Faithadunni:
@newboe 715 yes he did, we couldn't wait any longer. Just wanted it asap.

@Portsmouth86 Yes we had a VAF number and this number is the same as the entry slip one. Good news for you soon I pray.

That is a scam he should have reported him after collecting his passport..

Portsmouth86:


Was that VAF that was in your email the same as what is put on the entry slip in your passport

Yes it was

Portsmouth86:


@Justwise and everyone


Im not sure if this makes any difference but on Facebook one person asked me..." Did you get a VAF reference in the email subject line" intrigued i checked and indeed yes I do have a reference number starting VAF123456 (6 numbers but not these) and the guy said, this number was the same on his visa when he got the passport and said he has asked those with a refusal and the decision made email did not contain a VAF reference in the email subject line.

I thought that maybe it was just the application ref but this starts with GWF which is also in the message of the email

Can anyone check their emails, this could give us an indication before we receive the passports back

I got my Visa and I got a VAF number with my decision made email .

Portsmouth86:
OMG decision made email received this morning at 9am UK time and hubby didn't get a call for an interview or anything.

55 working days (from biometrics)

How long till passport comes does anyone know xx

Congrats! Very good news. Exactly a week

Faithadunni:
My husband got his spouse visa today I will come back and give timeline once I stop flying hahaha

Congrats ! Happy for you

ekpotek:


Congrats @Jangolo. More good news.

Thank you, amen

phardey:
Wow! Congrats. That was swift.
Mine took almost 2 months, we didnt pay for priority sha.

Thank you.. how you finding it over there

Oreskid:
Congratulations bro @ Jangolo

Cheers bro!

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Hi,
Thank you so much, really appreciate it. I didnt do any english test as I have two degrees from the UK.

nma01:

Was your spouse called for an interview?

No interview at all

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Thank you very much!

Lexusgs:


Congratulations. Expecting our Nandos obligatory invites!!!

Haha yes defiantly will send an invite to everyone!

Hi Guys,
I would like to thank everyone on here for all their help. I have not been able to sleep for a couple of days because I have been so nervous but I thank God it is all over and now I can be reunited with my wife. Here is my timeline

Application submitted: 14th of Jan
Application received email: 18th of Jan
Documents received at shiefield: 19th of Jan
Decision made email: 20th of Jan
Passport collected: 27th of Jan

I paid for priority and it was worth it. Best to work for an extra month, save the money for it and get everything processed within 2 weeks.

I wish everyone waiting for a decision all the best and I pray your application will be successful. God bless!

target007:



He is actually 33 years old. He has a limited leave to remain expecting to get is ILR in 2018 and the visa is a family member of EEA National - Employment and Business Allowed.

I hope you get the picture now. can he still get married?

I am not sure what the complete picture is but I can not see anything wrong in getting married. I think even with his limited leave to remain he can still bring his spouse to the UK. For example with a student visa, you are allowed to bring your spouse to the UK and they will be allowed to work and this is the same with a Tier 2 work permit as well. But obviously you will have to meet all the requirements in terms of financial e.t.c. Btw family member of a EEA national? Whats the relationship? I hope it is not spouse.

target007:
I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS!!!

My cousin is adult that came to the country as child of a UK citizen (his mother) when he was already passed 20 years old; Now he will like to get marry with non-UK citizen but ready to wait until he has is indefinite Leave to remain before bringing in wife to the UK.

can he do the wedding/marriage now and then wait till he get is indefinite Leave to remain before bringing in wife to the UK?

Yes he can... the more years married the better. Just tell him to start gathering evidence. WhatsApp chat, call records, pictures e.t.c

lynjay:
Hello, kindly pardon me , this is my first time in the house, and I need help on how to go about getting a uk visa to join my husband. The requirements, what steps to take, don't want make mistakes. Thank you

Give us a summary of your husbands situation in the UK.

Portsmouth86:
Hi all I'm so excited I had a call from UKVI to attend an interview in London initially was for Tuesday but I explained I work nights and so she gave me Wednesday at 3pm to give me time to arrange coach and time off, im so damn excited

All the best... you will be fine, make sure you and your spouse discuss possible questions so you are both in tune with things.

aishatz:
Hi, anyone in the house? Can someone kindly help me with the price for tuberculosis screening.

NGN 26,250 Payments made at standard chartered bank

tpiar:
how would the interviewing officers know the answers to those questions?

Maybe they will tell your partner to do a strip live video for them.. they are so silly!

Portsmouth86:
Here Guys n Gals

Something for you to read

Immigration officials have been trying to expose couples they believe are entering sham marriages by asking bizarre questions about lingerie colour and bra sizes, it has been revealed.....

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/01/18/not-knowing-the-colour-of-your-wifes-underwear-could-get-you-deported_n_9015794.html

totally stupid...my response would be 'I don't wear any, cant afford them because you take all my money for your visa fees'

Hahaha very funny response

nma01:
@jangolo, Thanks alot . Is Appendix 2 is the sponsorship form?

I am not sure if it is called a sponsorship form but here it is https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270484/VAF4A-Appendix2.pdf

nma01:
@ Oreskid, @lexusgs430, @ justwise and everyone please what documents will be the applicant submit at TLS?

TB certificate
Application Form
Appendix 2
Passport picture
Passport
Receipts

7508:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-immigration-and-nationality-fees-for-2016-to-2017

This is getting ridiculous seriously... 25% increase!!

N101:

Personally, whoever told me that a copy of my marriage certificate was 40k. I'd make sure I got s name first, I would make no fuss and say thank you, then report them to a higher up (especially if the local government are responsible for running the place).

I don't think anyone is against finding out the actual price of a replacement certificate, but I'm not convinced that those guardians will be honest enough to tell you the real price. It wouldn't surprise me if you'll probably be quoted different prices from different registries.

Yes you are right, they add to the original cost. Like for a special marriage (marriage with a foreigner) they charged 60,000 but when I went back and looked through my file I saw a receipt of 25,000 Naira

Jeljay:
Hello Guys.

I just want to ask a couple of questions, looking for a bit of assistance. I have applied for a UK spouse visa online and I have been given a date to submit the application and biometrics in ikeja. I would like to know the following:
1) is it true I still have to pay a fee at the ikeja office when I'm submitting my documents.
2) is my application handled in Nigeria or sent out to Sheffield.
3) Is my spouse in the UK required to summit any other additional documents. I read somewhere I'm only to submit the application form and my spouse is the one submitting the other documents from the UK to Sheffield.
4) I also heard there will be no need for interviews as decisions will be made out interviews.
5) can someone please tell me how long does the application process usually take
6) how quickly is the submission of documents done in ikeja or should I expect to spend the whole day there.

Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, guess I'm nervous and want to know what to expect. Thanks.

Hi,
From your numerous questions I am guessing you have not done much research about the whole process. I hope you have gathered all the necessary evidence and documents as requested. I will advice you should read through this topic and get more information from our great experts on this visa. Back to your questions
1.) All fees will be paid online before attending your appointment unless you opt for the VIP service at TLS
2.) Spouse visa is handled in shiefield and not Nigeria. Your application form and biometrics will be sent to shiefield.
3.) Your spouse or you will have to post the additional documents to an address in shiefield. This will include employment details, bank statements, relationship evidence and many more.. please do some research and make sure you have all the necessary documents.
4.) Interviews will most likely be conducted so just prepare for it. Some people don't have interviews but best to be ready.
5.) The process can take up to 60 working days
6.) Everyone has an appointment time, shouldnt take more than 30 mins as it is the off peak period

Portsmouth86:


This will be my 4th time coming to Nigeria, 2nd since we married and the Nigerian High commission have already seen our original certificate to give me my last visa when i came to Naija in October 2015.

I already made enquiries about the passport and I can only get a Nigerian passport if i am a Nigerian resident.

All I want is a certified copy of our marriage certificate, why is it so difficult, in the UK if I needed a copy of a birth/death/marriage certificate its just £10 to get a replacement yet in Lagos they want £120 odd just for an additional copy, that's daylight robbery, if its not the UK immigration making it difficult for us to see each other so is the Nigerian Immigration just makes me sick

Sorry to hear that, I know it is very ridiculous. As advised earlier the best thing to do, is to get a relative of his to write the invitation letter and attach a photocopy of their passport and you can go apply for the visit visa. Make sure to have a minimum of 500 pounds in your bank account when you print your statements and you are ready to apply.

Portsmouth86:


My apologies that's not the fee for a visa but for a copy of our marriage certificate from Ikoyi registry office

Visa fee is nr double that

I am guessing you are planning to come to nigeria soon? Its just best to either get the multiple entry visa in the future. Does anyone know the process for getting a Nigerian passport for a spouse?

Portsmouth86:
Ladies and gents

Does anyone know how much it is to get a certified copy of our marriage certificate from Ikoyi registry office?

Got hubby to go ask he's saying it's 40,000 naira... For a certificate really?? Here it's like 3,000 naira big difference and also apparently they need my passport data page and a passport pic

Sounds like a scam, I just wanted to get one as ours is with home office and need it to apply for my Nigerian spouse visa

That is probably the price because Its a special marriage lol. It is ridiculous tbh! I think the best thing to do is instead of applying for a Nigerian Spouse Visa just apply for the normal visit visa and get one of his relatives to write the invitation letter.

Portsmouth86:
To all our fellow Nairalanders A new year is all about starting afresh and realising your dreams. So,let's say farewell to 2015 and raise a toast to a Happy New Year 2016 where new hopes, new resolutions, and new memories are made, May you all have a prosperous and fulfilling 2016, my husband and i are just 5 weeks away from our 60 days now and i have faith it will be the start of an amazing year.

Good luck to all that are waiting a response and also who are applying in 2016, God bless

Happy new year! Thank you and God bless.... Good news is coming soon

Funny enough.... Dbanj visited Wande Coal yesterday, I am sure to discuss the beef that happened.

Hi,
Please I am a bit confused about this question.
"Have you made an application to the Home Office to remain in the UK in the last 10 years?"

I have applied for a visit, student and work visa before but not in the UK. All my applications have been done in Nigeria. Do I answer Yes or No?

Thanks

Portsmouth86:
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year 2016.

May we see many more successful visa applications.

God bless us all in our journey of life

Mrs Bakare

Merry Christmas Everyone..... May the lord bring you favour this new year!