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chukyrooy:
Thanks everybody for your help.

Submitted at Abuja on 14th of May, visa picked up 21st of May. (priority)

5 years granted. I'm glad they accepted my company account for a personal trip. I was really scared.

Mashaunola:
Please help me.....

I want to apply for a 6 months visitors visa in July 2019 for a 3 weeks visit. my elder sister is a British citizen and she gave birth last year. Now she wants me and my mum to come and visit. She’s paying for all my expenses and she has a good job. I currently earn 150k net and I am currently doing ACCA (it’s a professional exam for accountants globally) exams here in nigeria.My Mums application is fine but for my own, i am worried about how to prove strong ties to my home country. I am not yet married and I don’t have any property. I intend to state that my company is currently paying for my ACCA exams on the agreement that I work with them for 6 years so I will definitely come back. Does this prove enough ties to my home country or is this relevant.

Thank you in advance.

Fekeri:
Greetings to all the Gurus and everyone here. I picked up my wife's passport today with 6 months visa. I was running out of patience because application was submitted 16th April and we got decision notice 21 May but visa was issued 8th May. Maybe the delay was one of the problems with TLS. Many thanks to this big family for the usual contribution and corrections.

olatunbosun96:
Goodday everyone. Please how many days before the expiration of a UK TB test certificate can I apply for another TB test.

fullofgrace:
No place lice Home!
I always tell people that even the Canada people are running may one day become worse than USA
They are just using their immigration policies to build their economy nd work force.
Please if you love your children and their future don't relax in Canada even if you are a permanent citizen.
Try to always bring them back to Nigerian soil to know, feel nd experience their root.
Do you think Canada don't know wat they are doing?
Even if it doesn't happen it may happen to our Children
Nd come to think of it, if u are the type that has never carried ur children back home nd u make them feels they are Canadian by root by then u will be in ur grave regreting ur mistakes.
God is not a fool for making you a Nigerian
Is for a reason........
Finally No place like Home.......
Thank u guys!

RedPanda:
Hmmmn true, but even a mere act of parliament is very tedious now with the hyper partisanship in the United States. The last time comprehensive immigration reform passed was in 1970s during the Reagan Administration. Nothing can get 60 votes now in the United States Senate and any Trumpian bill is dead on arrival in a democratic controlled House. Same goes for healthcare, democrats would resist any changes, it wont get 60 votes in the senate, heck it won't even get 51 votes if done through budget reconciliation, that's how fraught healthcare bills are in the United States. So it's tough.

I honestly don't know about Brazil, but it's a federal republic and I suspect the processes should be similar to that of America. I could be wrong though. Maybe MrBrownJay can speak on it although I highly doubt they would change there healthcare laws just cos of some perceived abuse by foreigners.

cajaah:
Oh no, they never asked. I never got questioned at any time so I don't just say much. I have only been asked what my sister does and I told them.

RedPanda:
This is your problem. it is far far difficult to change constitution in the US or Brazil than either Uk or Canada or these european countries. That's why I kept saying if cos I know you are using UK eyes to view this thing.

when was the last time there was a constitutional amendment either in the US or Brazil?

RedPanda:
if by closing the door you mean making it very difficult for folks here in Lagos to get a US or Brazilian Visa maybe but even that I don't fully agree with because my firm belief is that if you are qualified and meet the requirements you can get any visa, doesn't matter whatever requirements they come up with.

if you meant, the US authorities or Brazilian authorities will close the door on Nigerians already in the US or Brazil on valid tourist visas or any other kind of valid visas, that is impossible because of constitutional amendments in both countries to effect such change. Birth citizenship is a constitutional right in both countries.This isn't the UK. it's a matter of getting there and having your money(in case of the US) or finding a good hospital(in case of Brazil)

I hope my point is clearer now

Samuelsoma:
No sir the door can never be closed, its already in the constitution so that cant be changed. The worst they can do if they see that nigerians are taking too much advantage of their free health care is to make securing a visa stricter and more difficult. The US door has not closed, they just made US visa more difficult to get for we Nigerians, many people from different countries have really been taking advantage of this birth tourism in brazil but people'e eyes in naija just opened to this and am sure with what US is doing to Nigerians now, Brazil is gonna be so flooded soon especially for birth tourism. If you ask me sincerely in my own opinion I prefer giving birth in brazil to the US because of the many benefits attached to it for both the child and the parents which US doesn't offer.

cajaah:
Yes, he lives in the UK.

amliftedhigher:
Thanks for your concern.
She went there with student visa initially. When her stay expired she went for another paper and got it, in fact she has been renewing her papers until this last one that happened since two or three years ago. She went as usual to apply for renewal but she was arrested and detained during the time she was in, she lost her job. When she came out she went to court to sue for damages and to get her permanent paper. She has been losing, reappealling and winning just like this till this January when this her present lawyer won the case for her at the appeal court. The total money due to her was over 15,000 pounds and also to give her the papers. She was paying her lawyer every dime.

cajaah:
Good day all, I have read through so many experiences but haven't found anyone similar to mine. I will sincerely appreciate all the help and advice I can get here.

My husband just got his ILR, we have been married for three years with two kids together both under 18 (one American and the other Nigerian). I am Nigerian and live in Nigeria, I have visited the UK several times (more than 5 times in 5 years), America, Dubai and Schengen countries (Paris, Germany, Spain, Malta etc) My sister is british from marriage. I am currently working, I am an IT professional with an Msc from a British University.

Please what do I really need to look out for as this is my first time applying for settlement visa. My husband is self employed and earns above 30k pounds annually, I earn about 200k in Nigeria. e have more than enough pictures of wedding, family pictures with our daughter, travel itineraries, conversation (but not so sufficient as mostly its done via whatsapp) few emails when we just met, bank transfers too.

Please note: I have always visited the UK on my visit visa I got through my sister;
I always mention visiting my sister at POE because of the visa I had and was using was based on visiting her; I have 6mons,2yrs, 2yrs again cos I could'nt afford the 5yrs at the time. My daughter uses her US passport for entry so I never really had to change details on my previous visa application.

Will this matter? I did not include my husband as my purpose of visit.

RedPanda:
The US never had a free healthcare system and there is no door closed for Nigerians as far as I am concerned. I have never be denied a US visa and if you meet the requirements and do well in the interview there just isn't any reason to be denied a US visa(or frankly any other visa) even with Trump and the drop box cancellation. I actually consider the US visa to be the easiest to get, it's very straightforward if you meet the requirements.

Same goes for this Brazilian visa too. Brazil is a very big country, almost 200m population and isn't the UK or any of these European countries. There's no trooping in of Nigerians that will suddenly make Brazillian authorities start to close any door. Most people that take advantage of this birth citizenship are from visa free countries to Brazil..there is a well known INTERNATIONAL thread on this that has been going on for years, it's not like its a new thing it's just that Nigerians are just waking up to it.

dyydxx:
Just from experiences of folks down here. Let me rephrase maybe that came out wrongly. Brazilian authorities know about this birth citizenship and welcome it. It's not a lightning rod issue here and you won't get any official here refuse you entry if your stated goal is to give birth here as long as you have all the necessary legal documents and can take care of yourself

walejummy:
Justwise don't bring up unnecessary argument, upload your source and let's see. If u don't have then let's be,

RedPanda:
I'm not sure what you mean by the door closing, but if it's about the Immigration Laws changing then there is close to zero chance of that happening either in the US or Brazil. Jus soli is deeply ingrained in the Americas. If you are talking about the local interview processes to either places from Nigeria then that's another matter.

TIGER1001:
My parents want to attend my sisters graduation by second week of july;can 1 bank statement cover them? they are spending 8 days and how much should they have as minimum bank balance?

Lipsyred:
Good evening All.@ justwise I need you kindly analize this visa denial reason given I am still in shock that we were denied,I gave all documents to verify our intention for 5days visit for our anniversary n I believe the statements were not duly analized.i gave my bank salary accounts 3 of them n movement from my salary account to my other bank account was presented and treasury cert of the other bank as well with a balance of 1m+ left as balance for d trip in d other bank and the vo just concluded my balance in my bank salary account cannot cover d trip,so funny.Treasury have been on d other account for years which after d tenor rolls over and d conclusion was unusual lodgement wen my statement is clear dat deposit in and out is base on treasury which passes through.Does that mean d vo doesn't understand statement or wat?must we explain every bit of it in covering letter.my husband doesn't use his company account so he uses his personal account and run his car bizness which have a turn over of abt 50m in d statement period n lodgement have inflow written as payment of various car types so crystal clear but he have his personal income tax n make withdrawal on it,though his balance was abt 2.5m at d time of print out.please advise me where we got it wrong cos I thot we did all correctly .see attached d denial note n advise.Though d period for d anniversary is close so will travel elsewhere but can we appeal? or how soon can we reapply? I will like to reapply alone just to visit no family there just as tourist visit short trip or will it be seen as wrong applying alone sometime September?thanks and sorry to trouble u.God bless ur good work

dyydxx:
Brazil is actively seeking birth tourists so I doubt that door would close anytime soon. Besides there's no Trump in Brazil

ibraheemolasupo:
Hi guys, please quick question my cousin submitted his visit visa application in Abuja on May 3rd to attend our other cousin’s wedding in the UK. Which is taking place on the 31st of May but we haven’t heard from the Embassy yet.
It’s a family thing but I’m still kind of curious as myself and all our other family members will be going from the US too.
What’s your advice guys?
Thanks and God bless!

ezybaba:
Good afternoon sir Mr justwise I want to know d real venue for appointment centre in vi I saw this First Floor, Churchgate
buiding, Tower 2, Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
IMPORTANT:
Please note that from 18th of March 2019, you will have to attend your appointment at
our new Visa Application Centre located at Ground Floor, Ivie House, 4/6 Ajose
Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Cynthia1722:
Hi Justwise and all nairalanders please help me,

Thanks for all your help especially on my previous applications which has all been successful. Am in a fixed situation now and need urgent advice. So i applied to join my husband as his dependent (spouse) last year (June 2018) and got the visa, i also did my masters in the UK(2016-2017), however my husbands tier 1 visa was expiring this year so instead of the usual 2 years i was granted visa till the expiration of his which was April 2019 and he has already applied for his Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) since 1st February, i have also applied to renew my spousal visa and we are both waiting for a decision on that, now am 7 months pregnant and was looking at applying for a visit visa from my mum (2 months visit), obviously with my husband as the sponsor, she has been to the UK once in 2005 for my step sisters wedding whom i don't really communicate with, do i also have to mention her in the application cos i was in secondary school when my parents came for her wedding and i didnt know much plus we don't talk now. My mum has'nt travelled out since then but my parents are doing very well in Naija and relocation is definitely the last thing on their mind. i am very confused can we make this application with our pending visa decision, can i use my sister inlaw who is British as the major applicant? my mum works with a federal ministry and runs her own business, plus my dad and kid brother (12 years) are still in Nigeria too is this ties strong enough? the solicitor we just spoke to said recently 9/10 UK visas are denied don't know how true this is and am due to give birth ending of JULY. All and any advice given will be appreciated.

miqos02:
can I use a sole proprietor account to process uk visa ?

Logachev:
OK house...so I travelled to Lagos last month and submitted an application for Brazil tourist visa at the Consulate. My wife is pregnant but we did it nicely that it didn't show a bit. We had a nice chat with the VO and he said we would get a mail informing us to come pick our passports soonest. He said if we weren't available, we could detail someone to pick up for us provided we inform the consulate prior...and all. Howbeit, I had to travel last weekend and I informed a friend in Lekki that he would do the pick up for us when the time comes. Now I have received a mail form the Consulate inviting us for an interview. I don't know if this is an invitation to pick up our passports or another round of VO interview. Mind you every single document submitted was authentic and original so I'm not worried of any such incident. I just want to confirm if this email title is meant to be invitation for collection of passport or not

Yodexy:
Please moderators, lift the ban on
User : kc6964
He was ignorant of the rules regarding links on this forum.
He has been handicapped as a result of the ban. I beg of you.
@ lalasticlala @ seun @ justwise

Patra123:
Good day to all the bosses, please for student visa do I need to show source of funds in my account? Do they need to know how I got the money in my account for maintenance and tuition?

Emerald27:
@justwise: Please can I apply for tier 4 visa with spouse(husband) without employment letter or payslips.. but the money for both of us is in my account. Secondly, can I say I've been self employed if asked about the study gap?

RealityShot:
https://www.nairaland.com/4390425/qatar-uae-general-visa-enquiries/

Electricboy:
hello,
i would like to ask a question..

if i eventually win a scholarship that covers my tuition and living expenses i.e a full ride , will i still need to present an evidence of funds ??

nnamdi16:
The mod here atmise juz ban someone bcoz they feel they can, i'd like to know my offence for being banned, simply bcoz I respond to a post som1 made about GTBank issuing visa to Dubai.

I deserve an explanation.