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Cashmadam:
I think you can reapply immediately if you are in the mood to do that - I say this because the application process itself can be draining.

Per the address. Yes, you got a visa application approved with the old address. Obviously the visa officer then did not think it was a material issue. However, the visa officer who refused your last application was shopping for a reason to refuse you - for reasons best known to him/her. Therefore, every little detail becomes material.

Please update your address in all your banks and add a detailed cover letter to your next application.

Most importantly, pray for favour. Ultimately, it is God that crowns our efforts with success.

Good luck!

Manlikechims:
Thanks very much for your advice and kind words 🙏.
I am going to reapply now.


Based on the above, if I were you, I’d reapply immediately. Shouldn’t exceed 2 weeks. I think waiting too long is always bad signal, almost like the refusal was valid.

If I were you I’d respond to each reason I and my family were refused, addressing each and tidy up ALL loose ends.

I would submit exact same documents as the last time but just update bank statements from the previous one submitted- for example, if you printed till 25th October, you start printing from 25th till the day before submission and make sure you write with a bold marker stating UPDATED ACCOUNT-
- if you live in an area where you pay estate dues etc, add that.
- if you have bills dating back from then, add that.
- if you have emails from a really long time ago from your employers- add it
- pension statement, tax remittance to support your claim.
- if you get rental income from your properties- use a colored marker on your statement of account to highlight those parts.
- Do a financial schedule to show inflows from other sources , remuneration and highlight it on your statement too.
- Your employer should support by giving evidence of your employment and also provide evidence to show where your payments are made to.

Write a strong response but polite.

ALSO APPENDIX EACH DOCUMENT-
Eg- Bank Statements - Appendix A
Employment letter and support documents from employer- Appendix B
Other income - Appendix C
Cover note - appendix D
Financial schedule- Appendix E
Etc , this makes it easy for them to peel it layer by layer. The ECO looking at it doesn’t become overwhelmed with too many information and can look at each based on the appendix and easy it to miss out critical information

Your letter should also state how you’ve put together the document by appendix eg

I hereby attach the following supporting document;

1- Appendix A : Employment letter
2- Appendix B : Bank statements
3- Appendix C: proof of address
Etc

You get?


Not to flog a dead horse but having the company Id wasn’t necessary in the first place.

Cashmadam:
Sorry about the refusal. I'm surprised at this - especially since you have a valid 5 year US visa. However, these days, nothing should really surprise us as some Nigerians have given us a bad name in most Countries.

I believe the VO was fishing for a reason to refuse your application and he found a few loopholes.

First, I always advise people to be consistent. Always keep a copy of your previous visa forms and be consistent with your information. If a VO is fishing for a reason to refuse your application, he/she will find several reasons if you are not consistent.

It appears your house address triggered several other suspicions. If you are paid allowances in your office apart from your monthly salary, please ensure you explain this and get a letter from your office to back up your claims.

Unless your company is not organized, you should have a proper staff ID card that shows your name, role and company logo. The expiry date of the ID card is not really that important.

I think you were lucky with your previous visas. They have set a stage for you to get another visa if you pay attention to details in your next application.

I think your monthly cost of living is high...Do you really spend an average of N3M every month? Calculate again.

I suggest you reapply after a few months. Good luck!

Manlikechims:
Sorry about your refusal. It can be quite upsetting.

To answer your questions;
Question 1- This is for you to contact your bank.
Question 2,3 and 4- You can explain this in a refusal response letter- your employer can also supply a cover note detailing salary etc - did you get an introduction letter from your employer?
Question 5- You’re the one who knows the true picture of your situation- if all facts laid out are correct and I was in your position, I’d address everything stated in the refusal letter and reapply immediately.
Question 6- This I believe should be a decision you should make yourself. You already have a travel history based on what you stated.
Question 7- There is nothing to clean up, don’t beat yourself up about it. You still have a US visa.
I know people who have traveled to so many countries but the US still has refused them every time.


- In the refusal letter it states you claim you’ve lived the address for 15 years but the address in your last application was different. You should be able to provide evidence to this claim in your response to them. I believe the name of the street hasn’t changed. Their may be number changes. Do you still have the form from your previous application in April?

- your office staff ID doesn’t show company details- this doesn’t make it look credible. I have never seen any staff ID without details of company so you can understand why it would cast doubts at their end.

- both bank account statements gtbank and Stanbic are different- you’d be in a better position to explain the reason to them.

- If you’re earning such amount, you have and most pay pension including tax - you can provide your pension statement alongside your personal income tax remittances. This can also help build up your case.

- your employment letter should also help. Offer letter - I am sure most of these things would have also been shared with you via email and the time stamps would be on it. This should also help build your case.

You must understand that these guys don’t trust anyone so you have to make sure you don’t let them cast any doubt on your application. They are aware that people build their accounts for the period of time before putting in application.


JUST TO ADD- stay away from French embassy right now if you do choose to apply for Schengen. They are insane at the moment.
I and other folks I know who have always had long term visa - a year and above all got the exact duration for our next trip upon applying. We all applied at different times and have no ties to each other. Some also got single entry. These are people that have always gone to Schengen states for donkey years.
There is a new sheriff in town and that sheriff is a mad one.
And now processing time is a minimum of 30 days.

davodyguy:
Okay thanks, 🙏

This is what you should do. Delete it and rescan afresh. I'm guessing you scanned at a Business center that is allcomers with viruses

CornOak:
Merge the cover letter with other documents you're uploading online. If you're doing self-upload online on the VFS portal, you're not required to carry any hardcopy with you for biometrics except for your appointment letter.

Good luck.

jukeman:
Gurus in the house, Please I need help. How do I attach my cover letter to my uk visa application. Who do I send it to or which email address. Or is it when I am going for biometrics and submission that I will submit the the letter.