Debbieeeeeee:


I wasn't referring to your wedding certificate; instead, I was highlighting instances where visa officers might give reasons unrelated to your application during a refusal. This underscores the variability among officers, some may overlook certain aspects, while others scrutinize more, and errors can occur in the process.
Some officers may overlook a certificate while some will probe further.

Regarding the guy whose marriage certificate is in question.

It's crucial to ensure legal accuracy in the presented information. However, the suggestion of obtaining a court sworn affidavit declaring divorce seems a plausible approach, as it aligns with the current circumstances. Balancing legal accuracy with practicality is essential, and legal guidance with appropriate persons will help him make informed decisions. That way there’s no misrepresentation of facts.

GlamMrsO:
Hi everyone.
I really need your advice as I believe this community has been so helpful to a lot, wish I knew so many things earlier.


Just finished my MSc in Data Science here in UK, awaiting my result in November. However, there is and has been a knowledge gap and intuitively I thought to register for a data analytics boot camp, that starts in November and runs for 8-10 weeks (Primary modules completed by December ending) in hopes that I am able to better my knowledge and eventually get a visa that sponsors my stay back in the UK

My dilemma is my current visa expires in Feb 15 2024 and We are a family of 4. I am at a crossroads as to the best step to take given the timeframe

I live in Cardiff and have even sought the most commonly switched-to-visa to no avail

I know you must have come across situations similar to mine, what do you advise I do pls?

Thanks so much

rinzylee:


There was no need to drag the church or someone's service to God over a simple matter.


Why not address the issue and the person?

What did quoting scripture or carrying church on the head have to do with the topic?

Being careful is not equal to spreading fear.

I hope the day police takes away that lady's child, we will dig up this chat.

rinzylee:




Wetin carry church enter here again?

Madness!

Solumtoya:


I've left the conversation, the thread took a dark turn lately. Imagine saying I should "agree or die" and dragging my religion into a civil dialogue because I shared my experience. Well, I gave my two cent, I tried guys!

hustla:



This is literally someone's Pastor
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJKnsbnW/

Fela sang about if for yearssssss, you think Nigerians will listen 🤣🤣😂

hustla:


Without fear, religion will cease to exist but people willingly give out tithe for reasons best known to them. I mean there's a UK Pastor wearing £30K LVs and £300K Patek wristwatches but people will still give the tithe.

I think everyone needs to watch this cartoon "Sausage Party". It's a subtle dig at religion and very funny -https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1700841/

To each his own, your money, your religion, your tithe

As for me sha, I have never paid tithe and I will never give any Pastorpreneur 1 Cent to goan use for Gucci shoes

Gucci sef go fit me na

Greenpeasants1:
Make I ask you

Na you be the police officer wey talk to the pikin without the mama ?

You know wetin dem discuss?

You never see when officer they reassure you meanwhile case dey happen for back

Na why home office dey always ask for more documents when people they apply for only dem and their child without the second parent to avoid cases like this especially if the person dey study.

People here say be careful, take the whole case serious, e better that way and it ends up being nothing than to say na tick box exercise when the case dey build for back

koonbey:


It is not a tick box excercise. Don’t say what you don’t know because you want to seem nice and reassuring.

Let the person be careful and take advice from people with direct knowledge. It’s not a matter of alarming her but of making sure she’s fully aware of how things can pan out, and that she takes the neccessary precautions going forward.

Solumtoya:


You may scream much but it doesn't change the fact. My friends' kids were taken away last month over absolutely nothing, just a "hunch" that the kids were not safe. I have a few other LIVE examples in South Wales and Bristol.

I used to think like you before but after being involved in some cases and speaking to 3 Social Workers, I realized it's neither a joke nor scaremongering.

And yes, "because she born pikin, she must carry the pikin for head everywhere" if she has to. She has to ALWAYS ensure the child is in safe conditions, failure to do so can mean losing the kid. Of course, she should have a social life, but the Government must not deem the child neglected in the process of her social life.

A word is enough for the wise sha.

Solumtoya:


"Too much fear" you say

While inphoenix was right that sending back to Nigeria should be well considered being thought as best; (s)he may have said some things that are not entirely correct and make us feel too comfortable.

It's a big offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk and you can be easily prosecuted for it and the child taken from you. I am speaking from experience of cases I am involved in but can't speak much of because the matter is in court and it's private and confidential.

It's definitely NOT a tick-box exercise that the social services have been involved and could be a big cause of concern. It entirely depends on the officers handling the case. If you know any social worker, they'd tell you better, someone whose wife is a social worker already mentioned how serious this is.

That said, I really hope it doesn't escalate any further but you really need to be cautious going forward. I wish you the best.

Gift7428:
Thanks for your advice, Nigeria is totally out of it.
I got a better update on the story that I wouldn’t even want to share anymore here.

I have only socialized twice in a year for few hours close to my house.
Some people are making it look like i party every Friday. Anyway seems like I gave too much info.
Make Una take am easy oh 😂
You even had to ask for my age.
The issue of sending her to Nigeria was because the people around me was spreading too much fear

Thank you

Gift7428:
Thanks for your advice, Nigeria is totally out of it.
I got a better update on the story that I wouldn’t even want to share anymore here.

I have only socialized twice in a year for few hours close to my house.
Some people are making it look like i party every Friday. Anyway seems like I gave too much info.
Make Una take am easy oh 😂
You even had to ask for my age.
The issue of sending her to Nigeria was because the people around me was spreading too much fear

Thank you

Viruses:


There are different categories of job

1) There are jobs that pays £10/hr, there are jobs that pay £20/hr, there are jobs that pay £25/hr and so on

2) There are jobs that pays little at the start and it increases with experience, while others do not increase with experience.

Meaning if you have a job paying £25/hr for instance, even without packing extra shifts, you will earn more than someone working £10/hr and is parking shift left, right and center.

My advice to immigrants is instead of packing shifts upandan with the intent of having money, look for that job that will pay you more with less work.

In other words; in your situation, rather than asking for a job that will give you opportunity for more shifts or that will have an understanding manager, ask for skills that are in demand that pays well and has good prospects, use the little spare time you have to develop those skills and with the same hours as you are working now, you will earn more.

Don't come for my head that I haven't mentioned any skills, this is my own contribution.

Gift7428:
Nigeria is best option now for me. I just want to know if other people passed through this and how they scaled through

koonbey:


Yes. It works for dependents too.

How it selects people it works for isn’t published. I believe I’ve heard that it doesn’t even work automatically for all main applicants. Ultimately, if it says service not available, you need to go to VAC.

No way around it.

inphoenix:


Thank you. Yes it has a barcode

DrObum:

Does the green card not have a barcode?

Scan the barcode, print out the e-cert and hand it to them.

Thegamingorca:



No the visa won't be valid until the 27th of May next week Friday

adelejane:
Hi ,

please we are going for our biometric is this week and we will be using the assisted service to submit our documents at the VFS center , my major issue now is i have business MTN mobile money wallet document which is as large as 244 pages if i print it out for 6 months and 150 pages if i print it out for four month. This document is very important and i must submit it as it shows all source of funds to my business, this account is where we receive all payments from customers and same account is used to pay suppliers and workers. I transfer money from this account into my business account daily. Will they be able to scan this at the VFS center . I'm very worried , i already chose assisted service cos I'm not very good at putting documents together . What can i do ?

Thegamingorca:
Ommoh it done finally sup!

I followed Sokoto gudali's style of writing cover letter to the last dotted I and crossed t.

First timer

TLS Abuja
Self service

Application date 23/3/2022
Biometrics date 31/3/2022
Collection date 13/5/2022
DHL showed up with it on the 16th




N.b. my employer's company CAC is currently listed as inactive since year 2000

TheGuyFromHR:


The same thing that happens on TV, they select names randomly from the voters register and summon you to come and hear tori in court about a matter then decide who gets to go to jail/pay damages or not.

Wales1111:
thank you bro...I didn't break any rule I was just with my uncle and I purchased a car and shipped it back to Nigeria with other goods in it.

mex551:
Good morning Pips

Going through my Visa, I just realised that it will expire in may 2023. The same month my wife finishes her program. Was thinking that there is usually a buffer of two months or so after graduation to sort out PWP or is it just the norm? What shall we do? Engage the school international student dept? Suggestions are welcomed

Kukujajaja:
I think one of the reasons why we're not moving forward as a country, is just because we failed to support and love ourselves.
Over years, I have consistently observing lifestyles of minority communities in UK like Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladesh & few Chinese just to mention few. Most of these communities will bring their brothers from their various countries staying with them assisting them in selling their petty business on high streets.

I visited one of my Pakistani course mates during my undergraduate programs, to my astonished they were visually 6 people living in a single bedroom flat with happiness and show of love. An average Nigerians in UK have competitive mindsets, they always see friends and families as competitors. Let love reigns. Help if you can and say No if you can't.
Nature will always lifts those who are willing to give arms to fellow beings. To those bad wagons you'll all soon be Baba & iya London!
A word is enough for the wise!