply, it's kinda helped in a way. Much appreciated... Please does anyone else have an opinion on the question I posted? |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 2 by Ikkao: 3:02pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Hello All, I'm in desperate need of urgent advice. I am very new to this forum so forgive me if my questions have been previously answered a thousand times before... My partner and I are coming home to get married this year, after dating for almost 2 and half years... We've gone through the UKBA website and are comfortable in the areas of accommodation and finance He has his own 3 bed house on a mortgage and lives there on his own.... And he's got a good job earning well over the £18,600.. Threshold...(- he is also British.) The only problems we have are, I am overstayer on a visitors visa(, and i have overstayed for almost a lifetime)...and I took up employment in my name... Also last year, I had an op for which I wasn't billed ( well, not yet) as I have an NHS number.. We have been asvised by a lawyer that it is better to disclose the work in a cover letter he writes in support of my application, to the BHC, and he also advised us to call the NHS to pick up the bill first before applying as I could be refused on this basis. Do you think it's better to call NHS and ask them for a bill or wait until it is raised as an issue at BHC in Naija. Would you also think it wise to include the work part in the cover letter or not. Is it better to keep mum on this and If I am called for the interview, and it is asked, them I would open up about it? Not sure if it helps, I've never made any application in the home office, neither have I come under the arrest or attention of police or immigration in the UK... Thank you very much.... |
| Travel › Re: 10 Years Ban For Overstaying In The UK. And Migrants Coming To The UK. by Ikkao: 2:40pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Hello all, I'm very new to this forum, and I have a scenario to play out and seek your honest advice. My spouse and I are coming home (Naija) from the UK to get married. We've dated for a little over 2 years... We've got the financial and accommodation part covered as he owns his own home and thankfully despite the economic climate he's still in gainful employment ( earning above the £18k threshold) The problem lies in fact that I've overstayed my visit visa by almost a lifetime, but I have never come under the attention of UKBA, nor the police.... In order to keep body and soul together, I took up employment here in the uk with Traceable details including my full names.. Etc... I also had to have emergency surgery a year ago.... Under the NHS. I wonder if if is advisable to disclose the work in the application as our lawyer here in the UK advised we disclose this in the cover letter he intends to write with our application? Is it better to keep mute about the work and not disclose in the application as its not asked, anywhere and only respond to it truthfully when asked if called for an interview? or simply allow the lawyer write it in his cover letter? Also, as I have a NHS number, I didn't pay for the operation I had, and I intend to disclose this in the form, but the lawyer has insisted it's better I pay up or make payment arrangements with NHS before making any application to BHC. On these two issues, can anyone please advice? Thank you very much. |
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